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

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.

Florida coach Todd Golden, however, rallied his troops. With Clayton hitting timely shots and the Gators making defensive stops, they eked out the win, 65-63, for their first national crown since winning back-to-back in 2006 and 2007.