Slick Rick

[Sbucketball]

National media couldn't contain their excitement when Pitino was hired with all kinds of crazy predictions for St. John's. Then they lost to a Michigan team that immediately lost to Long Beach State and everyone moved on like nothing happened. But if he wins 5 of 6 they'll come crawling back.

To be fair, JB is on the record saying St John's is a top 15-20 team. I think they'll get better. Great win by BC and if St John's does get it together, that will be a good NET boost for BC and the ACC.

 

[Dcuse]

To be fair, JB is on the record saying St John's is a top 15-20 team. I think they'll get better. Great win by BC and if St John's does get it together, that will be a good NET boost for BC and the ACC.

JB says things.

 

[tbonezone]

Pitino is a former SU guy. never dissed us that i recall. you turn on family holiday time ?

 

[JaySU22]

Transition year for nbe I think. Cooley and Pitino are just ramping up. Providence got disrupted by Cooley move but still appear decent. Xavier is banged up.

Future looks good for them I would think. They have made some really good coaching hires.

 

[M2MPrinciples]

To be fair, JB is on the record saying St John's is a top 15-20 team. I think they'll get better. Great win by BC and if St John's does get it together, that will be a good NET boost for BC and the ACC.

They may get better but right now they don't even look like a top 50 team. I think JB was trying to punch up his buddy.

 

[Dcuse]

Pitino is a former SU guy. never dissed us that i recall. you turn on family holiday time ?

Do you live under a ROCK???
He has continuously trashed Syracuse on numerous interviews over the years.

 

[Lukeyloo]

We haven't played BC yet and if we did tomorrow it would probably be a pick 'em depending where the game was.

Yeah, BC actually hasn't looked their usual terrible self this year.

 

[sam]

I think the Big East will get 5 bids but definitely not the 7 NBE fans were bragging about. This was supposed to be a deeper year for them but they do have 3 top-10 teams.

 

[Cheriehoop]

Yeah, BC actually hasn't looked their usual terrible self this year.

Their center, Post, is very good. From the Netherlands, a 7 footer who shoots 3’s at a 47% rate, and what really impresses me even more is his ability to pass. He had 9 assists against St John’s and averages 3.4 assists/ game more than either of our guards. He makes his teammates better, very European versatile type center.

 

[tbonezone]

Do you live under a ROCK???
He has continuously trashed Syracuse on numerous interviews over the years.

never once heard pitino trash JB. quite the contrary i've heard nothing but gratitude and respect.

 

[jdubs30]

Transition year for nbe I think. Cooley and Pitino are just ramping up. Providence got disrupted by Cooley move but still appear decent. Xavier is banged up.

Future looks good for them I would think. They have made some really good coaching hires.

GTown and Providence will be fine for the foreseeable future.

Nova is interesting. I don’t think Neptune is the guy. And all of their talent will be gone after this year. Wright was a flash in the pan there. I bet they settle back down to Seton Hall level after this year, especially if they keep Neptune.

If Pitno doesn’t work then St. John’s is back to where it started

 

[Dcuse]

never once heard pitino trash JB. quite the contrary i've heard nothing but gratitude and respect.

Who said anything about JB?

 

[OptimusOtto]

Meanwhile a board darling that had we hired would’ve turned us around and had us as a top 20 team….

 

[djcon57]

Meanwhile a board darling that had we hired would’ve turned us around and had us as a top 20 team….

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Had a tough loss today. The team they played had a SR PG that dominated them

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Had a tough loss today. The team they played had a SR PG that dominated them

Might have helped if St Ricky didn't move a home game to Long Guyland.

 

[Bayside44]

Meanwhile a board darling that had we hired would’ve turned us around and had us as a top 20 team….

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2 plus million dollars doesn't buy what it used to.

 

[two3zone]

Meanwhile a board darling that had we hired would’ve turned us around and had us as a top 20 team….

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lol. Wow, impressive.

 

[cliftonparksufan]

Meanwhile a board darling that had we hired would’ve turned us around and had us as a top 20 team….

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Yup, two of the top names on the list to replace JAB are struggling this season. Pitino, 14-12, but 6-9 in conference and Ed Cooley, 8-17 with only one conference win.

I said this in another thread, but there is no magic wand. For all this team is up against, Red has done ok for a first year coach. If we win 20+, I'll say he's done better than ok.

 

[Bayside44]

Good ole St Rick:

After latest St. John’s loss, Rick Pitino laments ‘sh*tty’ facilities, lack of toughness and ‘lost season’ due to recruiting

After latest St. John's loss, Rick Pitino laments 'ty' facilities, lack of toughness and 'lost' recruiting

www.nj.com

 

[MSOrange]

Good ole St Rick:

After latest St. John’s loss, Rick Pitino laments ‘sh*tty’ facilities, lack of toughness and ‘lost season’ due to recruiting

After latest St. John's loss, Rick Pitino laments 'ty' facilities, lack of toughness and 'lost' recruiting

www.nj.com

Did Rick not have a chance to tour these "sh#tty facilities" before accepting the job?

 

[phil77]

I didn't want Pitino the two I wanted are having different results...

Sean Miller was my first choice and he is not doing well 13-12 at Xavier I don't know if he has had major injuries or not but that is a big disappointment compared to last year.

Shaka Smart was my second choice and well he is having an outstanding season so far and a lock for the tournament.

 

[FireballPhil]

https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/39555936 via @ESPN App http://espn.com/app
Goes off on the team, throws them under the bus. Notes first year coaches rarely do well

 

[Bulldog04]

But but why didn’t we go after Pitino? Red is doing such a terrible job and Pitino is the savior. Funny how he says “first year coaches don’t win”. But man he threw them under the bus and then ran them over lol

 

[Reilly35]

'Unenjoyable': Pitino rips SJU after 8th loss in 10

Following St. John's eighth loss in its past 10 games Sunday, coach Rick Pitino, in his first season with the Red Storm, lamented his team's lack of athleticism, saying "this has been the most unenjoyable experience I've had since I've been coaching."

www.espn.com

 

[gmoney44]

But but why didn’t we go after Pitino? Red is doing such a terrible job and Pitino is the savior. Funny how he says “first year coaches don’t win”. But man he threw them under the bus and then ran them over lol

Pitino has brought three different teams to the final 4 and won 2 championships. He has a proven track record. Also St John’s has been garbage this century. Not exactly apples to apples.