Prediction: Pitino is dead within two years. Book it.
Morose, even for you. And that's a pretty low bar.
Even the Dr can appreciate this is the best thing to happen to the program since Barkley and Ron torched Maryland almost 25 years ago.
Of course this gift comes with some pesky dingleberries hanging on it .... RP is older than Lou when he retired, brings baggage of all kinds, and the cupboard is relatively barren.
But, compared to the shit salads we've been served from that night in Pittsburgh to Lavin watching his own team from a suite... this is a black & blue steak with a fine cab. Let's enjoy it.