Posted on Mon Mar 17, 2008 at 09:09:39 AM EST in College
More on: Dick Vitale, Bob Knight, ESPN, college basketball, NCAA, video, funny (all tags)

Last night, amidst all the Bracetology talk on ESPN's family of networks, Dick Vitale unveiled his blueprint to "dominate college basketball." And frankly, it all seemed to bewilder/bore Bob Knight.

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Posted on Tue Feb 12, 2008 at 11:10:22 AM EST in College
More on: Bob Knight, Jay Leno, Tonight Show, video, funny (all tags)

Without any kids to yell at anymore, Bob Knight just doesn't seem to know what to do with his time nowadays. In fact, the General is apparently getting so bored sitting around the Knight estate that he decided to try his hand comedy, making an appearance on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno in a referee shirt. Not odd enough for you? What if we told you the cantankerous one is a fan of Larry the Cable Guy.

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Posted on Thu Feb 07, 2008 at 09:15:30 AM EST in College
More on: Bob Knight, video, funny, Texas Tech, Indiana (all tags)

Don't ask us why, we can't explain it. Bobby Knight is just days into his retirement, but we're already feeling nostalgic for the Knight era. We've hated the cantankerous old fart for decades now, but suddenly it's as if our best friend took our dog and split town with our old lady. Okay, so it's not quite that bad, but if we had to equate our inner feelings to something it would be a scab - it's irritating, it's a nuisance, it's annoying and it can be painful, but when it's gone, you always find yourself feeling where it once was.

Yup, the General was pretty much a verbal Picasso.

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Posted on Tue Feb 05, 2008 at 09:11:06 AM EST in College
More on: Bob Knight, retire, Texas Tech, college basketball, video (all tags)

What can you say about Bob Knight that hasn't already been said? Not much. The guy's been called every name in the book from a S.O.B. to the G.O.A.T. And they all ring true in their own right. He was a pompous, arrogant, no-nonsense prick when he wanted to be, but there is no denying the longevity or the sustained success he achieved. 902 victories!! All the coach has to say is "scoreboard" when it comes to his legacy. But more importantly, when it comes down to the term "student athlete", he made it a reality. Say what you will, but he graduated players and that should say as much about the guy as his red face and obscenity laced tirades. Even in retiring, the old ball coach was game planning.

Pat Knight has been the head coach designate since 2005.

"There's a transition that's going to take place here from me to Pat and I've dwelt on this all year long - about what would be the best way to do this, and how it would be best for him and for the team and for what we can do in the long run to make this the best thing for Texas Tech," said Knight, who retires with 902 career victories. "I didn't know, I've never really known when I was going to step down from this job. As I thought about it, my first thought was at the end of this season."

Knight said he spoke with Newell for about an hour and an half Sunday.

"My thinking was that for Pat and for this team - most of which is returning next year - the best thing for the long run for this team would be for Pat and his staff to coach these remaining 10 games," Knight said. "And (to) get an understanding, get a real feel for each other, be able to think over the course of the spring and summer going into next season about how people had played, how things had been done offensively or defensively, what could be done or couldn't be done, what to stay away from, what to work on and develop that from a game standpoint as the coach in charge of everything rather than as an assistant coach.

"It was always a problem for me as to just what would be the most effective way in this transition, to make this transition. And with all the thought that I put into it, that's exactly how I felt that it should be.

But, coach, before you go off into the sunset; can you tell us what the future holds for Bob Knight?

Links:
[Texas Tech Red Raiders]: Coach Bob Knight Retires
[CBS4.com]: Bob Knight Resigns From Texas Tech

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Posted on Thu Jan 17, 2008 at 08:54:02 AM EST in College
More on: Bob Knight, Texas Tech, record, video, funny (all tags)

Like him or hate him, Bob Knight made history last night by upsetting the No. 9 Texas A&M Aggies 68-53, winning his 900th career game. Knight is the only Division I men's basketball coach to reach the big 9-0-0, so we figured now is as good a time as any to relive some of the more outspoken moments in the surly old coach's career.

Ooops, almost forgot this inspirational speech from the greatest men's coach in the history of the game. (Considering it's Bob Knight, we shouldn't have to do this, but we will. Slap those earmuffs on all the youngsters out there!)

Hey, according to the big guy, those aren't vulgar F-bombs; they're just simple expressions of surprise, anger and dismay.

Links:
[Dallas News.com]: Knight earns 900th win in defeat of Texas A&M

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Posted on Fri Nov 30, 2007 at 12:02:27 PM EST in College
More on: Texas Tech, Bob Knight, hunting, video, funny, arguing (all tags)

We're sure you've seen the clips of Bob Knight going Bob Knight on his neighbor, but have you seen the entire drawn out video? These guys are arguing like a couple of school boys and they go on for nearly nine stinkin' minutes.

But don't get us wrong, there's plenty of entertainment value in the uncut edition. Pay special attention around the 5:15 mark.

We love how this guy is so worked up that he's still ranting and raving at Knight even after he's back inside his house. Thank goodness the audio was working on his camcorder because if it wasn't for the undeniable voice of Knight, nobody would know who the heck that was. Dude, you better have asked Santa for a new camera.

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