Big East 2024 Offseason

[DoctorV]

Pitino looks unhappy.

It’s been such an ugly collapse he might have to consider stepping down.

Not good for his health.

[MuggsyB]

It’s been such an ugly collapse he might have to consider stepping down.

Not good for his health.

I have no idea what to make of the BEast 4-8. 

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

A lot of comments here suggesting that he's going to turn SJU around. But I don't know...  He seems to have plenty of energy and is a good teacher of the game no doubt, but he's 71. And St. John's is still St. John's.

[MuggsyB]

A lot of comments here suggesting that he's going to turn SJU around. But I don't know...  He seems to have plenty of energy and is a good teacher of the game no doubt, but he's 71. And St. John's is still St. John's.

He looks 10 years older.  Perhaps he will step down.

[Newsdreams]

He looks 10 years older.  Perhaps he will step down.

Meh, he is a pervert.

[GoldenEagles03]

Pitino looks unhappy.

Boy do I have a Tweet for you to read, Muggsy...some unbelievable quotes in here from him. What a jagoff.

https://twitter.com/mjdemarinis/status/1759383548685897777?t=w9W_sfhCjX1O0aoSktZWzQ&s=19

[GoldenEagles03]

Boy do I have a Tweet for you to read, Muggsy...some unbelievable quotes in here from him. What a jagoff.

https://twitter.com/mjdemarinis/status/1759383548685897777?t=w9W_sfhCjX1O0aoSktZWzQ&s=19

For those that don't have Twitter...these are real quotes from Pitino after tonight's collapse.

Pitino: “After I spent the summer with them, I knew it was gonna be a difficult year. I knew it. I’m hoping we could finish over .500 for the season.” #sjubb

Pitino: “I knew this summer that we were in trouble.” #sjubb

Pitino: “Look: Joel’s slow laterally, he’s not fast on the court. Chris Ledlum is slow laterally, Sean Conway’s slow laterally. Brady’s physically weak, Drissa is slow laterally.” #sjubb

Pitino: “It’s not the job. You could be at Missouri and recruit slow players. Believe me, it’s not St. John’s. We had to put together a team at the last second. We will never, ever, do that again.” #sjubb

Pitino: “Do we have crapty facilities? Yes, we do. But we’re doing something about that.” #sjubb

Pitino: “To be honest with you, Zach, I’m just getting ready for Georgetown, because Georgetown can definitely beat us.” #sjubb

Rick Pitino: "This is the most unenjoyable experience of my lifetime." #sjubb

[MuggsyB]

For those that don't have Twitter...these are real quotes from Pitino after tonight's collapse.

Pitino: “After I spent the summer with them, I knew it was gonna be a difficult year. I knew it. I’m hoping we could finish over .500 for the season.” #sjubb

Pitino: “I knew this summer that we were in trouble.” #sjubb

Pitino: “Look: Joel’s slow laterally, he’s not fast on the court. Chris Ledlum is slow laterally, Sean Conway’s slow laterally. Brady’s physically weak, Drissa is slow laterally.” #sjubb

Pitino: “It’s not the job. You could be at Missouri and recruit slow players. Believe me, it’s not St. John’s. We had to put together a team at the last second. We will never, ever, do that again.” #sjubb

Pitino: “Do we have crapty facilities? Yes, we do. But we’re doing something about that.” #sjubb

Pitino: “To be honest with you, Zach, I’m just getting ready for Georgetown, because Georgetown can definitely beat us.” #sjubb

Rick Pitino: "This is the most unenjoyable experience of my lifetime." #sjubb

If I was the AD I'd dismiss him before 10 pm EST.

[MochaJoe]

https://x.com/hurleysarmy/status/1759385771214041400?s=46&t=el-XnIMOEDcxAw3lmg3L5A

[bradforster]

He looks 10 years older.  Perhaps he will step down.

No chance.

[Herman Cain]

Solid win for The Hall

Johnnies having some growing pains.

[LAZER]

Solid win for The Hall

Johnnies having some growing pains.

Growing pains? A lot of that roster is on their last year of eligibility. They’ll likely be hitting the portal hard again, but I don’t think Rick did himself any favors attracting talent tonight.

[GoldenEagles03]

For those that don't have Twitter...these are real quotes from Pitino after tonight's collapse.

Pitino: “After I spent the summer with them, I knew it was gonna be a difficult year. I knew it. I’m hoping we could finish over .500 for the season.” #sjubb

Pitino: “I knew this summer that we were in trouble.” #sjubb

Pitino: “Look: Joel’s slow laterally, he’s not fast on the court. Chris Ledlum is slow laterally, Sean Conway’s slow laterally. Brady’s physically weak, Drissa is slow laterally.” #sjubb

Pitino: “It’s not the job. You could be at Missouri and recruit slow players. Believe me, it’s not St. John’s. We had to put together a team at the last second. We will never, ever, do that again.” #sjubb

Pitino: “Do we have crapty facilities? Yes, we do. But we’re doing something about that.” #sjubb

Pitino: “To be honest with you, Zach, I’m just getting ready for Georgetown, because Georgetown can definitely beat us.” #sjubb

Rick Pitino: "This is the most unenjoyable experience of my lifetime." #sjubb

https://twitter.com/RealPitino/status/1658219187595034633?t=PEqh7XcSQ-2NoTfE7N3-KA&s=19

[tower912]

Pitino said the same thing about Soriano that Kolek did.   Just different phrasing.   
Old guys get cranky.   The fallout from this should be entertaining.

[Herman Cain]

Pitino said the same thing about Soriano that Kolek did.   Just different phrasing.   
Old guys get cranky.   The fallout from this should be entertaining.

https://nypost.com/2024/02/18/sports/dont-overreact-to-rick-pitinos-first-year-failure-at-st-johns/amp/

[Herman Cain]

https://www.ctinsider.com/sports/uconn-mens-basketball/article/huskies-unanimous-ap-poll-18676161.php

[MU82]

He looks 10 years older.  Perhaps he will step down.

Down 8 with 40 seconds left at Houston tonight, T.J. Otzelberger still had Iowa State pressing and fouling. TJO didn't quit the way Pitino did against Marquette.

Judging by what happened at the end of the MU game and the comments after the Seton Hall game,  Pitino apparently would rather fight with his players than fight to win games. It'll be interesting to see how the next season or two there goes.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

I told a friend before the season started that SJU hiring Pitino felt like the White Sox hiring La Russa. Havent seen anything to dissuade me yet

[Shooter McGavin]

I told a friend before the season started that SJU hiring Pitino felt like the White Sox hiring La Russa. Havent seen anything to dissuade me yet

Ha!   Im a White Sox fan. That may turn out to be a great comparison. 

[avid1010]

Pitino didn't have time to put a team together and ended up with a number of selfish players that can't come together...

[lawdog77]

Pitino didn't have time to put a team together and ended up with a number of selfish players that can't come together...

Maybe he shouldn't have ran off some of his former players.

[wadesworld]

I'd bet on SJU a consistent top 25 team within the next 2 years.

[MU82]

I'd bet on SJU a consistent top 25 team within the next 2 years.

Well, I wouldn't make that bet. But I wouldn't bet against it.

Looking forward to seeing if Pitino paints a masterpiece there ... or if he quits in a huff. Either way, it's a great story.

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

I wouldn't be surprised if they are a consistent top 25 team, but if I had to bet on it, I would say "no."

[StillAWarrior]

I'd bet on SJU a consistent top 25 team within the next 2 years.

I'd probably be willing to take that bet, but only if we do not count pre-season and the first several weeks of the season where voters will be ranking them based upon Pitino's reputation. I'd be surprised if they are "consistently" ranked after January 15 in the next two years.