I remember when John Calipari was introduced as Kentucky’s basketball coach on April 1, 2009. At the time, many critics, including Louisville coach Rick Pitino, urged against dismissing Billy Gillispie after a two-year tenure as the school’s coach. Pitino said firing one coach and hiring another in such a short time would set the program …
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Mar 31
NCAA Tournament: UK-Louisville the aftermath
Louisville coach Rick Pitino will be rooting for his former team in the NCAA finals Monday night and praised the Wildcats, especially Anthony Davis following a 69-61 loss in the national semifinals Saturday night. “Anthony Davis is as fine a basketball player as there is. They have a great basketball team, one that I know …
Mar 29
Pitino: UK-Louisville rivalry ‘pure hatred’
Louisville coach Rick Pitino offered his thoughts on the Kentucky-Louisville rivalry Thursday in New Orleans. Pitino, who led the Wildcats to their sixth national title in 1996 and a runner-up finish one year later in 1997, offered these thoughts. “People always ask me what the best rivalry is. Purists will say it’s North Carolina-Duke because …
Mar 28
Gulf Coast an option for Final Four fans
Received this e-mail from my friend Nick Nicholas. Looks like an appealing offer for last-minute travelers. MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST – The Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) invites Final Four fans from across the country to enjoy the Mississippi Gulf Coast, only an hour away from New Orleans. The Mississippi Hotel & Lodging …
Mar 27
NCAA Tournament: Final Four notes and quotes
For the first time in history, Kentucky and Louisville will compete in the NCAA national semifinals Saturday in New Orleans. Kentucky coach John Calipari and some of his players talked about Louisville and other issues following Sunday’s victory over Baylor in the South Region finals. Calipari on his relationship with Rick Pitino: “It’s fine. We …
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