It's the lows in life that make you really appreciate the highs. The night is darkest right before the dawn. Those cliches do little to comfort Gopher fans after the loss of their coach.
One cliche with some merit is the 24-hour rule. When shifts hit the fan, give yourself 24-hours to feel sorry for yourself. After that, it's all forward all the time. Coach Kill and his family will take as much time as they need, but let the rest of us begin to look at what is in store for our beleaguered beloved athletic department in the near future.