Donovan gone from UF - Jai Lucas issue

The big issue that many are focusing on is Billy leaving to go to Orlando, but the better story is the impact this will have to Jai Lucas. All of the writers and his father were lauding how important it was to not commit until the last moment so that you could make the best decision once all of the post season shake-ups/coaching moves/etc. had been settled. Well, no matter how long a recruit may wait and no matter how long Jai Lucas waited, he still got screwed. He thought he was making the best choice for himself as he thought all was fine down in Gatorland, but not anymore. This issue shows that no matter how cautious a potential recruit is in making a decision, things can change at a moments notice.

Now, all may work out for Jai if he did not base is decision on the head coach. But the fact is most recruits do base their decision on the head coach and their coaching staff. As a result of Donovan's move, this will definitely shake up/change that staff for better or worse. All well be fine if Florida picks Anthony Grant to succeed Donovan, but if not it will be interesting to see how things play out for Lucas. Stay tuned.