Loading ...Florida Gators basketball coach Billy Donovan voiced his displeasure at the new conference schedule. The Southeastern Conference (SEC) recently signed a very lucrative television deal with ESPN that will bring more exposure and more money to the colleges involved. But Donovan and other coaches wonder if the money and exposure are worth the potential cost. The new TV deal will mean more SEC games on television, but it means that teams will have to play more games in a shorter time span. Donovan is concerned that the players may not be able to fit their educational responsibilities in with their athletic obligations. A situation like that could result in a lower quality of play and even more injuries. Billy Donovan’s concerns seem fair considering the similar situation going on in the NBA right now. The quality of play has fallen as injuries have risen. This is due to the fact that the NBA is squeezing too many games into a short time span. If the Gators want to make a run at another national championship, they will have to avoid injuries and play at the standard that everyone is used to seeing. It will be interesting to see if Donovan’s concerns translate into reality.
