GatorLinks: Billy D's big win, Urban Meyer's new job, plus other tidbits
Tuesday, November 29, 2011 | Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Football, Cross Country, Scott Carter
First, congrats to Gators basketball coach Billy Donovan for reaching 400 wins last night in the Gators' victory over Stetson in Orlando.
Donovan became the youngest active coach to reach 400 wins. How successful has Donovan been in his career? Consider he reached 400 wins fast than Michigan State's Tom Izzo, whose career record is 387-163. Donovan is now 400-168.
There was some other big news on Monday that you may have heard about: former UF football coach Urban Meyer was introduced as the new coach at Ohio State.
To get you caught up on the latest happenings involving the Gators, here are some current links from around the Internet:
--Chris Harry of GatorZone.com takes a look at Donovan's 400th career win and his impact at UF.
--The Gainesville Sun's Kevin Brockway also reports on Donovan's milestone win in Orlando.
--Gators freshman Bradley Beal had another strong game on Monday writes the Orlando Sentinel.
--The Urban Meyer Era Begins at Ohio State is the headline in the Columbus Dispatch.
--Gainesville Sun columnist Pat Dooley writes that Gators fans should move on and not get too caught up in Meyer's quick return to coaching.
--The news of Meyer's hiring at Ohio State garnered much attention from the national media. Brian Bennett of ESPN.com writes that Meyer seeks balance and success, Andy Staples of Sports Illustrated writes that Meyer is the perfect coach at the perfect time for Ohio State, and Yahoo! Sports columnist Pat Forde writes that Meyer's credibility takes another hit due to him returning to coaching so soon.
--Gators athletic director Jeremy Foley responded to the news of Meyer's hiring at OSU.
--The speculation has started about the future of Gators strength and conditioning coach Mickey Marotti, a longtime Meyer assistant.
--The Sun is reporting that two Gators -- defensive back Josh Shaw and defensive lineman Lynden Trail -- plan to transfer.
--Gators women's basketball coach Amanda Butler likes the way local product Jaterra Bonds is playing heading into tonight's home game against Belmont.
--A look at Gators cross country runner Genevieve LaCaze from the Independent Florida Alligator as she makes her mark a long way from home.
