Columbine coach Rudy Martin says he is resigning because his heart has not been in the game since Barnes committed suicide May 4. Rudy Martin said Monday there were many reasons for his decision to step down, but that the death of junior guard Greg Barnes this spring weighed the most heavily.
Time is short.
Barnes, who averaged 26.2 points a game last season and was poised to be one of the best players in the state his senior year, hanged himself at his home May 4. Plans to Stay on Staff Martin's life has revolved around basketball. But while coaching Columbine's summer team, Martin realized how much losing Barnes sapped his enjoyment of the game. For our program, we require enthusiasm and hard work. I just didn't feel in my heart that I could bring those two things to the court.