Frank Martin expresses his support for fired Tubby Smith
South Carolina head coach Frank Martin expressed his support for Tubby Smith after Smith was fired by Memphis on Wednesday.
Martin called it a “sad day” in the business with Smith being fired after just two years on the job.
What a sad day in our business when such an accomplished coach like Tubby Smith is asked to step away from his Job after his 2nd yr &winning 21 games.
I’ve met a lot of men in this business. Few r as genuine, w high morals &character who coach his butt off 2 Tubby 4 who u r— Frank Martin (@FrankMartin_SC) March 14, 2018
Smith went 40-26 over two seasons, though there was nothing special about his tenure. And that’s the problem.
Memphis thinks that by hiring Penny Hardaway — which many believe will happen — they can bring a spark to the program. If Hardaway is able to add many of his AAU and high school players as recruits, the Tigers will be in a much better position to win than they were under Smith.