University of Connecticut Athletics
What They Are Saying About David Benedict
2/29/2016 12:00:00 AM | General
Jay Jacobs, Director of Athletics, Auburn University
"I want to congratulate David and the University of Connecticut on this announcement. David is an extremely talented administrator who brings a wealth of experience from Auburn and elsewhere to the job. He helped us tremendously during his time at Auburn, and we are better for it. David is a great leader but an even better person. I'm happy for him and his family, and I know UConn will be in capable hands."
Dr. Kevin White, Vice President and Director of Athletics, Duke University
"Without question, David Benedict is just an outstanding hire! UConn has made a brilliant leadership acquisition, for David clearly represents an emerging 'pinnacle player' within college athletics! David is incredibly well experienced, and will unequivocally 'over deliver' in each and every dimension of his responsibilities. To that end, in particular, David's unique ability to build both highly valued and sustainable relationships internally as well as externally will serve the Huskies exceedingly well. Finally, there is absolutely no one that is more in touch with the needs, interests, and welfare issues that surround the modern day student athlete than David Benedict."
Ray Allen, Former UConn Men's Basketball All-American
"As a member of the search committee, I was highly impressed when I met David. It's very important to me that our Husky student-athletes have a Director of Athletics that understand the needs and challenges of playing college sports at the highest level. I have great confidence that David will provide an atmosphere for student-athletes to not only be successful in sports, but also in life and be prepared for their future."
Chris Del Conte, Director of Athletics, TCU
"Congratulations to the University of Connecticut on hitting a home run with its hire of David Benedict! He will be a perfect fit for the Huskies and Storrs. I have known David for quite some time and he's a winner! He has been in leadership capacities at several of the top Universities in the country and will draw upon those vast experiences. David will serve UConn and its constituents in a first-class manner. I'm very excited for him."
Gus Malzahn, Head Football Coach, Auburn University
"David is a true professional, a natural leader and an outstanding administrator. I've enjoyed working with him during the last two years and I know that UConn is fortunate to have David leading its department moving forward. We wish him and his family nothing but the best."
Shaka Smart, Head Men's Basketball Coach, University of Texas
"David Benedict is a tremendous communicator who understands what goes into winning. He will be intensely dedicated to UConn's student-athletes and coaches and help that athletics program continue to thrive."
Marlene Stollings, Women's Basketball Coach, Minnesota
"David Benedict's vision, acumen and leadership will continue to lead UConn to new heights of greatness. His ability to identify talent and his understanding of every component of college athletics will help each program develop and thrive for many years to come. There is no doubt in my mind that David's experience will tremendously enhance the rich tradition of excellence at UConn."
