December 28, 201114 yr Longer than I thought he would remain at UL. I will believe it when it happens. http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/7393477/louisville-cardinals-rick-pitino-plans-quit-contract-ends-2017
December 28, 201114 yr Author I will go on and get the statement out of the way that will irk UK fans... Louisville's Athletic Association granted Pitino, the only men's coach to lead three different programs to the Final Four, a four-year contract extension in August.
December 28, 201114 yr I would think by announcing this that it would be tough to get top recruits in the last couple of years before he is done.
December 28, 201114 yr I would think by announcing this that it would be tough to get top recruits in the last couple of years before he is done. Big recruits are staying for one year anyway. Also, "quit" is an awfully strong word for someone that is going to finish out his contract. Just sayin.
December 28, 201114 yr I will go on and get the statement out of the way that will irk UK fans... Louisville's Athletic Association granted Pitino, the only men's coach to lead three different programs to the Final Four, a four-year contract extension in August. :lol: :lol: :lol: I love when the UK/UL rivalry is played out through press releases from the school's media mouthpieces. Awesome.
December 28, 201114 yr Louisville's Athletic Association granted Pitino, the only men's coach to lead three different programs to the Final Four, a four-year contract extension in August. :lol:
December 28, 201114 yr What does it say about Rick P that he announces he is retiring 6 years from now?
December 28, 201114 yr What does it say about Rick P that he announces he is retiring 6 years from now? To me, it says he's decided that at age 65, he's done.
December 28, 201114 yr To me, it says he's decided that at age 65, he's done. I teed that up well. Seriously, what college coach announces he's retiring in six years?
December 28, 201114 yr "One thing I've learned to do with my age, I really don't look ahead," said Pitino, who went 219-50 in eight seasons at Kentucky and won the 1996 national championship. "For years, I've been preaching the precious present and having to always subscribe to it." But he wants to make sure we all know he is retiring in 6 years? :lol:
December 28, 201114 yr I teed that up well. Seriously, what college coach announces he's retiring in six years? None that I can think of, but whoever replaces him had better not get too comfortable because NBC's probably going to just bring him back if the ratings are low...
December 28, 201114 yr "One thing I've learned to do with my age, I really don't look ahead," said Pitino, who went 219-50 in eight seasons at Kentucky and won the 1996 national championship. "For years, I've been preaching the precious present and having to always subscribe to it." But he wants to make sure we all know he is retiring in 6 years? :lol: I don't find that any different than others "of a certain age" who are nearing retirement. And honestly, I don't see 6 years as that long away. And making it definite definitely is a boon for the program, as it allows the grooming/acquisition/transition of a new coach. I like it. I think it's the perfect way to go.
December 28, 201114 yr None that I can think of, but whoever replaces him had better not get too comfortable because NBC's probably going to just bring him back if the ratings are low... :notworthy:
December 28, 201114 yr Has been been Richard named the "Coach in Waiting"? I'm sure Pitino will try and set that up. UL will make big mistake if they let that happen.
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