Who says people won’t vote? They will — at least when it involves an online poll about who should be the next UK basketball coach.
Since Tubby Smith announced his departure last Thursday afternoon, we’ve been asking readers to choose their favorite from among nine likely suspects and “other.” As of Wednesday afternoon, nearly 27,000 people had voted, giving Florida’s Billy Donovan the lead with a 41 percent margin. He’s trailed by Louisville’s Rick Pitino, who has 17 percent of the vote even though he has taken himself out of the running.
What are online polls like this worth? Nothing, beyond entertainment value. They’re unscientific. But they are fun and interesting. (By the way, our system doesn’t allow for too much ballot-box stuffing. Only one vote per computer will be registered.)
So cast your vote today. And do it again for real in May and November, when we’ll be electing public officials.
Tom Eblen
Managing Editor
I think Billy Donovan is a wonderful candidate for the job,,,BUT, if he is not available, has anyone considered Rick Stansbury of Miss. State? He is a native Kentuckian,,,,,had recruiting success, and beaten Kentucky several times in the past few years. He is a good coach and seems to have a great relationship with his players.
Maybe if we ELECT Donovan, he’ll have NO other choice but to come and SERVE!
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UK NEEDS BILLY DONOVAN FOR THEIR COACH.