OT: Tony Bennett Retiring
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Wow will always remember his wazzou teams...sweet 16 was 2008, they should have gotten to NJ in 2007 but upset
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According to this, Bennett signed a two-year extension in June. The story also states that there are no health related issues.
www.espn.com
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.
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.
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.
Seems like it’s the NIL/transfer stuff bust even with that to do it now?
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.
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.
Did it? I actually think Tony Bennett is one of the most respectable guys in the business, but in 2024 you have to wonder is there another Pat Hobbs situation over there or countless other reasons to step down that caused this resignation to happen at this time. I hope you are right for his sake and my own belief that he is a respectable guy, but you never know.
Virginia’s Tony Bennett knows where the blame lies in teary-eyed retirement shocker
The NIL era has claimed another legendary coach.
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yea, i mentioned him. i think he was way ahead of realizing this was going to be a mess and go out on top.
yikes, well it's indeed a scumbag move because i think they're also taking charlottes coach who is now the one holding the bag
Good for Tony. College basketball is a disaster now that the players have all the power. Surprised more college coaches haven't done this.
No reason to stay. The job now requires them to be a con-man or a salesman to teenagers. Coaching is 10% of the job.
These guys can retire at 50 or 55 with millions of dollars in the bank and live a stress free life and set up their kids.
Granted they’re leaving millions on the table. But money truly isn’t everything, especially when you already have a lot
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It just sucks to babysit these players who can lie to your face and get away with it, especially when you've dedicated your life and built your career trying to coach and improve the lives of these same young people. This generation of athletes is different, and not in a good way.
Ron Sanchez left Charlotte after the 2022-23 season to go back to Virginia. He's been on Bennett's staff for more than a year.
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