Thad Matta to Butler

[HoosierHoopster 6,026]

9 minutes ago, Josh said:

Is this where Dane winds up as an assistant? 

Interesting question

[WayneFleekHoosier 46,725]

36 minutes ago, Josh said:

Is this where Dane winds up as an assistant? 

I like the thought, it would send a message if they want to do that.  

[LamarCheeks 16,817]

Seems kinda strange ... 

What was that whole flap about "failing a physical" to possibly coach at IU last year? Was that even real? Or did he decide he wasn't ready for the rigors of B1G seasons and recruiting, etc. 

Or did Dolson just have his sights set on Woody?

Because given my choice between Woody and a healthy Matta, I'd take Matta six days a week and seven times on Sunday. No offense, Mike! 

When Thad was at the top of his game in Columbus, he was very, very good. 

[coonhounds 8,690]

Seems kinda strange ... 
What was that whole flap about "failing a physical" to possibly coach at IU? Was that even real? Or did he decide he wasn't ready for the rigors of B1G seasons and recruiting, etc. 
Because -- no offense to Woody -- give my choice between him and a healthy Matta, I'd take Matta six days a week and seven times on Sunday. When he was at the top of his game in Columbus, he was very, very good. 

Trust me. I hate this because I feel like this can only go bad for us. It has to

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[IU Scott 2,375]

1 hour ago, Alford Bailey said:

I dunno this is a pretty frustrating loss IMO. Great get for Butler.

Why is it a big loss since he did very little on court stuff

[OliviaPope40 6,295]

2 hours ago, hoosierdogg said:

Barry Collier is 67.  Could this be a succession plan for the Butler AD position?  Matta in place for a short term to hopefully restore success on the court before hiring a longer term solution.

God I hope so.

[MikeRoberts 6,832]

I don’t wish the guy Ill will by any means but I do not want to see him restore success at Butler because it would mean yet another f up by IU.

[Aaron 4,147]

Good for Thad who deserves this chance and hopefully he is healthy enough.

[IU Scott 2,375]

10 minutes ago, MikeRoberts said:

I don’t wish the guy Ill will by any means but I do not want to see him restore success at Butler because it would mean yet another f up by IU.

I don't see Butler being successful has anything to do whether IU is successful.  We probably won't be recruiting the same caliber players and don't play in the same conference.

[mbredenk101 524]

I don't see Butler being successful has anything to do whether IU is successful.  We probably won't be recruiting the same caliber players and don't play in the same conference.

You're right....their conference is much better come tournament time

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[Hoosierfan2017 19,886]

12 minutes ago, IU Scott said:

I don't see Butler being successful has anything to do whether IU is successful.  We probably won't be recruiting the same caliber players and don't play in the same conference.

A successful Big East school an hour from IU isn’t in our best interest. 

[Josh 12,360]

53 minutes ago, LamarCheeks said:

Seems kinda strange ... 

What was that whole flap about "failing a physical" to possibly coach at IU last year? Was that even real? 

IU rarely comments on message board rumors, but they released a statement after that rumor to deny it's veracity.  I remember thinking how strange that release was at the time

[IU Scott 2,375]

6 minutes ago, Hoosierfan2017 said:

A successful Big East school an hour from IU isn’t in our best interest. 

Why would it matter. Back when we were a great program Purdue was usually really good as well.  We also had UI which is just a couple of hours away who was always good.  What other team does shouldn't effect if IU is successful or not.

[LamarCheeks 16,817]

Sean Miller returns to Xavier ... 

Thad Matta goes back to Butler ...  

You know it's coming ... 

[IU Scott 2,375]

Just thinking but maybe Matta didn't want to take on such a big job that IU basketball is. Maybe he didn't feel he was up to all it means to being a coach at IU. He has been the coach at Buet before and knows the pressure is less than at IU .  Also there is less outside things to do at Butler like it is at IU like all the meetings with alumni.

[ebridges24 2,285]

I didn't even know Thad was in the transfer portal,

[jk34 1,105]

I believe we retained the 3 most important people moving forward. Young, energetic, and connected recruiters! Give me the combination of Hunter, Rosemond, and Walsh all day!

Wish Thad well, but most importantly,  let's see what players are coming and going. 

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich 8,182]

Good for Butler. I don't think it's a bad look by any means for Indiana or anything of the sort. It was clear Matta wanted to get back into the game and Butler indeed needed a new look. It was the same for Xavier going back to Sean Miller. 

[HoosierAloha 29,887]

Not a big deal as he wasn't really helping our program, unless he was that week but probably not but could have been maybe not.

Good luck but not against IU!

[RaceToTheTop 23,571]

12 minutes ago, Loaded Chicken Sandwich said:

Good for Butler. I don't think it's a bad look by any means for Indiana or anything of the sort. It was clear Matta wanted to get back into the game and Butler indeed needed a new look. It was the same for Xavier going back to Sean Miller. 

Agree.  I also expect that Butler knows that Matta likely isn't up to the expectations of the rigors of being on the road recruiting a lot and will expect that to come mainly from his assistants.