Tom Jurich

[mhall]

If I'm Jurich I give Pitino two choices.
1. Step down on your terms and apologize for ruining the schools basketball reputation.
2. Or I fire your sorry a ss.

This is a disgrace and as a fan I am disgusted. I never wanted him here anyway and now I want him gone more than ever. Leave Pitino just leave, in fact go back to that cesspool they call New York and get the H ell out of our state all together. I defended him at first thinking no way he knew of this, just no way. But in Minardi Hall are you flippin kidding me. If he didn't know then WHY, its totally unacceptable in every way!

And no Splitshot I will never pull for your Cats..............fogettaboutit....

[know1]

I think it's pretty obvious that Pitino is done. The only shocking thing is that it's even taken this long. I don't know how you can continue with the program with him running it at this point. If he knew, it's awful and if he didn't know it's a complete lack of control. I find it impossible to believe he had no clue whatsoever.

It has to be disastrous for recruiting and if the house isn't cleaned, it's going to be brutal on road games.

I'm not gloating. I don't like UofL and I don't like Pitino, but it's better for both schools' teams and fans for them to be strong. I also would never be happy about a situation where underage or even barely-overage girls are being exploited in this manner. The whole thing is very unfortunate.

[mhall]

I personally am just sick over the whole thing. I think if any of us knew the stuff that went on at ''MANY, perhaps even all major college athletic programs it would curl our hair.

They will clean house and the program will return eventually. Matt ''douchebag'' Jones says this is the end of Louisville basketball forever and of course many of his ''followers'' believe every word that spews from his mouth. That is crazy talk and the entire sports program should not be linked and drummed down by this.
The lady Cards are an elite team and deserve to not be trashed for this. Lumping all for a few is not fair but the haters are going to do what they do, so be it...

[kentuckykingfisher]

I see no way pitino survives now. University president ramsey has shown no support for him. Its time to move on with a new coach that can rebuild a bit. Its a ugly stain on the program but the cards will be fine in a few years if they even slip at all. Just depends who they bring in to lead the helm. Real question is who would be a good fit as the cards coach. With sanctions on the way im curious what coach is willing to step in and clean things up.

[know1]

I honestly don't know who would be a good fit for a new coach. You could say Brad Stevens, but I think he's got something going with the Celtics and that might be his career.

Maybe the Wichita St. guy would come to Louisville or Archie Miller at Dayton. Maybe Steve Alford, but he isn't tearing it up at UCLA. Virginia's coach is a good one, but I think he's waiting on the Wisconsin job and I don't think he has interest in Louisville.

Wouldn't it be funny if it was Tubby Smith?

[mhall]

Shaka Smart is the name being thrown around a lot and I think he would take it. Make no mistake this is a huge deal but by no means does it destroy Louisville's brand forever. This is a storied program and one many would love to bring back to promise. Its also one of the highest paid jobs in the country, Louisville has serious smack to sling at coaches as all sports are money makers now under Jurich's tenure.

And no Michael it won't be Tubby, LOL....

[know1]

Shaka Smart is the name being thrown around a lot and I think he would take it. Make no mistake this is a huge deal but by no means does it destroy Louisville's brand forever. This is a storied program and one many would love to bring back to promise. Its also one of the highest paid jobs in the country, Louisville has serious smack to sling at coaches as all sports are money makers now under Jurich's tenure.

And no Michael it won't be Tubby, LOL....

So people think Shaka will leave Texas before coaching a game there? I just can't see that.

[mhall]

So people think Shaka will leave Texas before coaching a game there? I just can't see that.

Pitino will coach this year it would be next year. Believe it or not man Louisville is a good coaching job I know you can't stomach that but it blows Texas out of the water. They haven't been relevant since the Carter administration....

[know1]

Pitino will coach this year it would be next year. Believe it or not man Louisville is a good coaching job I know you can't stomach that but it blows Texas out of the water. They haven't been relevant since the Carter administration....

No argument on the Louisville coaching job. I can't imagine a scenario where Pitino coaches this year so I just thought it would be surprising that Shaka would leave Texas right before the start of the season having not coached a game there.

If Pitino does make it through this year - which I think might be less than 5% chance - then perhaps Shaka would leave Texas after only 1 season. They just signed that huge deal with Nike, though, so there's probably plenty of money to keep him there.

[kentuckykingfisher]

Pitino will coach this year it would be next year. Believe it or not man Louisville is a good coaching job I know you can't stomach that but it blows Texas out of the water. They haven't been relevant since the Carter administration....

Blows texas out of the water? Not quite. With the all the money texas has and awesome recruiting territory it wouldnt take much to turn that program into a top 10 team every year. Not sure why smart would leave a team with no future ncaa issues for a team that more than likely has some sanctions on the way. Id look more towards the direction of a mid major coach looking for a power conference job. Lets be honest here that uofl job isnt looking like a dream job right now

[mhall]

Blows texas out of the water? Not quite. With the all the money texas has and awesome recruiting territory it wouldnt take much to turn that program into a top 10 team every year. Not sure why smart would leave a team with no future ncaa issues for a team that more than likely has some sanctions on the way. Id look more towards the direction of a mid major coach looking for a power conference job. Lets be honest here that uofl job isnt looking like a dream job right now

Yea Charlie Strong thought so as well hows that working out. Sanctions don't last forever UK knows all about that as they have had more than Louisville over the last several decades. YES Louisville is not a better coaching job not in the right now but Texas is not a basketball school never has been never will be. What have they done in say....................forever there.

Texas is a top twenty program every year in basketball now and what happens every year. They wilt like Walmart flowers after you get them home every single year.

UK fans are wetting their pants over this but it won't last forever so enjoy it.

[MrSplitshot]

Sanctions don't last forever UK knows all about that as they have had more than Louisville over the last several decades.

By the power of Wikipedia, I compel thee...lol

Kentucky Probations = 6 Seasons
1952-1953
1976-1977, 1977-1978
1989-1990, 1990-1991, 1991-1992

Louisville Probation = 7 Seasons
1956-1957, 1957-1958
1996-1997, 1997-1998
1998-1999, 1999-2000, 2000-2001

Kentucky Postseason Bans = 3 Years
1953
1990
1991

Louisville Postseason Bans = 2 Years
1957
1958