Chris Martin has left the team

[brian22]

Chris Martin has left team at Georgia Tech

Days before the season is to begin, Georgia Tech defensive tackle Chris Martin is no longer on the roster. It is not an ordinary departure. Martin was headed into his senior season, was expected to play regularly and appeared content with his circumstances.

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[GTZachary]

Welp, that’s not what you want.

 

[GCdaJuiceMan]

Not a position with a lot of depth. Hope everything is ok with Chris and his family. Wish him the best.

 

[smokey_wasp]

Really wish we would have gotten one of those grad transfer DTs.

 

[boger2337]

I know he went through a lot in the past 18 months. Let's keep him in our thoughts and prayers. Brandon Adams was a close friend for him.

It may not be ideal for the team, but we are bigger than that. We are here for what's best for these young men. Godspeed to an amazing young man who has an extremely bright future.

 

[smokey_wasp]

Quinlan says it is to pursue other interests. Very well could have a job offer or something and just makes more sense for him to finish up and move on.

 

[MidtownJacket]

I hope he is healthy and happy. Will be missed, but the game is ephemeral - our support for the girls and boys who wear the white and gold should be eternal.
Wish him the best.

 

[Buzztheirazz]

I always just liked the guy as a person. He seemed very humble and down to earth.

Good luck CM!

 

[yrp]

Sources tell JOL Martin will be pursuing his career interests in the business world. He has graduated from the Institute and is now exploring those interests.

Free article - https://georgiatech.rivals.com/news/senior-dt-chris-martin-stepping-away-from-football

 

[Deleted member 2897]

I’ve never lost a close friend, but that’s got to make you embrace life in a different way. I’ve had a step sister best a bad rash of cancer, and she’s never been the same even a decade later. Completely changed her attitude and approach to life. Best wishes to Chris!

 

[sweeper]

Clearly a short term loss for the team but hopefully a long term success for Chris and the program. This is another example of what Tech is selling - education with football, graduation, and competitive employment with 40 yrs of success. Best of luck to this young man

 

[Deleted member 2897]

Clearly a short term loss for the team but hopefully a long term success for Chris and the program. This is another example of what Tech is selling - education with football, graduation, and competitive employment with 40 yrs of success. Best of luck to this young man

The job market right now is kind of a mess. The guy has always struck me as being pretty darn smart – if he got a good job opportunity, it would be hard to roll the dice and turn that down right now hoping to find its equal in three months.

 

[Techster]

Best wishes for Chris Martin. Tough to give up an opportunity to play college football, but sometimes in life you have to make decisions that's best for the rest of your life. Sounds like that's exactly what he's doing. He's always repped GT well, and I'm sure we'll see him back on the Flats in the future.

 

[MWBATL]

I wish the young man health, wealth and happiness. God bless

 

[croberts]

So glad to see he graduated and is headed into the 40 year plan. I remember a brief conversation with his Mother ( Gwinnett County Teacher) Shortly after Chris signed with us. She was very proud, as she should be.

 

[GT_EE78]

He can certainly be proud that he has already graduated and can take advantage of that.
God bless this fine young man in all his future endeavors.

 

[GaTech4ever]

Super happy for Chris. Best of luck to him off the field. On the field, I don’t think this will be a major loss (barring injuries). He was our lowest graded defender last year of any player with significant snaps. Missed almost as many tackles as he made.

 

[southernhive]

Super happy for Chris. Best of luck to him off the field. On the field, I don’t think this will be a major loss (barring injuries). He was our lowest graded defender last year of any player with significant snaps. Missed almost as many tackles as he made.

Nice!

 

[iopjacket]

Free article - https://georgiatech.rivals.com/news/senior-dt-chris-martin-stepping-away-from-football

Glad he has his degree and a job. Wish him well with his career.

 

[gville_jacket]

Free article - https://georgiatech.rivals.com/news/senior-dt-chris-martin-stepping-away-from-football

Definitely reads to me like he got a job offer he couldn't say no to. Excellent work in the classroom and we all thank him for representing GT on the football field.