Murphy flat out hasn't done a thing Big Ten play. He has disappeared. Right now, Oturo looks like the better post player. That is sad and also not good for our team. I have no problem with Coffey, I still think he is our best player.
My main issue in all of this is the total lack of effort some games. They had nothing last night, no fire, no fight, no much try in them at all. I'm not sure what this can be attributed to, but it is a huge problem. The Big Ten has always been a physical league predicated on playing tough defense. Some games, this team looks like they want nothing to do with playing it.
I wouldn't fire Pitino during the season either way. I don't think that does any good. If they don't turn this around though and make the dance? Then I'd say you have to weigh your options. It is sad because I am sick of rebuilding and think stabilization of the program is important, not firing coaches all the dang time. But this total lack of effort some games cannot be ignored either.