In case you haven't read, seen, or heard; Mr. Pitino is having it bad. I'm not exactly sure what "it" is...but I don't want it. You see, details are being released concerning the extortion attempt against him, which he made public back in April. Why big news now you ask...because the details are quite telling. And by telling, I mean they tell you what a door knob this guy really is.
Firstly, as of Tuesday he has publicly admitted to sexual interaction with the very woman who has now attempted to extort money from him. His claim is that it was consensual. Her claim is that it was rape, hence the attempt to extort money from him while keeping quiet. It looks like Pitino is innocent of the charge for authorities refuse to prosecute due to lack of evidence. That is about the only thing he is innocent of.
According to the facts, he is guilty of...
1. Degrading the family name
He has five children; one of them is an assistant coach at University of Florida.
2. Cheating on his wife
As if losing a six month old child and a brother in 9/11 weren't enough
heartache for a lifetime.
3. Potentially ruining his career
What parent, as Pitino sits in their living room trying to recruit their son to play
basketball says, "Take him under your wing coach."
4. Defaming the University of Louisville
Competing in Big East basketball is tough enough without complications, never mind
the state rival Kentucky Wildcats.
5. Dissing a friend
Just when you think the situation couldn't get any worse for Pitino, you find out the lady
he cheated with is the wife of a friend; he also happens to be the equipment
manager.
6. Fathering an illegitimate child
Again, when you think it can't get worse...he got her pregnant.
7. Killed said illegitimate child
Technically he only paid for the abortion...hey, it's cheaper than college! ($3,000.00)
8. Dumping on his spirituality
You didn't know he was catholic?
9. Doing things backwards
He has had his spiritual adviser with him lately at hearings and press conferences and things. My advice, if ever you find yourself at a bar/restaurant, after hours, with a female that you are attracted to, who is not your wife...your spiritual advisor should be there too.
10. Coaching in the NBA
Those hooligans definitely rubbed off on him!
I'm fairly certain the list could go on from here but his life seems bad enough. No need for me to continue this charade. But this entire situation has me reminded that no matter how bad it gets, God is waiting to forgive. Even those who seem the most devilish! So if you find yourself questioning your goodness, look at Pitino and rest assured. Of course, for those of us whose past is marred by similar sins, there is always Charlie Manson.