Rick, What The...?

Rick Pitino, you have some 'splaining to do.

What, exactly, led to you deciding it would be a good idea to sleep with some lady in a restaurant despite the fact that you're married and have kids? As a matter of fact, the fact that you're married and have kids should probably be italicized, but I feel as if you putting her down in a restaurant better illustrates the absurdity of the situation.

I mean, really, what made you think that was a good idea? Any of it.

Oh, and for those of you out there who think it might be a good idea to cheat on your wife/girlfriend someday, notice what happened to Mr. Pitino. He's been outed, the woman tried to extort him for college tuition and $10 million, and now that he's accused her of extortion, she's responded by accusing him of raping her on a separate occasion.

Read that last paragraph again...ok, just making sure you realize it's never a good idea to cheat. Thank me later.

This story is just crazy. Between all of the lawsuits and accusations flying back and forth, to the report of him paying for her abortion, to the fact that she was later married to the Louisville strength coach and attended Louisville basketball functions with him, this is truly a case where the truth is stranger than fiction. It's like a bad Lifetime movie (I know, that's redundant). Up until this morning, Rick Pitino was my boy. I admired him as a coach, loved the way his teams played, and he seemed like a good guy.

Not anymore.

In addition to being added to Baseball Mom's infamous "Bad List," Pitino will no longer be in my "stable," meaning I won't defend him to the death like I would have earlier. Not that any of that matters to him at this time, considering he's facing much bigger penalties from his employer and potentially Johnny Law; but it goes to show you how quickly things can fall apart for someone. A few short months ago, his team won the Big East regular season and tournament titles, and had the #1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament. Now, he's fighting for his credibility and reputation in an ugly legal proceeding.

Best of luck to you, Coach. I hope the truth comes out and justice is served. Just don't expect me to look at you the same way when it's all over, regardless of the outcome.

~~ Lank