A coach doesn't say publicly that their "expectations are that he won't play at all this season" unless they are 99% sure it's damage that can't be undone.
Losing. It really does not matter why at this point. He has to win games and this hurts his chances any way you slice it or dice it.
If it was an agent situation as someone suggested then it was the right decision for the program.
Stupid selfish people do stupid selfish things.
