BGleas Posted November 1, 2023 Report Share Posted November 1, 2023 16 minutes ago, Parakeet Jones said: He and my dad were the same age. My dad passed away 5 years earlier almost to the day. Many of the happiest moments of my childhood and even young adult years were watching his teams with my dad. I’m sitting on the couch in my man cave revisiting some of those memories with tears welling up in my eyes. Thank you, Coach, for those great memories you helped provide for me. My Dad passed away last December. When I saw the news about Bob Knight the first thought in my mind was to grab my phone and call my Dad to tell him or see if he had heard. Like you and many of us, so many of my Bob Knight thoughts are tied to my Dad. Took me a beat to remember that I couldn't call him. 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJack Posted November 1, 2023 Report Share Posted November 1, 2023 41 minutes ago, HoosierJax said: The Greatest coach of my lifetime The greatest ever. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mookied39 Posted November 1, 2023 Report Share Posted November 1, 2023 I have not cried in a bit. I cried today. He was my hero. I lived and breathed with that team because of THAT MAN. I loved him, and because of that I loved IU. this loss digs down really deep. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoB2011 Posted November 1, 2023 Report Share Posted November 1, 2023 Glad Coach Knight seemed to find some peace in his latter days. He did a lot of wonderful things for the program and for a lot of people. An undeniable icon of the sport. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted November 1, 2023 Report Share Posted November 1, 2023 https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/38796141/legendary-basketball-coach-bob-knight-dies-83 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted November 1, 2023 Report Share Posted November 1, 2023 The greatest coaching move ever... 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drroogh Posted November 1, 2023 Report Share Posted November 1, 2023 So glad wounds were healed before this final Time Out! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritzIam4IU Posted November 1, 2023 Report Share Posted November 1, 2023 (Sigh) another loss that hit me hard this year. A very sad day. RIP Coach Knight. You are a true legend. You will be missed. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted November 1, 2023 Report Share Posted November 1, 2023 My favorite photo of Knight. You look at this and just know how much he cares without him even saying a word. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Joe_Hoopsier Posted November 1, 2023 Report Share Posted November 1, 2023 11 minutes ago, IUFLA said: The greatest coaching move ever... Ok, that one made me tear up. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rev_AK Posted November 1, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 1, 2023 In 1989 I was 16 and working a little job cleaning golf clubs at New Albany Country Club. Fuzzy Zoeller brought coach Knight as a guest and they went out super early one summer morning. I was told not to tell anyone they were playing, and I didn’t. I waited for them to finish up and I had a couple of hours to think about what I wanted to say to coach. I knew I wasn’t quite good enough to play at IU, so I thought I’d ask him how to be a manager. When Coach and Fuzzy were finished playing, I carried his clubs back to his car. I was so nervous I forgot the question I had planned out for a couple of hours. I couldn’t let the moment pass, so I said “Coach, do you really like Dick Vitale?” He chuckled and told me Dick was a great guy behind the scenes and most of his personality was just an act for TV. He was nice to me and signed a few autographs. Of course, I regretted not asking him, but appreciated him answering my goofy question. 10 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGleas Posted November 1, 2023 Report Share Posted November 1, 2023 Sorry if this is annoying, just kind of posting these as I see them. Think it's cool that some of the more recent players are posting. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HPER Smooth Posted November 1, 2023 Report Share Posted November 1, 2023 (edited) I was at basketball camp when news came that Len Bias had passed. Bob Knight sat the whole camp down in the fieldhouse, and proceeded to urge, beg, yell and cuss at us to never do drugs. I was close enough to the front to see that Coach was crying. Thanks for changing so many lives Coach. Edited November 1, 2023 by HPER Smooth 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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FKIM01 Posted November 1, 2023 Report Share Posted November 1, 2023 😭 Just hard to describe the feeling of loss. I echo the sentiments of Hoosier Nation...so glad he had the opportunity to mend fences and receive the show of love and respect he deserved while he was still able. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted November 1, 2023 Report Share Posted November 1, 2023 (edited) I may just have to dig out my copy of 'A Season on The Brink' and give it a read. Have 2-3 other Knight-centric books that deserve a re-read as well. Edited November 1, 2023 by 5fouls 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mookied39 Posted November 1, 2023 Report Share Posted November 1, 2023 (edited) 19 minutes ago, HPER Smooth said: I was at basketball camp when news came that Len Bias had passed. Bob Knight sat the whole camp down in the fieldhouse, and proceeded to urge, beg, yell and cuss at us to never do drugs. I was close enough to the front to see that Coach was crying. Thanks for changing so many lives Coach. I went to camp a few times, but the first time, Joby Wright introduced coach, and MY IDOL AND HERO, strides up to the podium, and says, "NO F*****G hats, did you all not hear them tell you to take your hats off?" Hats all around the room FLEW OFF. I'll never forget it, and so many other memories because of you coach. My heart is real heavy tonight. This little boy from Portage loves you. Edited November 1, 2023 by mookied39 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted November 1, 2023 Report Share Posted November 1, 2023 10 minutes ago, 5fouls said: I may just have to dig out my copy of 'A Season on The Brink' and give it a read. Have 2-3 other Knight-centric books that deserve a re-read as well. If that was a season on the Brink I'd take it every year minus the tapout to Cleveland St in the 1st rd. I guess the book was written because of the season before? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steubenhoosier Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 As great as he was as a coach, CRMK’s legacy is all the things he did unrelated to a game. RIP coach. Find peace and comfort knowing that you influenced so many others. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 2 minutes ago, mookied39 said: I went to camp a few times, but the first time, Joby Wright introduced coach, and MY IDOL AND HERO, strides up to the podium, and says, "NO F*****G hats, did you all not hear them tell you to take your hats off?" Hats all around the room FLEW OFF. I'll never forget it, and so many other memories because of you coach. My heart is real heavy tonight. This little boy from Portage loves you. What years did you go? I'm guessing a few before me. I'll give coach some serious credit. He was who he was, he was consistent, and didn't change for anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Steubenhoosier said: As great as he was as a coach, CRMK’s legacy is all the things he did unrelated to a game. RIP coach. Find peace and comfort knowing that you influenced so many others. I only believe half those off court stories. Did he get out of line, sure I believe that, but I don't believe ALL of it. I've met the man, attended his camps, got shirts and the 92 ff4 game autographed. He can an asshole, and a pretty decent guy. Maybe he was undiagnosed bi-polar? Edited November 2, 2023 by mrflynn03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mookied39 Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 3 minutes ago, mrflynn03 said: What years did you go? I'm guessing a few before me. I'll give coach some serious credit. He was who he was, he was consistent, and didn't change for anyone. 2 years between 85 and 88. The exact years escape me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUKane21 Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 Growing up my Grams used to always tell me that he threw that chair because he saw a nice lady across the court front row who needed a seat. That was her story and I’m sticking to it. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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