Billy D on Our Non-Conference Schedule

[GothamGator]

[Donnie] Jones worked under Donovan at Marshall and UF from 1994-2007. “I don’t like playing Donnie, but it’s good for both schools,” Donovan said.

Asked if he could see continuing the UF-UCF series, Donovan said. “I don’t know. (Athletic director) Jeremy (Foley) has talked about us playing the Lakers next season, with some of the ideas for our non-conference schedule.”

http://www.gatorsports.com/article/2...p=all&tc=pgall

[Go2gtr]

What was he saying with that Lakers comment?

We're already scheduling too tough?

[oragator1]

Sounds like the implication is that Foley is strong arming him a bit into the tougher schedules we have seen. He and foley get along very well though by all accounts so it probably isn't that big a deal, just hazing Foley a bit.

[jmac83]

The conference dug in the spurs on the ADs to upgrade the out-of-conference hoops schedule, and the ADs prodded the coaches. A very good development for UF, IMO. A few years back, the quality of the OOC opponents we were choosing was spotty, to be kind.

[GatorPlanet]

I love the tougher schedule.

Two years ago, we considerably upgraded the SOS and were rewarded by the Selection Committee with a high seed. Last season, we upgraded even more, and finished with a similar record, but were not rewarded for it. Go figure.

[HALLGATOR]

Wonder how many points underdog the Lakers would be?

[gatordee]

Originally Posted by oragator1

Sounds like the implication is that Foley is strong arming him a bit into the tougher schedules we have seen. He and foley get along very well though by all accounts so it probably isn't that big a deal, just hazing Foley a bit.

That is what I got from it. WOW!! The Lakers next year!!

[GothamGator]

I think it was just good natured ribbing at Foley. Nothing more. Billy is a funny guy and likes to take a humorous jab now and again.

[Go2gtr]

Billy's the man.

[themistocles]

If I were Billy, I would schedule the Lakers as an exhibition game.

Although it would likely do wonders for the RPI, I don't think it should count.

Good one Billy D!

[GatorLurker]

Originally Posted by themistocles

If I were Billy, I would schedule the Lakers as an exhibition game.

Although it would likely do wonders for the RPI, I don't think it should count.

Good one Billy D!

Collegiate baseball teams have played pro teams in spring training (usually very depleted rosters) in exhibitions, so I don't see why it couldn't happen. Perhaps with the Heat or Magic and not the Lakers, though. I'd pay to see UD once again in the O'Dome.

[themistocles]

Originally Posted by GatorLurker

Collegiate baseball teams have played pro teams in spring training (usually very depleted rosters) in exhibitions, so I don't see why it couldn't happen. Perhaps with the Heat or Magic and not the Lakers, though. I'd pay to see UD once again in the O'Dome.

OOhhhh - excellent point about UD Lurker.

[akaGatorhoops]

Originally Posted by oragator1

Sounds like the implication is that Foley is strong arming him a bit into the tougher schedules we have seen. He and foley get along very well though by all accounts so it probably isn't that big a deal, just hazing Foley a bit.

Nah... not at all.
Actually, it is Mike Hill who is largely responsible for scheduling, but all is done in conjunction with the staff and its input.
Just some light-hearted teasing that Hill laughed about.

[luciaboy]

the tougher the schedule the higher the seeding

[MJGator8104]

Originally Posted by luciaboy

the tougher the schedule the higher the seeding

As long as you don't lose all of those tough ooc games (close or by a big margin)...