The University of Louisville Athletics Association board deliberated for more than five hours Monday on Rick Pitino's termination, which included a detailed presentation by Pitino's attorney, Steve Pence. But the weight of ULAA's concerns about retaining Pitino as its head coach ultimately outlasted any pleas from Pitino and his legal team, including the looming threat of a breach of contract lawsuit for the tens of millions of dollars left on Pitino's contract.