Candidate Thread: Thad Matta

[VO5]

Just now, Hoosierfan2017 said:

That’s an interesting point. I’d be very happy with this. He was there to “watch Ohio,” but was that the real reason? I thought Assembly Hall games had limited crowds.. Not that that would apply to Matta probably, but still. 

It could have zero connection whatsoever, just find it odd that Duncomb would tweet out #iubb randomly without a coach. And then the Matta/Woodson article and that he was in assembly. Idk but it makes sense 

[JSHoosier]

Matta would be great if healthy.  Health is my concern and is why Beard was my #2.

[str8baller]

9 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

Thad Matta would be a massive hire and have this Hoosier fan fired up. 

Agree. Absolute home-run if we’re getting the same guy that was at osu. Homerun.

[rcbowla]

Give me Matta and I'll be a happy camper. Goodman is an idiot to say Matta isn't a fit

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[Class of '66 Old Fart]

11 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

Thad Matta would be a massive hire and have this Hoosier fan fired up. 

But in what way?

[Hoosierfan222]

Goodman is shitting on the idea which cements it as a good one IMO

[Feathery]

Just now, rcs29 said:

Give me Matta and I'll be a happy camper. Goodman is an idiot to say Matta isn't a fit

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You had it right with just “Goodman is an idiot”. 

[JSHoosier]

1 minute ago, str8baller said:

Agree. Absolute home-run if we’re getting the same guy that was at osu. Homerun.

If he's the same guy, yes.  Has health and years away diminished that though?

[coonhounds]

But in what way?

Man thats funny lol

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[rcbowla]

You had it right with just “Goodman is an idiot”. 

Sure but it was compounded lol

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[Woodsonshump]

So many names floating around that I'd be completely happy with (even though my wish is Beard). Matta would be fantastic.

[Feathery]

3 minutes ago, Zachetology said:

Were Matta's struggles in his last few years all health related? Is he going to be healthy to recruit in person full-time?

That’s how it was spun when he and OSU split. 

[IUc2016]

I didn’t create an account to bump this thread for nothing  

Lol thank you for the response then [emoji6]


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[coonhounds]

This is a total toss up for me. He still has years left if healthy. He could go 15 years or less than b line. Can he still recruit? Can he still coach at a high level? I won't be disappointed but also won't be throwing a thad to iu party either

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[Scott_b]

7 minutes ago, Zachetology said:

Were Matta's struggles in his last few years all health related? Is he going to be healthy to recruit in person full-time?

His pain was severe. It's hard to mentally and emotionally be your best when you physically hurt enough. As far as health specifics now only Matta truly knows. If he says he is ready that's the best you can know.

[MemphisHoosier]

I love this man.  Tweet through it Jeff.

[Stuhoo]

Just now, Scott_b said:

His pain was severe. It's hard to mentally and emotionally be your best when you physically hurt enough. As far as health specifics now only Matta truly knows. If he says he is ready that's the best you can know.

Have him run post-interview wind sprints?

[str8baller]

4 minutes ago, JSHoosier said:

If he's the same guy, yes.  Has health and years away diminished that though?

We’re not going to know that. Only Matta knows. And dolsons job to vet. We wouldn’t even offer if both weren’t convinced 100%.  
 

So if he’s hired feel confident they both are convinced he’s healthy. speculation otherwise is pointless. 

[Hoosierfan2017]

Saw this about Matta. Much has been made about his downward trend in his last years at OSU. Obviously not a perfect comparison due to Covid canceling the tournament last year, but interesting nonetheless. 

Chris Holtmann first four years:
Record: 87–43
Post-season: Round of 64 - Round of 32 - Round of 32

Thad Matta last four years:
Record: 87-50
Postseason: Round of 64 - Round of 32 - Second round of NIT

[Hoosierfan2017]

4 minutes ago, MemphisHoosier said:

I love this man.  Tweet through it Jeff.

Why is this guy such a salty tool?