One of the great what-ifs of this past season is simple: how would things have been different for Virginia if Austin Nichols had worked out?
As you may remember, Nichols was kicked off the team after just one game for “a violation of team rules.”
It was a bit of a mystery. Who gets kicked off a team for “a” violation of team rules? Is there no second chance at Virginia?
Of course some team rules are more important. Odds are if you commit a violent sexual assault or have a serious auto accident while drunk you’re going to be sent packing.