List of incidents involving bob knight houston chronicle. Bobby knight rails against indiana in bonkers interview. And not every critic of knight and his actions is a media hound only seeking to further their own agenda of hate against a man who has been a great coach. Longtime nba coach lawrence frank, now president of basketball operations. It takes sixteen teenagers in hopes of landing a walkon.
His father was a railroad man who died when bobby was 29 and. This show is a new reality show with boisterous and sometimes quite controversial coach bobby knight. Apr 30, 2016 former indiana basketball coach bobby knight on trump. In all likelihood, coach knight is drinking some tea. Nprs scott simon asks the legendary basketball coach. Youve seen him like this before, but you might not have heard him like this. Sunday indiana university basketball coach bob knight fired aired september 10, 2000 4. The school received a oneyear postseason ban in 1981 and had. Jul 27, 2012 to most college basketball fans, neil reed was the indiana player legendary coach bob knight choked in 1997. Knight school with coach bob knight episode 3 youtube. The win put coach k over the top and broke the mark previously held by coach knight. He might send him off to get the pizza and cokes but thats about. Knight school with coach bob knight episode 1 youtube. Knight continued at ohio state in 1958 when he played for basketball hall of fame coach fred taylor.
Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting tidbits. Players back coach, students erupt in protest aired september 11, 2000 7. While many sports columnists and commentators liked to vilify college basketball coach bobby knight over the years, i was not one of them. In this twodvd set, coach knight demonstrates over 30 gameaction drills to teach fundamental techniques and then brings it all together in 5on5 sets. The documentary chronicles their progress and gives insight into bob knight and his coaching. Join facebook to connect with bobby knight and others you may know. Indiana coach bobby knight throws a chair across the floor during indianas 7263 loss to purdue on feb. Tv series, a 2006 american reality television series about basketball. Pat knight, son of bob, fired as lamar universitys mens.
Bobby knight is one of if not the greatest coach of all time and it is nice to see the other side of the angry, pressbelittling side of the guy and see the great coach behind the scenes. Apr 28, 2016 the legendary hoosiers coach gave the gop candidate a rousing endorsement at a campaign rally in indianapolis. Okay, so his frequently foul mouth wasnt exactly classy and doesnt always match up with what i think of him. Fritzy our pet chess computer game with explanations, kidoriented movies and gags. The legendary hoosiers coach gave the gop candidate a rousing endorsement at a campaign rally in indianapolis. Knight played basketball and football in high school, and he was a reserve on the ohio state university national. Corps of cadets warsaw, a school that existed in the former polishlithuanian commonwealth. Listen in as bob knight answers over 70 questions concerning successful coaching gain coaching wisdom and insight from one of greatest coaches in the history of the game get advice for working with players, parents, media, staff responsibilities and much more. Its also available for the nba, football, hockey and baseball. If you are a basketball coach, or a bobby knight fan, this is a must have this man has forgot more basketball than most of us could ever learn in 10 lifetimes. Former indiana basketball coach bobby knight on trump. Former hoosier head coach bobby knight makes appearance at. It was the 7469 triumph over michigan state 02 at a sold out madison square garden in the champions classic.
He will be replaced by his son, pat, a red raiders assistant. Forgotten in a stellar 197475 season is the launching of knight protege mike krzyzewskis career. Join the chess party at your school and watch your child gain academic confidence, analytical ability, personal integrity, chess friends, and a selfidentity as a very. Steve robinson, the cnnsi managing editor who coaxed neil reed into blowing the whistle on coach bobby knights violence, reflects on reeds death and the refusal of peoplefrom knights. Coach knight did run down screens, but his down screen had the screener. New book details allegations of bob knights physical. Here are the top ten bobby knight moments as chosen by espn.
The topic of this article may not meet wikipedias notability guideline for sports and athletics. If notability cannot be established, the article is likely to be merged, redirected, or deleted. Michael jordan and bobby knight have a grand old time. Jan 19, 20 bobby knight and mike krzyzewski, world class coaches, share a private moment in nov. Pat knight, who led lamar university to an ncaa tournament appearance in 2012, was fired by the university on sunday, the former coach confirmed. Bobby knight calls trump most prepared man in history to. The indiana basketball coach, already in trouble for a history of misconduct, was fired sunday by the school for a pattern of unacceptable behavior. Bobby knight calls trump most prepared man in history to run for president. Only knight higher than izzo in b1g history at least now.
Former indiana coach bob knight pointed at kentucky basketball coach john calipari as one of the leading examples of the lack of integrity in college basketball today. I find it helpful to look at the success of bobby knight, the fabled basketball coach at. Olympic teammates say that bob knight, ncaa legend and coach. The varsity is an idyllic and intellectual chess experience that will complete the perfect childhood. Knight school with coach bobby knight tv series 2006 imdb.
One of michael jordans olympic teammates says bob knight made him cry. Just contact your city coach first so we can direct you when you get to. Klein 2 comments peter klein two of the most successful us college basketball coaches, bob knight and mike krzyzewski coach k, are as well known for their management styles as for their oncourt success. Knight school is a television documentary produced by espn about a group of sixteen texas tech university students. Each class includes a funny chess tactics lesson, a higherlevel coach v. Bobby knight is known for his rough style of coaching, and always demands extremely hard work of his players. Robert montgomery bob knight born october 25, 1940 is a retired american basketball coach. I always like knight, despite his legendary temper.
Bob knight has long been a disgrace, but what he said friday. Pete axthelm of newsweek has called bobby knight a boiling blend of brilliance and loyalty, fanaticism and temper. Bobby knight was born in massillon, ohio, and grew up in orrville, ohio. Former indiana basketball coach bob knight told joe buck in an interview that he wasnt a fan of legendary ucla coach john wooden. So many coaches came through the bob knight finishing school. Robert montgomery knight was born on october 25, 1940, in the small ohio town of orrville. Record includes games as coach of major schools, and does not reflect forfeits or vacated games. The conventional wisdom is that any school that loses, via firing, retirement, or any other means, a coach of knights caliber will suffer. Nicknamed the general, knight won 902 ncaa division i mens college basketball games, the most alltime at the time of his retirement and currently second alltime, behind pat summitt, and behind his former player and assistant coach. The team won knights third national championship the schools fifth against syracuse in. Bob knights iu student managers went on to rule the sports world.
And in fact, there isnt a college coach who can incite more debate and who can get the blood of fans boiling more both his fans and those of opposing teams. Former indiana basketball coach bob knight ripped the school for firing him and legendary ucla coach john wooden over the school s recruiting practices when. Best person for the job bobby knight is not one known to make political endorsements. Bloomington former iu coach bob knight, who has not returned to the school in any official capacity since his firing in 2000, will speak at bloomington high school north at 7 p. Knight with mike krzyzewski, who would go on to coach at duke a number of assistant coaches, players, and managers of bob knight have gone on to be head coaches. Coach knight did run down screens, but his down screen had the screener inside the cutter moving from the top of the floor toward the baseline. Please help to establish notability by citing reliable secondary sources that are independent of the topic and provide significant coverage of it beyond a mere trivial mention. Robert montgomery knight born october 25, 1940 is a former american basketball coach.
Bobby knight developed his motion offense through research and development. One of michael jordans olympic teammates says bob knight. Bobby knight motion offense passing and driving jim. To most college basketball fans, neil reed was the indiana player legendary coach bob knight choked in 1997. Knight school is a television documentary series produced by espn about a group of sixteen texas tech university students trying to make the bob knight coached texas. Mar 04, 20 charles darwin would have made a hell of a coach, former indiana and texas tech college basketball coach bob knight notes in his new book, the power of negative thinking. Npr s scott simon asks the legendary basketball coach. Oct 26, 2016 new book details allegations of bob knights physical, emotional abuse while indianas coach. There is room, though, amid the negative thinking, for happiness, knight says. Knight school with coach bob knight episode 6 youtube. Feb 16, 2014 pat knight, who led lamar university to an ncaa tournament appearance in 2012, was fired by the university on sunday, the former coach confirmed to andy katz of. To those close to reed, however, he was far more than that. He began playing organized basketball at orrville high school.
Bobby knight and mike krzyzewski are arguably the two most successful college basketball coaches in the country. Bob knight has long been a disgrace, but what he said. Bobby knight basketball coaching philosophy and more 1 comment basketball coaching clinic notes by coach peterman in the volume 5 of the worlds greatest collection of basketball coaching clinic notes you will find the best source of information on bobby knight basketball coaching philosophy. Coach knight states that im not arguing for being a strict negativist, for always seeing the dark side, always expecting failure. The screen he hated, which some people call a down screen. I have a friend from high school, who is a multidecorated true man of valor. Bob knight basketball coaching dvds the coachs clipboard. Bob knight blasts legendary ucla coach john wooden, takes. Bobby knight, former iu basketball coach, fired in 2000.
But their leadership styles could not be more different. When he was coaching at west point, they ran reverse action which is reversing the ball from one side of the floor to the other and screening along with it. Mar 10, 2017 bob knight has long been a disgrace, but what he said friday is a new low the 76yearold former indiana coachs comments about hoping people were dead deserve reprimand. Bob knight, in full robert montgomery knight, also called bobby knight and the general, born october 25, 1940, massillon, ohio, u. Bob knight, a cranky senior citizen who enjoys yelling and won some basketball games a while ago, did his typical bob knight thing and yelled at a. Knight had decided to become a coach in high school and sitting on the. Bobby knight basketball coaching philosophy and more.
Former iu coach bob knight to speak in bloomington on march 30. Lets hope bobby knights son, who replaces him, has those good, oldfashioned bobby knight values. May 01, 2017 the opening to espn show knight school featuring coach bob knight. Throughout basketball practice drills you will get a great sense of the perfection and high. Steve jobs and the bobby knight school of leadership. Abc featured then indiana hoosiers coach bobby knight with the late dick. Episode 1 making the cut 21906 the memorable bob knight reality show. At harvard business school, professor scott snook uses this classic. Mar, 2012 steve jobs and the bobby knight school of leadership.
Bobby knight tip on screens why you may never use down. Ronald felling, former assistant coach, fired by knight in 1999 after knight overheard him making negative remarks about the basketball program. Not every supporter of bobby knight is so blinded by rage that they would threaten the lives of students who might actually have legitimate complaints about the coach and his conduct. Often referred to as bobby knight and nicknamed the general, knight won 902 ncaa division i mens college basketball games, a record at the time of his retirement, and currently third alltime, behind his former player and assistant coach mike krzyzewski of duke and jim boeheim of syracuse, who are both. New book details allegations of bob knights physical, emotional abuse while indianas coach. Jul 09, 2018 episode 1 making the cut 21906 the memorable bob knight reality show. Knight school with coach bobby knight tv series 2006. Being alert to the possible negative in any situation is the very best way to bring about positive results. Bob knight, american collegiate basketball coach whose 902 career national collegiate athletic association ncaa coaching victories are among the most in mens basketball history. Indianians rally around coach aired march 15, 2000 10. Nov 08, 2017 former indiana basketball coach bob knight told joe buck in an interview that he wasnt a fan of legendary ucla coach john wooden.
The coach is not bringing in the walkon when the star player gets fouled out. Bob knight has long been a disgrace, but what he said friday is a new low the 76yearold former indiana coachs comments about hoping people were dead deserve reprimand. On the rebound, he paints a picture of the coach as a. After spending three seasons as a forward for ohio state, knight began his coaching career as an assistant coach at cuyahoga falls high school. Knight school is a television documentary produced by espn. Bobby knight basketball coaching philosophy and more 1 comment basketball coaching clinic notes by coach peterman in the volume 5 of the worlds greatest collection of basketball coaching clinic notes you will find the best source of information on bobby knight basketball coaching philosophy, and not only this. Former indiana basketball coach bob knight ripped the school for firing him and legendary ucla coach john wooden over the schools recruiting practices when. Bobby knight growing up coach, school, basketball, and deford. Krzyzewski, now in his 37th year of coaching had played for and had been an assistant for coach knight at army. Knight is first with 661, and izzo can get there in about five seasons at his. The opening to espn show knight school featuring coach bob knight. Knight school uk tv series, a 1997 british childrens television series.
Heres a look at some of the outbursts over the years by texas tech basketball coach bob knight, who on monday struck a player on the bottom of the chin while talking to him. Early edition indiana university fires basketball coach bobby knight. How i survived a war of words with coach bobby knight and became a decent human being again shaw, mark on. Practice planning and drills for mental toughness championship productions, inc. Bob knights book harnesses power of negative thinking. Hall of fame basketball coach bobby knight, who won three national championships and went to five final fours during his 30year stint as head coach at indiana university, has never been one to hold b. The indiana basketball hall of fame museum captures the essence of hoosier hysteria and helps explain to the visitor why the game of basketball has a special place.
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