I think Donovan will leave and comment that he really loves the University of Florida, blah, blah, blah, but he has the opportunity of a lifetime at Kentucky.

I think Donovan will leave and comment that he really loves the University of Florida, blah, blah, blah, but he has the opportunity of a lifetime at Kentucky.

 

I think the guys on around the horn mentioned something today of Billy D. and the Miami Heat ? I could be completely wrong because I'll admit I wasnt paying all that much attention. Anyone else watch the show or hear anything of this ?

I would like some of what you've been drinking. It would make this hospital stay that much more enjoyable.

No happy hour for me today.

 

I put the story out there because I believe in the source. I don't need to comment anymore. If the story changes, I'll let everyone know.

 

Who knows for sure, but you Louisville fans best not think that Pitino is yours for life because others who have thought that in the past have been badly mistaken!

And why is that?

 

He bailed on a team that won the National Championship with all the players being his recruits in 1997 at Kentucky.

 

That's not just "asinine".....that's just "Pitino"!

 

Louisville returns everybody from last year, and he wants to taste the glory again. And "his recruits" were really mostly role players who played good defense and were unselfish. How many first-rounders came out after 1997's runner-up finish?

 

It's completely asinine. Were he to do such a thing, it would be after Louisville's current group of freshmen decide it's time to bolt, which may not be very long, given their arc of improvement last year. Going on 55, the guy's not too far off from retirement, especially considering his various health problems in recent years. It doesn't make sense to go undertaking a major rebuilding job right now.

Everyone keep this in mind while watching any Rick Pitino/Billy Donovan interview. I find it strange that many people do not remember that just ten years ago, Rick Pitino could not ever tell the truth. He still can't. I have been made aware that Rick Pitino will be UK's next coach. It all makes sense when you really think about it. Ricky P. is Billy the Kid's mentor......Billy would not make a major decision like this without consulting with Rick. Billy would not take the UK job because Rick wants the UK job. Rick is now helping Billy get Florida and Jeremy Foley to ante up......all the while lying through his teeth.......again!

 

Pitino is not thrilled about living in Lexington, but he will be UK's next basketball coach. I have been told that one Rex Chapman is in the mix as well. He wants to be a head coach and learn it through Pitino kind of like Reggie Theus did.

 

The timing for the announcement (the real word, not Rick's word) I have told will be late this week. I would speculate it will be early next week after the Final Four, but that is just me trying to think of the best time for all parties involved to get the money right. If Florida wins it again, it might cost the Gator athletic department up to four million a year for Billy Donovan.

:laugh: Your in for a rude awakening:laugh:

I think Donovan will leave and comment that he really loves the University of Florida, blah, blah, blah, but he has the opportunity of a lifetime at Kentucky.

 

Why does everyone think UK is the job of a lifetime. Rupp built UK into what it is. ANYONE that coaches at UK will always be 2nd to Rupp no matter what he does. John Wooden built UCLA into what it is. ANYONE that coaches there will always be 2nd to him. Dean Smith at North Carolina and Coach K and Duke. It's never going to change at those schools. Your always 2nd best.

 

If Billy D stays at Florida, when it's all said and done and he continues the way he is now, He will be what defines the Gators program . He will be the Rupp, Wooden or Smith of the Gators program. To me that seems like a job of a life time. The only thing 2nd place is to anyone is 1st loser.

Boosters maybe so, but the athletic department couldn't compete straight up against Florida.....Football is the money-maker, and when it comes to football there is no one that can compete with Florida on a money level....

 

Florida is one of the top money making football programs to be sure, but there are other schools that do just as well or better. Per the link earlier in this thread to the Indy Star website, adjusted for expenses Florida football brings in $27.2 mil, Ohio State is close behind at 26.1 mil. I didn't check all the schools listed but Michigan was the best that I found at 35.7 mil. Also not all schools were included on that link, but I found that Notre Dame had 43.5 mil. I doubt that any school profits as much on football as does Notre Dame. The fact that they do not have to share their money with other conference members makes a big difference.

Overall Florida's athletic department is banking. Having a top 5 team in not only football and basketball, but also BASEBALL produces the money. Money talks gentlemen. UK won't be able to match a Florida deal.

 

If they want to land Billy D they better give him a house, Cadillac, and DOG :lol: on a horse ranch.

I only have one question. Whats a horse ranch??????????????????????????????????????:creepy: :creepy: :creepy:

Louisville returns everybody from last year, and he wants to taste the glory again. And "his recruits" were really mostly role players who played good defense and were unselfish. How many first-rounders came out after 1997's runner-up finish?

 

It's completely asinine. Were he to do such a thing, it would be after Louisville's current group of freshmen decide it's time to bolt, which may not be very long, given their arc of improvement last year. Going on 55, the guy's not too far off from retirement, especially considering his various health problems in recent years. It doesn't make sense to go undertaking a major rebuilding job right now.

I agree that Pitino would be CRAZY to leave Louisville right now. The Cardinals should make a run at the title next year. And should be solid for the next couple of years.

 

I disagree that UK is major rebuild job. With the right coach they will contend for the SEC title in 2 years and make a run at the NT in no more then 4 years.

TC FEBUK is not walking thru that door.

Who knows for sure, but you Louisville fans best not think that Pitino is yours for life because others who have thought that in the past have been badly mistaken!

You're talking with the wrong guy here.

Why does everyone think UK is the job of a lifetime. Rupp built UK into what it is. ANYONE that coaches at UK will always be 2nd to Rupp no matter what he does. John Wooden built UCLA into what it is. ANYONE that coaches there will always be 2nd to him. Dean Smith at North Carolina and Coach K and Duke. It's never going to change at those schools. Your always 2nd best.

 

If Billy D stays at Florida, when it's all said and done and he continues the way he is now, He will be what defines the Gators program . He will be the Rupp, Wooden or Smith of the Gators program. To me that seems like a job of a life time. The only thing 2nd place is to anyone is 1st loser.

Very telling post....good job.

Who knows for sure, but you Louisville fans best not think that Pitino is yours for life because others who have thought that in the past have been badly mistaken!

 

It has nothing to do with us thinking he's ours for life as you say...It has to do with the fact that everyone who has said he was going to UK has ZERO proof, not even a reliable source, to make us believe he would even consider the job...

Why does everyone think UK is the job of a lifetime. Rupp built UK into what it is. ANYONE that coaches at UK will always be 2nd to Rupp no matter what he does. John Wooden built UCLA into what it is. ANYONE that coaches there will always be 2nd to him. Dean Smith at North Carolina and Coach K and Duke. It's never going to change at those schools. Your always 2nd best.

 

If Billy D stays at Florida, when it's all said and done and he continues the way he is now, He will be what defines the Gators program . He will be the Rupp, Wooden or Smith of the Gators program. To me that seems like a job of a life time. The only thing 2nd place is to anyone is 1st loser.

If Rupp is UK basketball then why have we been seeing Tubby compared to Pitino ever since he arrived at Lexington. Yes, Rupp built UK into the program it is but He hasn't coached in 30+ years. I have never seen him coach and can barely remember Hall coaching. Pitino is who every UK coach will be compared to not Rupp. I agree with Smith and K and for now will give you Wooden. But UK is Pitino.

It has nothing to do with us thinking he's ours for life as you say...It has to do with the fact that everyone who has said he was going to UK has ZERO proof, not even a reliable source, to make us believe he would even consider the job...

OH, you have to have proof. Well why didn't you say so. :lol: