I think I already said, and might've typed, this - but I don't always post what I write, so I'll do it again.
What seems to explain most if not all of the fuckery we're wading through lately is that Del Conte has everything he needs to fire Sarkisian “for cause”, but he's a whole lot more interested in fixing the problems than in skewering Sark.
If Sark can be convinced to make necessary changes in both his personal life and in his coaching, he'll get another year to show up. We can argue all we want about what changes and whether he is both willing and able to do them. Don't care, had MensaTom and Coach Potatohead.
On the other hand, if Sark won't derectify his head, he'll be let go... preferably gracefully, if possible, but there's a definite possibility he won't go quietly, and shit is flung in all directions.
Some of us seem to want to watch the flaming fudge nugget dingdongs arching majestically across the skies, and the sooner the better. But I believe that Del Conte will do his best to keep things calm and professional, and that means “The University of Texas and Coach Sarkisian have mutually-decided to part ways.”
I think this last outcome is best for all concerned, although we may be waiting until post-aggy to see it.