OT: Pitino pool

[Danzz]

There’s no question that he’s finished as a basketball coach.

So....when does he ride the lightning? Where’s Nuzzi? Can we make this into a pool?

I say that he’s 50/50 to survive until dinner time.

I have no clue about Pitino getting fired but this is the same Rick Pitino who survived the hooker scandal. He is the Teflon Don of coaching but Nelson may have it right: already fired. A windfall bonus would be if Calipari's name popped up during the FBI's next press release.

 

[Jaybo]

Pitino first, the Jurich. Then to replace Jurich they'll hire the newly available Pitino.

Then hire Bruce pearl as head coach

 

[huskiesnyc]

At what point does Slick Rick just decide to throw in the towel? He makes Jerry Tarkanian look clean.

 

[superjohn]

At what point does Slick Rick just decide to throw in the towel? He makes Jerry Tarkanian look clean.

He doesn't have a choice, Pitino and Jurich are done.

 

[Guapo]

Are you f ing kidding me?
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I...I can't believe this is real and not the onion

 

[huskiesnyc]

He doesn't have a choice, Pitino and Jurich are done.

Yep, releasing this statement through his personal lawyer and not the school tells us all we need to know. I was generous on my Friday resignation prediction.

 

[Jerry1714]

Are you f ing kidding me?
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This really is unbelievable, even for Pitino.

 

[HawkHusky]

9/29. He gone.

 

[navery12]

This man is scum, just a matter of when he's done

 

[auror]

Pitino like:

 

[scoobydoo]

I'll take 4:46 pm today, and he retires at 1:01 pm tomorrow. I'm in for a pool if The Price Is Right.

@temery its been long enough, right?

 

[B1GEast]

I'm curious as to who the other coaches and schools are involved in this addidas money scheme.

I have the feeling this is just the tip of the iceberg. I wonder how the NCAA is going to deal with shoe companies and recruiting.

 

[temery]

I'm curious as to who the other coaches and schools are involved in this addidas money scheme.

I have the feeling this is just the tip of the iceberg. I wonder how the NCAA is going to deal with shoe companies and recruiting.

The NCAA should be charged as co-conspirators.

 

[UConnTrumbull]

Just curious: do these student-athletes get punished at all? Not defending Pitino but it takes two to tango.

 

[Chief00]

This man is scum, just a matter of when he's done

I hope so, but I will believe it when I see it. It’s a very corrupt system with a lot of dead bodies buried by people in power.

 

[Jaker]

This is just awesome, too bad Calipari is not involved.

 

[dennismenace]

If this goes into past seasons would not the teams forfeit wins if they had a non amateur (someone who took money)?

 

[HuskyHawk]

If this goes into past seasons would not the teams forfeit wins if they had a non amateur (someone who took money)?

"We've determined that every division 1 program except the University of Connecticut was involved in this scandal, so we have awarded UConn the 2012, 2013, 2015 and 2016 national championships". Maybe that dream is a little bit much.

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

This man is scum, just a matter of when he's done

To be fair, he didn't say whether it was good luck or bad luck. Besides, how could he have possibly known?

 

[JustbrewitMan]

Are you f ing kidding me?
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[HooperScooper]

Pitino at the press conference:

 

[JustbrewitMan]

This man is scum, just a matter of when he's done

 

[HooperScooper]

Or if Pitino admits it he can dust off this speech:

 

[August_West]

@temery its been long enough, right?

You need to take a dip in the pool again ! We miss you!

 

[Walker11]

 

[Whtdmd]

Friend was a neighbor of his at Sherborn, MA when he was coaching the Celtics. He was a total jerk and never interacted with neighbors. He left his porch lights on by accident one Halloween. Slam the door in kids faces when they rung the bell for tricker treating. He will have few defenders when indicted

 

[don356]

Bobby Petrino will assume the role of athletic director bringing his impressive resume to the table to clean it all up!

 

[Mano]

That was so stupid funny, I lol'ed. She was hot as I recall.

 

[freescooter]

Just curious: do these student-athletes get punished at all? Not defending Pitino but it takes two to tango.

They won't be allowed to play and if any played previously, after all it is unlikely this is the first time it happened, UL will be required to vacate any wins. And they absolutely should be banned from the college game. First off it is unlikely Boen didn't know what was going on. Second even if he didn't, and all transactions wentvthrough his parents, a huge if by the way, it sends a pretty clear message to parents that you do this st your peril and your kid's. Plus while the Feds have so far only picked up assistant coaches it is illegal to accept a bribe too. It isn't out of the realm of possibility that Bowen will be playing for Pitino in the Federal Correctional Conference at some point. I hear Fort Dix vs Danbury is a huge game.

 

[noeynox]

He gone tomorrow?