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“Think about growing up with your parents and you got to do whatever the hell you wanted to do instead of them telling you things. Would you be sitting here? I know I wouldn’t. I’d be bowling on Tuesday in Muncie, Indiana.” Matt Painter gold 👌

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Justin Krohn2 years ago

His wisdom and honesty is so refreshing in today’s world.

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Dan McCue2 years ago

Illini fan here. I disliked Painter as a player but I would have been glad to have him on my team. I hated to see him get hired to replace Keady because I expected he'd do well, and he's exceeded that expectation. This quote is great - we need more valuing of parental guidance.

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BryanPikus2 years ago

The honesty is so refreshing.

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RealSlimShady2 years ago

Just amazing. Loyer gives him crap all the time for being from Muncie...

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You Can Wein My Gartner2 years ago

I. Love. Matt. Painter. A treasure that Purdue is lucky to have

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Nathan Lippai2 years ago

@md_rosebraugh Woah what’s so bad about bowling on a Tuesday in Muncie. @b_carless

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John Stone2 years ago

I’m an IU guy, but absolutely love this dude.

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Rjedloh2 years ago

@CoachThompsonjt Preach!!

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VinnyMartorano2 years ago

@BarstoolBallSt

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Harry Schroeder2 years ago

One of my favorite guys in the sport.

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