11-02-2011, 11:37 AM
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Coach K vs. Billy Donovan
Just for fun....
Coach K (at age 46) right after 1992-1993 season
394 victories, 177 losses (.690)
2 National Championships
5 Final Fours
10 NCAA Tourney Appearances
Billy D (at age 46) present day
395 victories, 167 losses (.702)
2 National Championships
3 Final Fours
11 NCAA Tourney Appearances
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11-02-2011, 11:40 AM
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That is a very interesting comparison. Thanks for putting it together. I would be quite happy to have Billy D coach the gators for another 20 years:-)
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11-02-2011, 11:43 AM
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Yes, amazing and wonderful to witness what Billy has done to Gator basketball... something I NEVER would have imagined at my beloved University of Florida.
A football AND basketball school. Thanks, Billy!
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11-02-2011, 01:15 PM
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I remember when we won our first national title and the announcers were referring to the youngest coaches to play in the Final Four and win the tournament as a coach, and they marveled that Billy was joining Dean Smith and Bob Knight.
Lord I loved that game. One of the happiest moments of my sports spectator life.
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11-02-2011, 01:34 PM
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Love our coach, hopefully this year the crowds will come out to support the team. I plan on making a couple games. I have good feeling about this team!
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11-02-2011, 01:38 PM
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As I have said before - Donovan is the best coach in Gator history in all sports.
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11-02-2011, 01:52 PM
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Is it OK if we consider Billy to have 3.5 Final Fours? I'm still pissed about last year. 
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11-02-2011, 03:14 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ohio_Gator
Just for fun....
Coach K (at age 46) right after 1992-1993 season
394 victories, 177 losses (.690)
2 National Championships
5 Final Fours
10 NCAA Tourney Appearances
Billy D (at age 46) present day
395 victories, 167 losses (.702)
2 National Championships
3 Final Fours
11 NCAA Tourney Appearances
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Only one small correction, following the '93 season Duke had made six final fours under Coach K ('86, '88-'92). Very comparable though.
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11-02-2011, 03:45 PM
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Believe it or not I actually don't mind Coach K. I just wish he had the balls Donovan does when it comes to playing road games. Advantage BD.
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11-02-2011, 04:10 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jagervol01
Only one small correction, following the '93 season Duke had made six final fours under Coach K ('86, '88-'92). Very comparable though.
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There was a stretch of years from '86 to '92 where the team that won the national title either beat Duke on their way to the title or Duke won it all. Remarkable!
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11-02-2011, 04:31 PM
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One inference from those stats is that BD is far more likely to win it all if he actually makes it to the final four...
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11-02-2011, 04:52 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by qwghlmgator
Is it OK if we consider Billy to have 3.5 Final Fours? I'm still pissed about last year. |
I, too, have not yet gotten over the travesty that was the 2nd half officiating in that game. Butler was getting to the Final Four no matter what, and it was painfully obvious.
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Let me preface my comments that I have officiated high school basketball for 25 years and college for five and there is no question that the officials stepped in when the score reached double digits to get the game close again. I know Billy has too much class and would put himself at future risk by criticizing the officials but it is sad this can happen and completely change the outcome of the game.
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Re: Butler's "comeback" in the Elite Eight.
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11-02-2011, 04:57 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MJGator8104
One inference from those stats is that BD is far more likely to win it all if he actually makes it to the final four...
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Probably due to the fact that K's draws to the final four aren't quite as difficult as the average (even the average 1 seed).
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11-02-2011, 05:08 PM
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Coach K is obviously the gold standard for modern basketball coaches, so any time coach Donovan compares to K, it is an honor for him (and us).
It's unlikely that Donovan will ever catch coach K in any of those stats, but clearly he is the best bball coach in Florida history and now one of the best coaches in SEC history. We couldn't ask for more than that.
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12-06-2012, 11:30 AM
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i'm being lazy, but anyone have an update on these stats?
also, i like the point about where the teams started the tourney ranked...which would prove that billy has done more w/ less...
which i would think the recruiting rankings would have to point out, as well...
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12-06-2012, 12:03 PM
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Also add to the mix that K did it at Army and DUKE. Donovan has accomplished similar results at Marshall and Florida. Makes Coach Donovan even more impressive, IMO.
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12-06-2012, 12:10 PM
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I've been looking to see where Billy ranks all time at this point. I'm sure he's quite far down the list, but it would be nice to see. I can't find a list on line with anything less than 600 wins.
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12-06-2012, 12:23 PM
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one of those 'wow' comparisons!
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12-06-2012, 12:25 PM
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Gator Country Silver
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Question is, how long does Billy stay?
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12-06-2012, 12:38 PM
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Heisman Finalist
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Billy D and Coach K are the two best college hoops coaches in the nation right now, IMHO.
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