Purdue's head coach, Matt Painter, has sparked a conversation in the sports world with his pointed critique of those who attribute Zach Edey's basketball skills solely to his height. Painter's comments, 'They just shouldn't cover basketball,' were directed at critics and some sports journalists, including Matt Norlander, who have simplified Edey's abilities to his physical stature. This statement was made during the March Madness season, highlighting Painter's frustration with the superficial analysis of Edey's performance. The remarks have been echoed across various sports media platforms, including tweets from notable sports journalists and outlets, all underscoring the broader debate about the evaluation of athletes' skills.
Purdue coach Matt Painter doesn’t like when critics say Zach Edey is “just tall.” #MarchMadness https://t.co/a8hPS2fmP8
Painter with some strong words to @MattNorlander. https://t.co/aVKtMRMMqW
"... Even people that cover the game say [Zach Edey] is just tall. What would you say to the people that say that, that are only looking at the size...?" Purdue HC Matt Painter: "They just shouldn't cover basketball." 🏀🔥 #MarchMadness https://t.co/xRtGIcp8s1
"They just shouldn't cover basketball." 😳 Matt Painter has had enough of people saying Zach Edey is 'just tall" #MarchMadness https://t.co/jIxGjEVED0
Give probationary status to tweeters. Good idea. Heh. https://t.co/PMW7BBdkPg
This is a delight, highlighted by Painter keeping a straight face the entire time. https://t.co/klIEmcBgIE
As a childhood Rik Smits fan, lemme tell you, height does not automatically lead to basketball dominance. https://t.co/LtsyOd36qK
Matt Painter has a few words for the people that only think Zach Edey is only good at basketball because he is tall😳‼️ https://t.co/I5YTEeSuH2
Matt Painter with quite the answer to a question about people who only think Edey is good because he’s tall: https://t.co/qIERiY9SiZ
lmao this is delightfully savage. https://t.co/PruaH2B7Gz
Reporter: “[You see people that cover the game] say [Zach Edey] is just tall. What will you say to the people [who] say that? Matt Painter: “They just shouldn’t cover basketball.” 😳 (via @MarchMadnessMBB) https://t.co/25PRYPjNMM
“They just shouldn’t cover basketball” 😳 Matt Painter on people who think Zach Edey is good just because he’s tall 👀 #MarchMadness https://t.co/5S202WSCQF
“They just shouldn’t cover basketball” 😳 Matt Painter on people who think Zach Edey is good just because he’s tall 👀 https://t.co/j7tIt6cgbj