UK has offered package to Donovan

[FreakNasty]

According to Catspause and LEX 18...

Seven year deal, first year at 3.5 million....

[CatDawg]

Just saw this on WLEX. Sounds like they're going for their man.

[CatDawg]

Now Billy is the decision maker.

[Batpuff]

Yea that it would go in effect as soon as Florida's last game.

[Amun-Ra]

That's a hefty offer. I wish they would have waited till after Florida gets beat.

[Batpuff]

Cat whats your thoughts on this,. do you think he will end up here.

[alfus21]

This is offer #1. Expect Florida to counter offer very soon with a similar deal or better. Billy will get as much $ as he can in this.

[Amun-Ra]

I hope. but as of right now I am wary of it.

[FreakNasty]

Reminds me alot of when Roy Williams had Kansas in the final four in 2003... everyone knew North Carolina wanted him... everyone knew North Carolina needed him... and everyone knew Williams loved UNC...

Could the same happen with Billy D? I'm not hearing or seeing anything that would change my opinion... I think he'll be in Lexington in 10 days...

[alfus21]

I think he'll be in Lexington in 10 days...

I feel the same way, and am starting to think this may have been done for a while now.

[Amun-Ra]

Well if it does turn out that way, I say all of us members in and around Lex should go greet him at the airport...lol

[alfus21]

well if it does turn out that way, i say all of us members in and around Lex should go greet him at the airport...lmao

I'll leave that to you. :eek:

[Batpuff]

Alfus just a reminder of the pm I sent you, It wouldnt surprise me at all if Billy D does come he most likely will as well.

[FreakNasty]

I feel the same way, and am starting to think this may have been done for a while now.

:Thumbs: Couldn't agree more....

Calipari agreeing to a contract extension today might have been the first signal...

[Amun-Ra]

yea boy...lol i bet people will be there though.

[CatDawg]

Him and Billy G. possibly to Arkansas a done deal makes you think they all know its Billy D or nothing for UK.

[alfus21]

:Thumbs: Couldn't agree more....

Calipari agreeing to a contract extension today might have been the first signal...

The Gillispie to Arkansas deal might be a huge signal as well.

[calQlate]

God, I hope it's a done deal. The anticipation is killing me.. I can't wait till final four is over.

[alfus21]

Alfus just a reminder of the pm I sent you, It wouldnt surprise me at all if Billy D does come he most likely will as well.

I wouldn't be surprised at all either as I said earlier in the Billy to UK thread that I had a good source tell me he was coming for sure. I'm just curious to see what Florida will offer back since they guaranteed they wouldn't lose him.

[CatDawg]

The deal was worked out on Thursday or Friday. OMG how long have they been talking. I LOVE IT!

[FreakNasty]

The way it sounds now... all they need to do is cross the T's and dots the I's... and I have a few pens to offer....

[CatDawg]

And Pitinos statement. Then again he probably said that to make himself feel better for not getting the offer.

[alfus21]

And Pitinos statement. Then again he probably said that to make himself feel better for not getting the offer.

Pitino actually probably put in a good word for Donovan. He was here this past weekend and reportedly golfed a round with Mitch Barnhart. Pitino has a special team returning at Louisville. No need for him to leave a potential top 10 team next for next season.

[Batpuff]

Yea the statement that New York guys dont buy horse farms and then laughing about it.

[TOMCAT06]

I wish that we could know just half of the behind the scenes action in this deal and UK trying to get Billy D! I could only imagine all of the negotiating going on with UK and Billy D's people!

[CatDawg]

I agree no reason for him to leave but we all know Pitino is MR. EGO and it probably does hurt not to get the offer. At his age he most likely won't be coaching as long as Billy D. The contract is suppose to contain a 3.5 mil. bonus if he stays the entire 7 years so it would be 7 years 28 million. 4 mil. per year OMG.

[TOMCAT06]

I agree no reason for him to leave but we all know Pitino is MR. EGO and it probably does hurt not to get the offer. At his age he most likely won't be coaching as long as Billy D. The contract is suppose to contain a 3.5 mil. bonus if he stays the entire 7 years so it would be 7 years 28 million. 4 mil. per year OMG.

I couldn't see anyone passing that up! But I'd say he'll milk it for every penny!

[Batpuff]

Oh I bet it will be around the 5 million mark by the time its done. one way or the other.

[alfus21]

Not that anybody is getting carried away with this yet but I hope people know this isn't a done deal at all. There is a good chance he is going to be at UK but here's food for thought for those of you that know what this indicates.>>
http://www.authentichistory.com/1950s/speeches/images/dewey_defeats_truman.jpg

[Batpuff]

Dang Alfus thats an old paper. You have that framed. LMAO!!!!!!

[alfus21]

Dang Alfus thats an old paper. You have that framed. LMAO!!!!!!

:) I wish I had that paper. Google Images gave me the use of that paper tonight. I saw someone say that on another board and thought it could be a good learning mechanism for our members.

[TomSportsHack]

The deal was worked out on Thursday or Friday. OMG how long have they been talking. I LOVE IT!

They haven't, and I believe UK could face sanctions from the NCAA if it contacted Donovan or his representative without getting permission from his current employer. UF didn't extend that permission until Monday.

[ComfortEagle]

$3.5 is exactly the amount I was telling someone yesterday.

Whatever the final deal is, you can bet he will be the highest paid coach in college basketball.

[FBALL]

If this has leaked out before it was supposed to what effect could that have. The done deal might just be done in.

[alfus21]

If this has leaked out before it was supposed to what effect could that have. The done deal might just be done in.

That's exactly what I'm thinking along with the rest of Big Blue Nation of on TCP. I think the timing is horrific.

[FBALL]

That's exactly what I'm thinking along with the rest of Big Blue Nation of on TCP. I think the timing is horrific.
Could be one of the biggest screw ups since Watergate. :o

[alfus21]

Could be one of the biggest screw ups since Watergate. :o

The fact that TCP reported this as rumor is one thing but Lex18 reporting this as a done deal was a HUGE mistake possibly only to get ratings or whatnot but either way it was very immature on their part.

[calQlate]

They haven't, and I believe UK could face sanctions from the NCAA if it contacted Donovan or his representative without getting permission from his current employer. UF didn't extend that permission until Monday.
Donovan's agent can be in contact with any school at anytime. Just like Tubby's was at Minnesota. As long as UK isn't directly talking with Donavan there is nothing to worry about. Anything, Donovan is hearing or saying is through his agent.

I don’t think it really matters if WLEX is reporting as a done deal. They have a right to Freedom of press. It will not affect the outcome because WLEX is in no way affiliated with the NCAA nor is UK in direct communication with Donovan. The contract has not been signed yet. If it had been, Donovan would not be able to coach the Gators this weekend. I'm sure Donovan could/has reported to his agent that he is taking the job and the agent has informed UK officials. Just appears someone in the upper echelon at UK couldn't keep it a secret..

[alfus21]

Darrell Bird who broke the story had this to say....
Steady guys, geez!!! This post on House of Blue -- where we discuss rumors every day -- is exactly what it says it is. Blockbuster deal done? (note question mark). Did not come from UK officials (as stated). REPORTEDLY set to offer. Can still fall through? Yes.

I put a one paragraph teaser on main page simply to direct folks to the message board, same as we did with Sunday's Scuttlebutt segment. That's it. If this had been a news story announcing UK will sign its coach I would have included comments from UK officials.

This is one of several rumors circulating -- only this one can't be shot down -- and from what I've learned these are the details. But we are still a long way from done as evidenced by the reference to another story coming up about Plan B candidates if this doesn't pan out. (I've been told some media outlets ran with this info as fact, which is unfortunate but I can't control that.)

I can appreciate the excitement over the possibilities, but let's take a breath. And thanks to everyone who read it for what it is, adding comments like, "I hope this is true." "I'll keep my fingers crossed."

Sounds like WLEX botched the story by saying it was a done deal which was never said by DB. A public apology should be made for the madness that ensued after Justin White of WLEX18 claimed this was a done deal according to DB and TCP.

[calQlate]

Darrell Bird who broke the story had this to say....
Steady guys, geez!!! This post on House of Blue -- where we discuss rumors every day -- is exactly what it says it is. Blockbuster deal done? (note question mark). Did not come from UK officials (as stated). REPORTEDLY set to offer. Can still fall through? Yes.

I put a one paragraph teaser on main page simply to direct folks to the message board, same as we did with Sunday's Scuttlebutt segment. That's it. If this had been a news story announcing UK will sign its coach I would have included comments from UK officials.

This is one of several rumors circulating -- only this one can't be shot down -- and from what I've learned these are the details. But we are still a long way from done as evidenced by the reference to another story coming up about Plan B candidates if this doesn't pan out. (I've been told some media outlets ran with this info as fact, which is unfortunate but I can't control that.)

I can appreciate the excitement over the possibilities, but let's take a breath. And thanks to everyone who read it for what it is, adding comments like, "I hope this is true." "I'll keep my fingers crossed."

Sounds like WLEX botched the story by saying it was a done deal which was never said by DB. A public apology should be made for the madness that ensued after Justin White of WLEX18 claimed this was a done deal according to DB and TCP.

They probably purposely botched the story. I am willing to bet their ratings were 'sky high' tonight:cool:

[alfus21]

They probably purposely botched the story. I am willing to bet their ratings were 'sky high' tonight:cool:

They probably were, but in the end the juice isn't going to be worth the squeeze on this one. They are catching a ton of heat on this now and will be flooded with emails and phone calls until they retract saying it's a done deal and apologize for it. Something like this could completely destroy our chances at BD.

[calQlate]

CalQlate, who is that on your signature? Looks like a younger (and slimmer) Britney Spears...

Oh, sorry to get off-topic.


Oh man it's ok.. She is eye pleaser thats for sure.. :)

BTW, her name is Anette Dawn..

[thetribe]

I hope that the Donovan deal does come through. I will agree with Q here in saying that WLEX could have purposely reported that it was fact when they actually knew that it wasn't in order to get everyone in Kentucky to tune in for details, expecting nothing to be done for reporting otherwise.

[DevilsWin]

So did Uk or did UK not offer BD a package for 3.5 million a year over 7 years? Which part is rumor and which part is true. I feel like I'm in a tailspin.

[calQlate]

So did Uk or did UK not offer BD a package for 3.5 million a year over 7 years? Which part is rumor and which part is true. I feel like I'm in a tailspin.

I would say thats the number they gave Donovan's agent, if I were guessing.

[thetribe]

That was the offer but his acceptance isn't confirmed.

[alfus21]

So did Uk or did UK not offer BD a package for 3.5 million a year over 7 years? Which part is rumor and which part is true. I feel like I'm in a tailspin.

Read post #39. It is a direct reply from the author of the story after it was reported. It is believed to be a rumor at this point but he is pretty accurate on most occasions. He didn't report this to be fact or that it was a done deal but that it is simply an offer on the table. Nothing more at this point.

[calQlate]

That was the offer but his acceptance isn't confirmed.

Ya, thats what I understand as well. Florida may make a counter offer.. Who knows? Billy could end up with a close to 5 mil a year before it's all said and done.

[DevilsWin]

So who are they looking at for plan B...? D'Antoni maybe....

[thetribe]

That would be my prediction as well Q. Florida WILL counter. I will say that UK will counter back. There will be 2 to 4 offers from each school, MY guess, before it is all said and done and yes, the final deal should be around 5 million a year. I wonder if we will be made aware of this throughout the process or if they will keep the numbers behind the scenes and the D's final stop and salary will be what gets announced..

[alfus21]

So who are they looking at for plan B...? D'Antoni maybe....

Kentucky contacted MSU today and asked permission to talk with Izzo but there isn't much discussion of it.

Crean is an option despite how bad fans including myself may not like it.

D'Antoni isn't being mentioned at all but I guess it could come as a surprise later on if all falls through.

And of course Ford and Pelphrey are going to continue to be mentioned as backup plans.

[calQlate]

Kentucky contacted MSU today and asked permission to talk with Izzo but there isn't much discussion of it.

Crean is an option despite how bad fans including myself may not like it.

D'Antoni isn't being mentioned at all but I guess it could come as a surprise later on if all falls through.

And of course Ford and Pelphrey are going to continue to be mentioned as backup plans.


Please NO Tom Crean.PLEASE:eek:

[alfus21]

Please NO Tom Crean.PLEASE:eek:

I feel you there, along with 99% of the fan base.

[thetribe]

As soon as I read that post my first thought was almost ANYONE BUT Crean but I was beat to the disproval, lol. I don't even know why he is considered. No one in the state wants him and I think that as much as UK fans are to the program, that would be considered.

[calQlate]

As soon as I read that post my first thought was almost ANYONE BUT Crean but I was beat to the disproval, lol. I don't even know why he is considered. No one in the state wants him and I think that as much as UK fans are to the program, that would be considered.


Maybe he is only being used as a distraction? Lord I hope.. I can't stand him.

[thetribe]

I don't need no stinkin' distraction. lol

Go for D'Antoni or Pelphrey. Don't bring us down from our high by threating Crean on us.

[Hafner_Fan]

It seems that they definitely want Donovan. He was the obvious first choice but more so by the fans than I think by the UK higher-ups! All the fans want to see someone that they believe could not only put UK back on top but someone that would bring in an exciting game to watch. Tubby was about plodding around in the half court sets even though he didn't have the right kind of personnel to pull it off. I think that Donovan would open up the three pt. and the full court game again and make things interesting. Now the only problem is getting him here.

[TidesHoss32]

yeah IMO this is a deal thats been done for awhile...but Donovan wont get on tv and straight out lie about not contacting or not being contacted by UK and ruining his task at hand. IMO I think you can expect to hear something very soon after the national championship is over but until then, its Billy playing quiet mouse, and I can respect him for that..

[Batpuff]

Well I hope that they just didnt screw the pooch on this one by letting it out early, they should have at least waited until the weekend.

[TidesHoss32]

yeah he's not exactly kind of coach Barnhardt needs to replace Tubby with..he's one of those guys that I like, ....where he is. Not at UK though..Please NO Tom Crean.PLEASE:eek:

[BCF4L]

I sure do hope that Donovan comes to UK. I think he is what UK needs in order to be successful. Crean would be a horrible choice imo. Let's just hope WLEX hasn't screwed everything up.

[FBALL]

Well I hope that they just didnt screw the pooch on this one by letting it out early, they should have at least waited until the weekend.
It definitely is a screw up by WLEX. But I'm not sure Donovan is that unhappy about it. Let the bidding war begin. $ are going to be going nowhere but up.

[Batpuff]

It definitely is a screw up by WLEX. But I'm not sure Donovan is that unhappy about it. Let the bidding war begin. $ are going to be going nowhere but up.


Oh I know the money will be out there and it wouldnt surprise me that it doesnt go over the 5 million a year or around it.

[DEVILOLOGIST]

just heard rumor today at work that Billy bought a 5 million dollar house in Lexington yesterday.........Anybody?????????????????

[BCF4L]

I just wonder how much UK is willing to offer. I know what their opening bid was, but I wonder if UK will match everything that Florida offers or if there will come a point to where they say "hey that's too much money"?

[BCF4L]

I think it's funny that WLEX has the story on its website. Here's the link.
http://www.wlextv.com/global/story.asp?s=6283438

Boy will they feel stupid if none of this comes about.

[FBALL]

just heard rumor today at work that Billy bought a 5 million dollar house in Lexington yesterday.........Anybody?????????????????
Rumor

[FreakNasty]

If LEX blew this... someone's butt is grass...

[jammin' jamey]

Catspause.com has run a new "Plan B" story which displaces the Donovan contract story from its headline position. Darrell Bird, the Catspause.com publisher, has posted a message on the site's message board indicating this is NOT a done deal and that the story was not intended for the widespread publication it received. Bird appears to be trying to relegate this story back to 'rumor' status.

Will WLEX and/or Catspause give a retraction to their story?

Yet remember, Darrell Bird would know the repercussions of running a story like this if it wasn't true. My personal opinion is that the story has been leaked.

For what it's worth and I don't like to report rumors, but a member of the church that Mitch Barnhardt attends (Southland Christian in Lexington) told my last night that the story was all over the congregation on Sunday that the deal with Billy D. was done. If this is a lie, the whole church will have to be re-baptized.

[Beef]

I think it's funny that WLEX has the story on its website. Here's the link.
http://www.wlextv.com/global/story.asp?s=6283438

Boy will they feel stupid if none of this comes about.Yeah...the page is now gone.

[StrikeoutKing]

Catspause.com has run a new "Plan B" story which displaces the Donovan contract story from its headline position. Darrell Bird, the Catspause.com publisher, has posted a message on the site's message board indicating this is NOT a done deal and that the story was not intended for the widespread publication it received. Bird appears to be trying to relegate this story back to 'rumor' status.

Will WLEX and/or Catspause give a retraction to their story?

Yet remember, Darrell Bird would know the repercussions of running a story like this if it wasn't true. My personal opinion is that the story has been leaked.

For what it's worth and I don't like to report rumors, but a member of the church that Mitch Barnhardt attends (Southland Christian in Lexington) told my last night that the story was all over the congregation on Sunday that the deal with Billy D. was done. If this is a lie, the whole church will have to be re-baptized.
I like it! :)

[THUNDERCHILD]

It definitely is a screw up by WLEX. But I'm not sure Donovan is that unhappy about it. Let the bidding war begin. $ are going to be going nowhere but up.

And the cost of going to UK with it no doubt.

[BCF4L]

I like it! :)
I got a chuckle out of it myself. :)

[jammin' jamey]

Website rumor about Billy Donovan & UK is just that...

http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070327/SPORTS03/70327012

[jammin' jamey]

Another rumor that I heard today from a UK Booster who I will keep in the dark for privacy purposes...This booster was allegedly approached by other boosters about a possible buyout of Donovan's remaining years left on his contract in Florida so UK doesn't have to pay for it.

[braves_fan_10]

I hope Billy Boy comes to UK.

[TomSportsHack]

If this is a lie, the whole church will have to be re-baptized.

Are they going to bless a swimming pool and have everybody jump in, or will they bless a fire hydrant and have the fire department hose 'em down? :)

The story by Darrell Bird puts UK in an unfortunate position --- now Barnhart's cards have been placed on the table by somebody who doesn't even draw a UK salary (not that you could tell from Darrell's work :) ). Now the UAA in Gainesville knows what kind of money it has to put together.

[jammin' jamey]

Are they going to bless a swimming pool and have everybody jump in, or will they bless a fire hydrant and have the fire department hose 'em down? :)

The story by Darrell Bird puts UK in an unfortunate position --- now Barnhart's cards have been placed on the table by somebody who doesn't even draw a UK salary (not that you could tell from Darrell's work :) ). Now the UAA in Gainesville knows what kind of money it has to put together.

I have heard from a very reliable source that Gov. Fletcher forced the General Assembly to pass a last minute resolution today to provide taxpayer dollars to pay for the usage of water from Lexington fire hydrants to re-baptized the members of the church in question just in case this story doesn't hold up. ;) :)

Both schools have the money Donovan is asking for, it's only a matter of where Donovan wants to be - Camelot or the Swamp.

[alfus21]

it's only a matter of where Donovan wants to be - Camelot or the Swamp.

Tough decision on those two. Let's compare.

http://www.timelessmyths.com/arthurian/gallery/camelot.jpg
http://www.eitangrunwald.com/SC3-04/SC3-04p2_files/SC3-04p2%20Large/603_Cypress%20Swamp.jpg

[jammin' jamey]

Awesome Alfus...

[jammin' jamey]

More fuel for the fire... http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaab/news?slug=dw-midwest2007billydonovanl032707&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

To add fuel to the fire Monday, the Kentucky fan magazine The Cat's Pause reported a $28 million, 7-year contract offer was brokered by Donovan's agent in Lexington late last week.

The magazine didn't say Donovan had accepted, but expressed the clear confidence of people around the Wildcat athletic department that "Kentucky is poised to name Billy Donovan its new basketball coach shortly after Florida's final game in the NCAA Tournament."

Oh, boy.

This goes back to what others have been saying in this thread. That this is the offer that was possibly laid on the table for Billy D. and because Donovan hasn't come out publicly on his position despite the fact that his team is in the Final Four and this is a huge distraction further validates the story in my opinion.

[jammin' jamey]

I love this quote from the link I listed on yahoo.com... Attention TomSportsHack.

UF president Bernie Machen promised the Associated Press that the Gators "were not going to lose (Donovan) to anybody." There is little doubt Florida has the resources to match or exceed anything Kentucky can drum up. But then again, if UF pays Donovan the big dollars, it will have to pay football coach Urban Meyer the same amount, if not more.

[jammin' jamey]

Even more nuggets of knowledge to feast on for those who still don't believe Florida is ruled by football and basketball is an afterthought...

Kentucky is a place people dream of coaching at, the fan passion and history are immense and there is something magical about 23,000 Cat fans filling Rupp Arena each night. Even as defending national champs, Florida still routinely failed to sell out the 12,000-seat O'Connell Center this season. In football-mad Gainesville, Donovan will never be king.

Killer story ---------> http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaab/news?slug=dw-midwest2007billydonovanl032707&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

[-STAT-]

Regardless if they win or lose, Horford, Green, Noah and Brewer will fo pro and Humphrey will be graduating, so its Donavans to lose.

[LoneStar]

Even more nuggets of knowledge to feast on for those who still don't believe Florida is ruled by football and basketball is an afterthought...

Kentucky is a place people dream of coaching at, the fan passion and history are immense and there is something magical about 23,000 Cat fans filling Rupp Arena each night. Even as defending national champs, Florida still routinely failed to sell out the 12,000-seat O'Connell Center this season. In football-mad Gainesville, Donovan will never be king.

Killer story ---------> http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaab/news?slug=dw-midwest2007billydonovanl032707&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

Exactly. And this, along with the money, is why Billy Donovan will be UK's next coach. In fact Tubby actually has visited with Billy in person at least 4 times in the last month and a half or so. He wanted to make sure things were in place before leaving UK. He will be coming, the exact numbers are currently being hashed out with UK and Donovan's agent.

[bevinsville_bomber]

Even more nuggets of knowledge to feast on for those who still don't believe Florida is ruled by football and basketball is an afterthought...

Kentucky is a place people dream of coaching at, the fan passion and history are immense and there is something magical about 23,000 Cat fans filling Rupp Arena each night. Even as defending national champs, Florida still routinely failed to sell out the 12,000-seat O'Connell Center this season. In football-mad Gainesville, Donovan will never be king.

Killer story ---------> http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaab/news?slug=dw-midwest2007billydonovanl032707&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

I love it. :rockon:

[DevilsWin]

The lone candidate. I like the way they're thinking.

[Baseballfan18]

i would rather have Patino..if he were to apologize

[BelfryPride]

I love ths sig Q...thats awesome....


I really think UK has landed Billy Donovan.....funny how eerily quiet it has been out of UK athletics offices...no news no intervews...leads me to believe the serach is over.

[Godspeed]

i would rather have Patino..if he were to apologizeYea right...can you say traitor.

[More Cowbell]

i would rather have Patino..if he were to apologize

I ABSOLUTELY do not want Pitino back! He had his reign as king of Camelot, and gave up the throne willingly. Time for some new blood!

[mrfootball03]

I would love for Billy Donovan to come to UK.. But I just don't think he is.. I think the reason he is keeping the door open and not dismissing that he wouldn't take the job to the press, is to milk more money from Florida.. Word has it in Huntington, that Billy is staying, at least thats what he has told Patterson.. If he says upfront to the press that hes staying, Florida won't have to counter with more money.. Ole' Billy is quite clever..

[alfus21]

I would love for Billy Donovan to come to UK.. But I just don't think he is.. I think the reason he is keeping the door open and not dismissing that he wouldn't take the job to the press, is to milk more money from Florida.. Word has it in Huntington, that Billy is staying, at least thats what he has told Patterson.. If he says upfront to the press that hes staying, Florida won't have to counter with more money.. Ole' Billy is quite clever..

Why wouldn't Patterson already commit to Florida if Billy D. already told him he was staying?

Money matters somewhat to Donovan but it's not all that matters. A lot more than money comes into play in this. Donovan knows he would be #1 in Kentucky whereas in Florida he is #2 at all times. Their basketball team in in the Final Four and on the front of their rivals page is nothing but football until late tonight when the finally put something up about the basketball team.

His arena only sold out 8 times this season. More people are on TCP at certain times than their arena will even fit.

Donovan is quite clever, and he knows what his legacy could be at UK compared to that of Florida.

[mrfootball03]

Because Duke is still quite highly in the mix, especially since McRoberts entering the NBA Draft... Patterson and Coach K stay in close contact, according to Patterson's mom, he calls or texts everyday.. Donovan is trying to gain the trust of Patterson by letting him know the situation, and maybe draw him to come.. and Patterson has already said he will be making his decision the 2nd week of April.. Weither KY has picked someone or not.. I think the only thing he is waiting on is to make sure hes not intrested in the new KY coach..


Why wouldn't Patterson already commit to Florida if Billy D. already told him he was staying?

Money matters somewhat to Donovan but it's not all that matters. A lot more than money comes into play in this. Donovan knows he would be #1 in Kentucky whereas in Florida he is #2 at all times. Their basketball team in in the Final Four and on the front of their rivals page is nothing but football until late tonight when the finally put something up about the basketball team.

His arena only sold out 8 times this season. More people are on TCP at certain times than their arena will even fit.

Donovan is quite clever, and he knows what his legacy could be at UK compared to that of Florida.

[Basketballer]

I hope Donovan comes to UK, I would love to see him coaching at Rupp next year

[bevinsville_bomber]

Why wouldn't Patterson already commit to Florida if Billy D. already told him he was staying?

Money matters somewhat to Donovan but it's not all that matters. A lot more than money comes into play in this. Donovan knows he would be #1 in Kentucky whereas in Florida he is #2 at all times. Their basketball team in in the Final Four and on the front of their rivals page is nothing but football until late tonight when the finally put something up about the basketball team.

His arena only sold out 8 times this season. More people are on TCP at certain times than their arena will even fit.

Donovan is quite clever, and he knows what his legacy could be at UK compared to that of Florida.

Great post. You are exactly right Alfus.

[GRIZZ]

Patterson's mom is just another loud mouth parent who wants to get into the lime-light hoping to make her debut in a Campbell's Soup commercial.

[all_region_player]

Take It Billy

[TidesHoss32]

bingo...I wish the guy would sign with somebody for cryin out loud, Im getting sick of reading the crap he says in the papers..Patterson's mom is just another loud mouth parent who wants to get into the lime-light hoping to make her debut in a Campbell's Soup commercial.

[rallo316]

please come home billy.

[waterbucket#00]

this patterson kid has ALL the makings of the next dennis rodman ....hmmmm do we need that at kentucky??? his mom is a true loud mouth ..i think that will hurt him in the long run at any school...

[98]

please come home billy.
You know he's not from here right?

[TomSportsHack]

please come home billy.

Evidently rallo316 hopes Donovan will be the next coach at LIU-C.W. Post, or possibly Molloy College in Donovan's hometown on Long Island. :)

[BlackcatAlum]

Has anyone noticed that Billy Donovan hasn't said "KENTUCKY" or "MITCH BARNHARDT" in anyone of his interviews about the subject?