I don't buy that there is no connection between Mack and Mullin. Several instances this year, on this site, people posted links to Mack's twitter (I'm not a twitter guy") in which he specifically referred to Mullin as "my coach". My guess is the uncertainty in the HC position for next year, however it is being framed publicly, is playing a role, and my guess is that a certain little egomaniac who now resides in Omaha has been spewing this stuff in Mack's ear for weeks even while still employed by SJU. Remember that next time someone posts about how much Matt A "loves" his alma mater.