Back in November, there was a formal Title IX complaint against Golden after Florida's student newspaper reported allegations of sexual harassment and stalking of women including Florida students.

He has now won something legends such as Sampson, Pearl — the other coach he beat in San Antonio — Rick Barnes, Bob Huggins and the late Rick Majerus and Lefty Driesell never did. As tough as it is to project anything long-term, given the chaotic state of the sport right now, Golden has a chance to put himself in rare company in the years ahead.

Here's what Florida basketball coach Todd Golden earned in a bonus for leading the Gators to their third national title in school history