Butler head coach Brandon Miller Taking Leave of Absence

[Irishdawg]

A second "leave of absence" in the last few years is definitely a red flag, obviously no idea if the two are related, but still.

Hopefully it's nothing too serious.

Did he have to take one before? When?

When he was an assistant at Ohio State a few years back I believe

Like I said, absolutely no idea if they are even related at all but impossible not to wonder

Assuming it is a medical issue, which I have no reason to doubt, the two leaves are not related. His first one was strictly a personal leave to get his family life back in order.

[R to the OB]

Another tough break for Butler. Seems like you guys have had nothing but bad luck. Hope Miller recovers and is able to return to duty quickly. He has a very bright future with Butler.

[Professor_Bulldog]

Rumblings on the twitterverse that bad news is incoming

Everyone is being pretty coy though, not letting on what exactly is happening.

[billyjack]

Rumblings on the twitterverse that bad news is incoming

Everyone is being pretty coy though, not letting on what exactly is happening.

Sorry to hear that. Seems like such a good guy.

[HoosierPal]

Rumblings on the twitterverse that bad news is incoming

Everyone is being pretty coy though, not letting on what exactly is happening.

Sorry to hear that. Seems like such a good guy.

Let's not use Twitter as a source for anything and I, for one, will speculate nothing.

[Chalmers0]

Jeff Goodman @GoodmanESPN
"Sad news of Butler’s Brandon Milller taking leave of absence. Close friends of his told me he has basically been out of contact for months."

"They also said that virtually no one saw him out in July during recruiting period. Would not be shocked if he does not return."

"Miller left the business a few years back at assistant at Ohio State for what sources told ESPN were stress-related issues."

[Irishdawg]

Jeff Goodman @GoodmanESPN
"Sad news of Butler’s Brandon Milller taking leave of absence. Close friends of his told me he has basically been out of contact for months."

"They also said that virtually no one saw him out in July during recruiting period. Would not be shocked if he does not return."

"Miller left the business a few years back at assistant at Ohio State for what sources told ESPN were stress-related issues."

I stand corrected. It does sound like a similar type of issue. Will be interesting to see what happens. I'd imagine they'd go with Holtmann this year and then figure something out afterwards, but I feel terrible for the players.

[Barley]

Hurts too that he hasn't been out there recruiting.

[stever20]

Hurts too that he hasn't been out there recruiting.

Yeah, that's the killer. Especially with signing day in only 6 weeks.

[HoosierPal]

http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/butler/2014/10/02/butler-coach-brandon-miller-takes-leave-of-absence/16588013/

Here is the most recent article from the Indy Star. Stay away from speculation and rumors.