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Pitino rumored candidate for Arizona job

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Of course Rick Pitino's name has been bandied about out in Tucson, where the University of Arizona is in the midst of a truly strange deal. "To be honest with you, I'm glad I'm not living on the West Coast because I haven't heard any of that," a laughing Pitino said. "I heard a little bit more about Boston University wanting me back where I started. I hope they settle for my son." Richard Pitino, 27, is an assistant at Louisville, already following in his father's designer shoe footsteps.

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March 27, 2009  06:54 AM ET
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I doubt this will occur. Pitino is blazing at Louisville. www.dbbsports.com

The kinfolk at Louisville are preparing barricade to prevent this me hears.

March 27, 2009  07:18 AM ET

Pitino on the move? Never! He is a loyal, stick to one team kind of guy - just look at his record.

March 27, 2009  07:19 AM ET

Ever notice how close the names Pitino and Petrino are? Makes you wonder if it IS all in the name.

March 27, 2009  07:32 AM ET
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Ever notice how close the names Pitino and Petrino are? Makes you wonder if it IS all in the name.

At least Pitino has won something ...

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March 27, 2009  09:31 AM ET
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Tales from the Crapper Vol. 3

Fascinating. You got links to the first 2?

March 27, 2009  10:04 AM ET

I find it difficult to believe that he would leave Louisville

March 27, 2009  10:12 AM ET
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I find it difficult to believe that he would leave Louisville

Has anyone won titles at 3 different schools? That would be an incentive.

March 27, 2009  10:24 AM ET
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Has anyone won titles at 3 different schools? That would be an incentive.

Actually a very nice point. I had failed to consider that that could be a motive. It does not change my mind, but it is an interesting point to consider.

March 27, 2009  10:26 AM ET
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Has anyone won titles at 3 different schools? That would be an incentive.

Of course that would be assuming he wins one at Louis right?

March 27, 2009  10:40 AM ET

I'm moving to Tucson, AZ next year...he can stay with us until he finds a nice place down there!

March 27, 2009  10:58 AM ET
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Of course that would be assuming he wins one at Louis right?

If my bracket pans out he will.

March 27, 2009  11:11 AM ET

FYI, he's only won a title at Kentucky. He's taken three different schools to the Final Four (Providence, KY, Louisville), but won 'ship once ('96).

March 27, 2009  11:19 AM ET
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FYI, he's only won a title at Kentucky. He's taken three different schools to the Final Four (Providence, KY, Louisville), but won 'ship once ('96).

I realize that. I'm sayin if he wins this year.

March 27, 2009  12:37 PM ET
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I realize that. I'm sayin if he wins this year.

It will only be two, not three.

March 27, 2009  01:03 PM ET
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It will only be two, not three.

FYI, please reread comments 8-13. I am saying that if he wins this year, he has the chance to go to Arizona and win with three different teams, which I don't believe has been done. That would be an incintive to give it some thought. If you want to correct me, find a coach who has won with three teams, as I don't care enough to research that claim.

March 27, 2009  01:42 PM ET
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FYI, please reread comments 8-13. I am saying that if he wins this year, he has the chance to go to Arizona and win with three different teams, which I don't believe has been done. That would be an incintive to give it some thought. If you want to correct me, find a coach who has won with three teams, as I don't care enough to research that claim.

Gotcha!

March 27, 2009  01:49 PM ET

I want to dismiss this but Arizona could entice him enough. The guy like challenges, so I wouldn't expect to see him stay at Louisville forever.

 
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