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The term “rats leaving the ship” became a recurring theme, emphasizing the mass exodus among coaching staff amid the turmoil. Some staff members reportedly communicated with other programs about roles for postseason, signaling a near-complete breakdown of authority and stability. This rapid deterioration indicated that Bich might not even last a full season, much less reach any semblance of success. The situation was so fragile that it seemed like an inevitable, imminent collapse.