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Frank Martin Calls Tubby Smith’s Firing a Sad Day in Coaching Business

South Carolina head coach Frank Martin went to social media to express frustration over Memphis’ decision to fire Tubby Smith this afternoon.

Martin called it a “sad day in our business” and pointed out that Smith won 21 games this season.

Check out his comments:

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