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Title: Tony Bennet UVA salary
Post by: HutchwasClutch on March 29, 2014, 11:33:35 AM
From what I've read is 1.7 or 1.8 million.  MU can no doubt go well beyond that annually with the usual incentives.  Like many, I don't think we'll get him, but the kind of money MU has to offer should no doubt get his attention and get him to consider MU seriously, right?   Not to mention the obvious returning to WI and being closer to his dad.

Full court press should be on to persuade him to take MU.  I don't care if he turned them down last time, that was 6 years ago.
Title: Re: Tony Bennet UVA salary
Post by: Pakuni on March 29, 2014, 11:36:34 AM
According to USA Today he made a minimum $2.2 million this year thanks to incentives and bonuses.
Title: Re: Tony Bennet UVA salary
Post by: HutchwasClutch on March 29, 2014, 11:37:25 AM
Sounds right and we can offer Bennett way more.
Title: Re: Tony Bennet UVA salary
Post by: tweakers_suck on March 29, 2014, 11:37:54 AM
According to USA Today he made a minimum $2.2 million this year thanks to incentives and bonuses.

I would love for Bennett to be the mystery Sweet 16 coach. Please, please, please.....!!!
Title: Re: Tony Bennet UVA salary
Post by: HutchwasClutch on March 29, 2014, 11:38:58 AM
Maybe he can teach Burton how to defend.  Burton's a future lottery pick if he learns that skill.
Title: Re: Tony Bennet UVA salary
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on March 29, 2014, 11:43:38 AM
Again, he didn't turn us down. We never offered.

And pass. I don't want Bo Ryan's anointed successor as my coach. He will bolt for Madison the second Bo keels over
Title: Re: Tony Bennet UVA salary
Post by: HutchwasClutch on March 29, 2014, 11:45:46 AM
Again, he didn't turn us down. We never offered.

And pass. I don't want Bo Ryan's anointed successor as my coach. He will bolt for Madison the second Bo keels over

Maybe he is Bo's heir at UW, but did you want Shaka?  The same thing could be and was said about his candidacy.
Title: Re: Tony Bennet UVA salary
Post by: bilsu on March 29, 2014, 11:46:38 AM
All that would happen is Bennett interest in MU would get him more money at Virginia. The MU job to big time coaches is good for getting raises and nothing else.
Title: Re: Tony Bennet UVA salary
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on March 29, 2014, 11:48:27 AM
Maybe he is Bo's heir at UW, but did you want Shaka?  The same thing could be and was said about his candidacy.

Shaka is in no way connected to the Wisconsin job other than being from Madison.

Shaka is waiting for Billy Donavan to move on.

Tony Bennett is THE successor. There is no other candidate.
Title: Re: Tony Bennet UVA salary
Post by: HutchwasClutch on March 29, 2014, 11:57:41 AM
All that would happen is Bennett interest in MU would get him more money at Virginia. The MU job to big time coaches is good for getting raises and nothing else.

I don't buy for a minute that a quality, well-established coach can't be persuaded from their current job to take all that MU offers in terms of salary, investment and commitment from the school, fan support, tradition, recent success, etc etc.   If that's going to be our attitude, let's just go to the Horizon League now.
Title: Re: Tony Bennet UVA salary
Post by: keefe on March 29, 2014, 12:03:38 PM
Shaka is in no way connected to the Wisconsin job other than being from Madison.

Shaka is waiting for Billy Donavan to move on.

Tony Bennett is THE successor. There is no other candidate.

I agree that Smart is not connected to UW Madison. But waiting for Donovan to leave could be measured in decades.

And those who see Bennett waiting for Ryan to retire do not understand Dick Bennett.
Title: Re: Tony Bennet UVA salary
Post by: HutchwasClutch on March 29, 2014, 12:08:16 PM
I agree that Smart is not connected to UW Madison. But waiting for Donovan to leave could be measured in decades.

And those who see Bennett waiting for Ryan to retire do not understand Dick Bennett.

Exactly - unless the NBA comes calling Donovan, he's going nowhere until he's an old man.

Same thing could probably be said about Bo- his energy seems strong as ever.  How long does Bennett want to live in the ACC shadows of UNC, Duke, 'Cuse, Louisville, etc.  It's going to be really difficult to sustain the level of success he reached this year at UVA.  They had many down years before he took over.  That's not a plum ACC job by any stretch.
Title: Re: Tony Bennet UVA salary
Post by: Jay Bee on March 29, 2014, 01:27:51 PM
Bennett is seeing big $ this season thanks to achievement of certain incentives.

Money isn't going to be a significant factor to cause him or most coaches to leave their current gig.


PS - Will be interesting to see Buzz's compensation at VT when it's decided upon. Probably a couple of months away before a contract gets done between him and school.

Title: Re: Tony Bennet UVA salary
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on March 29, 2014, 01:31:29 PM
Bennett is seeing big $ this season thanks to achievement of certain incentives.

Money isn't going to be a significant factor to cause him or most coaches to leave their current gig.


PS - Will be interesting to see Buzz's compensation at VT when it's decided upon. Probably a couple of months away before a contract gets done between him and school.



and LNH will have the info.  my brother.
Title: Re: Tony Bennet UVA salary
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on March 29, 2014, 03:19:04 PM
I agree that Smart is not connected to UW Madison. But waiting for Donovan to leave could be measured in decades.

And those who see Bennett waiting for Ryan to retire do not understand Dick Bennett.

Agreed, unless the NBA ponies up the big $$$
Title: Re: Tony Bennet UVA salary
Post by: Texas Western on March 29, 2014, 03:26:23 PM
There is zero chance he will leave UVA. Take a trip to Charlottesville and see the UVA campus and you will understand why. This is his final job unless a top tier NBA job came up.
Title: Re: Tony Bennet UVA salary
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on March 29, 2014, 03:29:25 PM
There is zero chance he will leave UVA. Take a trip to Charlottesville and see the UVA campus and you will understand why. This is his final job unless a top tier NBA job came up.

After recently visiting Charlottesville I have to agree.
Title: Re: Tony Bennet UVA salary
Post by: TX_AZ_Warrior on March 29, 2014, 03:33:24 PM
Depends.  Where is his wife from?  Don't forget the influence of the wife and the desire to maybe get closer to grand parents.  I have lived away from family most of my life and I am finding that I want to be closer.
Title: Re: Tony Bennet UVA salary
Post by: willie warrior on March 29, 2014, 03:37:46 PM
The last I looked, MU spent 5th most last year on Men's basketball. Isn't that enough to attract a ggod guy? If not, then we have major issues.
Title: Re: Tony Bennet UVA salary
Post by: Litehouse on March 29, 2014, 03:39:36 PM
Depends.  Where is his wife from?  Don't forget the influence of the wife and the desire to maybe get closer to grand parents.  I have lived away from family most of my life and I am finding that I want to be closer.

I believe his wife is from Louisiana.
Title: Re: Tony Bennet UVA salary
Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on March 29, 2014, 03:42:39 PM
Is TB hanging with Dave Matthews?
Title: Re: Tony Bennet UVA salary
Post by: 🏀 on March 29, 2014, 03:43:26 PM
He's not interested, again.
Title: Re: Tony Bennet UVA salary
Post by: LastWarrior on March 29, 2014, 03:48:53 PM
He's not interested, again.

Rather definitive statement... How do you know?
Title: Re: Tony Bennet UVA salary
Post by: 🏀 on March 29, 2014, 03:53:13 PM
Rather definitive statement... How do you know?

Magic. 4% chance TB even talks to Cords.
Title: Re: Tony Bennet UVA salary
Post by: chapman on March 29, 2014, 04:00:05 PM
The last I looked, MU spent 5th most last year on Men's basketball. Isn't that enough to attract a ggod guy? If not, then we have major issues.

You think Strong would care about his ROI...you look at the list of top-spending programs, and when you consider performance and even more so expectations, one of these things is not like the others.
Title: Re: Tony Bennet UVA salary
Post by: PuertoRicanNightmare on March 29, 2014, 04:17:37 PM
There is zero chance he will leave UVA. Take a trip to Charlottesville and see the UVA campus and you will understand why. This is his final job unless a top tier NBA job came up.
He's not a student  for chrissakes. Who cares about the campus?
Title: Re: Tony Bennet UVA salary
Post by: forgetful on March 29, 2014, 04:30:06 PM
There is zero chance he will leave UVA. Take a trip to Charlottesville and see the UVA campus and you will understand why. This is his final job unless a top tier NBA job came up.

I know lots of people that left UVA to go to cities some would consider worse and campuses all would consider uglier.  What is best for an individual, their career often has little to do with the city/campus.

Title: Re: Tony Bennet UVA salary
Post by: Texas Western on March 29, 2014, 04:54:48 PM
I know lots of people that left UVA to go to cities some would consider worse and campuses all would consider uglier.  What is best for an individual, their career often has little to do with the city/campus.
It is the whole package, great college town, and an ACC school with significant resources. He is not giving that up for Marquette no matter what the money is. No head coach one will make that trade. An assistant will for career advancement. 
Title: Re: Tony Bennet UVA salary
Post by: LastWarrior on March 29, 2014, 04:59:10 PM
Magic. 4% chance TB even talks to Cords.

#DONEDEAL
Title: Re: Tony Bennet UVA salary
Post by: FloorSlapping on March 29, 2014, 05:10:43 PM
Magic. 4% chance TB even talks to Cords.

You nailed the 4% chance. He might mistake the area code for a friend in the area.....oops.

Virginia is probably issuing him a new contract with a higher salary as a way to thank him for his success this season.
Title: Re: Tony Bennet UVA salary
Post by: 🏀 on March 29, 2014, 05:26:22 PM
#DONEDEAL

I liked it. +1.

Title: Re: Tony Bennet UVA salary
Post by: Jay Bee on March 29, 2014, 07:00:24 PM
You think Strong would care about his ROI...you look at the list of top-spending programs, and when you consider performance and even more so expectations, one of these things is not like the others.

Those numbers are nonsense.
Title: Re: Tony Bennet UVA salary
Post by: NersEllenson on March 29, 2014, 07:02:22 PM
Those numbers are nonsense.

JayBee - you been working on your 3 ball the past couple of weeks?  I'm in mid-season form... ;D
Title: Re: Tony Bennet UVA salary
Post by: Jay Bee on March 29, 2014, 07:08:47 PM
JayBee - you been working on your 3 ball the past couple of weeks?  I'm in mid-season form... ;D

Yeah, although in games I've been playing inside a lot more lately. I have the athleticism of an old man who never was athletic, but most of my game is trending upward... the exception being my 3. No problem, I'll still rip the cords against you.

You still haven't sent a PM. You owe me $20 and need to confirm you're in for a $20 bet re: NBA 3-point contest [exact format we can do whatever we mutually decide on]
Title: Re: Tony Bennet UVA salary
Post by: NersEllenson on March 29, 2014, 07:20:18 PM
Yeah, although in games I've been playing inside a lot more lately. I have the athleticism of an old man who never was athletic, but most of my game is trending upward... the exception being my 3. No problem, I'll still rip the cords against you.

You still haven't sent a PM. You owe me $20 and need to confirm you're in for a $20 bet re: NBA 3-point contest [exact format we can do whatever we mutually decide on]

Didn't take you up on the PomEroy bet...but....if you feel a bet was agreed to on that....I'll give you $20 before we conduct the 3 point contest, and then you can just hand it back to me after that's done!!
Title: Re: Tony Bennet UVA salary
Post by: Jay Bee on March 29, 2014, 07:42:06 PM
Didn't take you up on the PomEroy bet...but....if you feel a bet was agreed to on that....I'll give you $20 before we conduct the 3 point contest, and then you can just hand it back to me after that's done!!

True, I said that in order for us to do the 3-point contest you had to agree to the Pomeroy bet. So, if you're giving me $20 for that, then great... but bring $40 just in case.

I'm running with some yung bois on Monday... about to eat this pregame meal. #precise
Title: Re: Tony Bennet UVA salary
Post by: avid1010 on March 29, 2014, 08:52:59 PM
Exactly - unless the NBA comes calling Donovan, he's going nowhere until he's an old man.
that's never happened before...
Title: Re: Tony Bennet UVA salary
Post by: Groin_pull on March 29, 2014, 11:29:22 PM
He's not a student  for chrissakes. Who cares about the campus?

Well, it never hurts to like where you go to work. It's certainly not the most important thing, but it's on the list. And it's a huge advantage for UVA over MU.