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Go Lehigh TU Owl
June 3rd, 2007, 11:29 PM
ESPN has reported the Billy Donovan is possibly trying to get out of his contract with the Magic to return to Florida. While i think he should coach at Florida there's a trend developing with people have second thoughts after accepting a new job.
AppGuy04
June 3rd, 2007, 11:40 PM
Bad decision, deal with it
Eyes of Old Main
June 4th, 2007, 12:42 AM
If he returns, he better make sure he gets everything he wants because no one else is likely to take him after this.
Cobblestone
June 4th, 2007, 11:06 AM
Ah the memories. I recall Jim Harrick doing something like this to us:

1. Harrick leaves URI to accept job at UGA.

2. (A few hours later) Harrick changes mind, decides to stay at URI.

3. (A few minutes later) Harrick changes mind AGAIN, will leave URI for UGA.

Donovan should have stayed at UF. But he's made the (bad) choice to take the reigns with the Magic and he should DO IT! If he finds out the NBA isn't for him then I'm sure he'll end up back in college.
Cobblestone
June 4th, 2007, 11:07 AM
If he returns, he better make sure he gets everything he wants because no one else is likely to take him after this.

Don't be so sure. Providence College (his alma mater) would LOVE to hire him. No matter what.
ButlerGSU
June 4th, 2007, 11:58 AM
After back to back NC's, I'm sure he's got some UF boosters offering him whatever he wants. I know I'd rather have a college job anyday over a pro position.
AppGuy04
June 4th, 2007, 12:21 PM
Orlando is trying to convince him to stay

My question is WHY? Why would you want a guy that can't make a decision and live with it? Hell, why want a guy that really doesn't want to be there?
813Jag
June 4th, 2007, 01:08 PM
Orlando is trying to convince him to stay

My question is WHY? Why would you want a guy that can't make a decision and live with it? Hell, why want a guy that really doesn't want to be there?
They want a new arena and they want to sell tickets. Having Billy Donovan would help them in both those areas. Probably moreso than any other coach on their list.
bandl
June 4th, 2007, 01:14 PM
My question is WHY? Why would you want a guy that can't make a decision and live with it? Hell, why want a guy that really doesn't want to be there?

Because he can win. They'd probably take Phil Jackson (if they could afford him) because he can win, even though he's generally a cancer starter who is madly in love with himself.
Cleets
June 4th, 2007, 01:24 PM
Orlando is trying to convince him to stay

My question is WHY? Why would you want a guy that can't make a decision and live with it? Hell, why want a guy that really doesn't want to be there?

Bingo..!
blueballs
June 4th, 2007, 04:44 PM
They want a new arena and they want to sell tickets. Having Billy Donovan would help them in both those areas. Probably moreso than any other coach on their list.

Exactly.

Supposedly Donavan's wife was concerned about moving their 4 kids to Orlando and that is weighing on Donavan. The rumor around these parts is that Stan Van Gundy is just waiting on them to officially offer him.
AppGuy04
June 4th, 2007, 04:49 PM
I wouldn't want a coach that didn't really want to be there. How much of an argument is that for a new arena. "Hey, we got a new coach and he's good, but he's not really sold on our city or team. Give us a new stadium"
AZGrizFan
June 4th, 2007, 05:15 PM
Exactly.

Supposedly Donavan's wife was concerned about moving their 4 kids to Orlando and that is weighing on Donavan. The rumor around these parts is that Stan Van Gundy is just waiting on them to officially offer him.

Why in the world would they need to move? It's 114 freaking miles from Orlando to Gainesville. And Gainesville ain't no damned picnic...I got stranted there once and thought I might not make it out.... Besides, he'd be gone half the time anyways....That's a weak-ass reason if I've ever heard one.

If they hire SVG, they'll continue to be mired in mediocrity for the next 10 years. xnodx xnodx xnodx xnodx xnodx
813Jag
June 4th, 2007, 06:43 PM
Why in the world would they need to move? It's 114 freaking miles from Orlando to Gainesville. And Gainesville ain't no damned picnic...I got stranted there once and thought I might not make it out.... Besides, he'd be gone half the time anyways....That's a weak-ass reason if I've ever heard one.

If they hire SVG, they'll continue to be mired in mediocrity for the next 10 years. xnodx xnodx xnodx xnodx xnodx
You hear that sound?..........That's the sound of all those dollars the Magic thought they'd make going down the drain. xlolx xlolx
ngineer
June 4th, 2007, 10:14 PM
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blueballs
June 5th, 2007, 09:25 AM
Why in the world would they need to move? It's 114 freaking miles from Orlando to Gainesville. And Gainesville ain't no damned picnic...I got stranted there once and thought I might not make it out.... Besides, he'd be gone half the time anyways....That's a weak-ass reason if I've ever heard one.

If they hire SVG, they'll continue to be mired in mediocrity for the next 10 years. xnodx xnodx xnodx xnodx xnodx

No question about it... everything you wrote is spot on. The tragic had written a condominium into the contract so the family would have a free place (like he can't afford a house on $5mm/yr) to stay.

The latest rumor around these parts is that the tragic are wanting the xxxturd Donavan to sign what amounts to a non-compete clause where they will let him out of his legally binding contract he signed if he agreees not to take any other NBA job for 5 years.

Meanwhile they raised our ticket prices yet again... my seats, which are two on the aisle 11 rows up behind the visitors bench- and cost $29/seat/game in 1989- are now $110/seat/game for the upcoming season. Unfreakingbelievable...