Martin: Florida State was supposed to be a free swing. Instead, it might mean everything
University of Memphis head coach Ryan Silverfield takes the field during a Sept. 7, 2024 game against Troy. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
John Martin
John Martin is a contributing college sports columnist for The Daily Memphian. Martin is a lifelong Memphian who’s covered the Memphis Tigers’ basketball program for more than a decade. Before joining The Daily Memphian team, he was the Memphis beat writer for The Athletic. Currently, he is the co-host of the Jason and John Show on 92.9 FM ESPN, weekdays at 11 a.m. Martin is a graduate of White Station High School and the University of Memphis.
If Memphis really wants to go to the playoff as the Group of Five representative, it’s become clear, they must win this game.
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