What kind of BS is Pitino spewing to kids to sign them?

[Louis_Skunt]

I saw they just had another 5th year senior transferring for next season. What kind of idiot wants to go to a school where the NCAA is investigating, and sanctions are inevitable? 50/50 shot Pitino is even the head coach next season.

Even if I wasn't a UK fan, no way in hell would I let my Div-1, talented kid, go to UL. I wouldn't even let him visit (obviously) or consider.

What kind of BS is he telling these kids? He's the smoothest talker in the business, but even a 22 year old should have the intellect to read between the lines, or read a paper.


Also--- I thought Pitino didn't like 1 year players? That 1 year wasn't long enough to really get to know them.

 

[Siva2Smith]

Wow you really hate the guy.

 

[Supafuzz75]

Ricks a hateable guy..

 

[rick64]

Let me take you on a tour of Minardi Hall.

 

[Banksy78]

One year of eligibility left, go to a big time program that buys the players hookers, supplies $1 for strippers, and will close their eyes to drug use...my question is, why isn't RP bringing in more big time recruits?

 

[JasonS.]

I've been amazed he hasn't recruited better at Louisville. That program has everything to offer to kids (HOF coach, incredible facilities, $$$$$$, huge/rabid fanbase).

His recruiting has been solid (and his results better than that), but I frankly feared he'd do better than he has.

 

[UKGrad83]

He's a silver tongued devil and convinces them that UL is the best place for them. I listened to their latest signee last night and he said he wanted to play for RP because he's one of the greatest coaches ever and he'd be playing in the ACC. The reporter asked him directly if he was worried about sanctions. The kid said he was led to believe that there might be some scholarship reductions but his wouldn't be affected by that; that everyone associated with the violations was no longer around so it was all good to go. Same BS that Ol' Roy is feeding to NC recruits.

 

[whhs22]

did you not hear, free lap dances and hookers. to some young men that's appealing

 

[whhs22]

if I was a ugly dude and had to pay for it, then hell ya I'm going to where it's part of my scholarship

 

[MegaBlue05]

Rick only likes one year guys if they're old enough to drink.

It's hard to take an 18-year-old freshman to Thoroughbred I, II, III or IV.

 

[WeWant9]

I'm sure the allure of going from playing in a mid-major for four years, to probably being promised starting minutes in the ACC is hard to pass up. These aren't 5* kids looking to go to the NBA, these are guys who've played mid major and want the chance to play in a power 5 and maybe just maybe get some looks to go pro somewhere.

 

[bluescat92]

Wow you really hate the guy.

Who does not. Even you losserville fans can't stand him deep down. You just won't admit it cause your stuck with all his garbage.

 

[STUCKNBIG10]

I've been amazed he hasn't recruited better at Louisville. That program has everything to offer to kids (HOF coach, incredible facilities, $$$$$$, huge/rabid fanbase).

His recruiting has been solid (and his results better than that), but I frankly feared he'd do better than he has.

Wouldn't call their fanbase "huge". It's not. Pretty much confined to one county in KY.

 

[STUCKNBIG10]

To the OP, a few answers:

1 ) He lies. When the man opens his mouth, he lies. All you have to do is watch 2-3 successive press conferences that he does and you will find hyperbole, lies, and contradictions every single time (one of the latest being "I will not talk about this again this year" and then going on radio to talk about it AGAIN the following week). So, of course he lies to recruits.

2) The latest transfer said that Rick told him that they may lose a few scholarships but "nothing major" with the worst case being a one-year ban from NCAA tourney play.

 

[JasonS.]

Wouldn't call their fanbase "huge". It's not. Pretty much confined to one county in KY.

It's not Kentucky big, but it's big. They're right behind us every year in attendance ... not to speak of the fact they have corporate backing unlike anything else in college basketball.

 

[Ugoff]

Well they do have a killer new recruiting video...

 

[sefus12]

It's not Kentucky big, but it's big. They're right behind us every year in attendance ... not to speak of the fact they have corporate backing unlike anything else in college basketball.

Filling a 20,000 seat arena does not mean their fanbase is big. They are rabid and go to games (though the attendance numbers are heavily skewed between purchased tickets and actual butts in actual seats), but their fanbase is minuscule compared to UK, Duke, etc

 

[SosaUK]

Wouldn't call their fanbase "huge". It's not. Pretty much confined to one county in KY.

Beat me to it.

2) The latest transfer said that Rick told him that they may lose a few scholarships but "nothing major" with the worst case being a one-year ban from NCAA tourney play.

Which would mean he wouldn't be able to play in the tourney his last year.

 

[Siva2Smith]

Being a UL fan I have no hatred or nothing against you guys or your program, matter of fact I like what bbn is and represents for college basketball. With that being said, alot of your fans are really ate up about any and everything UL or Pitino. I don't understand how we really matter at all in the grand scheme of things as far as where UK basketball stands. UL shouldn't exist to you guys honestly.

 

[KMKAT]

Rick has to recruit in a non-conventional way to keep his side competitive. The worse for him is yet to come. This is not going to be ignored by the NCAA.

 

[Hollcat]

Has the kid done anything yet that obligates him to Louisville? How late can a graduate transfer wait until joining a program? I'd say he knows he could still bail out if the NCAA comes down too hard on UL but by saying he is committing it basically holds the spot for him if things work out in Louisville's favor.

 

[UKortho]

Being a UL fan I have no hatred or nothing against you guys or your program, matter of fact I like what bbn is and represents for college basketball. With that being said, alot of your fans are really ate up about any and everything UL or Pitino. I don't understand how we really matter at all in the grand scheme of things as far as where UK basketball stands. UL shouldn't exist to you guys honestly.

We are a message board talking about our rivals. You are a fan of a team that we play (not much rivalry any more) on a UK message board. Sounds like you are just as "ate up"

 

[.S&C.]

"A 22 year old should have the intellect"

make sure you check out your local university in the future. "Intellect" is far from what a 22 year old college grad is nowadays bruh....

 

[.S&C.]

I've been amazed he hasn't recruited better at Louisville. That program has everything to offer to kids (HOF coach, incredible facilities, $$$$$$, huge/rabid fanbase).

His recruiting has been solid (and his results better than that), but I frankly feared he'd do better than he has.

Well, they don't have a huge fan base, and they don't have the national recognition they need. Rick underperforming **for his standards** should show everyone once and for all how much more significant UK is in the winning process. It's nonsense to say it's not significant, and some of our own do.

I'd imagine your suprise is due in large part to a failure to realize how insignificant Louisville is on the grand scheme, how overshadowing UK actually is to their image, and just how huge of a mistake believing one can replicate UK at UL actually is.

Rick being able to win at UL in this generation shows how incredible of a job he actually did. I never thought he'd be able to do that at loisoville.

It will probably be their last title for good, or at least for a very long time. 30 years minimum.

 

[Ben101er]

A 5th year player doesn't have to fight for playing time, since Rick has no highly rated recruits, and it is doubtful that they will be on any sanctions, this next year. As for the year after, all bets are off.

 

[JasonS.]

Well, they don't have a huge fan base, and they don't have the national recognition they need. Rick underperforming **for his standards** should show everyone once and for all how much more significant UK is in the winning process. It's nonsense to say it's not significant, and some of our own do.

I'd imagine your suprise is due in large part to a failure to realize how insignificant Louisville is on the grand scheme, how overshadowing UK actually is to their image, and just how huge of a mistake believing one can replicate UK at UL actually is.

Rick being able to win at UL in this generation shows how incredible of a job he actually did. I never thought he'd be able to do that at loisoville.

It will probably be their last title for good, or at least for a very long time. 30 years minimum.

Not sure if you're serious. 30 years minimum?! Louisville ain't us (except when it comes to facilities, where they win, and money, where it's debatable), but they are by about any metric you could name one of the Top 10 programs in college basketball now ... and in history.

That won't change ... unless and until Louisville gets an NBA team. That would throw a pretty big wrench into their financial model and fanbase. But until that happens, they've got a great program. And when Pitino leaves, they'll have their choice of a whole lot of good coaches to replace him.

And I'm not sure what "the national recognition they need" means. There are only a handful of states/regions in this country that really give a hoot about college basketball outside of a couple of weekends in March. Louisville is a far cry from #1 in Kentucky, but just being #2 in a state that's college basketball obsessed puts them ahead of 95% of college basketball programs out there.

All that said, I hate Louisville. I feel that needs to be stressed.

 

[Poetax]

I saw they just had another 5th year senior transferring for next season. What kind of idiot wants to go to a school where the NCAA is investigating, and sanctions are inevitable? 50/50 shot Pitino is even the head coach next season.

Even if I wasn't a UK fan, no way in hell would I let my Div-1, talented kid, go to UL. I wouldn't even let him visit (obviously) or consider.

What kind of BS is he telling these kids? He's the smoothest talker in the business, but even a 22 year old should have the intellect to read between the lines, or read a paper.


Also--- I thought Pitino didn't like 1 year players? That 1 year wasn't long enough to really get to know them.

He's showing them "the Dorm", nobody wants to miss that.

 

[Poetax]

Being a UL fan I have no hatred or nothing against you guys or your program, matter of fact I like what bbn is and represents for college basketball. With that being said, alot of your fans are really ate up about any and everything UL or Pitino. I don't understand how we really matter at all in the grand scheme of things as far as where UK basketball stands. UL shouldn't exist to you guys honestly.

Honestly you sound normal as ul fans go but this site's comments about ul is almost angelic compared to the low life comments made on your board. If you can't see that, you probably need to head back because the hatred there is over whelming.

 

[Blueaz]

One year of eligibility left, go to a big time program that buys the players hookers, supplies $1 for strippers, and will close their eyes to drug use...my question is, why isn't RP bringing in more big time recruits?

RP did not have to recruit this guy. He was always L1C4. Suspended on at least three different occasions. Failed drug test and thrown out of a game for throwing a punch. Not even playing this year.
$100.00 says he is named team captain.

 

[FilsonCat]

I saw they just had another 5th year senior transferring for next season. What kind of idiot wants to go to a school where the NCAA is investigating, and sanctions are inevitable? 50/50 shot Pitino is even the head coach next season.

What kind of BS is he telling these kids? He's the smoothest talker in the business, but even a 22 year old should have the intellect to read between the lines, or read a paper.

Maybe the boosters finally stepped in and decided to bankroll higher end hookers with more ethnic variety. They've probably taken steps to ensure less ratchet and more of what the budding UL stars want and need for their nocturnal recreational activities.

That, of course, and substantial discounts when purchasing drugs from certain members of the UL football team.

Linebeards 1st, Criminals 4-ever.

 

[Ineverplayedthegame]

"We got some clean white girls now."

 

[.S&C.]

Not sure if you're serious. 30 years minimum?! Louisville ain't us (except when it comes to facilities, where they win, and money, where it's debatable), but they are by about any metric you could name one of the Top 10 programs in college basketball now ... and in history.

That won't change ... unless and until Louisville gets an NBA team. That would throw a pretty big wrench into their financial model and fanbase. But until that happens, they've got a great program. And when Pitino leaves, they'll have their choice of a whole lot of good coaches to replace him.

And I'm not sure what "the national recognition they need" means. There are only a handful of states/regions in this country that really give a hoot about college basketball outside of a couple of weekends in March. Louisville is a far cry from #1 in Kentucky, but just being #2 in a state that's college basketball obsessed puts them ahead of 95% of college basketball programs out there.

All that said, I hate Louisville. I feel that needs to be stressed.

I'm not sure if you're serious?

They nearly went 30 years without a title already. I mean,

2013 - 1986 = 27 years

and it took Pitino, a former UK coach, to do it. That was an incredibly rare situation for them, wouldn't you say? Is a coach like Calipari going there next? I don't think so.... saying it could be 30 years before they win another one is being about the average.

Louisville is a top 10 program, but when you add Kentucky down the road it's not really thought about. That's the issue they have. UK completely overshadows them. Ask anyone not from Kentucky about Louisville basketball or find a Louisville fan that's not from the state. They're basically unknown and it does create an issue for the program. Again, that's why you thought Pitino would recruit and win better, but he didn't. It's not easy to win at Louisville. For a top program, it's the hardest to win there.


Not sure what's hard to understand about it. I mean, if only we had a coach that coached both schools so we had a good sample to see it.........

 

[Siva2Smith]

Honestly you sound normal as ul fans go but this site's comments about ul is almost angelic compared to the low life comments made on your board. If you can't see that, you probably need to head back because the hatred there is over whelming.

Honestly I don't care to post on the UL site. Too much homer sh** over there. Plus I like you guys.

 

[.S&C.]

Honestly I don't care to post on the UL site. Too much homer sh** over there. Plus I like you guys.

Sounds like you are actually a UK fan.

Good thing, it's a proud tradition unlike any other.

 

[Siva2Smith]

I'm not sure if you're serious?

They nearly went 30 years without a title already. I mean,

2013 - 1986 = 27 years

and it took Pitino, a former UK coach, to do it. That was an incredibly rare situation for them, wouldn't you say? Is a coach like Calipari going there next? I don't think so.... saying it could be 30 years before they win another one is being about the average.

Louisville is a top 10 program, but when you add Kentucky down the road it's not really thought about. That's the issue they have. UK completely overshadows them. Ask anyone not from Kentucky about Louisville basketball. They're basically unknown and it does cast a huge shadow over the program. Again, that's why you thought Pitino would recruit and win better, but he didn't. It's not easy to win at Louisville. For a top program, it's the hardest to win there.


Not sure what's hard to understand about it. I mean, if only we had a coach that coached both schools so we had a good sample to see it.........

You are out of touch. Don't let your hatred for UL make you sound so foolish.

 

[dave5164]

Pitino is only getting the talent right now from 5th year players. He is not getting the Top Recruiting classes right now because of the trouble that is coming to UL and that is why these 5th year players are heading to UL. This year if he didn't have Lee and Lewis this UL team would be horrible and for next year Pitino knows he needs to grab a couple more 5th year players to replace Lee and Lewis. Most freshman will not commit to UL until they here what the NCAA is going to be throwing at UL for punishment.

 

[.S&C.]

You are out of touch. Don't let your hatred for UL make you sound so foolish.

You can't handle the truth.

 

[Siva2Smith]

Pitino is only getting the talent right now from 5th year players. He is not getting the Top Recruiting classes right now because of the trouble that is coming to UL and that is why these 5th year players are heading to UL. This year if he didn't have Lee and Lewis this UL team would be horrible and for next year Pitino knows he needs to grab a couple more 5th year players to replace Lee and Lewis. Most freshman will not commit to UL until they here what the NCAA is going to be throwing at UL for punishment.

Vj king is coming..he's not too bad

 

[Poetax]

Pitino is only getting the talent right now from 5th year players. He is not getting the Top Recruiting classes right now because of the trouble that is coming to UL and that is why these 5th year players are heading to UL. This year if he didn't have Lee and Lewis this UL team would be horrible and for next year Pitino knows he needs to grab a couple more 5th year players to replace Lee and Lewis. Most freshman will not commit to UL until they here what the NCAA is going to be throwing at UL for punishment.

Sometimes you hit it lucky with 5 yr transfers but a lot of the time it's a tough adjustment for them. We will see if Rick gets lucky again with the Penn transfer next year.

 

[.S&C.]

You are out of touch. Don't let your hatred for UL make you sound so foolish.

Btw, I don't actually hate Lousville. I grew up a UK fan (thanks dad) and Louisville isn't discussed by anyone out side the state. They are an afterthought. Growing up in Tennessee, I never fully even understood the rivalry. No one cares, minus people in Kentucky.

Louisville is small potoates.