OT: Tony Bennett Retiring

[hbkmyr]

The timing leaves some questions.

 

[TomD82]

Very strange timing. Is something up at Wisconsin? FWIW his team should not have gotten into the NCAA last year.

 

[NYShoreGuy]

Wow will always remember his wazzou teams...sweet 16 was 2008, they should have gotten to NJ in 2007 but upset

 

[SPK145]

 

[TheHall87]

According to this, Bennett signed a two-year extension in June. The story also states that there are no health related issues.

Bennett, who led Virginia to 2019 title, to retire

Tony Bennett, 55, posted a 364-136 record at Virginia, guiding the program to a national title in 2019 as well as two ACC tournament titles.

www.espn.com

 

[dehere23]

Shocking based on his age, assuming nothing else going on. Accomplished. Job security. Legendary status at the school for winning a title. His Dad was a lifer and I figured he would be too.

Maybe it’s just not wanting to deal with the NIL nonsense. Maybe he just wants to enjoy his family and the many millions he’s made. I guess we will find out in the coming days, weeks or months.

 

[Piratz]

Seems like it’s the NIL/transfer stuff bust even with that to do it now?

 

[Section112]

Current awful environment clearly drove his decision with the small bonus of setting up his assistant and friend to take over. Classy and very smart guy obviously with a conscience. He will land on his feet.

Remember when Raf did the same thing for Hoddy Mahon. Didn’t work out for Hoddy who was a terrific man and coach but Raf launched his career and is still going strong.