Knight resigns suddenly as coach at Texas Tech

 
Bob Knight's college basketball coaching career has often been marked by unexpected occurrences, and he provided one more Monday. Knight, college men's basketball's... [link]

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Bobby Knight resigns

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Knight resigns effective immediately

When Bob Knight arrived in Lubbock, he was greeted by a loud reception at United Spirit Arena. There will be far less pomp and circumstance as he steps aside. Knight informed Texas Tech athletic director Gerald Myers Monday morning that he has resigned, effective immediately. Knight son, Pat, the head coach designate, will take over for the remainder of the seaso
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Random Bob Knight Video Moment: Top Ten Soundbites

Bob Knight 's abrupt retirement from coaching this week, means looking for a way to summarize a man and a coaching career that was extremely complicated. Knight was a great coach, he graduated players, he was brutally honest, funny and could be ...
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Bob Knight Resigns, Why Now?

What do we know? Not much. At least not right now. We know that Knight has resigned, that according to the Lubbock Avalanche Journal, this happened this morning , Coach Knight talked with legendary big man coach Pete Newell for an hour on Sunday, and ...
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Player Bio: Bob Knight :: Men's Basketball

Position: Head Coach Birthdate: 10/25/1940 Graduated: 1962
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