Because every year better jobs than St. John’s open up.
PTI on Pitino and St. John's
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L J S A
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You said "a lot" and you couldn't even give one specific example.
Okay. I take “a lot” back. There will be a few? better jobs than St. John’s available soon. Better?
He can finish the job he started for two years when he had the Knicks with Ewing and Jackson playing exciting winning basketball and only left for Providence because GM Al Bianchi wasn’t on the same page with him on playing style.
L J S A
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Yes, that is better.
The question then is whether Ohio is one of the states where RP would live. Texas? The number of great jobs for one candidate may not be the same for RP. Plus is a younger Calipari going to sniff around the same big jobs even if RP would move there? We know the fanbase has grown antsy there, but does Cal view himself as stale in the job?
MugCostanza
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It's far from a lock that a no-brainer better job will be available to Pitino this spring. There's a chance it'll be a relatively quiet carousel this offseason. There may only be a couple bigtime jobs open this year and they may not be looking for a 70 year old when they have far better options than we do.
RedStormRising
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ESPN thinks Gtown, UCF, and ASU would be potential candidates. You decide if that’s better or not than St. John’s. Allof them make perfect sense and certainly have a bigger budget.
I believe Ole Miss will at least make an inquiry.
But let’s get crazy…
what story a return to Louisville would be, the perfect salve to one disappointing season under Kenny Payne?
RedStormRising
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Serious question: why is RP so successful at the college level and so disappointing at the pro level (NBA &Euroleague)?
L J S A
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I think he hates Louisville with a passion after what happened and would never return.
Mississippi is the worst state in the country. I can't imagine he would have any desire to move there.
Georgetown is a better brand than us, but as one of the guys on the postgame show said, kids don't care about Georgetown brand. It means nothing to them. Could he resurrect it for a new generation? I think so.
I don't doubt that ASU and UCF have better facilities than us -- all football schools will -- but I don't think killing it at those programs brings the same spotlight as killing it at St. John's or Georgetown. Plus the Pac-12 might be dead sooner rather than later. ASU won't even be the best open job in that conference if moving across country appeals to him. Plus I'm honestly not so sure ASU is as open as we seem to think.
I think he could win a national championship at Ohio St. Would he movie to Ohio? And would they take him over what will be a flood of interest? I think Ohio State and Texas will be two of the top four potential openings. Mutual interest for either? I'm not sold on that at all.
I think they mentioned ASU and UCF because Arizona and Florida have a high number of retirees.
Rocket
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Pitino has owned homes in both states for many years. He loves to golf year round. Not as far fetched as you would think.
Remember one thing, with Pitino it is not about the money, it is about being on top in the big game. It's a pride thing.
Butler, St. John's and Gtown are possibilities in the Big East alone. There will be a half dozen offers. This will be his last year at Iona. You can take it to the bank.
RedStormRising
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I was thinking ND would make a run, but ND a) doesn’t pay a lot b) hires for the long term c) cuts bait at the first signs of impropriety/bad press.
A) ND obvious doesn’t release their, but we know Brian Kelly, their FB coach was making under 3M.
B) see revenue sport coaching history
C) O’Leary (football) got fired for lying on his resume and Dorherty was persona non gratis from day one from that opening presser.
None of that screams Pitino to me.
RedStormRising
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it’s an interesting though exercise though. I like to see posters own coaching carousel and see how good we are as AD’s come next Nov 
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I’m afraid the latter.
Rick has 4 somes booked through October at Winged Foot . He’s not going to want to do house hunting in DC , South Bend , Arizona or Texas . Would any of us think otherwise ? Plus , he’s going to want to be here for the Belmont in June . At which time , he can tell Cragg he wants all BE games to be played in , either the Garden or UBS .
How many waitresses?
I think Winged Foot opts for Waiters .
Not that there’s anything wrong with that.
