During the few moments when I'm able to move on from depression over the state of U of L Men's Basketball, I can summon the perspective that the situation is as fascinating as it is sad.
Off the court, there's the NC2A sanctions surely over the horizon, recruiting woes and the curiosity when Rick Pitino will say when he finally talks, because I've been around him enough to know he's dying to be heard. And will break his silence, no matter what legal advice he's getting.
On the court, there's wondering about how David Padgett's going to be as the new Coach P, whether the players will respect and respond to him as they have for his predecessor.