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Purdue Head Coach Crushes Student Reporter For Assuming His Team Is Going To Beat Utah State

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Matt Painter did not let a student reporter tell him that Purdue is going to beat Utah State in the Second Round of March Madness. The Boilermakers’ head basketball coach snapped back.

It was a teachable moment that was slightly hostile.

Now, let me be clear— the question could have been better phrased. There was a miscommunication between the student’s delivery and what he was trying to express. That happens. Especially at such an early point in his career.

Painter still should have approached it differently, even though he too thought he was doing the right thing by offering respect to his opponent. He didn’t want to make it seem like his team is not taking the Aggies seriously.

The question started with a jinx.

Tomorrow, you guys, by all probability, are most likely going to win…

Painter gave the reporter a confused face.

you guys have, all the favor… if you’re looking at the stats and what not, the history behind the matchup between you too— what’s your mentality going into the game and what are you telling your players?

Painter started off his response hot.

Let me explain something to ya…

You can see the anger in his eyes as he snaps back at the student reporter.

This is a great learning experience for the reporter. Shoutout to the Utah Statesman for sending him. That’s super cool. Check out his game preview while you’re here!

And credit to Painter for breaking down why Utah State stands an equal chance against Purdue on Sunday. He clearly has the utmost respect for a really great Mountain West program and a really great head coach. Danny Sprinkle is that dude!

The reporter made a mistake while trying to ask about what the 19-year head coach says to his players ahead of a game that they win on paper. Painter showed a good amount of grace, all things considered, but could have been better out of the gate.

It was a disappointing moment that can be used by both parties to get better in their respective areas! They will learn from it.

In the meantime, their two respective schools will play each other on the hardwood in the NCAA Tournament.