Now Former Ohio State Basketball Coach Thad Matta Quotes Grateful Dead on His Way Out
June 6, 2017
The shocking sports news of the day yesterday came from Ohio State University, who parted ways with longtime basketball coach Thad Matta after an impressive thirteen-year tenure.
Matta cited back issues and other health setbacks for the sudden departure, and he left with one quote of wisdom from a band you may be familiar with.
Thad Matta, Truckin’. pic.twitter.com/hCRXaKhh6A
— Eleven Warriors (@11W) June 5, 2017
That is, of course, the famous refrain from “Truckin'” and a perfect summation for Matta’s time at Ohio State which has been full of impossible highs and questionable lows. A long, strange trip indeed.
