No one, including Zipp has suggested that Pitino was not responsible for his assistant coaches (McGee, Johnson or Fair) behavior. Not trying to speak for Zipp, but I think most all of us can agree that Rick was both accountable and responsible, something Rick has acknowledged himself. However, not only is there zero evidence of Pitino having any knowledge of either of the 2 scandals (Strippergate, or Bowengate), there is testimony under oath from the co-conspirators that it was intentionally hidden from Pitino. In Strippergate there are at least 5 UL players living in Minardi Hall at the time Powell was entertaining McGee’s guests ......... who have testified under oath in a deposition that they were unaware of any of those events. If they did not know, it is quite likely that no one else outside that circle would know either.
For those UL fans who believe Pitino either had involvement, or was even aware of the Adidas payments to Bowen’s father ................. you better hope you are wrong, because if the NCAA Committee on Infractions believes you are right, this University will most assuredly be up for the Death Penalty.
For those UL fans who believe Pitino either had involvement, or was even aware of the Adidas payments to Bowen’s father ................. you better hope you are wrong, because if the NCAA Committee on Infractions believes you are right, this University will most assuredly be up for the Death Penalty.
