Good Knight (An alternative view of Bob Knight)

NRO ^ | December 27, 2006 | Michael Ledeen

[good old days]

Great article. Best wishes, Coach Knight!

[good old days]

My favorite part of the article:

I once interviewed a member of his first team at Indiana, an all-American who met with Knight shortly after the coach’s arrival in Bloomington. Knight glared at him and said, “I’ve just looked at your transcript. You’re not going to class, you’re not doing your work. If you miss class, you won’t practice. And if you don’t practice, you won’t play. If that’s too tough for you, I’ll help you transfer to some place where they don’t give a damn.”

The all-American called his father in a panic, only to find that his dad was thrilled. “Thank God,” he said, “now you’ve got a chance in life.”

[newheart]

I have a good friend who played for Knight in the 70s. He will defend the guy to the death. Good enough for me.

[JRios1968]

Bobby Knight PING

[newheart]

Correction. Early 80s.

[indcons]

Bob Knight/TTU ping

[hispanarepublicana]

Guns-Up Red Raider PING!

[Adder]

"I have never known a winning coach in any sport who did not have a terrible temper."

Dean Smith, NC Tarheels. Make a note.

[Always Right]

Yep, for all the negative press Knight gets, Knight really cares about the success of his kids, not just in basketball but in life. And you know when you watch a Kight-team play, you will see well played game. It is unfortunate that he lets his temper get in the way.

[ken5050]

FYI..amazingly, but in today's NY Times Sports section, there is actually a pretty positive view of Knight's accomplishments..

[longhorn too]

My wife graduated from TT in 1978 and me being a Longhorn makes for very interesting games. During the last football game I was getting so much grief for the first quarter and then things changed for the better.

[SF Republican]

graduated from TT in 1978 ah the good ole days; my fondest sports memory was Tech and Rodney Allison beating Earl Campbell and the Longhorns in 1976 your wife probably agrees, you probably NOT; I will add I DID buy a Longhorns sweatshirt last year before the Rose Bowl. Congrats you guys are still the Reigning National Champions. Bobby Knight has gotten a pretty tough rap on things, he is a great coach and during these PC times, lots of fun to watch and listen to.

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

Our football and basketball programs have a very high rate of graduation!

[Niteranger68]

"I have never known a winning coach in any sport who did not have a terrible temper." Dean Smith, NC Tarheels. Make a note.

Should we take notes from a liberal lefty like Dean Smith?

[Adder]

Wasn't talking the man's politics...but he did not have a violent temper and was rarely visibly angry.

[SevenofNine]

I found out something on ESPN Sportcenter Bobby Knight is not winnest coach that honor go to that Women basketball coach from Tenn

[NittanyLion]

There's no doubt that Knight has had a positive impact on many young men's lives. That said, there's also no doubt that he's a bully. That's why his legacy will always be a mixed one.

[JRios1968]

Yeah, Knight is only the winningest coach in real basketball (ducking...)

[SevenofNine]

Choking his players