Brad Posted March 23, 2014 Group: Admin Topic Count: 13,332 Content Count: 97,090 Reputation: 10,859 Days Won: 469 Joined: 05/19/2000 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Pitino told @gregauman when @USFMBB was in Big East, he thought it was an 'average to marginal job.' Now, he said he thinks it's a great job — Joey Knight (@TBTimes_Bulls) March 22, 2014 <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> I hope Greg asked him to explain. "I said, 'Steven, in the Big East, I thought (USF) was an average to marginal job at best,'" Pitino said. "'At the conference they're in right now (American Athletic), I think it's a great job.' "When you're going against Syracuse and Louisville and Pittsburgh and Villanova and all those schools that have better facilities and better tradition, then it's not necessarily a great job. But now, I think it's a great job. They're very, very committed. Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullDeacLaw Posted March 23, 2014 Group: Member Topic Count: 0 Content Count: 18 Reputation: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/14/2012 Share Posted March 23, 2014 We've had a thread for Masiello on the Wake board for the last month or so and I didn't think he was a great fit there but would be perfect in Tampa. Him and Tags could really excite the area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flsportsfan83 Posted March 23, 2014 Group: TBP Subscriber III Topic Count: 1,750 Content Count: 17,508 Reputation: 1,262 Days Won: 13 Joined: 08/16/2004 Share Posted March 23, 2014 http://www.tampabay.com/sports/basketball/college/rick-pitino-touts-usf-job-to-protege-manhattans-masiello/2171479?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inTransit Posted March 23, 2014 Group: Member Topic Count: 15 Content Count: 399 Reputation: 28 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/19/2012 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Pitino needs to STFU about USF already. Unless he's coming here, I dont care what he has to say. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted March 23, 2014 Group: Admin Topic Count: 13,332 Content Count: 97,090 Reputation: 10,859 Days Won: 469 Joined: 05/19/2000 Share Posted March 23, 2014 What? He and Donovan are just saying we're an easier job now that we're playing in a lesser league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DELdaBull Posted March 23, 2014 Group: Member Topic Count: 86 Content Count: 17,061 Reputation: 1,429 Days Won: 19 Joined: 09/15/2005 Share Posted March 23, 2014 More I read up on Steve the more I like him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTrue Posted March 23, 2014 Group: Member Topic Count: 152 Content Count: 19,395 Reputation: 6,097 Days Won: 233 Joined: 01/13/2011 Share Posted March 23, 2014 More I read up on Steve the more I like him Mazza? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted March 23, 2014 Group: Admin Topic Count: 13,332 Content Count: 97,090 Reputation: 10,859 Days Won: 469 Joined: 05/19/2000 Share Posted March 23, 2014 3 years of head coaching experience (in the MAAC). Not a "splash" hire. Another $ contract and a prayer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple B Posted March 23, 2014 Group: Moderator Topic Count: 1,615 Content Count: 74,738 Reputation: 10,964 Days Won: 425 Joined: 11/25/2005 Share Posted March 23, 2014 "I said, 'Steven, in the Big East, I thought (USF) was an average to marginal job at best,'" Pitino said. "'At the conference they're in right now (American Athletic), I think it's a great job.' "When you're going against Syracuse and Louisville and Pittsburgh and Villanova and all those schools that have better facilities and better tradition, then it's not necessarily a great job. But now, I think it's a great job. They're very, very committed.From Pitino's lips to God's ears ... or is it the other way around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCBull Posted March 23, 2014 Group: Member Topic Count: 112 Content Count: 8,159 Reputation: 864 Days Won: 8 Joined: 09/25/2008 Share Posted March 23, 2014 I like Smart better but this guys probably a better fit. And for less dough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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