The Scariest Man in Sports

I’m not sure how many people have had the privilege of catching a Kansas State game thus far this season, but it is surely a treat. Forget the star studded lineup that features freshmen Bill Walker and Michael Beasley, the real entertainment takes place on the sidelines.

Having had the opportunity to coach under Bob Huggins, first year Head Coach Frank Martin certainly learned a thing or two. Crazy, lunatic, mad-man, the list of adjectives goes on and on. All you really need to do is watch a Kansas State game and you will see exactly what I am talking about. If a player makes a mistake, oh boy, Martin not only yanks the player, but looks like he is ready to slaughter the kid. The guy makes Bob Knight look like Joe Torre.

While coaching at Miami High School, Martin was fired, along with the school’s athletic director for committing violations of FHSAA rules against recruiting. The school was also forced to return the 1998 state championship trophy. (Via Fanhouse)

It wouldn’t shock me in the slightest if the Martin-Kansas State relationship ends in a similar fashion. Something will go down. Martin has earned the reputation of being a phenomenal recruiter, which is really astonishing, considering his antics on the sidelines.

With Kansas State coming to NYC on Dec 4th as the under card to the Memphis vs. USC match-up, this has provided me with even more incentive to make sure I am at the Garden. Stay tuned…