What's so immoral about it? You have Senators, Congressmen and Governor's engaging in these supposedly immoral acts, but, yet, you want to hold Coach P to a higher level?!

While he was unfaithful to his wife, he still has to answer to her, however, it is often that either the male or female that have engaged in such activity. No one has the right to try to extort money from someone just because they are successful. Perhaps this woman should have thought about the repurcussions before she had sex with someone. I'm under the impression that she lied about the supposed pregnacy, just to extort money from Coach P. As most people know, sooner or later, the truth will come out. Either sex isn't very good at hiding their guilt, especially, if you care anything at all for the person that was on the receiving end of such infidelity.

Coach P is a great coach and leader for young people. So he made a mistake....geez people he is HUMAN and we all fall short of the glory of God sometimes. He does have rules and standards for his team but that's because he expects a devel of excellence and behavior from his team that Louisville can be proud of, the same as he did for the Kentucky Wildcats when he was in Lexington. The one thing people should remember is: Even as Jesus was dying at the hands of those who didn't believe in Him, He asked that they be forgiven. Forgiveness is the grandest show of respect and love for your fellowman. Coach P has given Kentucky a lot of things to be proud of and I think the good he has done for this state far outweighs the bad judgment that he made. A real fan and friend would stand at his side and hold him up not kick him when he is down. Coach P....you have my vote. You are still the greatest Coach ever!!!

who really cares? there's enough sleaze to go around. why should he be any different?

I can't believe you guys give this man a pass. Yes, he had sex with another woman. That wrong, but it happens. Yes, he obviously portrays himself as a religous, catholic man. He is suppose to be setting strong moral standards for young men. Not only did he cheat on his wife, it was unprotected sex and he screwed a man's wife, who has worked for him for many years. He brought him from the Celtics to Louisville. He must have some sort of relationship with him. That's just wrong. And, it's not like he was having sex with a 25 year old. She was 43 at the time. A 43 year old that has already had 4 children. He already had that at home. That's just wrong.

I cannot believe that so many are excusing such an amoral act. I have always been such a big fan and was devastated when he left UK but now I see that we Wildcat fans are better off. And to the one who commented about how Congressmen do the same thing, shame on you, that never makes adultry ok and that attitude is why our country is heading down the wrong road. My prayers are with the innocent victims in this, both spouses and the children. As a devote Christian I will never again support Pitino. My heart is breaking, thought he was better than that! I can forgive but can't forget. And to the other woman, shame on you!!!!!!!!!!!

Beginning largely with the Bill Clinton era, we have pretty much become accustomed to this type of behavior from people with influence, power, and opportunity. Infidelity has been going on since the beginning ot time, but Bill sort of made it acceptable behavior to many.

Just what Louisville needs as an example for their students....win games is OK, knock up a women, pay for her abortion and cheat on your wife. But there will be those that care only about a game and winning which makes them losers along with Pitino

Pitino demands excellence of his players on the floor and off the floor. He and the team represent the University 24/7 and he demands that they do nothing to tarnish the image of the institution with discipline, loyalty and morality. The man at best committed adultry and at worst rape. He betrayed his wife, family, friends, and fans. He never could keep his zipper up and now he has been caught. He often speaks of his best friend that perished during 9/11. That was his wife's brother. I'm sure he would be very proud of Rick.... A player would be dismissed and so should he!

I think both parties are at fault here. I believe that Mr. Pitino's actions are a disgrace and he gave no thought to his family or the consequences of his actions. I feel that no matter if you're a political, sports figure you need to take responsiblity for your actions and stop thinking about only yourself. Mr. Pitino needs to do much soul searching. I would like to know if he has ever cheated on his wife before and how would we know if that information is accurate. I used to this that Mr. Pitiono was a good role model for his players but after this incident that has changed drastically. Mr. Pitino needs to find a new career.

The word "Shame" doesn't exist in this country, so it's no surprise really. I wonder if it was worth all the pain to his wife and family?

you know, I actually feel sorry for the guy.  This is a heavy price to pay for infidelity.

What a dirtbag. What he did was so wrong on so many levels it's hard to describe. He cheated on his wife. He embarassed his kids. He aborted a human life for no other reason than to save his reputation. He certainly has the resources to care for a child. For someone to excuse this action by saying look at all the others in similar or more responsible positions who have done the same thing speaks volumes about the state of our society. He happens to be a leader of young men and has set a terrible example for them and has completely lost any credibility to talk to them about anything other than basketball. He should be fired-but he won't be.

Beginning largely with the Bill Clinton era???

This sort of ummm "acceptable" behavior started longbefore Bill Clinton was even born! A married man, a Catholic, with supposedly strong moral values, responsible for teaching young men high moral standards was just another hyprocrite!

This behavior is unacceptable any way you slice it. Yes, the woman is a Whackjob, but He just couldnt say NO! Now look where that has gotten him!

Gee Dawn, what if you caught your husband slamming some gal behind your back? Aborted the baby too. Real classy stuff.

Hey, no problem, he's not regular folk like us, he's a great sports coach, like politicians who cheat on their wives, it's OK, they are better than average folk, and we need politicians and sports heroes. (Insert sarcasm!) "Beginning with Bill Clinton?" You really can't be serious, right? You think men cheating on their wives began with Bill Clinton? Talk about ignorance!

LOL!!!

C'mon give the guy a break. She took him for a "ride" he didn't anticipate. Being in

the same age bracket and the media, I can see it happening... Might have done

the same thing. Never been a fan of U L, but HANG IN THERE RICK. The good folks

will stick with ya... The rest: screw'em!

Das Adler

He needs to keep his balls on the court

What a disappointment! He lied...and the woman just wanted money. Now guess what?? The WIFE will get all the money. Should have kept it in your pants buddy!

This kind of behavior had been rumored about Coach Pitino for years, but I gave him the benefit of the doubt. I was very disappointed, but not surprised to hear his womanizing ways confirmed. It's bad enough that he cheated on his wife, but the way that he did it made it even worse. He was in his friend's restaurant after closing hours with some whacked out, nobody that he just met? How low class! I've always been a big fan of the coach, and will still fondly remember all the great things he did at UK. I will never be able to look at him the same way again.

did I read this right? She knew she was pregnant after TWO weeks and the baby had to be his???? And he paid her???? Either he is a moron or there is more here than meets the eye. Exthortion; yes but this was either not the first time or there is some truth to her allegations.