Donovan to KY? (VERY Interesting-hopefully true)

[KY_Sasquash]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

I heard that Donovan is the Miami Heat's first choice for their impending coaching vacancy. BIG money.

I've heard that as well; supposedly since December, but that was before the UK job had an opening. He'll be making NBA like money at UK. Unless something drastic happens, its very, very likely he'll be on his way to UK.

Donovan will not be in the shadow of Pitino and Rupp like Tubby (too many differences w/ plenty of variables), wouldnt surprise me if he passed Pitino in legendary status b/c he'll bring the program back to porminence-especially if he wins a national championship.

Donovan is more loyal than Saban, but remember he hasn't come out and said that he has no interest in the UK job and he'll be back at Florida next year.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by KY_Sasquash

He'll be making NBA like money at UK.

Not if he has a good agent.

[saucon17]

Looks like the Wildcats will make a nice little offer.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=2819224

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/colum...8&sportCat=ncb

[timmgirvan]

I heard that FU will come close to KU offer(2.8m) BD was scheduled to make 1.8m next season anyway, so a little bump is expected!

[whorstman]

Originally Posted by timmgirvan

I heard that FU will come close to KU offer(2.8m) BD was scheduled to make 1.8m next season anyway, so a little bump is expected!

What's up bud? Hadn't been on here in a while. Sorry I didn't hit you back a few monthes ago. I'm back and doing well. Still livin' and learnin'. Anyway, just wanted to toss my feelings on the matter.

I think Billy will be in Lexington sighing his deal by the end of next week, like Wed. or Thurs. Just a feeling, there's way too much chatter out there from him buying property a few weeks back to his own comments on how he is focused on the task at hand. I think they will offer more than Fla. no matter what it is. I was thinking 3 mil would get it done, with the bonuses and not to mention local and national endorsments. He will probably stand to make NBA money when all is said and done. 4 mil or so.

[Pointg5]

What I don't understand is why UK hired a search firm?

I would say that would make me think he's going to the NBA.

[ManilaRose]

Originally Posted by Pointg5

What I don't understand is why UK hired a search firm?

I would say that would make me think he's going to the NBA.

In my opinion and many others the search firm is a quiet way to look at plan B candidates if Billy doesn't take the job. I believe Barnhart is 90% sure at least of who the new coach will be. I don't believe we started looking the day Tubby left. I think this process started long ago. The search firm we hired is the same search firm that contacted Minnesota 6-7 weeks ago about Tubby. Had Mitch had no knowledge Tubby was leaving until it happened I don't believe he would be happy at all. Basically what I'm saying is I don't believe Mitch would hire the same firm that placed Tubby at another school without his knowledge. I believe Mitch knew about this long ago. This is just my humble opinion.

[timmgirvan]

Originally Posted by Pointg5

What I don't understand is why UK hired a search firm?

I would say that would make me think he's going to the NBA.

Same firm got Tubby for them!

[timmgirvan]

Originally Posted by whorstman

What's up bud? Hadn't been on here in a while. Sorry I didn't hit you back a few monthes ago. I'm back and doing well. Still livin' and learnin'. Anyway, just wanted to toss my feelings on the matter.

I think Billy will be in Lexington sighing his deal by the end of next week, like Wed. or Thurs. Just a feeling, there's way too much chatter out there from him buying property a few weeks back to his own comments on how he is focused on the task at hand. I think they will offer more than Fla. no matter what it is. I was thinking 3 mil would get it done, with the bonuses and not to mention local and national endorsments. He will probably stand to make NBA money when all is said and done. 4 mil or so.

Hey Whorst: how ya doing! It has been a while. Glad to see you back for a bit....Take of your wild A$$ Timm