CCM

If you haven't seen the post disgrace article on CCM today it's worth the read. I thought this part was compelling.

Most coaches and their legacies are defined by wins and losses and the number of banners they deliver to their schools. Martin doesn’t deny that reality, but he’s never let those terms define the way he lives his life or approaches his profession. Asked Friday how he balances his purpose as a mentor and teacher to his players with the task of having to win enough games to please his school and fans, Martin gave what might have been the most candid answer of his four seasons at Mizzou.

“I don't worry about it,” he said. “I'm not sure how other guys do it. If they fire me, I’ll shake (athletics director) Jim Sterk’s hand and give him a hug because I think Jim is a good man. ‘Appreciate it, Jim. I’m going to go live my life.' Because it’s business. … I think Jim's a good man. So if Jim had to come and say, ‘Coach, this isn’t going to work.’ (I’d say), ‘Appreciate your time, Jim. I thank you for the opportunity. I’ll move on and you’ll never hear from me or see me again.’

“That’s part of it. So I don't worry about it, me losing a job. I got a great wife. God blessed me with beautiful children. I’m winning the game. I'm not a guy that spends a lot of money. I got enough money to live the rest of my life. It's not like I have a lot. I don't need all that. As long as I got the people around me and family to love I'm good.

"You got to understand, I was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins lymphoma at 26 years old. They didn’t think I was going to make it. I came from East St. Louis. I’ve seen humble beginnings. God trained me with less, so I know how to survive. So if you talk about someone losing a job, you can do what you’ve got to do, but this university will be here when I'm dead and gone. I’m going to a heavenly life while I’m on this earth. I'm not waiting to get to Heaven to live in Heaven. I’m living it right now. It might not look like it because I’ve got a scowl all the time, but I'm enjoying life. Best believe that. As long as my family is healthy and we’re happy, I’m winning the game. I don't care what the scoreboard says.”