Assistant men's basketball coach Mark Lieberman wasn't with the team Thursday night. Sunday, Lieberman suffered the worst loss -- his infant son, Max, died. Lieberman found out as the team was coming back from Arkansas-Little Rock Sunday.
The baby blue ribbons being worn by FIU athletic department staffers are in memoriam as are the patches FIU will wear for tonight's game against North Texas.






Wow thoughts and prayers go out to Mark and his family. Having worked with Mark in his days back at Pace High, including winning state championships. This is horrible and as a parent of a four-year old I would never want to imagine this.
Posted by: Roman | January 17, 2013 at 08:43 PM
My condolences to Mark and his Family.
DJN,
I too are experiencing deleted posts.
Posted by: chiaPanther | January 17, 2013 at 11:46 PM
Sad to hear, my condolences to Coach Lieberman and his family.
Nice win tonight for basketball team.
Posted by: FIUJM | January 18, 2013 at 12:49 AM
That is such sad news. Great gesture of support by the team. My prayers are with Coach Lieberman.
Posted by: OC Panther | January 18, 2013 at 09:15 AM
My condolences to Coach Lieberman, what a terrible loss.
Posted by: JulesFIU07 | January 18, 2013 at 09:51 AM
Also wanted to share my condolences to Coach Lieberman and his familty. The extended Panther Nation family joins him in his pain and sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: FIU Fanatic | January 18, 2013 at 12:44 PM