It's kind of interesting to look back at the media postings the few weeks before the suspension. I recall stories about how Pitts had been mentoring Scalia, about how Pitts had commented positively about Whalen working to improve her connection with players, etc. I don't have any inside information, but I had been under the impression that Pitts was one of the team leaders. Was I wrong with that? Prior to the Nebraska and Northwestern game, I never saw any indications on the floor that she was anything but a leader. I wonder what happened. I'm hoping that Pitts can move forward with this. Either way, if she did in fact act poorly, she's not going to win this one. She'll probably be better off making a sincere apology to the coaching staff and her teammates. Without more information, it's hard to determine whether an "action plan" would be warranted, although that seems a bit formal to me...unless there's a reason for the formality. In regards to the Bellos, do I recall that they are or were roommates of Pitts? I thought I read an article to that effect last year. Either way, if they simply stood up for Pitts, I won't hold that against them, depending on what Destiny did. I'm guessing that they were aware of the possible consequences of doing so. My concerns with this incident are more long-term than short term. Without Destiny, this team will not be an NCAA tourney team. (In saying this, I'm not saying that the team or Whalen should take her back.) And, will this incident be a factor in any end-season transfers? Although I'm still all in with Whalen, I'm concerned that it could spiral out of control. Pam Borton never fully recovered from the 5 transfers she lost a couple years after the Final Four appearance. As Whalen is finding out, coaching can be difficult at any level. She's dealing with young adults who make mistakes. Hoping that they/we can all get past this sooner than later and put it in the rearview mirror.
