BlainThePain Posted May 31, 2007 Report Posted May 31, 2007 http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=ap-m...p&type=lgns Official: Donovan leaving Florida to coach Orlando MagicBy TRAVIS REED, Associated Press WriterMay 31, 2007ORLANDO (AP) -- After leading Florida to two national titles, Billy Donovan has agreed to leave the Gators to coach the Orlando Magic, an official in the NBA told The Associated Press on Thursday.The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn't been finalized, said Donovan agreed to a five-year, $27.5 million contract.Donovan, who turned down an offer in April to coach Kentucky, replaces Brian Hill, who was fired after two consecutive losing seasons.Donovan, his agent and Florida athletic director Jeremy Foley didn't return phone messages left by The AP. School president Bernie Machen, who was attending a meeting of Southeastern Conference officials, declined comment.Speculation that Donovan would leave Gainesville seemed to end after he turned down Kentucky and said, "I love the University of Florida." He was also linked to the Memphis Grizzlies' job, but never had formal talks with them and repeatedly refused to comment about any open coaching positions.He said he intended to sign an extension at Florida, where he was making $1.7 million annually. Quote
MacD BengalFan Posted June 1, 2007 Report Posted June 1, 2007 One word: MISTAKE!I agree. I think he should have stayed at Florida and continued to build on the solid foundation he created. I wish him well, but I think we will see him back in the college ranks in a few years. Quote
BengalszoneBilly Posted June 1, 2007 Report Posted June 1, 2007 One word: MISTAKE!I agree. I think he should have stayed at Florida and continued to build on the solid foundation he created. I wish him well, but I think we will see him back in the college ranks in a few years.Just like Rick Pitino... Quote
BlainThePain Posted June 2, 2007 Author Report Posted June 2, 2007 One word: MISTAKE!I agree. I think he should have stayed at Florida and continued to build on the solid foundation he created. I wish him well, but I think we will see him back in the college ranks in a few years.Just like Rick Pitino... If he goes to Flordia State it would be. Quote
jditty47 Posted June 27, 2007 Report Posted June 27, 2007 well that lasted long...just thought id post that. talk about a MORON. gj actually SIGNING the contract then backing out. Quote
crespowu Posted July 27, 2007 Report Posted July 27, 2007 IMHO， Florida is better for Donovan's growing. Quote
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