I believe if Coyle can make a home run hire (someone HE covets) he will do so shortly after the season ends. But the $2,000,000 buyout is an obstacle, and he won't just fire Pitino without a solid plan.
Pitino has turned over his staff once without taking any steps forward. He has his new facility for practice. When his surrogates start croaking about the barn, injuries, and pro defections, he is grasping at the last futile sign of defense.
To coin a phrase that is way over worked...."it is what it is."
And it isn't very good.