I posted a story a couple days ago about Knight's leaving Texas Tech and retiring from college basketball coaching. Considering his volatile history - the tantrum, throwing chairs, harsh treatment of the press, grabbing/hitting players, I thought these quotes were appropriate:
"I am very happy for Coach Knight because he got to start and finish his career exactly the way he wanted." - Steve Alford, New Mexico head coach, started for Knight at Indiana.
"...he should be treasured in our sport...outside my immediate family, no single person has had a greater impact on my life than Coach Knight...Simply put, I love him." - Mike Krzyzewski, Duke head coach, who played for Knight at Army.
"...one of the outstanding teachers the game has. His methods, just as General Patton's, were different...I have the utmost respect for Bobby Knight. I just differ and disagree with his methods." - John Wooden, former UCLA coach, owner of 10 NCAA titles.
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