Just about everyone at the ACC's basketball Media Day in Charlotte had something to say about the current situation in Louisville, including league commissioner John Swofford.
Here were his comments on the matter:
Q: Coach Pitino is not here today. Is it mandatory for coaches to attend and was he excused if it is, and what's your level of concern with the situation at Louisville right now.
SWOFFORD: In terms of Rick, yes in general it is mandatory for coaches to be here, but we did not feel it appropriate to try and stand in the way and negate legal counsel's advice that was given to the University of Louisville.