http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2888555

$6 million a year. Gotta be tough to pass up.

5/31/2007 3:54:03 PM

escp. if they buy out his recently inked extension -- is that a possibility? or is it on Billy's dime like w/ the WVU coach?

5/31/2007 4:11:35 PM

I don't think they finalized the extension.....I remember he said earlier in the week that he was waiting for the administration to finish.

If that's the case and they didn't do their part, UF fans aren't going to be too happy...


Here's the quote from an AP story that ran on May 23...

Quote :

"I'd like to get it done," Donovan said before receiving the New York Athletic Club's Winged Foot award along with Tennessee coach Pat Summitt. "It's not me. People think, 'He's trying to hold this up.' I would have liked to have done it a couple of days after [the championship game.]"

[Edited on May 31, 2007 at 4:15 PM. Reason : add quote]

5/31/2007 4:13:14 PM

the article clearly says he hasn't signed

Quote :

"Donovan's new contract at Florida -- it was presented to him on May 17 but he had yet to sign it as of May 25 -- was to pay him around $3 million in the first year. The contract then was to escalate to more than $3.75 in guaranteed income by the end of the contract in 2013-14, a person familiar with the negotiations told ESPN.com"

5/31/2007 4:18:29 PM

he's gone according to sportsline.com

5/31/2007 4:28:33 PM

wish they would elaborate a little

5/31/2007 4:34:35 PM

Looks like money talks and bs walks.

5/31/2007 4:40:13 PM

AS A MAGICIAN I AM NOT HAPPY ABOUT THIS.

5/31/2007 6:11:53 PM

wonder what college he will end up at once his nba attempt is over...

5/31/2007 6:16:56 PM

^^

I AGREE. I THINK I WILL FILE A GRIEVANCE WITH THE MAGICIAN'S UNION

5/31/2007 6:22:15 PM

Florida for Orlando? Dude, come on.

5/31/2007 6:53:48 PM

I hope he drafts noah

[Edited on May 31, 2007 at 8:04 PM. Reason : c]

5/31/2007 8:04:07 PM

Like the last Gator coach to go pro (Ole ball coach). He'll be back in college in a few years

5/31/2007 9:03:08 PM

^ let's not forget what happened to his mentor

5/31/2007 9:04:59 PM

Yeah, I think Donovan's NBA experience will be similar to Pitino's (although the Magic have some talent, especially Howard).

This is going to be rough on UF, though. They might do well over the next couple of years if they keep the recruits they have coming in, but it's going to be hard to replace a guy like that.

[Edited on May 31, 2007 at 9:07 PM. Reason : ]

5/31/2007 9:05:04 PM

yeah I am sure Kentucky fans are rejoicing over this, as if they didn't drool over the idea of him becoming their coach.

5/31/2007 9:06:07 PM