After two-plus decades of being an enemy to Kentucky fans, Rick Pitino is trying his best to get back in their good graces. This summer he started with a very positive endorsement of Mark Pope and followed it up a few weeks later by announcing he was a … Read on blog or Reader KY Insider Read on blog or Reader Rick Pitino Shares Message With Kentucky Football Team After Big Win By Tristan Pharis on September 30, 2024 After two-plus decades of being an enemy to Kentucky fans, Rick Pitino is trying his best to get back in their good graces. This summer he started with a very positive endorsement of Mark Pope and followed it up a few weeks later by announcing he was a donor for the Kentucky football program. On Saturday the former Kentucky basketball coach shared a message on X with the football team. "Incredible win for UK Football on the road. Big time 💪," Pitino tweeted. Incredible win for @UKFootball on the road. Big time 💪🏼 — Rick Pitino (@RealPitino) September 28, 2024 The tweet was appreciated by the Big Blue Nation, with one fan saying, "It's amazing how much I've grown to love this man again." On the other hand, Louisville fans were very critical, "Can't believe we as fans caped for him for so long," one fan wrote. Pitino, now with St John's, is in the twilight of his coaching career. Expected to play a home-and-home series next season, he is on his way to a standing ovation inside Rupp Arena. Comment

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