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What’s the deal with all the coaching changes and back-outs? (a bit Seinfeld-esque)

Just the latest in the indeciciveness:

According to the Orlando Sentinel, the Orlando Magic has agreed to let Billy Donovan out of his contract, paving the way for the former Florida coach to return to the Gators.

Donovan agreed to a five-year, $27.5 million deal late last week with the Magic, but approached both sides about getting out of the contract over the weekend … AFTER being formally indrotuced at a news conference on Friday. Donovan had already turned down offers from Kentucky and the Memphis Grizzlies, and looked to be staying in Gainesville before being announced in Orlando.

Other notables THIS season:
Dana Altman: Creighton coach Dana Altman was introduced as Arkansas’ new basketball coach earlier this spring, then decided to return to Creighton two days later.

Gregg Marshall: Charleston hired Winthrop’s Gregg Marshall, but Marshall told the Cougars one day later he was returning to Winthrop.

I could understand if they changed their minds and cancelled the deal before the news conference, but after being introduced as the new leader? Come on.

There is a precendece for this, though.
In 1993, Bobby Cremins accepted the South Carolina job, then changed his mind two days later and returned to Georgia Tech.

Bill Belichick was introduced as the Jets new football coach. One day later he changed his mind.

Eddie Stanky was introduced as Texas Rangers manager. One day later he changed his mind.

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