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KenC Admin 
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Dear Alumni and Friends, If you're like me, it was a something of a bittersweet moment when you heard that head basketball Coach Billy Donovan was leaving the Gators to take over as coach of the Orlando Magic. But bitter certainly isn't an emotion I feel when I think of Billy. On the contrary, I couldn't be happier for him and the wonderful opportunity he has to coach in the NBA. When I think of what Billy accomplished for the University of Florida during his 11-season tenure, I'm amazed. A 261-103 record. Nine straight 20-win seasons. Nine consecutive NCAA Tournament berths. Three trips to the NCAA Championship game (2000, 2006, 2007). And of course, there's the icing on the cake: A dream team that chalked up the Gators' first back-to-back NCAA Men's Division I Championships in 2006 and 2007. Billy will leave as UF's winningest coach. Simply put, he did the job and he did it well. For that, we are grateful. As Billy moves on to other challenges, we will begin the search for his successor (Notice I didn't say "replacement" -- no one will ever replace Billy.) I have complete faith and confidence in Athletic Director Jeremy Foley's ability to scour the country and find yet another terrifically talented and qualified head basketball coach. Please join me in wishing Billy Donovan and his family the best of luck in his future endeavors. Go Gators! Bernie. ________________________________ University of Florida - Office of the President <http://www.president.ufl.edu/> 226 Tigert Hall, PO Box 113150, Gainesville, FL 32611 |
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srh_pres 3T WIS 
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We'll see what kind of 'magic' he can work here in Orlando! :cool: |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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He left cause he knew the Gators SUCK!!!!!! |
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srh_pres 3T WIS
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and the Magic don't? our nickname for them is the 'Tragic'... I bet UF's team could beat them easy... :shock: O.A. Gaspar wrote: He left cause he knew the Gators SUCK!!!!!! |
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KenC Admin
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O.A. Gaspar wrote: He left cause he knew the Gators SUCK!!!!!! Don't know whether you are right or wrong...what I do know is that the Gators humiliated OSU, giving them the proverbial ass whuppin twice this year!appleABgWHT.gif Oops! Did I say "humiliated"? Oh, yep...sure did....that's the right word! yourock.gifwoohoo.gif  |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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KenC wrote: We don't feel humiliated in Ohio....we do know the GATORS SUCK! O.A. Gaspar wrote:He left cause he knew the Gators SUCK!!!!!! |
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KenC Admin
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O.A. Gaspar wrote: We don't feel humiliated in Ohio....we do know the I know you don't "feel" humiliated in Ohio, but the fact is...you were...and if it were a better school, you would!!!!  hehehehehehehe! |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Does this mean he now has to sell Amway?? |
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srh_pres 3T WIS
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No, his signon bonus is paid in Amway products...:shock: Paxman wrote: Does this mean he now has to sell Amway?? |
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KenC Admin
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srh_pres wrote: No, his signon bonus is paid in Amway products...:shock: Let's see...........$27.5 Million ...divided by 5-years = $5.5 Million per year..........NO! |
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canadajo 3T WIS 
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The first thing I thought of when I heard B.D.'s leaving Fl. was ..." I wonder what Ken will say " !!!!! |
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KenC Admin
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canadajo wrote: The first thing I thought of when I heard B.D.'s leaving Fl. was ..." I wonder what Ken will say " !!!!! I thought I was pretty calm....until I was visciously attack by the "loser" contingent! :D Florida has had a hell of a run...and I don't think there was too much more Donovan had left to prove...so it was not a win/win situation he was left with. The very best he could have hoped for was to win a 3rd NCAA Tournament! So, the chance to play a different game and to accomplish something new (not to mention a $2 million a year raise) allows him to set new goals. I wish him luck in Orlando. Here's hoping the Urban doesn't have any immediate aspirations other than a repeat!!! |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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All this down the tubes as Donovan has returned... I bet they told him about having to sell Amway... |
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KenC Admin
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Paxman wrote: All this down the tubes as Donovan has returned... I bet they told him about having to sell Amway... either that or Mary Kay....oh wait, my wife sells Mary Kay!  |
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IWR222 3T WIS 
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Billy will leave as UF's winningest coach. my spelling and grammer are not the best ,but i am sure that someone has made up a new word here. |
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