Rick Pitino

Rick Carlisle’s $35,000 Kicked Ball

by Charlie on February 3, 2012

Note to Rick Carlisle – if you’re going to kick the ball, get your money’s worth.

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The state of Texas is facing a budget shortfall that could hit $39 billion… making this a curious time to give Longhorns basketball coach Rick Barnes a $200,000 raise. It’s not like Barnes was underpaid. The raise brings his annual salary to $2.4 million. That’s not even half what Rick Pitino made last season… but [...]

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Big Win for St. John’s

by Charlie on January 4, 2011

Louisville’s Rick Pitino drew a lot of funny looks when he picked St. John’s to win the Big East this season. That vote is looking better and better. Steve Lavin’s Johnnies … Read Full Post

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Stay Classy, Louisville

by Charlie on October 19, 2010

After Rick Pitino’s tawdry personal life was replayed in the newspapers — and the courts — over the last two summers, you might think Louisville’s coach would go out of his way to recruit exceptionally solid citizens and avoid further embarrassment. … Read Full Post

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Cal’s Late Run Topples Louisville

by Charlie on March 20, 2010

The Bears didn’t miss suspended forward Amondi Omoke much, as they rolled to an early lead and held on to eliminate Rick Pitino’s Cardinals, 77-62. Theo Robertson led Cal with 21 points. Rakeem Buckles scored a career-high 20 for Louisville. The loss ends a disappointing season for Rick Pitino’s club, which could face major changes [...]

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Roberts Fired by St. John’s

by Charlie on March 19, 2010

St. John’s coach Norm Roberts has been fired after six years running the Red Storm. Roberts took over a a program in serious need of a turnaround after Mike Jarvis’ disastrous tenure in Queens. He has received near-universal praise for rebuilding connections to New York’s top high school and AAU programs — many of which [...]

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