Seems like a great debate has been stirred by Huff's commitment. Some things to remember about Coach Bennett
1. CTB will use all available scholarships. 2012 forever changed CTB. He will never be put into a position of having to field a squad with NO depth. Since 2012, CTB has used every available scholarship, and all indications are that he will continue to do so.
2.IF CTB identifies a kid that fits the 5 pillar principles and is committed to UVA and will fill a need, he will sign them. This is the second key to CTB. Once he sees that a kid fills a need, is committed to the 5 pillar principles and wants to play for UVA- he does not hesitate to pull the trigger. Look no further than Huff, Jerome, Wilkins, Shayok- all kids that fit the profile, yet were maybe not the "best" at their position, and maybe not the "best" recruit offered by CTB. CTB saw the need, understood the player and person, and was ready to go "all in".
3. CTB will be honest with kids in the program- even if it means transfers. BJ Stith, Johnson, KT, Jesperson Barnette all kids that CTB brought in to play but did not have the ability or commitment to stay the course. Result, they move on.
4. CTB believes in his ability to coach Akil, Atkins, Brogdon, Harris- all kids that were solid recruits but not elite. What do they have in common? All ACC or All ACC defensive POY. CTB has supreme confidence that if the kids are committed to the program, he can get them to excel.
So I am firm ly in the camp that Huff is yet another kid that CTB has identified as a potential All ACC player, and a kid that CTB believes is committed to the 5 pillars and will work to be the best player they can be. Its like money in the bank.
1. CTB will use all available scholarships. 2012 forever changed CTB. He will never be put into a position of having to field a squad with NO depth. Since 2012, CTB has used every available scholarship, and all indications are that he will continue to do so.
2.IF CTB identifies a kid that fits the 5 pillar principles and is committed to UVA and will fill a need, he will sign them. This is the second key to CTB. Once he sees that a kid fills a need, is committed to the 5 pillar principles and wants to play for UVA- he does not hesitate to pull the trigger. Look no further than Huff, Jerome, Wilkins, Shayok- all kids that fit the profile, yet were maybe not the "best" at their position, and maybe not the "best" recruit offered by CTB. CTB saw the need, understood the player and person, and was ready to go "all in".
3. CTB will be honest with kids in the program- even if it means transfers. BJ Stith, Johnson, KT, Jesperson Barnette all kids that CTB brought in to play but did not have the ability or commitment to stay the course. Result, they move on.
4. CTB believes in his ability to coach Akil, Atkins, Brogdon, Harris- all kids that were solid recruits but not elite. What do they have in common? All ACC or All ACC defensive POY. CTB has supreme confidence that if the kids are committed to the program, he can get them to excel.
So I am firm ly in the camp that Huff is yet another kid that CTB has identified as a potential All ACC player, and a kid that CTB believes is committed to the 5 pillars and will work to be the best player they can be. Its like money in the bank.
