Colorado State officials are trying to negotiate a walk-away package for Larry Eustachy and don't intend to allow him to return as men's basketball coach, a source told ESPN on Friday.
The Denver Post, citing sources familiar with the situation, reported Thursday that CSU officials intend to fire Eustachy with cause for violating a zero-tolerance policy for abusive behaviors with staff and players, which was implemented after an initial internal review of his behavior in 2013-14.
Eustachy was placed on administrative leave Saturday while the university said it was concluding its internal "climate assessment" into the culture of the program -- specifically Eustachy's behavior toward players and staff members.