Today in “What did Rick Pitino do now”: the former Louisville coach is suing Adidas for — get this — ruining his reputation by funneling money to Brian Bowen.

 

Oh yes, Pitino alleges he suffered damages as a result of Adidas’ “outrageous conduct in conspiring to funnel money to the family of a college basketball recruit,” which he continues to claim happened without his “knowledge, participation, or acquiescence.” The federal lawsuit comes one day after Adidas terminated its contract with Pitino, who reportedly got 98% of the $39 million Louisville was owed in its current deal with the apparel company.

 

“Coach Pitino has striven to ensure that the University of Louisville men’s basketball program operates cleanly, properly, and in strict compliance with all National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), and other regulatory requirements,” the lawsuit reads. “He has never authorized, tolerated, participated in, or otherwise condoned giving improper benefits to recruits or players, or to their families.”

 

 

 

Rick Pitino is suing Adidas for damaging his reputation | Kentucky Sports Radio

As if the hookers and abortion scandals didn't do enough for his reputation!

:lol2::lol2::lol2:

Talk about biting the hand that fed you.

 

I hope Adidas eats him alive and exposes him for what he truly is and shows more allegations of cheating.

 

Adidas is a Billion Dollar company and has a little more than a few lawyers to help their case.

@KYSportsRadio

 

Scott Van Pelt is interviewing Rick Pitino tonight...that should be fun

I don't blame him. He is trying to save his reputation.

 

the thing is, it will tarnish it even more.

Well Adidas wont let Ricky P ruin their Billion Dollar reputation either.

When you put your reputation out there as an element of the lawsuit, you leave ALL OF YOUR past transgressions open to dissection in the courts and ultimately the public. All past affairs, cheating, lying....whatever. He should have called Roger Clemens before he filed this case.

Maybe the whole point is to let the cats out of the bag. Go down swinging if you will.

What does he have to lose? What should he do if he truly did not know about the money changing hands? I am excited that he filed this suit. The more information we get the better.

I was really interested to see if Gatto was going to flip on everyone after he was charged by the FBI. This makes it even more interesting with Pitino suing Adddas.

I'd be interested to know Rick Pitino's current met worth...like how much the dude has in the bank right now.

 

I realize no one wants their income cut off at ANY point...but I've got to think at 65 years old, it's going to be much easier for him to be done with his professional career rather than fighting all of this. Even then, write a book or two. Make one of them a tell-all. They'd sell millions of copies I'm sure.

I'd be interested to know Rick Pitino's current met worth...like how much the dude has in the bank right now.

 

I realize no one wants their income cut off at ANY point...but I've got to think at 65 years old, it's going to be much easier for him to be done with his professional career rather than fighting all of this. Even then, write a book or two. Make one of them a tell-all. They'd sell millions of copies I'm sure.

 

Per Google...

 

Rick Pitino's Net Worth as of 2017: $25 Million. Rick Pitino's net worth is worth a large sum of money: $25 million! Who wouldn't want to be a professional basketball coach?Jun 15, 2017

Rick Pitino Net Worth

 

EARNINGS 2012 N/A

Salary 2012

Estimated earnings as head coach for Louisville Cardinals

 

$2,500,000

EARNINGS 2011 N/A

Salary 2011

Estimated salary as head coach for Louisville Cardinals

 

$8,900,000

EARNINGS 2010 N/A

Salary 2010

Estimated earnings as head coach for Louisville Cardinals

 

$2,250,000

EARNINGS 2001 N/A

Salary 2001

Estimated salary as head coach for Louisville Cardinals