In many ways, mostly financial, the athletic department is separate from the University. Jurich is the CEO of that entity. He really is untouchable when it comes to athletics. The scandal is the first time an athletic issue with one of his programs crossed over into University policies. The events happened on University property, it hurts the University image, and involved other groups or individuals that weren't athletes.
That is Ramsey's world, he has to take over at that point. All the rest is just smoke and mirrors. The bottom line is Jurich, once he found out about the violation, recommended or made the call to ban post season play. Ramsey then made the call to accept the recommendation which is exactly how it should have played out.
The only thing to question is why Jurich wasn't initially on the committee? I think the serious nature of the issue his presence could create the perception he would influence the process. I have no issue with that decision.
In the end I don't believe Ramsey isn't going to touch Jurich or Pitino unless there was a clear lack of control in the basketball operation or athletic department. Whatever happens to Pitino will be a Jurich call, which will hing on his or his staffs role in the mess.
Jurich is the key, while I don't want to see Pitino leave, Louisville will get another great coach. I am not sure you can find another AD to come close to want Jurich built. He will finish up the football stadium expansion then turn his baby over.
