Billy Donovan slowly becoming one of the Greats

[JuiceTheGator]

He doesn't throw chairs n' shit and tends to be quite soft spoken. But we all know how he puts together a cohesive team that is often way better than the some of its parts - and is able to beat better talent.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bill-b...n--even-if-few-others-do-192511711-ncaab.html

Belichick has been friends with Donovan for 15 years. "He’s a great motivator, a great fundamental coach," Belichick told Yahoo Sports after Florida’s 61-45 win. "He’s great with scheme and team stuff."

The two friends talk "a lot," Belichick said, and although so much has changed for both men over time, "at heart, he’s the same guy. A team-builder."

Seated across the aisle from Belichick was Florida president Bernie Machen. Asked to comment about Donovan, he said, "How many pages do you have in your notebook?"

"He is the personification of what a university would like to see in its athletic program," Machen said. "He lives his life the way you’d like to see players live their lives."

This is the year of appreciating Billy Donovan. The Gators' coach, who might be the most underrated leader in the college game, is finally getting more of the applause he's deserved for so long. On Friday, mentor Rick Pitino said Donovan deserves his name on the Gators' home court, and on a campus where statues to Steve Spurrier and Tim Tebow stand, that tribute seems obvious and a little late.

Asked if there should be a Billy Donovan Court, Machen said, "Damn right." He said the school is currently raising money for a renovation of the basketball facilities and, "We’re going to honor him in some way."

 

[ChicagoIrish]

I've always been a Donovan fan. Great coach

 

[tabascojet]

Florida Gators coach Billy Donovan still intrigued by NBA - ESPN

 

[flaraider]

He doesn't throw chairs n' shit and tends to be quite soft spoken. But we all know how he puts together a cohesive team that is often way better than the some of its parts - and is able to beat better talent.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bill-b...n--even-if-few-others-do-192511711-ncaab.html

No shit, Donovan a student of the game, big time.

 

[JuiceTheGator]

Florida Gators coach Billy Donovan still intrigued by NBA - ESPN

Meh. He always instills such teamwork and humility. I bet he showed-up in Orly, got a whiff of those egos and headed back home. What's the use of dealing with that shit - dude has it all.

 

[HuskerOC]

Excellent coach.


Have really liked the guy since his days of leading Providence to the Final Four as a short and squatty guard back in 1987.


Guy could shoot the rock and played his nuts off at all of 5' nothing with a vertical leap only Larry Bird would admire.


Gators run this table, and I think Billy would feel most proud of this team than any other as it really takes on his persona than his previous Florida teams. Tough, gritty team that may not be NBA talented, but very damn good and plays their ass off.

 

[CoolStoryBro]

Meh. He always instills such teamwork and humility. I bet he showed-up in Orly, got a whiff of those egos and headed back home. What's the use of dealing with that shit - dude has it all.

More money, can't blame a coach for wanting to move on though I respect those who don't a little more.

 

[CoolStoryBro]

Excellent coach.


Have really liked the guy since his days of leading Providence to the Final Four as a short and squatty guard back in 1987.


Guy could shoot the rock and played his nuts off at all of 5' nothing with a vertical leap only Larry Bird would admire.


Gators run this table, and I think Billy would feel most proud of this team than any other as it really takes on his persona than his previous Florida teams. Tough, gritty team that may not be NBA talented, but very damn good and plays their ass off.

Like.

 

[Runeman]

The article stated he is underrated. I don't see that at all. Seems to me everyone in basketball knows he is an excellent coach.

 

[Shanemansj13]

So he is off to tOSU then right.

And he is not underrated.

 

[cane_man]

 

[Runeman]

So he is off to tOSU then right.

And he is not underrated.

No chance of that...LOL and you can have Meyer...hell we'll send up Muschamp for free.

 

[SwampHumpy]

jelly?

 

[SwampHumpy]

No chance of that...LOL and you can have Meyer...hell we'll send up Muschamp for free.

I’d pay for Muschamp’s plane ticket if it were that easy.

 

[Runeman]

I’d pay for Muschamp’s plane ticket if it were that easy.

First class....LOL

 

[Red_Alert]

Billy Davenport is a good couch.

 

[Texas Jefe]

Good coach. You should feel fortunate to have him.

 

[cane_man]

Billy Davenport is a good couch.

"Corch"

 

[Runeman]

Good coach. You should feel fortunate to have him.

He is...and we do.