Other than Chuck Pagano, no one is in a hotter seat these days than Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino. Of course, that’s probably the territory that comes with a massive sex scandal being operated for four years without your knowledge.
But Pitino isn’t going to go down without a fight! Pitino talked to Yahoo Sports today with one goal: implore Andre McGee, who allegedly dropped $10,000 on strippers and prostitutes, to speak out.
Rick Pitino to Yahoo Sports: "The NCAA has asked me not to comment on this matter and I will abide by it. But I will say one thing …"
— Pat Forde (@ByPatForde) October 20, 2015
Pitino: "There's only one person who can speak on this matter, and that's Andre McGee. He owes it to his teammates, coaches and …
— Pat Forde (@ByPatForde) October 20, 2015
Pitino: "The university to tell the truth. The truth has got to come out, and it can't just be to the NCAA."
— Pat Forde (@ByPatForde) October 20, 2015
It’s also worth noting that Pitino has spoken to McGee once since all the hoopla started. Shockingly, there was screaming involved (via ESPN):
“(After) screaming so loud at him, his only response was: ‘I never got paid any money for anything,'” Pitino said.
For what it’s worth, Madam Katina Powell says she has no proof Rick knew about the sex dorm parties, though she does wonder how could he not know.
