Media day Rick on Richard

[muskieman]

Rick Pitino compared Richard Pitino's start at Xavier to his first season with St. John's.

"He's gonna have a difficult season. That's to be expected when you have 13 new players and you're just starting out. The good thing is he's at Xavier − great basketball tradition, great arena, great city.

"I hope he has great success. I hope he kills it. It won't happen this year, though."

From Shelby Dermer
@EnquirerShelby
Xavier beat writer for the Cincinnati Enquirer

[Anti-Homer]

Rick Pitino compared Richard Pitino's start at Xavier to his first season with St. John's.

"He's gonna have a difficult season. That's to be expected when you have 13 new players and you're just starting out. The good thing is he's at Xavier − great basketball tradition, great arena, great city.

"I hope he has great success. I hope he kills it. It won't happen this year, though."

From Shelby Dermer
@EnquirerShelby
Xavier beat writer for the Cincinnati Enquirer

Daddy running interference with a pre-emptive excuse for his 40-year-old son. Very sweet! I wonder if Kelsy's pappa did the same for Pat last year before his great year at Louisville?