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Louisville’s Rick Pitino says he will not resign amid recruiting scandal
Source: Sports Illustrated
Louisville’s Rick Pitino says he will not resign amid recruiting scandal
BY SI WIRE
Posted: Thu Oct. 22, 2015
Louisville head coach Rick Pitino says he will not resign amid allegations surrounding the men’s basketball program and its use of escorts in recruiting players.
Pitino released a statement Thursday apologizing to fans and making his intentions to remain in his position clear.
“First, above all, I’m sorry we all have to endure the pain of these allegations,” Pitino wrote. “I so appreciate your support and friendships. I will not resign and let you down. Someday I will walk away in celebration of many memorable years but that time is not now. I do not fight these accusations by others but rather turn the other cheek. Couldn’t do it at 33, but at 63 it’s the wise thing to do. Let’s let the investigators do their job and we will play basketball.”
A book released this month alleged that Andre McGee, a former member of the Louisville coaching staff who now works at the University of Missouri–Kansas City, paid for escorts to dance for recruits during their campus visits and in some cases, have sex with them. The NCAA is investigating the book’s claims along with Louisville campus police, which were corroborated by an ESPN report Tuesday that included interviews with five former Cardinals players and recruits.
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BY SI WIRE
Posted: Thu Oct. 22, 2015
Louisville head coach Rick Pitino says he will not resign amid allegations surrounding the men’s basketball program and its use of escorts in recruiting players.
Pitino released a statement Thursday apologizing to fans and making his intentions to remain in his position clear.
“First, above all, I’m sorry we all have to endure the pain of these allegations,” Pitino wrote. “I so appreciate your support and friendships. I will not resign and let you down. Someday I will walk away in celebration of many memorable years but that time is not now. I do not fight these accusations by others but rather turn the other cheek. Couldn’t do it at 33, but at 63 it’s the wise thing to do. Let’s let the investigators do their job and we will play basketball.”
A book released this month alleged that Andre McGee, a former member of the Louisville coaching staff who now works at the University of Missouri–Kansas City, paid for escorts to dance for recruits during their campus visits and in some cases, have sex with them. The NCAA is investigating the book’s claims along with Louisville campus police, which were corroborated by an ESPN report Tuesday that included interviews with five former Cardinals players and recruits.
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Read more: http://www.si.com/college-basketball/2015/10/22/louisville-basketball-recruiting-scandal-rick-pitino-not-resigning
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