I still think the odds of Rick Pitino losing his job over immoral, but legal, activity is pretty low. That said, the Louisville Courier-Journal continues to do some terrific reporting on the story.
A little nugget to go along with this drama is that Rick Pitino’s contract includes a moral clause. But what major coach’s contract doesn’t include such a thing in today’s times?
Here’s the clause, specifically:
Employee’s dishonesty with Employer or University; or acts of moral depravity; or conviction of a felony or employment or drug related misdemeanor; or intoxication or being under the influence of a psychoactive substance when performing duties under this contract, when student athletes are present, when attending scheduled public appearances, or during media contacts.
Moral depravity, sure, but Pitino’s attorney (perhaps rightfully) are still labeling him as a victim amid the slew of allegations being thrown his way by Karen Sypher.
Pitino contract contains morality clause {Louisvile Courier-Journal}
