ThomasFremont
New Fish
Just because you did shit in HS doesn't mean you'll do shit in college.
Just because you did shit in college doesn't mean that you'll do shit professionally.
I have giant red flags when guys walk into a situation and think that they are entitled to success without having to work or take massive shortcuts. Pitino isn't an idiot. For him to say what he said tells you that at least at THIS point he hasn't taken to doing the things necessary to play at a high level at the college level. Sometimes a change in scenery isn't the worst thing and we all need a reboot from time to time.
However, given the recent comments that have come out about the UW program, it's hard not to think that the things he may need in his life regarding structure, etc. may not be strong suits of the current program.
As Pepsi said, I'm done with Romar. I just hope he moves on before he completely torpedoes the program and at least leaves the next coach (who will be young and relatively inexperienced most likely) with something to work with.
I don't disagree with your take on the current staff re: stability/coaching ability.
But I'll take a talented player that wants to be here. Maybe Romar gets through to him, maybe he doesn't.
Maybe the next coach gets through to him, maybe he doesn't.
It's a lot easier to be good if you have talent to work with.