Thad Matta upset he needed Ohio State AD's vote of confidence

WASHINGTON — Ohio State coach Thad Matta was not particularly pleased by speculation about his future that prompted the school's athletic director to proclaim his support.Hours after AD Gene Smith issued a statement Wednesday affirming Matta's job security — and minutes after the Buckeyes were eliminated in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament — the most successful men's basketball coach in OSU history was asked about that vote of confidence."I think it's ridiculous that w