He won’t come out swinging against those who have decided to check out on his second season in CoMo.
What he wanted to deliver instead was a strong statement for those who have continued to come to Mizzou Arena after Michael Porter Mania gave way to the hard work of rebuilding.
“I appreciate them from the bottom of my heart,” Martin said by phone Thursday during his post-workout routine. “I thank the ones who come back in. When it’s cold outside, when there’s snow out, when it’s bad weather, I appreciate everything they bring to the table.