What started as a fissure between the coaching staff and the players may very well end up as a canyon by the end of the season. Two nights ago, that translated into a 55-point loss at home against the Louisville Cardinals. Even if the Pittsburgh Panthers can figure out a way to fix that issue, that’s not the only one at hand amidst their worst start to conference play since the Petersen Events Center opened.
While everything trickles down from the growing elephant in the room, the players still ultimately control the decisions they make on the court.