You Stay Classy, Bobby
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Of course, the one thing that could bring me out of my self-imposed blogging exile is the fact that Bob Knight has retired. It does not escape me that Bob Knight can’t win with me, and I’m not going to pass up on the fact that his latest antic is in ridiculously poor taste and proves once again that Bobby is out for himself. To quote the man himself (via ESPN): ...
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Don't let the door hit you on the way out
Published 2/6/2008 by NDub at Construda
... persona. He was verbally and physically abusive to everyone around him. He choked and slapped his own players, berated reporters for honest questions, shoved fans, and verbally embarrassed coaches. All of those volatile actions, yet Knight demands the utmost discipline from his players. That's hypocritical. Quitter: Knight violates own principles - Jay Mariotti (Chicago Sun-Times) Knight's final act a hypocritical one in a career full of them - Pat Forde (ESPN.com) You stay classy, Bobby - Low Percentage Shot
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