E-mailed 3/30/11
Well, that was certainly a 180 wasn't it. Here is what happened:
(1) Painter called Alden say "we're a go" and went to travel to Purdue to tell his players.
(2) At meeting this afternoon with his players, had a change of heart, decided to stay.
(3) Accepted Purdue's 8 year contract.
Those outlets that called him going to Mizzou and the inter-office e-mails within Mizzou athletics weren't incorrect. He made the call to come. And then decided not to. Don't be mad at him. No anger here. Disappointment, but no anger. Great man. Hell of a coach. Don't be mad at Alden either, he did his job.
This feels an awful lot like the 5th down play or the Nebraska kicked ball. We did what we were supposed to, fate just got in our way. For those interested, below is what I was in the process of typing out and sending before this all happened, it was under the heading "What's Next." New e-mail coming under that heading. Man, that one is going to be tough to write. At any rate...I now present the e-mail that never was:
"Now What"
The day has dawned, the great news has arrived. Now what?
Here is where we stand:
(1) Everyone running on silent mode, except for Purdue athletic donors who are ready to kill the AD for sending out a snarky communication about how if they had given more money, Painter wouldn't be looking at other jobs.
(2) Depending on who you talk to Painter is at Purdue or in transit to Purdue. Will meet with players now, this afternoon, or evening.
(3) After that its on to BoCoMo, presumably to meet with team and hold some type of presser.
(4) Odd, but cool reports, stating he'll be on hand and introduced to crowd on Cards opening day (Thursday).
What to watch for:
(A) How does Painter say "I hate the Purdue Athletic Director and that's why I left" politely in front of media.
(B) Which players react. If pressed they will all say "excited" but who steps forward and who doesn't will be interesting. Under CMA everyone played b/c everyone ran their ass off. Under Painter more emphasis on precision and execution. That would lend to lesser playing time. Some players have to know they are looking at some bench time.
(C) How quickly Flip Pressley withdraws from classes and heads south. Unfortunate for us. He could have had an outstanding career in Columbia. I think he will leave for style of play concerns.
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Wednesday, March 30, 2011
PAINTER TO MIZZOU
Shocking. Unbelievable. Too good to be true. All of those things and more: PAINTER IS THE NEXT HEAD COACH OF YOUR MISSOURI TIGERS.
I'm calling it based on inner campus emails between athletic staff. Game over. This time we happen to win. Let's not forget, though, those folks on another campus feeling what we felt not too long ago. Keep them in your thoughts, it doesn't feel good to be where they are at right now.
Details on the announcement/introduction will be unfolding. Clearly a statue of Alden needs to be built outside of Mizzou Arena. What an incredible move.
I'm speechless.
I'm calling it based on inner campus emails between athletic staff. Game over. This time we happen to win. Let's not forget, though, those folks on another campus feeling what we felt not too long ago. Keep them in your thoughts, it doesn't feel good to be where they are at right now.
Details on the announcement/introduction will be unfolding. Clearly a statue of Alden needs to be built outside of Mizzou Arena. What an incredible move.
I'm speechless.
Something is not quite right (12:22 update)
E-mailed 3/30/11
I haven't ever known Bernie to call something wrong before, but...no other reports about this are going out. Any other mention references his report. Additionally, Purdue assistant coach says he's "heard nothing."
I also don't see Painter being a guy who wouldn't tell his team/coaches first and then call Alden. Gene Keady, Painter's coach and mentor said he would "be shocked" if Post Dispatch's reports are true.
In fact, Jeff Rabjohns of the Indianapolis Star is confirming neither Purdue nor Mizzou have been called by Painter.
Something is not quite right about all of this...
I haven't ever known Bernie to call something wrong before, but...no other reports about this are going out. Any other mention references his report. Additionally, Purdue assistant coach says he's "heard nothing."
I also don't see Painter being a guy who wouldn't tell his team/coaches first and then call Alden. Gene Keady, Painter's coach and mentor said he would "be shocked" if Post Dispatch's reports are true.
In fact, Jeff Rabjohns of the Indianapolis Star is confirming neither Purdue nor Mizzou have been called by Painter.
Something is not quite right about all of this...
Facebook Official
E-mailed 3/30/11
Ironically, or perhaps not so, this was posted this morning and it goes into more depth than my divorce e-mail yesterday: http://jetslaunchpoint.blogspot.com/2011/03/matt-painter-is-no-longer-in.html
Here is where we stand...take note until Matt Painter changes his Facebook status, we won't really know b/c journalists left and right are getting details wrong:
(1) Painter did NOT return to Purdue, he's still in FL thinking things over. He's not talking to anyone...making the decision alone with his family.
(2) The noon deadline today is NOT zero hour, instead its a request by Alden...nothing firm about it.
(3) Most national pundits think that the longer Painter thinks, the more likely he is to stay.
(4) Most national and local pundits are giving Mizzou and Alden high marks for not only pursuing Painter, but also playing everything perfectly. In other words: we've done all we can do.
(5) The Purdue President is now involved, bypassing the Athletic Director who Painter is at odds with. NOT a good development for Mizzou.
Generally speaking, people think we will know an answer today. I don't. I'm thinking tomorrow by noon...or...remember...no announcements during the Final Four...or the worst case scenario...we'll know by next Tuesday.
My take: we'll know by noon Thursday and the answer will be, "Thanks but no thanks, I'm in marriage counseling and going to try and make this relationship work." At that point, with no time before the Final Four, I think we should make Brad Stevens and Buzz Williams tell us no. I think we won't go that route and instead make a run a Mick Cronin. We could do much worse. Great coach, not much star power. I'm looking forward to this all getting done and being over with.
With a Cheer for 'Ole Mizzou,
Doug
Ironically, or perhaps not so, this was posted this morning and it goes into more depth than my divorce e-mail yesterday: http://jetslaunchpoint.blogspot.com/2011/03/matt-painter-is-no-longer-in.html
Here is where we stand...take note until Matt Painter changes his Facebook status, we won't really know b/c journalists left and right are getting details wrong:
(1) Painter did NOT return to Purdue, he's still in FL thinking things over. He's not talking to anyone...making the decision alone with his family.
(2) The noon deadline today is NOT zero hour, instead its a request by Alden...nothing firm about it.
(3) Most national pundits think that the longer Painter thinks, the more likely he is to stay.
(4) Most national and local pundits are giving Mizzou and Alden high marks for not only pursuing Painter, but also playing everything perfectly. In other words: we've done all we can do.
(5) The Purdue President is now involved, bypassing the Athletic Director who Painter is at odds with. NOT a good development for Mizzou.
Generally speaking, people think we will know an answer today. I don't. I'm thinking tomorrow by noon...or...remember...no announcements during the Final Four...or the worst case scenario...we'll know by next Tuesday.
My take: we'll know by noon Thursday and the answer will be, "Thanks but no thanks, I'm in marriage counseling and going to try and make this relationship work." At that point, with no time before the Final Four, I think we should make Brad Stevens and Buzz Williams tell us no. I think we won't go that route and instead make a run a Mick Cronin. We could do much worse. Great coach, not much star power. I'm looking forward to this all getting done and being over with.
With a Cheer for 'Ole Mizzou,
Doug
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Zero Hour
E-mailed 3/29/11
Here is where we stand:
(1) All this Purdue talk about how they "demonstrated our commitment to Coach Painter and our men's basketball program" on Monday night was done in words. Just words. No offer made.
(2) Alden met in person with Painter today. Painter had called not only high school coaches, but also a random sample of the 100+ athletes that were playing for Division I basketball programs outside of the State of Missouri but went to high school in Missouri, asking both groups about their impressions about Mizzou. Needless to say, the guy is very prepared.
(3) Alden made an offer. Alden asked for word on the offer by noon tomorrow (Wednesday).
(4) Today Purdue sent out a letter to athletic boosters saying that part of the problem is none of them give enough money or recruit their friends to give money. Kind of odd strategy if you ask me.
(5) Purdue is currently busy making a concrete counter offer.
(6) In a cruel twist of fate, Purdue students are planning a "Keep Painter" pep rally for...noon tomorrow...the same time as Alden needs an answer.
So there you have it folks: Noon on Wednesday, Zero Hour.
For Mizzou,
Doug
Here is where we stand:
(1) All this Purdue talk about how they "demonstrated our commitment to Coach Painter and our men's basketball program" on Monday night was done in words. Just words. No offer made.
(2) Alden met in person with Painter today. Painter had called not only high school coaches, but also a random sample of the 100+ athletes that were playing for Division I basketball programs outside of the State of Missouri but went to high school in Missouri, asking both groups about their impressions about Mizzou. Needless to say, the guy is very prepared.
(3) Alden made an offer. Alden asked for word on the offer by noon tomorrow (Wednesday).
(4) Today Purdue sent out a letter to athletic boosters saying that part of the problem is none of them give enough money or recruit their friends to give money. Kind of odd strategy if you ask me.
(5) Purdue is currently busy making a concrete counter offer.
(6) In a cruel twist of fate, Purdue students are planning a "Keep Painter" pep rally for...noon tomorrow...the same time as Alden needs an answer.
So there you have it folks: Noon on Wednesday, Zero Hour.
For Mizzou,
Doug
Divorce (Noon Update)
E-mailed 3/29/11
These are the things I've learned about divorces:
(1) They are emotional and messy and get really personal at the end
(2) They generally aren't based on current events/behaviors or future events/behaviors, they are almost always based on events/behaviors that have occurred in the past.
Generally, one party spurns the other, the offended party doesn't communicate the hurt and it festers. By the time they ask for a divorce, the offending party falls all over itself taking blame, showing new behaviors, and promising change in the future. Divorces are called off when the offended party trusts and loves their partner enough to forget the past and agrees to start writing a new, brighter future together. Often times though, the offended party can't forget the past and can't fall back in love. They just can't see themselves happy with their old partner in the future. They've already moved on in their heads and hearts. The divorce is just the legal document sealing the deal.
What we have on our hands is an old fashion case of public divorce between Painter and Purdue. It's unfolding on the national sports scene, right before our eyes.
The take on the divorce from Purdue <http://www.jconline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=PluckPersona&U=5da7dfb61b584f4a83ea05a31ed1e57c&plckPersonaPage=BlogViewPost&plckUserId=5da7dfb61b584f4a83ea05a31ed1e57c&plckPostId=Blog:5da7dfb61b584f4a83ea05a31ed1e57cPost:6cba1972-c02c-4bb5-8b0c-df3780e7a4de&plckBlogItemsPerPage=5>
The take on the divorce from Mizzou <http://www.stltoday.com/sports/college/mizzou/tiger-tracker/article_ce350864-5a1c-11e0-88d8-00127992bc8b.html>
I can't see Painter leaving Purdue, his alma mater, over a few thousand dollars, some cars for his assistant coaches (really?), and the disrespect embedded in those and other minor subs throughout the years.
Then again, coaches have egos and I'm not holding any ego against Painter. You almost have to have an ego to fight through the long hours as a coach and the tough road that is March Madness. As Anderson said frequently, you have to win in a fight against a bear (?!?)....or something like that.
The question isn't whether Painter is willing to come to Mizzou or not...he is. The question is whether he can see himself at Purdue, happy and content, in the future.
These are the things I've learned about divorces:
(1) They are emotional and messy and get really personal at the end
(2) They generally aren't based on current events/behaviors or future events/behaviors, they are almost always based on events/behaviors that have occurred in the past.
Generally, one party spurns the other, the offended party doesn't communicate the hurt and it festers. By the time they ask for a divorce, the offending party falls all over itself taking blame, showing new behaviors, and promising change in the future. Divorces are called off when the offended party trusts and loves their partner enough to forget the past and agrees to start writing a new, brighter future together. Often times though, the offended party can't forget the past and can't fall back in love. They just can't see themselves happy with their old partner in the future. They've already moved on in their heads and hearts. The divorce is just the legal document sealing the deal.
What we have on our hands is an old fashion case of public divorce between Painter and Purdue. It's unfolding on the national sports scene, right before our eyes.
The take on the divorce from Purdue <http://www.jconline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=PluckPersona&U=5da7dfb61b584f4a83ea05a31ed1e57c&plckPersonaPage=BlogViewPost&plckUserId=5da7dfb61b584f4a83ea05a31ed1e57c&plckPostId=Blog:5da7dfb61b584f4a83ea05a31ed1e57cPost:6cba1972-c02c-4bb5-8b0c-df3780e7a4de&plckBlogItemsPerPage=5>
The take on the divorce from Mizzou <http://www.stltoday.com/sports/college/mizzou/tiger-tracker/article_ce350864-5a1c-11e0-88d8-00127992bc8b.html>
I can't see Painter leaving Purdue, his alma mater, over a few thousand dollars, some cars for his assistant coaches (really?), and the disrespect embedded in those and other minor subs throughout the years.
Then again, coaches have egos and I'm not holding any ego against Painter. You almost have to have an ego to fight through the long hours as a coach and the tough road that is March Madness. As Anderson said frequently, you have to win in a fight against a bear (?!?)....or something like that.
The question isn't whether Painter is willing to come to Mizzou or not...he is. The question is whether he can see himself at Purdue, happy and content, in the future.
Terrible Tuesday
E-mailed 3/29/11
This morning I woke up and it felt like the morning after a night of too much partying: I was hung over. Only last night I was drunk on excitement, not my standard cocktail of booze. Much like hung over mornings the events of last night were hazy but started to take shape over time. As such, to date, here is what we know:
(1) The job is Painter's if he wants it. Some would say he has been offered the job. I guess that all depends on what your definition of the word "offered" is.
(2) Mizzou officials are meeting with Painter in FL today where he is on vacation.
(3) Painter has called Missouri high school coaches within the last 24 hours to get their opinions on the Missouri program and their willingness to work with him as head coach. You could classify this as a "significant" step
(4) Last night, in their words, Purdue "demonstrated our commitment to Coach Painter and our men's basketball program." You could classify this as a "significant" development.
(5) Hall of Fame Basketball Journalist Dick Weiss is an ass clown.
Two bold moves in the last 24 hours:
(1) Painter taking the step to call Missouri high school coaches, and
(2) Purdue making an offer PRIOR to Mizzou finalizing their offer.
I think this is all good news for Mizzou. First, since he took the steps to contact coaches he has to actually be interested in the job and not just interested in a job offer to leverage Purdue (as was once feared). Second, Purdue made an offer so we now know the cards Purude is holding. It also doesn't seem like Purdue is going to extraordinary lengths to keep him.
It's probably going to play out like this:
(A) Alden has an offer, is taking it to Painter.
(B) Painter leverages offer based on what Purdue offered last night.
(C) Alden counters.
(D) Painter "thinks on it" and contacts Purdue.
(E) Purdue counters or not. It sounds like not.
(F) Painter accepts or rejects Alden's offer.
(G) If accepted, Curators vote to approve contact.
(H) If approved, press conference/pep rally announced.
Things to look for in the next 24 hours:
* Me murdering Hall of Fame Journalist Dick Weiss.
* Terms of Mizzou's offer being leaked by Indiana/national press outlets -- this will let us know what Purdue has to beat.
* Rumors or confirmation of a Mizzou Board of Curators meeting.
* If Painter stays at Purdue, what Alden does/says. One would think he would have to come out and say "we gave it our best shot" but that's not his nature. The fan base, I fear, will be really restless and start howling dribble about how we should have hired Cuonzo Martin.
* Purdue Alumni and students murdering their AD.
I'd like to say I would know where we go from here if/when Painter turns us down but I don't. I also don't have a good feeling about today. But I'm wearing black and gold to counter those bad feelings. I'm hoping we have a coach by midnight. Tomorrow by 5:00 pm is probably more realistic.
With a Cheer for 'Ole Mizzou,
Doug
This morning I woke up and it felt like the morning after a night of too much partying: I was hung over. Only last night I was drunk on excitement, not my standard cocktail of booze. Much like hung over mornings the events of last night were hazy but started to take shape over time. As such, to date, here is what we know:
(1) The job is Painter's if he wants it. Some would say he has been offered the job. I guess that all depends on what your definition of the word "offered" is.
(2) Mizzou officials are meeting with Painter in FL today where he is on vacation.
(3) Painter has called Missouri high school coaches within the last 24 hours to get their opinions on the Missouri program and their willingness to work with him as head coach. You could classify this as a "significant" step
(4) Last night, in their words, Purdue "demonstrated our commitment to Coach Painter and our men's basketball program." You could classify this as a "significant" development.
(5) Hall of Fame Basketball Journalist Dick Weiss is an ass clown.
Two bold moves in the last 24 hours:
(1) Painter taking the step to call Missouri high school coaches, and
(2) Purdue making an offer PRIOR to Mizzou finalizing their offer.
I think this is all good news for Mizzou. First, since he took the steps to contact coaches he has to actually be interested in the job and not just interested in a job offer to leverage Purdue (as was once feared). Second, Purdue made an offer so we now know the cards Purude is holding. It also doesn't seem like Purdue is going to extraordinary lengths to keep him.
It's probably going to play out like this:
(A) Alden has an offer, is taking it to Painter.
(B) Painter leverages offer based on what Purdue offered last night.
(C) Alden counters.
(D) Painter "thinks on it" and contacts Purdue.
(E) Purdue counters or not. It sounds like not.
(F) Painter accepts or rejects Alden's offer.
(G) If accepted, Curators vote to approve contact.
(H) If approved, press conference/pep rally announced.
Things to look for in the next 24 hours:
* Me murdering Hall of Fame Journalist Dick Weiss.
* Terms of Mizzou's offer being leaked by Indiana/national press outlets -- this will let us know what Purdue has to beat.
* Rumors or confirmation of a Mizzou Board of Curators meeting.
* If Painter stays at Purdue, what Alden does/says. One would think he would have to come out and say "we gave it our best shot" but that's not his nature. The fan base, I fear, will be really restless and start howling dribble about how we should have hired Cuonzo Martin.
* Purdue Alumni and students murdering their AD.
I'd like to say I would know where we go from here if/when Painter turns us down but I don't. I also don't have a good feeling about today. But I'm wearing black and gold to counter those bad feelings. I'm hoping we have a coach by midnight. Tomorrow by 5:00 pm is probably more realistic.
With a Cheer for 'Ole Mizzou,
Doug
Monday, March 28, 2011
BREAKING NEWS: PAINTER TO MIZZOU?
E-mails on 3/28/11
Well, 15 minutes ago the first reporter called it. Dick Weiss says Painter agrees to terms with Mizzou on a 7 year $14 mill contract. Weiss works for the New York Daily News, has been covering college basketball for 40 years, and is a member of the USBWA college basketball writers' Hall of Fame.
Alden had a public event tonight with some boosters. Looked happy. When asked dodged the question and said "things progressing really well" in regards to the search. Said "we won't rush things."
I'm not calling it yet, but I'm 80% sure we've got him. More to come as it develops.
Well, 15 minutes ago the first reporter called it. Dick Weiss says Painter agrees to terms with Mizzou on a 7 year $14 mill contract. Weiss works for the New York Daily News, has been covering college basketball for 40 years, and is a member of the USBWA college basketball writers' Hall of Fame.
Alden had a public event tonight with some boosters. Looked happy. When asked dodged the question and said "things progressing really well" in regards to the search. Said "we won't rush things."
I'm not calling it yet, but I'm 80% sure we've got him. More to come as it develops.
Monday Roundup
E-mail on 3/28/11
What a wonderful Monday morning! The cherry blossoms are nearly in full bloom in our nation's capital and Matt Painter is sitting down to meet with Mizzou. Article found here:
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/college/mizzou/article_95e4a9d2-594b-11e0-9b25-0017a4a78c22.html
The article puts it at "better than 50% chance" he will come to Mizzou. This guys puts it at 60% he WON'T, but we can dream can't we? Two juicy tidbits to note both via the Twitter:
(1) Painter will coach junior Team USA basketball this August (or something of the sort, I'm not familiar enough with the Olympics to fully describe what it is) and his two assistant coaches are Butler's Brad Stevens and VCU's Shaka Smart. All three mentioned as potential coaches for Mizzou. To note is the fact that Painter will be the head coach. What is clear is that he might not have the hype of Stevens and Smart but its clear he has the respect and experience on the national level.
(2) Fran Fraschilla (analysis) tweeted: "Stunned that PU would lose Painter. There are few who "take his & beat yours, take yours & beat his" to quote B. Bryant." Quite a testament to how good of a coach he is. It also shows he's not s "systems guy" but actually coaches as the talent, team, and situation warrant. I'd say this was Anderson's biggest drawback: he had a system and if the system wasn't working and/or an opponent figured it out we were toast. Not the case with Painter.
I also think the fact that we are this far along with Painter shows us where Mike Alden's head is at: he wants a proven coach not one with potential. His track record is hiring people from mid-majors and hope they can make the leap. With Anderson cleaning up our program from Quinn and getting us back on the national scene combined with the fact that the Big 12 is going to be so difficult to win in, he's going after established coaches and not taking chances on guys who "might make it" instead focusing on guys who have made it and have a record of success. Speaking of Quinn, former KC Star columnist Jason Witlock laid into Shaka Smart over the weekend saying "buyer beware anyone can make a deep tournament run. This looks a lot like Quinn Snyder."
If Painter comes to Mizzou its most likely because (1) he's in a fight with his AD, and (2) Purdue won't pay his assistants what they should. His loyalty to his assistants and frustration with the AD and playing basketball in a crowded state (Butler, Indiana, etc.) will have to outweigh his loyalty to his Alma Mater. This should all play out in 48ish hours, so we should have an answer yes or no by Wednesday.
If he doesn't come to Mizzou, I think Alden is in some hot water with the fan base. I think they are stupid to put him there but I think people are frustrated by the fact he tried to get Anderson to stay in a pretty public manner and lost out and now he would try to get Painter here in a pretty public manner and lost out. I think that's pretty dumb thinking. I think the man is just trying to do his job. If he doesn't seal the deal with Painter one would think he's go more toward the Mick Cronin's, Scott Sutton's, and Dave Rose's of the world and less toward the Missouri Valley Conference young coaches.
For what its worth--and I think not much--the connected alumni of Purdue are under the impression Painter is gone and that is a done deal him coming to Mizzou. On the flip side, connected Mizzou alums were probably saying Anderson was staying.
The prospect of going from Anderson to Painter, a major upgrade, is fascinating and is a testament to the University and Athletic Department. Should be an interesting 48 hours.
What a wonderful Monday morning! The cherry blossoms are nearly in full bloom in our nation's capital and Matt Painter is sitting down to meet with Mizzou. Article found here:
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/college/mizzou/article_95e4a9d2-594b-11e0-9b25-0017a4a78c22.html
The article puts it at "better than 50% chance" he will come to Mizzou. This guys puts it at 60% he WON'T, but we can dream can't we? Two juicy tidbits to note both via the Twitter:
(1) Painter will coach junior Team USA basketball this August (or something of the sort, I'm not familiar enough with the Olympics to fully describe what it is) and his two assistant coaches are Butler's Brad Stevens and VCU's Shaka Smart. All three mentioned as potential coaches for Mizzou. To note is the fact that Painter will be the head coach. What is clear is that he might not have the hype of Stevens and Smart but its clear he has the respect and experience on the national level.
(2) Fran Fraschilla (analysis) tweeted: "Stunned that PU would lose Painter. There are few who "take his & beat yours, take yours & beat his" to quote B. Bryant." Quite a testament to how good of a coach he is. It also shows he's not s "systems guy" but actually coaches as the talent, team, and situation warrant. I'd say this was Anderson's biggest drawback: he had a system and if the system wasn't working and/or an opponent figured it out we were toast. Not the case with Painter.
I also think the fact that we are this far along with Painter shows us where Mike Alden's head is at: he wants a proven coach not one with potential. His track record is hiring people from mid-majors and hope they can make the leap. With Anderson cleaning up our program from Quinn and getting us back on the national scene combined with the fact that the Big 12 is going to be so difficult to win in, he's going after established coaches and not taking chances on guys who "might make it" instead focusing on guys who have made it and have a record of success. Speaking of Quinn, former KC Star columnist Jason Witlock laid into Shaka Smart over the weekend saying "buyer beware anyone can make a deep tournament run. This looks a lot like Quinn Snyder."
If Painter comes to Mizzou its most likely because (1) he's in a fight with his AD, and (2) Purdue won't pay his assistants what they should. His loyalty to his assistants and frustration with the AD and playing basketball in a crowded state (Butler, Indiana, etc.) will have to outweigh his loyalty to his Alma Mater. This should all play out in 48ish hours, so we should have an answer yes or no by Wednesday.
If he doesn't come to Mizzou, I think Alden is in some hot water with the fan base. I think they are stupid to put him there but I think people are frustrated by the fact he tried to get Anderson to stay in a pretty public manner and lost out and now he would try to get Painter here in a pretty public manner and lost out. I think that's pretty dumb thinking. I think the man is just trying to do his job. If he doesn't seal the deal with Painter one would think he's go more toward the Mick Cronin's, Scott Sutton's, and Dave Rose's of the world and less toward the Missouri Valley Conference young coaches.
For what its worth--and I think not much--the connected alumni of Purdue are under the impression Painter is gone and that is a done deal him coming to Mizzou. On the flip side, connected Mizzou alums were probably saying Anderson was staying.
The prospect of going from Anderson to Painter, a major upgrade, is fascinating and is a testament to the University and Athletic Department. Should be an interesting 48 hours.
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