Hoosier4Life53 Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 1 hour ago, IUFLA said: While I am all for honoring Coach Knight, I'm not sure we should take Coach McCracken's name off of it... Knight/McCracken Court might work... And definitely a statue... I like @Artesian_86's second pic... The flat palmed clap with the intensity on his face... That's the Coach I knew... I agree with all of this, but still think something more than a statue would be in order. UCLA’s Pauley Pavillion has the Nell & John Wooden Court and North Carolina has the Dean Dome. Coach was an icon that transcended the sport, and was considered by many as the greatest basketball coach ever, and should be honored accordingly. Oh well, that will be determined down the road. In the meantime, RIP Coach Knight. 🏀 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Billingsley99 Posted November 2, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 This one hits me very hard. Lots of tears, our whole family wearing our IU gear proudly in honor of our COACH. On top of that I have had a card sitting on my desk for 2 weeks that I was going to mail out to Coach and tell him what he meant to me and unfortunately I did not get around. to mailing it. I have a million great stories that I could share but the most important was that with out Coach Knight I would have never gone to IU, never gotten into teaching and Coaching. He told me I needed to go into teaching because I had something to offer kids. That stuck with me forever. WIth out that I would have gone into business and not into teaching. I would have never made it to Westport Indiana met my wife and be blessed with 3 amazing kids and 1 2 month old grand baby, Coach I love you miss you and RIP you impacted my life and so many more in ways that you never knew and I wish I had sent the card so that you would know but deep down I think writing was more for me because I knew this day was close at hand. Thank you COACH RIP 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parakeet Jones Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 1 minute ago, Billingsley99 said: This one hits me very hard. Lots of tears, our whole family wearing our IU gear proudly in honor of our COACH. On top of that I have had a card sitting on my desk for 2 weeks that I was going to mail out to Coach and tell him what he meant to me and unfortunately I did not get around. to mailing it. I have a million great stories that I could share but the most important was that with out Coach Knight I would have never gone to IU, never gotten into teaching and Coaching. He told me I needed to go into teaching because I had something to offer kids. That stuck with me forever. WIth out that I would have gone into business and not into teaching. I would have never made it to Westport Indiana met my wife and be blessed with 3 amazing kids and 1 2 month old grand baby, Coach I love you miss you and RIP you impacted my life and so many more in ways that you never knew and I wish I had sent the card so that you would know but deep down I think writing was more for me because I knew this day was close at hand. Thank you COACH RIP Good to see you here. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach1K Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 Look at how young they look in this. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg Bawls Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Coach1K said: Look at how young they look in this. Coach K must have always had a smirk you just wanna....😃 Edited November 2, 2023 by Dawg Bawls 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCHoosier32 Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 1 hour ago, Billingsley99 said: This one hits me very hard. Lots of tears, our whole family wearing our IU gear proudly in honor of our COACH. On top of that I have had a card sitting on my desk for 2 weeks that I was going to mail out to Coach and tell him what he meant to me and unfortunately I did not get around. to mailing it. I have a million great stories that I could share but the most important was that with out Coach Knight I would have never gone to IU, never gotten into teaching and Coaching. He told me I needed to go into teaching because I had something to offer kids. That stuck with me forever. WIth out that I would have gone into business and not into teaching. I would have never made it to Westport Indiana met my wife and be blessed with 3 amazing kids and 1 2 month old grand baby, Coach I love you miss you and RIP you impacted my life and so many more in ways that you never knew and I wish I had sent the card so that you would know but deep down I think writing was more for me because I knew this day was close at hand. Thank you COACH RIP Good to see you. Sad day for sure. Glad he is no longer suffering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUJoe Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 1 hour ago, Muddy River said: Reading through this thread, it seems many of us have similar experiences. My guess is that many of us are similar in age, and our fathers were from the same generation as coach. They came from a time when men were hard, and love was tough, and I mean both of those things with the highest respect. They came from a time when doing what needed to be done took precedence over doing what felt good, when trophies were reserved for winners, not participants. Like my own father, Coach taught that simply wanting something was not enough, that you had to earn it, because there was no value in something given, but there was immense value and pride in something earned. I’ll shed some tears today, some for my dad, and some for coach, but most of the tears I shed today will be for the people who never had a man like them in their lives. Great post. Pretty much echos my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kycarter88 Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 (edited) Watching ESPN last night, looking at the bottom line, I saw it. I immediately grabbed my phone and was going to text my father. He had already texted me the news of Coach's passing, which I hadn't seen. The text after that was a picture of my father and Coach after a game (my dad did security for overtime pay for the games). I didn't think I'd be that upset about it (I thought it would be coming at some point soon), but that picture with Coach and my dad hit hard. Sitting in front of our oversized TV, watching channel 4, listening to Don on the radio coming back from practices, all with my dad. It's like a chapter closing for the both of us, and me subconsciously thinking about the inevitable passing of my father, as he is getting older. My last day as a educator is tomorrow. And, as an educator (I know there are a few on here), I always tried to instill the same values that I learned from both my dad and Coach Knight. Hard word, perseverance, dedication, etc. Coach made an impact on countless lives and his legacy will live on forever amongst the greats, and I just hope I've had the same type of impact on the kids that I have taught through the years. We have lost another great man. One with morals, standards, and an insatiable thirst for perfection. Not too many of those still around. Ride high, Coach. Edited November 2, 2023 by kycarter88 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13th&Jackson Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 1 hour ago, Hoosier4Life53 said: I agree with all of this, but still think something more than a statue would be in order. UCLA’s Pauley Pavillion has the Nell & John Wooden Court and North Carolina has the Dean Dome. Coach was an icon that transcended the sport, and was considered by many as the greatest basketball coach ever, and should be honored accordingly. Oh well, that will be determined down the road. In the meantime, RIP Coach Knight. 🏀 I'd like to see Cindy Simon Skojdt figure out a way to get RMK's name on Assembly Hall. It would be a great PR move. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 4 minutes ago, 13th&Jackson said: I'd like to see Cindy Simon Skojdt figure out a way to get RMK's name on Assembly Hall. It would be a great PR move. I was thinking the same thing... Wondering if she'd be remembered more fondly if she did let it become "Bob Knight Assembly Hall." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC2345 Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 6 minutes ago, 13th&Jackson said: I'd like to see Cindy Simon Skojdt figure out a way to get RMK's name on Assembly Hall. It would be a great PR move. They won’t name anything at IU after RMK unless his family approves it which they haven’t been willing to do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud2BAHoosier Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 3 hours ago, Dawg Bawls said: The red is classic motivator ... I personally like the plaid jacket. That's what he wore on the '76 Undefeated Championship team! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drroogh Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 8 minutes ago, DC2345 said: They won’t name anything at IU after RMK unless his family approves it which they haven’t been willing to do. I thought I remembered coach had stated he did not want IU to name anything after him. That was even before the falling out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg Bawls Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 We could just have one bronzed chair sitting alone... with a unbound chain... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13th&Jackson Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 1 minute ago, Dawg Bawls said: We could just have one bronzed chair sitting alone... with a unbound chain... Do we have to include a Purdue player at the free throw line? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoyeCowbell Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 One of the greatest things about Coach Knight -- and it's a common thread shared by countless former players, staff members and friends -- is that when they called, he answered. When they needed something, be it a job reference, a favor, or simply some advice, he gave it. His word mattered. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlboiler23 Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 RIP to a legend. Grew up watching so many great IU/Purdue battles and was lucky to get to watch such good basketball. Prayers to his family, supporters, and everyone else impacted. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 1 hour ago, Billingsley99 said: This one hits me very hard. Lots of tears, our whole family wearing our IU gear proudly in honor of our COACH. On top of that I have had a card sitting on my desk for 2 weeks that I was going to mail out to Coach and tell him what he meant to me and unfortunately I did not get around. to mailing it. I have a million great stories that I could share but the most important was that with out Coach Knight I would have never gone to IU, never gotten into teaching and Coaching. He told me I needed to go into teaching because I had something to offer kids. That stuck with me forever. WIth out that I would have gone into business and not into teaching. I would have never made it to Westport Indiana met my wife and be blessed with 3 amazing kids and 1 2 month old grand baby, Coach I love you miss you and RIP you impacted my life and so many more in ways that you never knew and I wish I had sent the card so that you would know but deep down I think writing was more for me because I knew this day was close at hand. Thank you COACH RIP Glad to see you on here, have been wondering where you have been Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg Bawls Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 37 minutes ago, 13th&Jackson said: Do we have to include a Purdue player at the free throw line? Hell No! If we did it be made of a different substance... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobSaccamanno Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 (edited) He was a big part of many of our lives for a very long time. As important of a figure as a non-relative or close friend can be. We all knew it was close but it’s a significantly sad day anyway. Time marches on. I am so glad he came back. I think we all knew he came HOME for the end. RIP, Coach, you greatly impacted many. Very sad day as it hits you. Edited November 2, 2023 by BobSaccamanno 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier4Life53 Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 1 hour ago, DC2345 said: They won’t name anything at IU after RMK unless his family approves it which they haven’t been willing to do. Makes sense, the university has to respect that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Threedom Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 42 minutes ago, BobSaccamanno said: He was a big part of many of our lives for a very long time. As important of a figure as a non-relative or close friend can be. We all knew it was close but it’s a significantly sad day anyway. Time marches on. I am so glad he came back. I think we all knew he came HOME for the end. RIP, Coach, you greatly impacted many. Very sad day as it hits you. Your last paragraph really hit home for me. Maybe it’s just me, but his dying is a little easier to bear knowing that he came back, hung out at assembly hall, reconnected with IU, etc. like a silver lining so to speak. At least that happened before he passed. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 If he wanted anything named after him I bet he'd choose the library. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13th&Jackson Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 37 minutes ago, mrflynn03 said: If he wanted anything named after him I bet he'd choose the library. Thought of that, but it’s named after Herman Wells. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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