Two things are in Rizzi's corner right now:
Gayle likes him, and the players respect him and trust him to bring in accountability to all those under him.
And if this is REALLY his style as a coach, it could have a powerful effect on how hard the team plays for him for the remainder of the season.
If he can make that big of a mark with a team as broken down as this one currently is, he should be more than the coach. He should be the president!