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Originally Posted by longtimefan So it appears you are holding BG to a higher standard than you are DD.

When BG coaches in an NCAA Finals, or an Elite 8, or surpasses Donoher in career wins at UD, I'll consider holding him to a similar standard. But considering BG was given a strong program as well as everything humanly possible in terms of resources, finances and infrastructure - things Donoher never received - and has this team in a holding pattern, yeah, I guess you cold say I'm holding him to a higher standard. BG's had everything handed to him and can't finish in the A10's top 4 with any consistency. Why should I hold BG to the same standard as Donoher? Or better yet, why would you?

	Don Donoher DON DONOHER Legendary Flyer men's basketball coach who guided Dayton to 435 victories in 25 seasons (1964-1989) including the 1967 NCAA Runner-Up. Took over the program after the passing of Tom Blackburn and earned many NCAA and NIT bids over his career, including five Sweet-16s, one Elite Eight appearance, and the 1968 NIT Championship. Groomed All-Americans Don May and Jim Paxson, along with all-time leading scorer Roosevelt Chapman. Coached UD as they joined conference affiliation for the first time (Midwest Collegiate). A graduate of UD, Donoher played for Blackburn and credits much of his coaching success to his mentor's teachings: defense, ball protection, patience, and unselfishness.