AAthletic Director Mike Bobinski has made a move regarding Matt Painter, and much to the chagrin of the #FirePainter crowd it is a contract extension. It was announced this morning that Coach Painter signed a two-year extension through the 2023-24 season:
In addition, effective July 1, 2019, Painter’s contract will convert to a rolling five-year term via automatic one-year extensions that could extend the agreement beyond 2023-24.
“Matt Painter is a proven winner, and he wins with integrity,” Purdue vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics Mike Bobinski said. “He has built a program that makes Boilermaker fans proud and embodies the very best of college athletics.