1. 01-22-14 09:56 PM #1
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    Richard Pitino

    Is the greatest thing to ever happen to the University of Minnesota.
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  2. 01-22-14 09:58 PM #2
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    im impressed with this kid, thought he was only getting jobs b/c of daddy, but thats not the case
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  3. 01-22-14 10:00 PM #3
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    his last name is absolutely positively helping him get jobs, but then he goes in and proves he can coach his ass off
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  4. 01-22-14 10:01 PM #4
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    paging lkidder...
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  5. 01-22-14 10:01 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by thetrinity View Post
    im impressed with this kid, thought he was only getting jobs b/c of daddy, but thats not the case
    Ditto. No nepotism here. Good for him. Can’t believe how much he looks like dad.
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  6. 01-22-14 10:02 PM #6
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    clem haskins, before the scandal broke, was pretty damn popular when he went 31-4 and took you guys to the final 4 so let's slow down a bit. the kid can coach though, no doubt
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  7. 01-22-14 10:04 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by homie1975 View Post
    clem haskins, before the scandal broke, was pretty damn popular when he went 31-4 and took you guys to the final 4 so let's slow down a bit. the kid can coach though, no doubt
    didnt haskins also go a little batty and would go sit in the stands during games in his last season? maybe im thinking of someone else but i thought it was him
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  8. 01-22-14 10:07 PM #8
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    he had just one year of college head coaching experience and that was at FIU. he got the job at Minny because:

    1) he took FIU, a downtrodden program, to 18-14 which was their best record in ages
    2) his last name is pitino

    he can absolutely coach his ass off but if you think he'd the coach at Minnesota after just one year as a college hoops head coach when his last name was not Pitino, then you are clueless
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  9. 01-22-14 10:13 PM #9
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    You guys can have em for a few years

    we get em back soon
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  10. 01-22-14 10:15 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by homie1975 View Post
    he had just one year of college head coaching experience and that was at FIU. he got the job at Minny because:

    1) he took FIU, a downtrodden program, to 18-14 which was their best record in ages
    2) his last name is pitino

    he can absolutely coach his ass off but if you think he'd the coach at Minnesota after just one year as a college hoops head coach when his last name was not Pitino, then you are clueless
    He learned under his dad and billy Donavan

    do you know how many assistant coaches of pitinos got head coaching jobs
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  12. 01-22-14 11:51 PM #12
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    He also played the part of Mr. Orange in Reservoir Dogs.

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    Richard Pitino:

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  13. 01-22-14 11:52 PM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by Louisvillekid1 View Post
    He learned under his dad and billy Donavan

    do you know how many assistant coaches of pitinos got head coaching jobs
    Billy going to UNC next season? Seems like a no brainer.
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  14. 01-23-14 06:03 AM #14
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    He just might've inherited good players it's not like the guy built the program

    Let's see who Minnesota recruits
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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    He just might've inherited good players it's not like the guy built the program

    Let's see who Minnesota recruits
    A Pitino can recruit. They don't call his pops Slick Rick for nothing.

    I am sure he is donating to the right people. He wont be pulling in top 10 classes regularly, but he'll do enough to keep Minny happy during basketball season.

    Might just be a layover in Minny before a bigger job comes calling. If that happens, then we will really see how far the apple falls from the tree. Bigger programs demand top notch recruiting. Minny isn't at or near that level.
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  16. 01-23-14 06:39 AM #16
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    He cost me money last night... But he has the horses running. As a fan, it's looking to be a fun season to watch.
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