Tennessee receivers say they want to follow Martin's example

FILE - In this Sept. 4, 1999, file photo, Tennessee quarterback Tee Martin (17) runs through a hole made by teammate Cosey Coleman (52) during their 42-17 win over Wyoming in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee’s wide receivers savor the opportunity to play for their new position coach because they appreciate what Tee Martin accomplished during his own playing career. Martin was the starting quarterback on Tennessee’s 1998 national championship team and is back at his alma mater trying to help the Volunteers become competitive again in the Southeastern Conference. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

FILE - In this April 13, 2019, file photo, Tennessee assistant coach Tee Martin watchea the Orange and White NCAA college spring football game in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee’s wide receivers savor the opportunity to play for their new position coach because they appreciate what Tee Martin accomplished during his own playing career. Martin was the starting quarterback on Tennessee’s 1998 national championship team and is back at his alma mater trying to help the Volunteers become competitive again in the Southeastern Conference. (C.B. Schmelter/Chattanooga Times Free Press via AP, File)

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Tennessee wide receiver Marquez Callaway (1) escapes from Kentucky linebacker Jamin Davis (44) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee’s wide receivers savor the opportunity to play for their new position coach because they appreciate what Tee Martin accomplished during his own playing career. Martin was the starting quarterback on Tennessee’s 1998 national championship team and is back at his alma mater trying to help the Volunteers become competitive again in the Southeastern Conference. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)

FILE - In this Aug. 17, 1999, file photo, Vice President Al Gore and President Clinton hold up jerseys presented by '99 University of Tennessee football team captain Tee Martin, center, as they welcome the NCAA men's football champions during an East Room ceremony at the White House. Tennessee’s wide receivers savor the opportunity to play for their new position coach because they appreciate what Tee Martin accomplished during his own playing career. Martin was the starting quarterback on Tennessee’s 1998 national championship team and is back at his alma mater trying to help the Volunteers become competitive again in the Southeastern Conference. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2018, file photo, Tennessee wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) catches a pass against Alabama in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee’s wide receivers savor the opportunity to play for their new position coach because they appreciate what Tee Martin accomplished during his own playing career. Martin was the starting quarterback on Tennessee’s 1998 national championship team and is back at his alma mater trying to help the Volunteers become competitive again in the Southeastern Conference.(AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2018, file photo, Tennessee wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) is congratulated by wide receiver Marquez Callaway (1) after scoring a touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game against UTEP, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee’s wide receivers savor the opportunity to play for their new position coach because they appreciate what Tee Martin accomplished during his own playing career. Martin was the starting quarterback on Tennessee’s 1998 national championship team and is back at his alma mater trying to help the Volunteers become competitive again in the Southeastern Conference. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)