Rick Pitino - Head Coach at St John’s University!!!

[monte]

Much Respect, appreciate your Honesty. I have definitely made some horrendous choices in my life.

Much respect right back at you Panther. I do think that many tend to be overly critical of the decisions these kids make at times.

My post was said partly in jest, but there is a huge element of truth to it. I realize that there are some posters on this board that walked a much straighter line throughout life then I have. I give those posters credit. But between my struggles, and the struggles of those in my family and my friends, I try to be empathetic to the poor choices these kids make at times.

Crazy as this sounds, I still don't think that Curbelo is a bad kid and I still think that if he gets the help that he clearly needs, and if he matures, that he can be a huge assets to a college or pro(overseas) team.

There are few kids who I believe are irredeemable. And I can't recall one kid who ever suited up for SJU who I ever felt was irredeemable.

 

[paultzman]

Class act

 

[jerseyshorejohnny]

Article in today's The ATHLETIC (need subscription)

Inside St. John’s extreme makeover under Rick Pitino​

 

[Demo]

Someone plagiarize please

 

[paultzman]

Those individual and small group workouts are a major part of Pitino’s recruiting pitch, and they are a huge reason why his teams have won so much over the years. They are also why so many of his players have gone on to have successful pro careers. Most head coaches delegate that responsibility to their assistants, but Pitino typically conducts two or three sessions a day himself. He then brings that same energy and attention to detail during a two-hour practice.

Over the years, Pitino has crafted his workouts to the point where a player will take 400 shots in a session, as opposed to the 15 or so he might take in a typical two-hour team practice. “I love doing it, and I’ve been doing it for over 30 years,” he says. “Our number one recruiting tool is player development.

Athletic excerpt, btw if you have NY Times subscription it links to Athletic

 

[kranmars]

If only a president like Fr. Shanley was in charge of SJU sooner. They may have made a bold move like hiring Pitino earlier, and the SJU basketball story would have been much different.

 

[paultzman]

Very positive SJ supporter too

 

[SJU85]

Article in today's The ATHLETIC (need subscription)

Inside St. John’s extreme makeover under Rick Pitino​

I am an Athletic subscriber so I got the notification about the article but then also happened to come across the below. Don’t let “Vanderbilt” being in the title fool you, it has is mostly about Anthony Varvaro, a former member of the St. John’s baseball team, six year major leaguer and Port Authority Police Officer. It is about him his legacy. Varvaro was killed on September 11, 2022 in a car accident while driving to work a detail at the 9/11 Memorial Service at the World Trade Center.

I am not trying to hi-Jack the thread but put it here since the Pitino Athletic article was mentioned and also put it elsewhere. It is just a reminder what incredible human beings in all walks of life that have passed through our campus.

Have tissue ready just in case.

Someone also mentioned if you are a NY Times Subscriber, you have a link to the Athletic.

A Vanderbilt baseball number and a New York family and community, changed forever

Anthony Varvaro inspired a lot of people in Snug Harbor and beyond. They made sure to honor him by fulfilling his dream for his community.

theathletic.com

 

[paultzman]

Jersey Shore Johnny

Coach Pitino Greets Athletics Donors

In the heart of midtown Manhattan, an exclusive cocktail reception was held for some of the most generous supporters of the St. John’s University Athletics Department to meet Rick Pitino, the new Men’s Basketball Head Coach and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer.

www.stjohns.edu

 

[Hardy]

Article in today's The ATHLETIC (need subscription)

Inside St. John’s extreme makeover under Rick Pitino​

very worth a read.

Liked this part: They dove into the portal with two top priorities in mind, outside shooting and personal character. “We would not bend on either one,” Pitino says.

Also confirms this story: “One starter tried to stick it out, but then he showed up late for a weight room session and missed a class. He ended up transferring as well.”

 

[BrooklynRed]

I am an Athletic subscriber so I got the notification about the article but then also happened to come across the below. Don’t let “Vanderbilt” being in the title fool you, it has is mostly about Anthony Varvaro, a former member of the St. John’s baseball team, six year major leaguer and Port Authority Police Officer. It is about him his legacy. Varvaro was killed on September 11, 2022 in a car accident while driving to work a detail at the 9/11 Memorial Service at the World Trade Center.

I am not trying to hi-Jack the thread but put it here since the Pitino Athletic article was mentioned and also put it elsewhere. It is just a reminder what incredible human beings in all walks of life that have passed through our campus.

Have tissue ready just in case.

Someone also mentioned if you are a NY Times Subscriber, you have a link to the Athletic.

A Vanderbilt baseball number and a New York family and community, changed forever

Anthony Varvaro inspired a lot of people in Snug Harbor and beyond. They made sure to honor him by fulfilling his dream for his community.

theathletic.com

Thanks for the info on NY Times subscribers having access. I never opened the Athletic before as after perusing the days stories, I always go to the games for the Spelling Bee and Wordle-both adictive, but now thanks to your info I intend to go to the Athletic as it has a vast amount of sports news.

 

[Moose]

The Athletic is hands down the easiest subscription I pay for. There is something for everyone there.

 

[SJU85]

Thanks for the info on NY Times subscribers having access. I never opened the Athletic before as after perusing the days stories, I always go to the games for the Spelling Bee and Wordle-both adictive, but now thanks to your info I intend to go to the Athletic as it has a vast amount of sports news.

Credit goes to Paultzman as I knew someone had supplied that information but didn’t recall who. It was him.

 

[stjohnnie75]

Looks like he lost his fastball

 

[bamafan]

Probably practicing to throw out first pitch of Met or Yankee game. If he throws a strike Mets might sign him and we lose our coach

 

[stjohnnie75]

Probably practicing to throw out first pitch of Met or Yankee game. If he throws a strike Mets might sign him and we lose our coach

Believe it’s for next weeks Subway series at CitiField

 

[austour]

The Athletic is hands down the easiest subscription I pay for. There is something for everyone there.

Great NWSL coverage for those that care.

 

[hardytime]

Very positive SJ supporter too

I don't know the inner-workings of the program. But from my "fan seat" and being a die-hard follower of this board, I was happy it worked out that Van got to stay. And no doubt the Travis Ford experience helped his cause there, because Pitino if anything is fiercely loyal to his "guys" and people that get within that circle. And I'm sure Pitino either already knew about Van from Ford or even talked to Ford about him.

 

[paultzman]

 

[SJUWillRockNYC]

Would love to get tickets for Pitino's fist msg game as SJU coach, but all of a sudden sju is a hot ticket.