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Joakim Noah was picked ninth by Chicago in the NBA draft, giving the Gators an unprecedented three players among the top nine. Indiana had the previous best with three players among the top 11 in 1976. Noah called awaiting the pick "the longest hour of my life." He said it was different than the pressure of the NCAA final because "it's out of your control."
Florida forward Corey Brewer was picked No. 7 in the NBA draft by Minnesota. Four players from the NCAA title game -- Ohio State's Greg Oden (No. 1), UF's Al Horford (No. 3), OSU's Mike Conley (No. 4) and Brewer -- have been picked.
With his father, Tito, waving the Dominican flag in the audience, Al Horford was selected third in the NBA draft by the Atlanta Hawks. Horford, called the most NBA-ready big man in the draft by ESPN's Jay Bilas, said he and fellow Gators Corey Brewer and Joakim Noah were excited at the prospect of being the first teammates drafted among the top 10.
Florida middle-distance runner T. Brandon Saltmarsh is one of 29 male athletes who participated in a spring sport to receive a $7,500 postgraduate scholarship from the NCAA. Saltmarsh, who didn’t run this past spring, majored in food and resource economics.
Florida quarterback Tim Tebow hasn’t started a game, but he joins receivers Andre Caldwell (Jefferson High) and Percy Harvin on the watchlist for the Maxwell Award. Defensive end Derrick Harvey is on the preseason watchlist for the Bednarik Award.
GAINESVILLE - Kevin O'Sullivan, the Gator's new baseball coach, has added two members to his staff.
O'Sullivan hired Brad Weitzel (pronounced White-sell) and Craig Bell as the Gators' assistant coaches on
Wednesday. The two were most recently professional scouts for the Minnesota Twins and Seattle Mariners, respectively.
Weitzel and Bell will work with UF's position players, while O'Sullivan will focus his attention on the squad's pitchers.
"I am excited that Brad and Craig are joining the staff," O'Sullivan said. "They are as eager as I am to hit the ground running toward shaping our team for next season. They both bring a unique perspective
through their involvement in professional baseball and their background here in the state of Florida. They are a great fit with my vision for the program. Their experience has afforded them a tremendous amount of contacts throughout the country."
Weitzel spent 15 years as the Florida area scout for the Minnesota Twins. Eleven of his signees have reached the Major Leagues, incljding Doug Mientkiewicz (New York Yankees) and A.J. Pierzynski (Chicago White Sox). Weitzel was a coach for Minnesota's organization in the Instructional League between 1998 and 2001 and was a pitching coach for the Gulf Coast League Twins in 2000.
Bell had been the Seattle Mariners' Supervising Area Scout for Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina since 2000, after serving as an Associate Professional Scout in the Sunshine State for the Cincinnati Reds from 1993-2000.
GAINESVILLE - Just thinking about that '04 UF-Alabama SEC title game the other day? Then you're in luck.
Sun Sports will replay the 1994 SEC championship game between the Gators and Tide on Saturday at 5 and 10 p.m., as part of its Gridiron Greats series. Florida won the 94 title game, 24-23, with the help of a late touchdown from former Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Danny Wuerffel.
Wuerffel and former teammate, receiver Chris Doering, will also provide guest commentary.
GAINESVILLE - Florida's search for a new women's head track and field coach has ended right where it started.
On the Florida campus.
Mike Holloway, the school's men's track and field head coach for the past seven years, was named the women's coach on Tuesday. Holloway becomes the first track and field coach in school history to oversee both programs, and the ninth head coach of a Florida women’s track and field program that dates to 1973. He replaces Tom Jones, who died of cancer in March.
While Jeff Pigg will remain as the coach for both men’s and women’s cross country, Holloway will also oversee the cross country program.
Before taking over the men's program in June 2002, Holloway had been an assistant coach since 1995. He is one of the premier sprint coaches in track and field and has developed Florida into one of the nation's top sprint programs. He has coached athletes to 12 NCAA titles in the past nine years, and 14 school records in the indoor and outdoor events of 400 meters or less have been set under his watch.
Florida decided to combine the track and field programs after a study revealed that 13 of the last 16 NCAA indoor and outdoor titles were won by combined programs. Holloway will join head swimming and diving coach Gregg Troy as members of the UF coaching staff that oversee combined programs.
“When we set out to find a coach to lead our women’s program, we knew that we already had a special candidate right here in Gainesville with Mike Holloway,” UF athletic director Jeremy Foley said. “Mike has shown the ability to mentor world-class athletes on the men’s side, and we strongly believe he will do the same with our women’s program. We took a look at the situations of the other top track and field programs across the country and realized that combining our men and women’s programs gives us the best opportunity to be successful, especially under Mike’s direction.”
Florida offensive lineman Ronnie Wilson, arrested in early April in connection with allegedly firing a semiautomatic rifle into the air during a dispute with another man, has been formally charged with two misdemeanors.
Wilson, 19, a rising redshirt junior, faces a misdemeanor battery charge for spitting and slapping the alleged victim at a popular Gainesville nightclub, and a misdemeanor charge for discharging a firearm in public.
Each carries a maximum one-year sentence in jail and/or $1,000 fine. He has pleaded not guilty.
Alachua County State Attorney Bill Cervone said Friday that his analysis of the situation - Wilson drove away from the club, was followed by the alleged victim as he took a circuitous route before eventually stopping in a darkened parking lot - and the current state law regarding self defense prevented him from charging Wilson with a felony.
"I can't say it's not reasonable to be concerned for your safety," he said of Wilson, who police say got out of his car, retrieved the weapon from his truck and fired into the air. "Firing a shot when he (the alleged victim) was backing away (in his car) does cross a line."
GatorCountry.com will boost its content through an affiliation with ESPN.com that makes GatorCountry.com members ESPN.com insdiers. The deal, along with similar ones with Ohio State's Bucknuts.com, Oklahoma's OUInsider.com and Southern California's WeAreSC.com, will allow GatorCountry.com to incorporate ESPN.com player ratings and other analysis within their sites. Members also will receive a subscription to ESPN The Magazine . GatorCountry.com will provide content for the Florida team pages at ESPN.com and will be able to use ESPN.com video related to the Gators.
Kevin O'Sullivan is the new Gators baseball coach. He spent nine seasons as the pitching coach and recruiting coordinator at Clemson, where the Tigers have made nine consecutive NCAA tournament appearances and reached the College World Series three times. He is from Jupiter, Fla.
"This is an exciting day and signals a new chapter for Gator baseball," athletic director Jeremy Foley said. "What Kevin has accomplished as one of the top assistants in the nation with highly-respected recruiting skills and player development speaks for itself. He possesses the qualities in a head coach that we were looking for and is eager to hit the ground running. We are counting on Kevin to help return our program to the elite level of collegiate baseball."
Brandon James, the Florida football team's kick returner last season, and Brandon Powell, a reserve guard on the Gators basketball team, were arrested by Gainesville police early Tuesday on suspicion of purchasing marijuana (a third-degree felony) and possession of not more than 20 grams of the drug (a first-degree misdemeanor).
“We are aware of the situation and understand the severity of its nature,’’ UF athletic director Jeremy Foley said in a statement. “This is not something we take lightly. Both coaches (Urban Meyer and Billy Donovan) have informed me that the players involved have been suspended indefinitely and we will continue to follow the procedures in addressing this.’’
James, 19, a running back from St. Augustine, led the team with 33 punt returns for 363 yards (11.0 average, fifth in the SEC and 26th nationally) and one touchdown (a 77-yarder) against Western Michigan. The freshman also returned 21 kickoffs for 383 yards (18.2 average).
Powell, 19, from Memphis, appeared in 23 basketball games, averaging just 1.6 points, as a freshman.
Both were being held at the Alachua County Jail.
-- Brian Landman, Times staff writer
University of Florida Head Men's Basketball Coach Billy Donovan
June 7, 2007
Opening Statement:
"The last four or five days have certainly been difficult, and I want to take this time to apologize, first and foremost, to the Orlando Magic. I feel terrible about this, and I'm very sorry that it happened. They are a great organization, they have great ownership and they are great people. I also want to apologize to Jeremy (Foley) and Dr. Machen for what I have put the University of Florida through. I'm sorry for that, and I'm also sorry for what I've put my family through for the last four or five days. It was my decision, and I have to take responsibility for that. When I made the decision, part of me just did not feel right, and I've got too much respect for the Magic and their fans to continue on. I thought that it would be totally unfair to them, knowing where my heart was at and where I wanted to be. They were relying and depending on me, and I thought that the mistake I made would have been even greater if I would have continued on. I thought that there was only one thing to do, and that was to start dialogue and discussions with the Orlando Magic about the decision that I made. I tried to be forthright and responsible, and to communicate with them right away how I was feeling. My decision came down to my love for the University of Florida and how much I want to be here, how much I love the people I work with and where my heart's at. I'm sorry that it got to this point. It's been a difficult time for a lot of people. As I said earlier, the Orlando Magic is a class organization, and I apologize to them and their fans. I made a mistake, and I'm trying to move forward the best way I can.''
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The Milwaukee Brewers surprised most draft experts by taking Gators first baseman Matt LaPorta with the No. 7 pick in Major League Baseball's first-year player draft Thursday in Orlando. LaPorta was considered a possible first-round pick after he hit .402 with 20 home runs and 52 RBI during his senior season.
Florida had planned a big unity announcement on the new contracts for Billy Donovan and Urban Meyer, showing that yes, indeed, the school's basketball coach could make more than the football coach. But then Donovan had his ordeal with the Orlando Magic, diverting everyone's attention. But with that resolved, Florida announced new contracts for both coaches. Donovan will make $3.5-million a year. Meyer will make $3.2-million a year. Both contracts are for six years with a mutual option for a seventh.
Billy Donovan said his decision to walk away from the Orlando Magic "came down to my love for the University of Florida,'' during a news conference Thursday morning at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Donovan apologized to the Magic, the University of Florida, his family, players and the media for his change of heart. While acknowledging that his wife, Christine, University of Florida president Bernie Machen, athletic director Jeremy Foley, Donovan's father, Bill Sr., and the Magic were supportive throughout the process, Donovan said the decision to return to Gainesville was his alone. "This was a decision I made, and a decision I felt I had to handle by myself,'' he said.
Donovan, whose teams made 10 straight postseason appearances, went to three Final Fours and won consecutive national championships during his 11 seasons at UF, was introduced as the Magic's new head coach during a news conference on June 1 and signed a reported five-year, $27.5 million contract. But he said that when he woke the following morning, he "didn't have a good feeling in my heart.''
Donovan offered few details about the agreement that was struck to let him out of his contract with the Magic but said he was happy to accept a widely reported clause that will prevent him from coaching in the NBA for five years. "That was something I was glad to accept ... because I want to be at the University of Florida,'' he said.
Donovan said leaving UF for the NBA would have been a mistake for him and the Magic. He added that he no longer desires to coach in the NBA. "As long as the University of Florida will have me here, this is where I want to be,'' he said.
Donovan had kind words for Stan Van Gundy, whom the Magic hired as its coach. "They've got a guy there that, in my opinion, will do a great job,'' Donovan said.
GAINESVILLE - Late Wednesday night, the Orlando Magic officially released Billy Donovan from his contract, nearly a week after the Florida coach announced he was resigning to become the head coach of that NBA franchise.
“As our signing of Billy Donovan showed, we are committed to winning a championship,’’ a statement released by Magic vice president of communications Joel Glass read. “We have the legal right to hold Billy to the contract he signed, but with him having a change of heart about leaving college basketball, we want him at the University of Florida. We have granted him permission to break his commitment and return to the Gators.’’
Terms of the agreement were not released, but one widely reported stipulation is that Donovan is prohibited from taking an NBA job for five years.
Donovan was announced as the new Magic head coach last Friday, conducting press conferences in both Orlando and Gainesville. But in a statement released late Wednesday night, the two-time national championship coach said he made a big mistake accepting the job.
"I have had and will continue to have the highest respect for the Orlando Magic, its organization, and its ownership. I realized in less than 24 hours after signing a contract with the Magic that I had made a
mistake that had nothing to do with the Magic. Instead, I realized that, in my heart, I belonged in college basketball. As soon as I realized that, I contacted the Magic immediately to let them know. I
have enormous respect for the Magic - including the DeVos family, the management, the team and the fans. In these circumstances, it would have been entirely unfair to the Magic and their fans to have continued on. Although this has been a difficult time for everyone, for which I am profoundly sorry, in my heart I know that this is the right thing for the Magic and for me. It's my admiration for the whole Magic organization that led me to this course of action. I believe that the Magic has a great future ahead of them, and I wish them all the best."
Florida will hold a press conference Thursday to officially announce Donovan's return.
Former Miami Heat coach Stan Van Gundy appears to be on the verge of becoming the next coach of the Sacramento Kings, the Orlando Sentinel reports. Van Gundy, who is still employed by the Heat, had been linked to the Magic job ever since word got out that Billy Donovan sought a return to the University of Florida. But talks with Van Gundy ran aground after the Heat demanded compensation from the Magic, the story says. The Heat is not seeking similar compensation from the Kings, because the teams seldom play.
GAINESVILLE - Former NBA coach and ABC analyst Jeff Van Gundy said Tuesday that his close friend Billy Donovan is emotionally torn over his decision to back out of his contract with the Orlando Magic, but Van Gundy said he admires Donovan for following his heart.
"I've spoken to Billy throughout this process,'' Van Gundy said. "I feel very badly for him that he?s in the situation he's in right now, but I applaud him for following his heart. I think it took him to take the Orlando job to realize how much he loved the University of Florida and college basketball.''
Van Gundy, who is preparing for the NBA playoffs which begin Thursday, said he believes the Magic organization is filled with good people and he hopes the situation will work out amicably.
"I'm hoping that situation works out for both parties because obviously Billy meant no harm to the Orlando Magic and yet he realizes it's been difficult on them,'' Van Gundy said. "And I think the Orlando Magic people are very good people. I've met Mr. DeVos a long time ago. He's a special guy and I think he probably wants what's best for Billy as well. I hope there's an amicable conclusion to a very difficult situation.''
Billy Donovan’s return to the University of Florida could be contingent on a clause that would prevent him from coaching in the NBA for five years, the length of the contract he signed with the Orlando Magic. That would appear to be a reasonable provision, according to Thomas Ramsberger, adjunct professor of sports law at Stetson College of Law in St. Petersburg.
“From straight contract law theory, I think that’s enforceable,’’ Ramsberger said today.
In the case of a breached contract, he added, the Magic can say, “Well, I can’t force you through the courts to be my coach but what I can do is file an injunction against other teams to prevent you from being able to be employed by them because you’re under contract to me.”
Ramsberger thinks one of the complicating factors would be that Orlando sold several hundred season tickets in the wake of Donovan’s hiring, and now those customers may want their money back.
“That’s part of the reason the Magic is saying, 'This isn’t as easy as 'Oh, let’s have a mulligan and let’s tee it up again and act like it didn’t happen.’ ''
— DAVE SCHEIBER, Times staff writer
ESPN.com reports the NBA may seek to bar Billy Donovan from coaching in the league for five years as part of his deal to get out of his Orlando Magic contract.
Billy Donovan's reversal has ramifications across the country where Sacramento deals with the curveball thrown at its coaching search:
In the words of the late Eddie Rabbitt — “But on second thought...” Here are a handful of college basketball coaches who’ve turned around in their tracks only days after joining a new team, going back to the school they’d left behind.
Earlier this spring, Creighton University (Neb.) coach Dana Altman was introduced as head coach of the University of Arkansas basketball team, but after two days, Altman returned to Creighton.
In 2006, Winthrop University’s head coach Gregg Marshall accepted the job at the College of Charleston, only to have a change of heart and return to Winthrop (in Rock Hill, S.C.) the next day. Marshall now is head coach at Witchita State University in Kansas.
In 1993, Bobby Cremins left George Tech to coach the basketball team at South Carolina — but pulled an about-face and went back to Georgia Tech two days later. Cremins coached the Yellow Jackets for 19 seasons — winning three ACC titles — before retiring. After six years out of the game, he was hired in 2006 to coach at Charleston — a job that was open because Marshall had backed out.
That gives Charleston a connection to two of the three second-thought scenarios. Asked about Marshall’s decision to pass on the Charleston job after accepting, Cremins replied at the time, “He pulled a Bobby Cremins.”
— Compiled by Dave Scheiber, along with information from the Associated Press.
There may be some legal Xs and Os at work as Billy Donovan’s basketball future unfolds.
Howard Wasserman, associate professor of law at Florida International University, says Donovan could be required to pay a penalty to get out of his Orlando Magic contract and return to Florida.
“It’s probably written into the contract that he could get out of the deal to go coach another team,’’ said Wasserman, a contributor to Sports Law Blog. “But he would be responsible for paying some amount of money to Orlando for letting him out of the deal. These show up in coaches contracts all the time, both professional coaches and in particular college coaches. If the coach is going to leave the deal early, then he has to pay this much of a penalty. Usually what happens...is the school will pick up that penalty. And that penalties kick in as soon as the contract is signed.
“Now given how quickly this all occurred, it might be that Orlando just won’t bother to enforce the penalty. They could say, it’s only been a day or two, we’ll let the whole thing go. But I’d be almost certain that there’s some clause in the contract that would require Donovan to pay some amount of money for getting out of the contract.’’
Rick Karcher, assistant professor of law Florida Coastal School of Law and Director of the Center for Law and Sports, has a similar take.
“Strictly from a legal standpoint, all these coaches’ contracts have these liquidated damages provision,’’ said Karcher, also a contributor to Sports Law Blog.
“If there is in the Orlando contract, which there probably is, the question is what would be the formula for the amount that gets paid — because he would technically be breaching (the contract). They could enforce that but what usually happens is that the coach isn’t the one who pays the liquidated damages provision. It’s the new team as part of the buyout.’’
“What I find kind of interesting here is what would the Florida contract say on the liquidated damages provision for Donovan? In other words, if they both have liquidated damages provisions, then maybe it ends up being a wash. But even then, it wouldn’t be a complete wash, because the formulas would be different, based upon the salaries of each contract.
“But out of the legal realm, I really think this won’t be answered by the legal aspect of it. I really think you have a situation where Orlando is trying to convince Donovan that this is a good thing to stay with Orlando. But the bottom line is, if Donovan doesn’t want to be there, then the Magic doesn’t want him to be there, either.’’
-- Dave Scheiber, Times Staff Writer
The South Florida Sun-Sentinel has reported that former Miami Heat Coach Stan Van Gundy is on the verge of being offered the Orlando Magic coaching job. According to the story, Van Gundy and Billy Donovan, who was introduced as the Magic's new coach at a news conference on Friday but appears headed back to the University of Florida,were the only two people interviewed for the job.
Will he stay or will he go? Is it the right decision or the wrong one? How might it affect the Gators, the Magic, Donovan, Anthony Grant, recruits, ticket sales, etc.?
We'd like to hear your thoughts.
(AP photo. Click to enlarge.)
GAINESVILLE - The Orlando Magic has acknowledged that Florida coach Billy Donovan is struggling with his decision over whether to remain with the Magic or return to Florida.
Joel Glass, Vice President/Communications for Magic issued a statement on Monday morning that reads: "While Central Florida, the Orlando Magic and Billy were energized with the announcement of his contract signing on Friday, we know there was a different feeling in Gainesville and people have been tugging at him since that time. Billy is conflicted with those emotions and the opportunity he has ahead in Orlando and in the NBA.We've had numerous conversations and a personal visit in Gainesville with Billy over the last 48 hours and we have a commitment from him that the dialogue between us will continue.''
Florida athletic director Jeremy Foley said Monday morning that on the advice of legal counsel, he cannot comment on the situation.
The Orlando Sentinel, citing an unnamed source, reported that Magic officials have agreed to release Donovan from his contract.
Reports surfaced Sunday night when FOXSports.com reported that Donovan was considering returning to Florida after having second thoughts about the Magic job he accepted on Friday. Until that point, former assistant and VCU coach Anthony Grant was considered the frontrunner to replace Donovan.
GAINESVILLE - Billy Donovan is wavering on his decision to leave Florida for the Orlando Magic and is pondering a return to Gainesville, several sources confirmed.
Donovan resigned last Friday to take over the fledgling NBA franchise, where he signed a contract worth $27.5 million over five years. But the decision was made hastily, in part due to the Magic's desire to move quickly on their search. FOXSports.com first reported the news late Sunday night.
The Magic are reportedly trying to decide whether to let Donovan out of his contract.
It was Donovan's desire to return that apparently derailed former assistant and current VCU coach Anthony Grant's scheduled interview on Saturday.
Grant and Florida athletic director Jeremy Foley were scheduled to meet on Saturday, but the Richmond Times-Dispatch reported that a University Athletic Association plane arrived at the Richmond airport Saturday morning, but Grant never boarded the plane.
The report said four unidentified men spent time talking on their cell phones before the plane left about 45 minutes after its arrival. Grant, who was widely considered Florida’s first choice to replace Donovan, surprisingly issued a statement late Sunday night saying he has not been offered the vacant UF job.
Magic officials were said to be en route to Gainesville late Sunday night to talk with Donovan.
GAINESVILLE - Virginia Commonwealth coach Anthony Grant issued a statement late Sunday night saying he has not been offered the vacant Florida job, although he has had contact with Florida officials.
Grant, a former UF assistant for 10 years, said he will not comment further on the situation at this time.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch is reporting that a UAA plane arrived in Richmond this morning, but its occupants did not pick up VCU coach Anthony Grant.
Grant is scheduled to interview for the Florida men's basketball head coaching job left vacant by the departure of Billy Donovan to the Orlando Magic.
The Times-Dispatch said a Citation 550 registered to the University of Florida Athletic Association landed Saturday morning at Richmond International Airport. The report said the plane left 45 minutes later, without Grant on board. According to the paper, four unidentified men got off the plane, made some phone calls and got back on the plane. The Florida plane did not land at either the Chesterfield or Hanover airports as of late Saturday morning, the paper reported.
Grant has not been able to be reached for comment.
Billy Donovan said his contract situation didn't have any effect on his decision to leave the the University of Florida to accept a reported five-year, $27.5 million offer to coach the NBA's Orlando Magic.
"In my mind and in my heart, that was never an issue at all,'' Donovan said during a news conference late Friday afternoon in Gainesville.
Saying "this is very hard for me,'' Donovan addressed the media alongside UF athletic director Jeremy Foley. Donovan, 42, made three Final Fours and won two national championships in 11 years as head coach of the Gators.
"Something special at the University of Florida has come to an end,'' Foley said.
Donovan publicly praised Foley, who hired him at UF. "I was very grateful I was able to work with the best in that field,'' Donovan said.
Donovan, wearing a blue polo shirt and shorts, dressed much more casually than earlier in the day, when he wore a sharp suit to a news conference in Orlando, where he was introduced as the eighth coach and third-youngest in the Magic's 18 seasons.
"I'm just happy and grateful I could be a part of what's happened in this program in the last 11 years,'' Donovan said.
GAINESVILLE - Virginia Commonwealth coach Anthony Grant is the leading candidate to replace Florida coach Billy Donovan, and the former UF assistant received a ringing endorsement from Donovan during his press conference Friday morning.
Florida has asked for and received permission to talk with Donovan and VCU officials are reportedly anticipating Grant may be departing.
Grant was an assistant at Florida under Donovan for 10 years before leaving at the end of last season. He led VCU to the second round of the NCAA Tournament this season, his only year as a head coach. His love for the Florida program is well-known. He was in St. Louis to watch the Gators in the NCAA Tournament, and was among those who stood on the floor as Florida's players cut down the national championship nets in Atlanta. Many Florida players, including those from the national championship team, have espressed their support for Grant as Donovan's successor.
Florida president Bernie Machen said Friday that the school will move quickly to replace Donovan, particularly because it's in the best interest of keeping its 2007 recruiting class together.
Grant was in Orlando Thursday morning attending one of the games at the NBA Pre-Draft camp, but returned to Richmond on Friday.
Orlando Magic general manager Otis Smith introduced Billy Donovan as the NBA squad's new head coach at a news conference this morning at the RDV Sportsplex in Orlando.
"When we started this process, we started this process looking for a winner,'' Smith said.
Donovan, who won two national championships and three SEC titles in 10 years at the University of Florida, said the easy decision would have been to stay at UF. He said the NBA offers him a chance to challenge himself as a person and a coach.
"I've always been intrigued by the NBA,'' he said.
Donovan, 42, becomes the eighth coach and third-youngest in the Magic's 18-year history. "For me to leave the University of Florida, it was gonna take something very, very special,'' Donovan said.
Donovan singled out Virginia Commonwealth's Anthony Grant as a potential successor at UF.
Donovan will travel to Gainesville for a second news conference called by athletic director Jeremy Foley at 4 p.m.
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