THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2008
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Legendary coach calls it quits midseason
Famous chair-tossing Bob Knight steps aside as son fills position
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LUBBOCK, Texas — Bob Knight resigned Monday at Texas Tech, a stunning midseason move by the winningest men's coach in major college basketball.
"He said he was tired and that it was best to go ahead and do it now." Texas Tech chancellor Kent Hance told The Associated
Press. "I think Bob is through with coaching. I think he got to the point where it wasn't fun for him."
Known as much for his fiery temper as his basketball brilliance, Knight gave no hint a change was coming. He will be replaced by his son, Pat, a Red Raiders assistant.
The 67-year-old Knight informed Texas Tech athletic
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Texas Tech coach Bob Knight, left, is congratulated by his son Pat Knight following his team's win over New Mexico Jan. 1. By beating New Mexico 70-68, Knight earned his 880th career win and broke the Division I men's basketball record he shared with former North Carolina coach Dean Smith. A spokesman for Texas Tech athletic director Gerald Myers announced Monday that Knight had resigned, effective immediately.
"He thought about it Sunday all day and talked to his wife and decided "This is something I want to do," Hance said.
director Gerald Myers of his decision in a meeting around noon, Hance said. Knight then called Hance and told him.
The Red Raiders beat Oklahoma State 67-60 on Saturday, giving Knight his 902nd victory. He won national titles at Indiana in 1976, '81 and '87.
Knight was not available for comment Monday, said Randy Farley, a spokesman for the Texas Tech basketball program.
The Lubbock Avalanche Journal first reported the resignation.
In September, Knight signed a three-year contract extension that runs through the 2011-12
season. In 2005, Pat Knight was appointed his father's successor.
K n i g h t arrived at Texas Tech in March 2001, six months after being fired by Indiana
Knight passed former North Carolina coach Dean Smith as the winningest Division I coach Jan. 1, 2007, getting career win No. 880. To celebrate the milestone Knight chose "My Way" by Frank Sinatra, a mantra for how he navigated his personal and professional worlds.
"I did it my way and when I look back on it, I don't think my way was all that bad."
Texas Tech's next game is Wednesday night at Baylor.
victory last month against Texas A&M.
"Bob is kind of a funny guy. He always loved that song 'My Way,' and this is another example," Hance said.
tor what school officials there called a "pattern of unacceptable behavior."
Back then, Knight explained why "My Way" was so fitting.
"Ive simply tried to do what I think is best," Knight said. "Regrets? Sure. Just like the song. I have regrets. I wish I could done things better at
Bob Knight
Former Texas Tech Coach
In his first six years at Tech, he led the Red Raiders to five 20-win seasons, a first at the school. They are 12-8 this season, including Knight's 900th
times. I wish I would have had a better answer, a better way, at times. But just like he said, I did it my way and when I look back on it, I don't think my way was all that bad"
coach for 42 years. He broke in at Army in 1965, but made his mark in 29 years at Indiana.
Knight has been a college
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He's a complex package, someone who can hit a policeman, throw a chair across the court or be accused of wrapping his hands around a player's neck, yet never gets in trouble for breaking NCAA rules, always has high a graduation rate and gave his salary back a few years ago because he didn't think hed earned it.
Former Indiana basketball coach Bob Knight throws a chair across the floor protesting a technical foul during a basketball game against Purdue University in Bloomington, Ind., in this Feb. 23, 1985 photo. Knight received three technical fouls and was ejected from the game.
Knight got his 100th victory at Army, then moved to Indiana, where his Hoosiers went 662-239 from 1971-2000.
His first NCAA title came in 1976 when Indiana went undefeated, a feat no team has accomplished since.
He began his coaching career at Army, at age 24, the youngest-
ever Division I coach.
Knight won 20 or more games in 29 seasons.
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