Miami native son Frank Martin is employed by South Carolina … but he’s willing to work his “rear end off” for his alma mater, FIU.
That was among the thoughts Martin revealed in his press conference late Monday night, just minutes after his Gamecocks had defeated the FIU Panthers 78-61 in men’s basketball.
It was the first time Martin had ever coached at FIU, but it was much more than that. It was a high school reunion, college reunion, coach-player reunion and family/friends reunion, all rolled into one.
“To be back, to be able to coach a game in my city, in front of so many friends and family — it’s been a powerful 48 hours,” Martin said.