Days after calling his team “weak” and dubbing this season of coaching “the most unenjoyable experience of my lifetime,” St. John’s coach Rick Pitino walked back his harsh criticism following Wednesday night’s win over Georgetown.
“These guys have never failed me,” Pitino said. “I have failed them with the fundamentals.”
Pitino squarely put the blame on himself for his team’s up-and-down performances, and looked at himself in the mirror after his critical comments over the weekend. Members of the St. John’s staff told the Hall of Fame coach that his words with the media this weekend bothered some of the players.
