Definitely a reason. It’s either medical, personal (family issues), or scandal. Whatever it is will come to light, it always does. But almost 100 percent odds it initially gets painted as him doing the right thing for himself or someone else.
Bennett said he’s “no longer the best coach” to lead UVA in the “current environment.” He said the game is “not in a healthy spot” and called for change. “I was equipped to do the job the old way,” Bennett said, “and my staff has buoyed me along the way.”
Super classy guy by all accounts, but I can't reconcile that with quitting on his team right before the season.
The Athletic had a great article on his sudden retirement. On this point, the hint was, to ensure his staff had a shot. Kind of like Spurrier did mid-season at USCe IIRC.
Can't say I disagree with anything he said. Sounds like a man comfortable with who he is and the sacrifice
