[Rothstein] Tony Bennett: "The game and college athletics are not in a healthy spot. I think I was equipped to do the job the old way."

[u/kalifornia_kid]

https://x.com/JonRothstein/status/1847295089665572916

[u/VolFinebaum]

I think he's right, but really puts the team and university in a bad spot leaving at this time of year. Why sign the extension this summer? Nothing material has really changed in the college landscape since then that would cause an abrupt exit. You'd think playing out one last season would be optimal for all involved, but I guess you can't fault a guy fully for doing what he thinks is right for him. Just bummed for my 'Hoos bros.

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Actually the timing is pretty good. Players are semi-locked in and it gives us time to square it all away before the off-season.

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Actually the timing is pretty good. Players are semi-locked in

The timing is bad for the players, but who cares about their development or careers right?

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Let’s be real….players can now decide to wait until nearly midway through the season before choosing to redshirt and transfer out at the end of the season.

When players are constantly leaving on a whim for more playing time or money, why does it suddenly matter Bennett decides to retire now?

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So it's ok to Bennet to fuck over players because they have leverage now and hypothetically could use it against programs?

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I mean, how’s it any different than a player sitting out the rest of a season just to transfer elsewhere? Only difference is Bennett didn’t wait until mid season to leave

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And what was the reaction when UNLV QB Sluka did that? Hint: It was very negative.

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I’d say more mixed because people were saying he got screwed over by UNLV

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And none of those mitigating factors apply here, good point!