Why MTSU basketball coach Rick Insell showed little emotion after final game
MTSU women's basketball lost 66-56 to Cleveland State in WNIT Super 16 in Rick Insell's final game as head coach.
MURFREESBORO − Rick Insell wasn't overly emotional following Middle Tennessee State's 66-56 loss to Cleveland State in the WNIT Super 16 round on March 26. Maybe the reality of coaching his final game hadn't sunk in yet. Maybe it was the months of preparation for the moment.
Or maybe it's because he likely won't be far removed from the women's basketball program after his son, Matt Insell takes over . "As my (athletic director Chris Massaro) standing back there can tell you, I don't get caught up in all of that kind of stuff," said Insell, who announced his retirement on March 19. "You know ...
I may be back on the bench next year. I won't be the head coach, but if these guys will let me, and if they want me, I might be able to offer a little help. "That will be up to Chris, and of course, (MTSU president) Dr.
(Sidney) McPhee will be here until December. I'm sure if I wanted to slide into practice and take on some kind of voluntary role, I'm sure they might let me ... maybe.