Forums

[Beatty Town Coach]

Originally Posted by cj Willy is not giving out the award.

Thank you, I am sure we all realized that. Anyway, I suspect I could have said that silly willy is no one you want or need praise from. There you go CJ. Because if Cunningham is part of the USBWA, there is no-longer a need to follow sports; and it's getting kind of iffy as is.

I think no better choice exist than Coach Donoher; but realistically, I am surprised "they" picked him. I am aiming that at the writers, the statuesque, and the world. Don Donoher seems to be too good of a human being for them; and it seems as if his time as a college coach was several lifetimes ago. That's just how it feels.

	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.