https://twitter.com/MNCoachPitino/status/458646860635181056
Gopher men’s basketball coach Richard Pitino and his family are celebrating the birth of a baby boy. According to Pitino’s Twitter post, Jack was born last night, though few other details are available.
Congrats on No. 2“@MNCoachPitino: Welcome baby Jack…newest gopher! Born last night! http://t.co/jYoEeu0nx8”
— Marcus R. Fuller (@Marcus_R_Fuller) April 22, 2014
@MNCoachPitino Congratulations on the newest addition to your family.
— Bob “The BS Show” Sansevere (@bobsansevere) April 22, 2014
Congrats To You! @MNCoachPitino: Welcome baby Jack…newest gopher! Born last night! http://t.co/aXGxtX3gNu”
— Dawn Mitchell (@DawnAtFOX9) April 22, 2014
There was a lot of reaction to the announcement, from Pitino, who proclaimed Jack as the newest Gopher. That was significant because Pitino had been a rumored target of the University of Tennessee in their search for a new head coach.
Already in consideration for coaching jobs, @1500ESPN_Reusse reports. MT @MNCoachPitino Welcome Jack. Born last nite! http://t.co/lpj1Mz7Mip
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) April 22, 2014
Tennessee hired former Southern Miss head coach Donnie Tyndall as their new head coach, to replace Cuonzo Martin, who departed for California.
