Virginia head basketball coach Tony Bennett declined what the university described as a 'substantial' raise. Instead, he asked that financial investments be made to improve the basketball program, and other sports under the school's athletic program.
You have to wonder if the Virginia head basketball coach has ever viewed the 1990s Tom Cruise flick, famous for its"show me the money" catchphrase.Because in a recent contract negotiation, Bennett was shown the money ... then he turned it down.Bennett, who led the Virginia men's basketball team to its first national title earlier this year, declined what the university described as a"substantial" raise.
UVA's Kyle Guy: We did whatever it took to win 01:10"Tony's decision -- to turn down a well-deserved raise and instead invest in his players and UVA athletics more broadly -- tells you everything you need to know about him as a leader and as a human being," school president Jim Ryan said. "Tony is one of the most selfless people I've ever met, and this is just the latest example.
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