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Rick Pitino thought Louisville had people to protect players

Rick Pitino was under the impression his players would be protected and kept out of trouble. It's apparent now that he was misguided.

During his Tuesday appearance on ESPN's "Mike and Mike," the Louisville coach discussed the school's security, or lack thereof, that has been accused of organizing parties for recruits in a dormitory on campus.

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"You have your dorm security people, who are being interviewed by the NCAA, then you have your graduate assistants. One unfortunate one was Andre McGee, whose sole responsibility was to make sure the kids get to school on time, make sure they get up in the mornings when they have a presentation or breakfast with a head coach or family," Pitino said.