that bums me out.....really like that guy......don't blame him though....

Is Butler the toughest job in the league right now?

This absolutely sucks for Butler, he was a damn good coach. I think it will be very hard for them to bring in a high level replacement for him

Matta was a semi-failure (if not full failure) at Butler, which is kind of surprising. I was expecting better.

Butler is a tough job in some respects. The school is essentially stuck in the middle of a triangle comprising Purdue, Notre Dame and Indiana. That's some tough competition for fans, corporate sponsorship, recruiting, etc. Props to Butler for doing rather well with attendance this season (7,200).

(03-16-2026 11:41 AM)Nameless Wrote:  This absolutely sucks for Butler, he was a damn good coach. I think it will be very hard for them to bring in a high level replacement for him

I tend to agree.

(03-16-2026 10:41 AM)stever20 Wrote:  Is Butler the toughest job in the league right now?

Very likely.

(03-16-2026 10:41 AM)stever20 Wrote:  Is Butler the toughest job in the league right now?

Until DePaul makes an NCAAT, it will remain the most difficult job in the league.

Kind has a feeling of forced retirement, TBH. Matta said only a few days ago he was coming back. Then he suddenly retires?

Wonder if Butler has someone lined up already. Steele is an alum.

(03-16-2026 03:58 PM)GoldenWarrior11 Wrote:  Kind has a feeling of forced retirement, TBH. Matta said only a few days ago he was coming back. Then he suddenly retires?

Wonder if Butler has someone lined up already. Steele is an alum.

I think the AD made that statement?