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Virginia claims first National Championship (AUDIO)

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Tony and Dick Bennett embrace after Virginia wins National Title.

After falling to 16-seed Maryland-Baltimore County in the opening round of last years NCAA Tournament, Tony Bennett and his Virginia Cavaliers came full circle, knocking off Texas Tech 85-77 in overtime.

Bennett and his Cavaliers were the laughing-stock of the college basketball world a year ago, but they used it as a lesson and worked even harder, winning the schools first ever championship.

Bennett handled the loss with grace a year ago and he handled the championship win with grace last night.  And he’s more thankful than ever.

“I’m thankful in a way for what happened because it did, it drew me closer, most importantly, to my faith in the Lord, drew me closer to my wife and children, just because you realize what’s unconditional,” Bennett said.  “In those spots when the world’s telling you you’re a failure, you’re a loser, and you’re the [Read more…]

Dick Bennett to be honored at Final Four

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Former Wisconsin and Green Bay head men’s basketball coach Dick Bennett will be honored by Athletes in Action during the men’s basketball Final Four in Atlanta as Bennett will be given the Coach Wooden “Keys to Life” Award at the 17th Annual AIA Legends of the Hardwood Breakfast on Saturday, April 6.

The event will feature Ernie Johnson, Clark Kellogg, Jerry Colangelo, Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith.  Former winners of the award include:  Homer Drew, Clark Kellogg, David Robinson, Don Meyer, Charlie Ward, Mark Price and Jerry Colangelo.

In 2000, Bennett guided Wisconsin to the Final Four.  He has an overall coaching record of 489-307, at UW-Stevens Point, UW-Green Bay and Wisconsin.

Bennett was an accomplished three sport star at Ripon College.  He’ll be presenting the monetary award to Ripon College at the Final Four.