Just my opinion..
I believe the players have determined or found out or have been told that the NCAA "stuff" is going to be much worse than has been thought. They have played the last 4, now 5 games just going through the motions after a coupel games on the road versus top level opponents. Teams don't turn like that unless somehting has gotten into their minds and they are totally distracted.
I've thought all along the sanctions are going to be worse than has been discussed..
I think that is the problem since you asked..