Ohio State AD expresses confidence in hoops coach Thad Matta

Ohio State is sticking with coach Thad Matta.Athletic director Gene Smith said in statement Wednesday that Matta, the most successful basketball coach in the school's history, has job security despite a second consecutive disappointing season that will end with the Buckeyes missing the NCAA Tournament.“Recently, Thad and I had a great discussion regarding the future of our Men’s Basketball Program,” Smith said. “Thad’s record at Ohio State is an outstanding 337-122;