I just don't deal with the negativity. I can't get involved in that side of it. I don't understand it, and you can't let it take away from your life and what you are trying to do. Rick Pitino dealinvolvelife Change image and share on social
I'm at the stage of my career when it's not only about winning and developing players, it's about having fun. That's a void in your life right now, but it's something you're going to have here. Rick Pitino careerdevelopfun Change image and share on social
I ignore the jealous, I ignore the malicious, I ignore the ignorant, and I ignore the paranoid. If the shoe fits anyone, wear it. Rick Pitino fitignorantignore Change image and share on social
Football is only once a week. NASCAR is once a week. Those sports are insanely popular. Horse racing is oversaturated. Unless tracks cut back to three days a week of full fields, a lot of people will really hurt down the road. Horse racing, to survive, has to go to that. Let's face it: Churchill Downs only does well on Derby Week. Rick Pitino backchurchillcut share on social
Excellence is the unlimited ability to improve the quality of what you have to offer. Rick Pitino abilityexcellenceimprove Change image and share on social
What I've found in my life with our children is that often you can give them advice and tell them to eat the right things, stay in shape and wear sunscreen, and they don't really want to listen. But then they hear it from someone else, and they do listen. Rick Pitino advicechildeat share on social
After September 11, I don't think people really believe things like this are all that important. Rick Pitino importantpeopleseptember Change image and share on social
One thing I've learned to do with my age, I really don't look ahead. For years, I've been preaching the precious present and having to always subscribe to it. Rick Pitino ageaheadhave Change image and share on social
Francisco Garcia could have been a high draft choice last year, probably in the 20s. He's the best wing player I've ever coached. But he's done it the right way. He knew he had to work on his body to become a good pro. When he goes into the pros, he'll be physically ready. Rick Pitino 20sbodychoice share on social