I'd like to have an idea of what the injury is before I get to the athlete. Sure we're working on game day, but most of the work is done before tip-off. Then you cross your fingers and hope you have nothing to do for the rest of the game. Those aren't glamorous things to deal with, but we deal with this more often. There is always an adjustment from coach to coach.
Personalities are different as well as the ways to accomplish goals.
I've enjoyed working with each coach. You agonize with the losses and you enjoy the wins. More importantly you develop a loyalty to an employer and that's Purdue. They have the same highs and lows, but they are in a glass case. That may seem glamorous for the fan to watch, but it also can be tough for each youngster to make it in the public eye.