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Originally Posted by rollo Donoher: Inherited a national power and for 20 years kept the UD program in the national spotlight.

Just curious what grade you would give BG if he went ten years between NCAA bids like Donoher did - 1974-1984. Can you imagine the people on this board if we went five years without a bid, let alone ten. I love Donoher, but you would probably give BG an F if he went ten years between NCAA bids (if he didn't get fired first). And, as you said, Donoher inherited a national power. So it appears you are holding BG to a higher standard than you are DD.

	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.