UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE

Louisville athletic director Tom Jurich backed basketball coach Rick Pitino on Tuesday in the wake of ESPN’s report on a book filled with allegations against Pitino’s program. “He has no plans to step down,” Jurich said through U of L spokesman Kenny Klein. “He has a long-term contract. He absolutely did not know anything about these allegations.” Jurich offered a statement supporting Pitino on Tuesday afternoon through a spokesman, making the second time in recent weeks that either Pitino or Jurich has commented on the coach’s future. -Jeff Greer, The Courier-Journal– Read More