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Yes the entire premise of college athletics is one of the most exploitative

systems in the entire world. Truthfully, I think Bennett is maybe the most vocal proponent of player protection than anyone in the industry. In his interview with CBS sports, the amount he discussed protecting players health, making sure guys aren’t being taken advantage of. I agree completely a coach leaving players they recruited is as bad and if not worse than what happened at unlv in football. But both shouldn’t happen. And I think Bennett made it very clear too. He said in that same interview that uva lost players bc of nil. He said uva can compete in this World but HE can’t. It’s not a control thing, he doesn’t want to be a gm doing contract negotiations day after day after day. He wants to be a coach. I think it is absolutely possible to get back to what college athletics was pre NIL where players are able to payed (at various levels). You are acting like he is an animal for not wanting open tampering, where players can have a great game and be gone the next day. He just thinks it has gone too far and the entire things needs to be redone. If players can’t transfer mid season, then coaches shouldn’t either, etc etc etc. Of course a system coach wants a system he is able to analyze actual basketball to win, instead of who can play GM best. A system can be created and players can get paid - both are possible at the same time.
Posted: 10/18/2024 at 11:58 PM ET
(In response to this post by GCHokie34)

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I get Bennett exit. Cant develop anymore and that’s what most coaches want
3TechFanz 10/18/24 07:55 AM ET
Total class move by Tony, he wanted to reward the staff that helped get him
Stech 10/18/24 11:54 AM ET
Disagree. It’s easy for you to say that.**
hokiehowl 10/18/24 11:44 AM ET
the corruption of college athletics
Bon Air Hokie 10/18/24 11:41 AM ET
I wonder if Tony Bennett has an agent...
GCHokie34 10/18/24 02:18 PM ET
Of course he has an agent **
Tyhifam 10/19/24 07:26 AM ET
GC you’re smart but cmon, this isn’t the boy who cried wolf.
wahoo2023 10/18/24 03:25 PM ET
Said it before, NBA, NFL, MLB all “work” because
mancunian 10/18/24 04:02 PM ET
Many players have "turned down raises" as well...
GCHokie34 10/18/24 04:01 PM ET
I don’t disagree but it’s hard for any other conclusion to be reached that
wahoo2023 10/18/24 05:15 PM ET
Players can currently sign contracts...
GCHokie34 10/18/24 05:21 PM ET
Yes the entire premise of college athletics is one of the most exploitative
wahoo2023 10/18/24 11:58 PM ET
He said the words CBA exactly in his press conference as what is needed **
RCush13 10/18/24 08:03 PM ET
If you genuinely believe TB quit his job...
GCHokie34 10/18/24 08:05 PM ET
Fans that donate money to professional athletes are the cause
Hokey Pokey 10/18/24 11:44 AM ET
Amen. Boosters are expediting the decline of the game. **
ModerateHokie 10/18/24 02:28 PM ET
Always have. Wasn't the 50's Oklahoma FB the best team money could buy?
TomTurkey 10/18/24 02:40 PM ET
Prevailing thought and one that kinda makes sense is he wanted Ron Sanchez
millmtnhokie 10/18/24 09:55 AM ET
I think that there must be some personal issue. Bennett seems too classy
JRHokie73 10/18/24 09:17 AM ET
That was my first thought and unfortunately I have an
va.tech 10/18/24 09:36 AM ET
He said it is not. If it is, then he’s a classy liar **
3TechFanz 10/18/24 09:41 AM ET
I dont think he has said anything....the media has said that it is not...
BleedinOandM 10/18/24 10:04 AM ET
If it’s not an health issue with him or his family, UVA needs to look
Hokie`79 10/18/24 10:49 AM ET
We were happy Bronco left - the lateral to the lineman LOL
PacklineD 10/18/24 11:27 AM ET