Will This Be Pitino's Last Game Against UK

[.S&C.]

Really? Please list those from let's say the last 5 years. He may have missed some 8-10 years ago before anybody knew who he was. I'm sure his sources probably weren't as good back then. Now that he has a #1 rated radio show, and everyone in sports media knows who he is, I don't remember him whiffing on anyone other than maybe Will Barton back in 09? There may be 2 or 3 others that i'm forgettting, but his track record of nailing it before the kid announces is probably 90-95%.

I'm not going to go through all the Matt jones incidences and misses. That would take too much brain power and energy. I'm not worried about someone believing it really. I watched him miss over and over, steal others work, try to claim he was a recruiting guru ect. You cited will Barton which was funny. Thats one of the times he not only missed but stole the info from TBK which was getting the info from Orlando Antigua. Jones knew that, that's why he had paying accounts on TBK. And we know this for a fact because Marc baited the shit out of him and he took it.

Like I said, I'm fine with people liking jones, just don't twist what he is.

 

[2Adulterers]

man uavel goobers are really lathered up..

 

[Blueworld_3.0]

RP is a snake and UofHell is the perfect pit for him. If he leaves Skankville it won't be because they force him out. He'll leave because he doesn't want his legacy tarnished by coaching a school placed on probation on his watch. Or, maybe he thinks the price of Ho's is too high. Whatever.
The media there fawn all over him and that program so, where's the "pressure" going to come from for him to resign? Again, if he leaves it will be HIS decision.

 

[Chuckinden]

Here is a transcript of today's show:

Matt Jones: "Ryan, do you think this is Pitino's last year at UL?"

Ryan Lemond: "Yes, I do."

Matt Jones: "I think this is just like Syracuse and they will force Pitino out. Having said that, they may not force him out. That said, I just don't know. What do you think Ryan?"

Ryan Lemond: " Yes, I do"

Thanks for posting this. It's amusing how people take things out of context and just runs with it like it's fact.

 

[63in62]

Despite a recent acknowledgement by the FBI that it is now investigating UofL for misappropriating federal grant money and despite multiple convictions since 2008 of the UofL staff for financial crimes, not to mention the hiring of Petrino and the current Prostitute scandal, here is what was issued publicly by two influential people at UofL, Bob Hughes, an 11-year member of the university’s Board of Trustees and current chairman of the University of Louisville Foundation, the school’s private fundraising arm and former trustee J.D. Nichols who just donated $10 M to the UofL Foundation, in response to a call for the firing of President Ramsey and a new reorganization of the University.



“I don’t think Wilson (the person making the call for Ramsey’s firing) has a deep understanding of the institution, and the direction we’re taking it in, When you make a request like that, it’s dramatic, but it doesn’t serve the university when you don’t understand its mission.”



“What President Ramsey has done with that campus since he’s got there — it’s like two different schools. It’s been great. He has done a wonderful job, But just like any business that expands rapidly, you’re going to make some mistakes. Is there criticism? Sure, but the good that has been done outweighs the bad.”



In other words as long as everyone is making money and the teams are winning, nothing else matters.



Matt may be very correct in his prediction that Pitino will be gone, he usually is about basketball matters, but then again even he may be underestimating the length and dept of the incompetence and criminality festering within that school. That place is like a business being run by the Mafia, and Pitino has kissed the ring of the Boss. That, along with the FACT that Emmert can always be counted on to strong-arm any NCAA decision as long as he can launder any assets received, says that none of us should be certain any just punishment will be inflicted on UofL, and that Pitino, instead of being fired will be canonized with a Statue in front of Yum like the infamous Joe Paterno.

 

[2Adulterers]

the heckling on the road in ACC will be intense..maybe ESCORTino will not enjoy the screwtiny he will be subjected to..No matter what Matt thinks..Pitino will not coach forever..

 

[sambowieshin]

So...your friend who is on the inside, says it doesn't look good from the outside?
I'm thinking you an OP are members to the same pop-up book club.

My wording was somewhat awkward (after the 6th beer last night) but basically, what my friend was trying to relay to me is that if the garbage they have already uncovered via their investigation is released to the public it will look very bad. All of the dirty details have not been disclosed and will probably not be disclosed until the NCAA forces their hand. There is pressure to keep a lid on everything. Therefore, the inside knows it will look bad from the outside upon full disclosure.
Hope you enjoy my new pop-up book entitled....."My Middle Finger Pop Up".

 

[mdlUK.1]

I'm not going to go through all the Matt jones incidences and misses. That would take too much brain power and energy. I'm not worried about someone believing it really. I watched him miss over and over, steal others work, try to claim he was a recruiting guru ect. You cited will Barton which was funny. Thats one of the times he not only missed but stole the info from TBK which was getting the info from Orlando Antigua. Jones knew that, that's why he had paying accounts on TBK. And we know this for a fact because Marc baited the shit out of him and he took it.

Like I said, I'm fine with people liking jones, just don't twist what he is.

Sounds like you are the one twisting. He may have missed in the past (Most of the "experts" do) but anyone that thinks he doesn't have inside sources, is just flat out wrong. That doesn't mean his sources (probably a coach or two) aren't wrong too.

 

[.S&C.]

Sounds like you are the one twisting. He may have missed in the past (Most of the "experts" do) but anyone that thinks he doesn't have inside sources, is just flat out wrong. That doesn't mean his sources (probably a coach or two) aren't wrong too.

I think he's actually got a decent source to UL. funny enough I don't believe he's got a good "inside" source to UK. Jones didn't make his Mark rubbing shoulders with gurus in the business. He made his mark by usikg the entertainment side. His fanboys really don't think that through, they just assume he's got sources because they feel he must to do what he does. That's not true in that business.

Anyways, I've seen the guy make a fool of himself too many times for my personal liking. As I always say, if he supports UK I don't have an issue with him I just prefer to get my UK news through a variety of other sources.

 

[MakinMusic]

I would be surprised if Pitino goes out on a scandal. I say he's around another couple years.

 

[sluggercatfan]

The University of Louisville as a whole operates in an environment completely void of ethical standards or moral leadership. Rick Pitino's decision to leave will be his and his alone, and will come at a time of his own choosing.

This...

 

[CatFanInTheBathtub]

the heckling on the road in ACC will be intense..maybe ESCORTino will not enjoy the screwtiny he will be subjected to..No matter what Matt thinks..Pitino will not coach forever..

I'm just surprised that you didn't use ESCORTino in the thread title. You're slacking 2A. I gotta say I usually don't get into the guys who pretty much only bash UL but with your posts do entertain me because like most I enjoy a good card bashin' anytime.

 

[Kuhldaddy]

I think he's actually got a decent source to UL. funny enough I don't believe he's got a good "inside" source to UK. Jones didn't make his Mark rubbing shoulders with gurus in the business. He made his mark by usikg the entertainment side. His fanboys really don't think that through, they just assume he's got sources because they feel he must to do what he does. That's not true in that business.

Anyways, I've seen the guy make a fool of himself too many times for my personal liking. As I always say, if he supports UK I don't have an issue with him I just prefer to get my UK news through a variety of other sources.

Plus in the pre-season MJ constantly said UL was gonna be terrible this year. He does a lot of back pedaling and hedging of bets

 

[Mojocat]

If Syracuse is the model - where the only thing to happen to Boeheim is a 9 game suspension - I can't see any way that results in Pitino leaving. He'd take that 9 game suspension in a heartbeat, throw a victory party, and go on.

I think I remember seeing that Boeheim was specifically referenced 109 times in the ncaa report. Think about that. He was running everything, none of this business about a rogue assistant or booster and the head coach was in the dark. 109 times the head coach was mentioned, and he gets a 9 game suspension? Vs, for example, a kid not yet committed to a school cheating on a test, being cleared to play 3x, and the coach he eventually commits to and plays for having to vacate 38 games.....9 games seems a drop in the bucket.

Anyway, like others say, Louisville is corrupt and will go to all lengths to keep RP. They'd have to get hammered by the ncaa in a historic epic way, with tons of negative publicity and blowback, before RP will leave.

 

[docholiday51]

As far as the basketball program this whole thing is beginning to take on the look and feel of the UNC situation (much ado about nothing so far) UL seems to have other problems in other areas that may not bode well for them.

Back to basketball, we had Tom Wine's Grand Jury and their rush to judgement that resulted in evidently nothing. The media has moved on to the next big story and Pitino's merry band of Cards are rolling along with their joke of a schedule and everythink is well in th' ville

 

[hoggwildcat]

The University of Louisville as a whole operates in an environment completely void of ethical standards or moral leadership. Rick Pitino's decision to leave will be his and his alone, and will come at a time of his own choosing.

If the NCAA penalizes UL with a show cause, then UL will have to prove to the NCAA why it's right to keep him, and if they lose that appeal it could cost them further sanctions. Make no mistake they are getting sanctions, so UL will have to choose between whats best for the sactity of the program or Rick's legacy the last few years before he retires.

 

[2Adulterers]

uavel is a sewer we all agree.The one fact is that the NCAA had investigators on campus soon after the book was published.They have the
sworn testimony of 5 ex uavel players and one recruit that they were entertained by strippers and whores.Also the Fathers of recruits were present for the Tuk-a-Buk shows.I think the NCAA may want to make an example of Lil Brother as a rogue program running amok.Let' s not forget that
Andre McGee was making over $100,000 a year at uavel as Director of Basketball Administration.He left ..rather quickly to go to a lesser school for far less money.This shows ESCORTino sent him packing probably because he got wind of the Minardi Hall Strip shows.This was a step down.not a promotion.There were 20 Student Managers living in the dorm.Certainly 1 of them saw the action and reported to the Godfather.We will have to wait and see if the NCAA is serious about cleaning up this affront to the rules.Time will tell.The end may be near for Pitino and his Kingdom.The fall could be hard and humiliating..

 

[Twice_Vacated]

I'm gonna say yes, because Matt is so positive that it will be. His sources (which are always spot on) must be telling him this. He said it multiple times, on his show, the last couple of days, that this will be his last year, and he tweeted it out a couple of times too. He said he will resign, not get forced out. He's gonna lose alot of credibility if he's wrong.

I respectfully disagree

 

[yoshukai]

I'm not going to go through all the Matt jones incidences and misses. That would take too much brain power and energy. I'm not worried about someone believing it really. I watched him miss over and over, steal others work, try to claim he was a recruiting guru ect. You cited will Barton which was funny. Thats one of the times he not only missed but stole the info from TBK which was getting the info from Orlando Antigua. Jones knew that, that's why he had paying accounts on TBK. And we know this for a fact because Marc baited the shit out of him and he took it.
Like I said, I'm fine with people liking jones, just don't twist what he is.

If Jones had paying accounts then any information he gathered was paid for and he could do whatever he wanted with it . Including giving it to thousands of fans that think paying for " information " is just stupid . Did TBK pay for the information when they got it or did they " steal " it and charge people to read it ?

 

[.S&C.]

If Jones had paying accounts then any information he gathered was paid for and he could do whatever he wanted with it . Including giving it to thousands of fans that think paying for " information " is just stupid . Did TBK pay for the information when they got it or did they " steal " it and charge people to read it ?

The frosty one had many connections including Orlando Antigua and was a paid scout by many others including Bruce Pearl and Billy Donovan. He knows he business and people in it.

MJ is where he is because of the entertainment side of the business. It's not the same thing.

 

[2Adulterers]

I respectfully disagree

uavel troll joined today

 

[yoshukai]

The frosty one had many connections including Orlando Antigua and was a paid scout by many others including Bruce Pearl and Billy Donovan. He knows he business and people in it.

MJ is where he is because of the entertainment side of the business. It's not the same thing.

I agree that people generally tune in for entertainment. People like me LOVE Matt giving out little tidbits of information about the program . We don't care where it came from. IMO people that charge for " information " need to find a better way to make a living. And I was thinking frosty tops lost his connections when the Billy G staff got axed .

 

[SosaUK]

I agree that people generally tune in for entertainment. People like me LOVE Matt giving out little tidbits of information about the program . We don't care where it came from. IMO people that charge for " information " need to find a better way to make a living. And I was thinking frosty tops lost his connections when the Billy G staff got axed .

He did.

 

[RonEJones]

Plus in the pre-season MJ constantly said UL was gonna be terrible this year. He does a lot of back pedaling and hedging of bets

This.

Matt can be entertaining and occasionally gets some info. But the guy gives his opinions as fact and then backpedals like a politician when he realizes he is going to be wrong.

Another example is tomorrow's game. He's been stating it as fact that UK was going to wipe the floor with UL - UL is garbage and UK is a title contender. Now he's acting like it's a toss up to hedge his bets.

Again, the guy is entertaining, is good at making fun of UL and gets some info on occasion. But to act like "Matt said it so take it to the bank" is idiotic.

 

[DCFseattle]

And I was thinking frosty tops lost his connections when the Billy G staff got axed .

He was so connected in the industry that he's now a wedding photographer.