UVA's Tony Bennett is retiring

[VT4700]

I think this just points more and more to Bennett wanted to give the job to his guy, Sanchez, and that is likely because of some level of mistrust that exists between him and his boss - the AD. If Bennett and the AD Williams were really that close and had a "great" relationship, then it likely would not have been handled this way. But there just seems to be some smoke around the idea that maybe Williams and Bennett were not on the same page, and therefore, Bennett felt this was the only way to handle it.

He gave the job to a guy who went 72-78 at Chatlotte, including 39-51 in CUSA. Who else wanted him? He probably was ready to get fired at Charlotte before going back to UVA last year. And, he talks about how he is not the right guy for the job right now, but he thinks his assistant who coaches and teaches everything Bennett is about somehow is???

 

[GKiller]

This is a troll but pretty funny...

 

[SpiderTrap]

He gave the job to a guy who went 72-78 at Chatlotte, including 39-51 in CUSA. Who else wanted him? He probably was ready to get fired at Charlotte before going back to UVA last year. And, he talks about how he is not the right guy for the job right now, but he thinks his assistant who coaches and teaches everything Bennett is about somehow is???

I am not saying Sanchez is a suitable coach, but it is clear Bennett thought he was - and thought so strongly about it, he picked Sanchez over the administration. Its clear there is something more than the surface shows on the relationship between Bennett and the AD.
I think of it this way, if Bennett and the AD had a strong relationship - wouldn't it go down like this. Bennett walks into AD office and says he wants to retire, explains the college basketball landscape and how he doesn't fit. AD doesn't fight it, accepts it - but says - listen, the season is 2 weeks away. Can you please, as a personal favor to me, your current players, and this University - just stay on for this year. You can act like a CEO, leave the daily duties to your assistants and this will give me time to search for a replacement. And I would appreciate if you have a voice in that process. We can even announce now, or sometime mid-season that this will be your last season - up to you. This will give you, and the fans and community time to show their appreciation for all you have done. How does that sound coach?

Now maybe the AD did offer that - but even if she did, you know what Bennett said - no thanks, not going to help you out. I am leaving effective immediatley. Thanks. Bye bye. It just makes it seem like something was not right there.