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Fans React to Pete Thamel's Report on Purdue Coach Matt Painter's Salary Raise

Fans React to Pete Thamel's Report on Purdue Coach Matt Painter's Salary Raise
World Sports · 08:06:39 - Saturday, 31 October 2026

According to a report by Pete Thamel, Purdue head coach Matt Painter has received a significant salary increase. The news has sparked discussion among fans about why Illinois coach Brad Underwood now earns more than Painter, with many questioning the disparity between the two Big Ten programs.

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