Good for Todd Lickliter -- he gets a warm reception from his Butler friends

Todd Lickliter has caught more than his fair share of criticism the last couple years .

In Iowa, that is. But at Butler University, he continues to be held in high-esteem, and with good reason.

This Indianapolis Star blog post tells of how Lickliter was asked to speak to Butler people Saturday, and how he was welcomed. An excerpt:

Lickliter was recently fired by Iowa. That obviously has zero influence on how he is regarded at his alma mater. Bobby Fong bragged that his first hire as president was Lickliter, who twice took the Bulldogs to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen. The coach was warmly received, and it was obvious he genuinely appreciated the reception. Stevens has been asked about Lickliter several times over the past week and a half, and Stevens unfailingly has said that those who are coached by Lick are better for it.

Sometimes people simply enter situations that aren't right for them. I would bet good coin that Lickliter has another very good coaching experience ahead of him and hope it's so.