This is a move I just don't understand. Why would Painter even think about leaving Purdue when he has had one the best runs during his tenure in Boiler history? I have no idea, especially to go to a place like Missouri. Missouri has a decent program, but why would Painter leave the fertile lands of Indiana where there are at least 10 quality recruits per year. As a Hoosier fan, I think it would be sad to see Painter go because pending who they brought in, the rivalry could take a step back as if it hasn't already since IU is currently stuck in the doldrums. I think Painter is a great coach and I think it would be great to see both Purdue and IU at the top of their games playing against each other. I see a changing of the guard occurring in the Big Ten in the next few years and I would love to see Purdue and IU at the top of the league every year battling for a Big Ten Championship. Now I have to believe this is a power play by Painter so that he can get paid, but this job just doesn't seem to do a whole lot for me. Basketball in Indiana is king. In the Big 12, basketball plays second fiddle to football and it definitely does at Mizzou. Matt, if that's what you want to do, be my guest and surrender the state to the Hoosiers and Brad Stevens, but I think it would be great to see all three competing at the top of their abilities and I do not think Purdue can do that without you.
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