Pitino to UNLV?

[Ben101er]

UNLV would probably take him, since, even though he will be found guilty of "lack of institutional control", there will not be a "show cause" against him, like there was against Pearl. I don't expect the same for McGee. A change of venue, away from the daily scrutiny would be something that Rick might look for.

 

[Ben101er]

Nice game yesterday. Let's see, how many FF has Cal had to vacate? Do you Gomers really think he's all of the sudden decided to run a clean program? LOL!!!!!

Another UL fan showing how ignorant they are. If you could read, maybe you could see that UMass, and Memphis vacated final four appearances, not Cal. Also, if you would bother to notice, the NCAA went out of its way, in both instances, to make clear that Cal had nothing to do with either. In fact, he reported the UMass incident. Of course, the facts, and the truth, have never been a strong point for UL and their fans. Just ask Katina.

 

[jedwar]

Another UL fan showing how ignorant they are. If you could read, maybe you could see that UMass, and Memphis vacated final four appearances, not Cal. Also, if you would bother to notice, the NCAA went out of its way, in both instances, to make clear that Cal had nothing to do with either. In fact, he reported the UMass incident. Of course, the facts, and the truth, have never been a strong point for UL and their fans. Just ask Katina.

He cannot respond any longer. But I doubt he knows the facts you stated. I also bet he doesn't know UL has more probation time than UK does.

 

[UK90]

Actually, he would be THE sports figure in town, just like Tark the Shark was. Tark was buddies with Sinatra and all the Vegas regulars. Not only is Vegas a much bigger city than Louisville now, but it's like New York in the desert. Pitino would be in heaven.

Pitino would make UNLV a Final Four threat again. And they would laugh at his scandals at Louisville there.

Still, this is just Pitino's agents throwing stuff at the media wall, looking for a reaction. Pitino probably put them up to it, just to give himself an option should things go South here.

I still think the administration has gone quiet on him, and it's driving him crazy. Hence his outburst in the press conference.

This is not the 1980s, my friend. Vegas is not the same town it was back in the Tark days, and the UNLV program is nowhere close to the program it was back then either. No college basketball coach is ever having Tark status there again, nor is one ever gonna be "THE sports figure" in a town where the world's biggest sports stars now spend their off season. Hell, people in today's Vegas care far more about sports like Boxing and MMA than they do college basketball.

To think he'd have the same sort of "big fish" status there that he does here, where we live and die by the sport, is unrealistic nonsense. Hell, it's the same sort of thing Rollie Massimino thought when he left Villanova to take that job after Tark--how'd that work out?

 

[UpstateNYCat]

If this were to happen, no doubt Lamar Odom would be on staff.

 

[EvilMD]

Guys, Pitino would be embraced by Las Vegas. They absolutely loved the Shark back in his heyday and they have been trying to replicate it ever since. They hired two coaches who have been to Final Fours in Massimino and the guy at Oklahoma in trying to get that back.

The program is a sleeping giant in that it's got a fan base dying for relevance again, entertainment galore for recruiting, and a conference where you're instantly top dog.

How many teams out West can slap you around in recruiting? Pitino can get them to the Final Four within two years, especially if Zimmerman stays.

The fact that he has Louisville in trouble...they couldn't care less. You say you provided hookers? LOL. You won't have to sneak them into the dorms here.

The guy who comes in and makes UNLV relevant again on a national stage will be adored there. Pitino knows this. He almost took the job once before.

 

[EvilMD]

All that being said, I think he's just floating this out there to see how Vegas will react and how U of L will respond. He's not feeling the love from U of L lately.

 

[docholiday51]

These Pitino threads are fun in that we get to joke about him and what the UL program has become. At this point in time does anyone really care if he goes or stays or what he does(as a basketball coach)

If he does leave UL(for whatever reason) who do they get? What type of coach do they attract?

We have come to expect Pitino to say and do outlandish things,he is source of almost comic entertainment more than a force in college basketball.

 

[*CatinIL*]

He cannot respond any longer. But I doubt he knows the facts you stated. I also bet he doesn't know UL has more probation time than UK does.

Another clean up on aisle 10? Nice work. UL fans....

 

[katwest]

UNLV is one of the jobs he could have taken when he made the decision to coach ul, I think the others were Michigan and Indiana.

 

[KopiKat]

RP knows he's done at UL after the season. That's why he broke out on his own and went on a speaking binge about the scandal.

Plus since prostitution is legal there, he can just tell recruits to go here and then come see me. Pun intended.

speaking binge = effing hilarious. spit my damn coffee through my nose

 

[stenchymouse]

Pitino is done after this year...

Will he go to UNLV?

If they'll hire him, I think he will, but either way, this is his last year at UofL.

 

[OHIO COLONEL]

UNLV is one of the jobs he could have taken when he made the decision to coach ul, I think the others were Michigan and Indiana.

I remember UNLV and UM being tossed around, but I don't remember IU. Could be wrong tho'.

 

[Blue Decade]

Sin City? Sounds about right.

I think Pitino is finished in Louisville. UL's decision makers are in a crack. They won't want to create an appearance that Pitino is being dumped over the Katina Powell scandal, because that would look like a de facto admission of guilt and complicity. But they can't afford to keep Pitino around either. Jurich's only chance to save his own career is to clean house and hope President Ramsey doesn't decide to clean him out too in the process. A year from now, if Jurich survives that long, he will have a far easier time moving past the taint of the Powell scandal with Steve Alford, Brad Stevens, or Frank Martin as his basketball coach. This could leave Pitino as a free agent. Pitino still has time to kick start his coaching career again somewhere else, but very few schools would be a good fit for him under these scandalous circumstances. UNLV is 1 of those.

 

[Blueaz]

His agent is doing the same thing Cal's agent(s) did last week with the Nets.

This. Except (as always, lately) he had to follow Cal.
Cal says he is not leaving.
Now, RP gets to say he is not leaving. That must just eat him up.
And the UL faithful drink it up... Double fisted

 

[FlCATFan]

Vegas is still too close. I was hoping that he'd get a gig in China or India.

 

[EvilMD]

If he does leave UL(for whatever reason) who do they get? What type of coach do they attract?

Someone really good, unfortunately. Money talks, you know what walks, and they have a lot of money there.

 

[Smashcat]

He'd be a slam dunk hire for UNLV, though. It'd be the best coach they've landed there since Tark.

Perfect. He can then be a greeter at a hotel when he hands the UNLV reigns over to his son.

 

[Gator 82]

Hooking is legal out there

Prostitution is not legal here in Clark County, prevelant on the strip yes, but not legal. It is legal however in NYE County which is just a short 1 hour drive from Vegas. I think this is an interesting rumor, but in all fairness, we (UNLV) doesn't have the type of money it would take to get Pitino.

 

[UK90]

The program is a sleeping giant in that it's got a fan base dying for relevance again.
.

No, it really does not (at least not a very large one). You keep acting like people out there see college basketball the same way we do here, which is just nonsense. There's no grand volume of people "dying" to see that program relevant, because folks out there simply don't view a college basketball team as being crucial to the place's identity the way we do in this part of the country. And there's no real cultural bond to the program like there is here, in part because most families there came from somewhere else. Hell, there's so damn much else going on in Vegas today that most there barely even know that program's there.

What happened with Tark way back when was a lightning in the bottle sort of thing. It had its time and place, but it ain't gonna be re-created by Pitino or anyone else.

 

[2Adulterers]

Nice game yesterday. Let's see, how many FF has Cal had to vacate? Do you Gomers really think he's all of the sudden decided to run a clean program? LOL!!!!!

a West End Homie uavel TROLL gone in 3-2-1

 

[brianpoe]

He cannot respond any longer. But I doubt he knows the facts you stated. I also bet he doesn't know UL has more probation time than UK does.

Jerry laid the smackdown on the little troll. Good job.

 

[2Adulterers]

Another UL fan showing how ignorant they are. If you could read, maybe you could see that UMass, and Memphis vacated final four appearances, not Cal. Also, if you would bother to notice, the NCAA went out of its way, in both instances, to make clear that Cal had nothing to do with either. In fact, he reported the UMass incident. Of course, the facts, and the truth, have never been a strong point for UL and their fans. Just ask Katina.

Ben Little Brother fans aren't interested in facts.."your honor my weenie only lasted 15 seconds and I shot down my Armani pants"

 

[ymmot31]

This. Except (as always, lately) he had to follow Cal.
Cal says he is not leaving.
Now, RP gets to say he is not leaving. That must just eat him up.
And the UL faithful drink it up... Double fisted

Yep. Each time Cal's name comes up for a job and everyone talks about it, it's not too long until Pitino's name comes up for a job. Seems like I remember one not too long ago where the team adamantly denied they had spoken to Pitino or even tried.

 

[How Blue Can You Get?]

Sin City? Sounds about right.

had the exact same thought...beat me to it.

 

[ZenCatFan73]

The further the better. He may have lost his marbles, but make no mistake, he will have success wherever he goes. UNLV would be a good match for him. OTOH, he's still a spineless douchebag.

 

[brianpoe]

The further the better. He may have lost his marbles, but make no mistake, he will have success wherever he goes. UNLV would be a good match for him. OTOH, he's still a spineless douchebag.

His recruiting will be much better with only Arizona to compete with, unless Cuonzo can continue what he did this year.

 

[.S&C.]

No, it really does not (at least not a very large one). You keep acting like people out there see college basketball the same way we do here, which is just nonsense. There's no grand volume of people "dying" to see that program relevant, because folks out there simply don't view a college basketball team as being crucial to the place's identity the way we do in this part of the country. And there's no real cultural bond to the program like there is here, in part because most families there came from somewhere else. Hell, there's so damn much else going on in Vegas today that most there barely even know that program's there.

What happened with Tark way back when was a lightning in the bottle sort of thing. It had its time and place, but it ain't gonna be re-created by Pitino or anyone else.

It's not just baskrtball they don't care about. They don't care about college football for the most part either.

 

[Rush2112 UK]

Nice game yesterday. Let's see, how many FF has Cal had to vacate? Do you Gomers really think he's all of the sudden decided to run a clean program? LOL!!!!!

Not sure which kind of turd you are, so:

1987
L1C8

 

[Cornered Weasel]

He may be looking at a show cause ruling . If that happens he's looking at retirement IMO.

 

[stoneycat_20]

no way

Mike where are you from?That's a cool last name

 

[blueblood65]

Don't know if he goes to UNLV, but he will resign after this year after the punishment comes down on them...

 

[EvilMD]

What happened with Tark way back when was a lightning in the bottle sort of thing. It had its time and place, but it ain't gonna be re-created by Pitino or anyone else.

Why do you think it can't happen again? Pitino can't recruit kids to Louisville, Kentucky. It's a ho hum town. But Vegas....

 

[Blueworld_3.0]

No, it really does not (at least not a very large one). You keep acting like people out there see college basketball the same way we do here, which is just nonsense. There's no grand volume of people "dying" to see that program relevant, because folks out there simply don't view a college basketball team as being crucial to the place's identity the way we do in this part of the country. And there's no real cultural bond to the program like there is here, in part because most families there came from somewhere else. Hell, there's so damn much else going on in Vegas today that most there barely even know that program's there.

What happened with Tark way back when was a lightning in the bottle sort of thing. It had its time and place, but it ain't gonna be re-created by Pitino or anyone else.

Not true. UNLV was selling out Thomas & Mack (or whatever it's called now) just a couple years ago. Big crowds and with its proximity to LA, they'll get the stars if the team is good. Plus the appeal of Vegas in general, UNLV is a pretty good sized school if I recall correctly and they could get the money to throw at a big name.
it could be the Tark Days II if the right coach could be found. Don't know if Pitino is the right guy or not. But, I've always thought UNLV and Bruce Pearl would be a perfect fit.

 

[SaguaroCat]

No, it really does not (at least not a very large one). You keep acting like people out there see college basketball the same way we do here, which is just nonsense. There's no grand volume of people "dying" to see that program relevant, because folks out there simply don't view a college basketball team as being crucial to the place's identity the way we do in this part of the country. And there's no real cultural bond to the program like there is here, in part because most families there came from somewhere else. Hell, there's so damn much else going on in Vegas today that most there barely even know that program's there.

What happened with Tark way back when was a lightning in the bottle sort of thing. It had its time and place, but it ain't gonna be re-created by Pitino or anyone else.

Just three years ago, they were in the top 15 in home attendance. Over 15,000 a game. More than Arizona and Michigan state. Because they were coming off a first round loss in the ncaa tournament. There is a fan base there that would swell quite easily if they ever got good. All that stuff to do is tourist stuff they have to go to when relatives come to visit. It's a school with as large an enrollment as UK, with more alumni staying in town than Lexington. Like most other basketball schools, no football tradition to compete with. They'll never be the blue bloods, but top ten program potential is there.

 

[WeWant9]

I would watch a reality show of Ricky P in Vegas.

 

[EvilMD]

There is a fan base there that would swell quite easily if they ever got good. All that stuff to do is tourist stuff they have to go to when relatives come to visit.

Yep. Exactly. There are no pro teams. When Vegas basketball is winning, it's the talk of the town. Perfect way to ride out the last five to 10 years of a Hall of Fame career, being in a town where half the people don't hate your guts. Plus, I heard they are dangling "coach in waiting" status for Ricky II.

 

[ville 77]

UL fans are no more married about Rick to UNLV than you guys are worried about Cal to Nets. With that said just like Cal someday he will leave. Might be next year and might be a few years down the road. When he leaves the UL job will be attractive to another coach. Top 4 job in pay coaching in the ACC is a sweet deal for some coach. Life goes on.

 

[docholiday51]

UL fans are no more married about Rick to UNLV than you guys are worried about Cal to Nets. With that said just like Cal someday he will leave. Might be next year and might be a few years down the road. When he leaves the UL job will be attractive to another coach. Top 4 job in pay coaching in the ACC is a sweet deal for some coach. Life goes on.

UL fans are married? Do the hookers know?

 

[brianpoe]

The show-cause could be a legitimate point.

I doubt very seriously CRP receives one.

However, if he were to leave UL prior to the punishment and join UNLV he could coach there with a show-cause coming after his hire without the fear of any punishment.

A school faces the risk of severe NCAA issues if they hire a coach who has been assessed a show-cause.

He could do the same at UL, but it would be difficult to go somewhere else after the penalty was issued if a show-cause were in effect, as the demands of constant self reporting will follow the coach to that school and the school could face stiffer penalties on any future issues by that coach.

If he is hired prior to the ruling, then UNLV may be able to avoid that problem.