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King Kaufman's Sports Daily
Good riddance, Bob Knight. The legendary bully and hypocrite quits midseason, something he'd never tolerate from his players. Figures.
By King Kaufman [2008-02-06]

  • Thanks, King

    Thanks, King for some well needed perspective on Knight. Pretty refreshingly damning (and bang on) piece, in the face of the countless hagiographies and hosannas that are going out to him right now.

    But who was more undisciplined than Bob Knight?

    This is exactly right. I never understood the argument that Knight was a great teacher of young men. After all, he consistently acted like a classless, adolescent boor, who could never keep his composure. What, exactly, is that supposed to ingrain in his charges? I mean, I used to think his shtick was funny, but rewatching a number of his greatest hits, which have come back to light as a result of his retirement, I can only shake my head in wonder that this guy isn't absolutely mortified by his absurd and embarrassing behaviour.

    I also like your point about Knight not getting prime recruits. I never thought of it that way, but of course: who would want to play for such a jackass? Nobody who can write their own ticket, that's who.

    And, aside from your mention, lost in the accolades for Knight is the fact that he quit on his team. He. Quit. This is exactly the kind of thing Knight would deplore in anyone else.

    So, yeah - good riddance indeed. Go back to hunting, Bob. I hear Dick Cheney's looking for a hunting partner...

    -- 3pointshooter
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    Wednesday, February 6, 2008 01:16 AM
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