Knight on Archie

[Ranger78]

Bob Knight asked about his assessment of Archie Miller’s first year: “Patience is not something a lot of fans have. This kid is going to do a good job.” #iubb

 

 

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[Hardwood83]

Is RMK feeling ok? That sounded complimentary!

Hard to argue with either point. 

[southsidehoosier]

https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2018/02/28/bob-knight-likes-what-he-sees-iu-coach-archie-miller/381994002/


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[Walking Boot of Doom]

Does this mean he won’t be attending the Purdue Barbeque this year?


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[ALASKA HOOSIER]

Maybe he will come back now that crean is gone

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[mdn82]

Bob Knight asked about his assessment of Archie Miller’s first year: “Patience is not something a lot of fans have. This kid is going to do a good job.” #iubb
 
 
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Just to give the whole quote because I think it has more impact. I would guess he has watched a few games. He isn’t one to throw out compliments. In nine years I think the only compliment to Crean was he ran a clean program and got the kids to play hard. In general I don’t agree with a lot of things Knight says any longer, but he can help the fractured fan base by things like this. IMO

“Patience is not something a lot of fans have,” Knight said. “But this kid (Miller) is going to do a good job. Why? Because he can coach. Most of the coaches I’ve known, can’t coach. You folks are going to appreciate him, but it ain’t gonna happen in a year.”


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[mdn82]

Just saw USPS had that quote in another thread.


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[Whoozhers]

Seems like he’s thawing a bit. He is 77. Would love to see him walk in AH instead of lying in State.

 

 

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[Hurryin' Hoosiers]

Made a lot of nice comments.  Not a big fan of how Knight has been acting but maybe he is listening to Elsa's song "Let it go"

[Hoosierfan2017]

I'd love for him to come back to Assembly. I think he would like Archie's style. Here's to hoping! 

[RatpigHoosier]

I think Archie will be the one who can bring the fan base back together with or without Knight, mainly because of what RMK stated....he can coach. Nice comments such as these might just accelerate things a bit. Good to hear. Now whether RMK's ice melts enough to come back to SSAH is another matter.


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[cleeter]

I love the quote about Archie from him. I would have to think that having RMK back you and saying that you can "coach" and "do a good job", definitely cant be a bad thing. I just wish RMK would come back to AH one time at least. Everyone that was associated with the university when he was there is gone now. This is a whole new regime. Could you just imagine how that place would react if he walked in. It would probably crumble to the ground. But i feel this all a pipe dream and will never happen but hey......a man can dream right?

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[Class of '66 Old Fart]

59 minutes ago, RatpigHoosier said:

I think Archie will be the one who can bring the fan base back together with or without Knight, mainly because of what RMK stated....he can coach. Nice comments such as these might just accelerate things a bit. Good to hear. Now whether RMK's ice melts enough to come back to SSAH is another matter.


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Glad you decided to stop lurking and join in the fun.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Crean tried to fawn over Bob and kissing a$$ in hindsight was probably doomed to fail.  Maybe  if Archie does his “fawning” with his coaching who knows.  He could just show up one day and catch everyone by surprise.

[AZ Hoosier]

17 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Crean tried to fawn over Bob and kissing a$$ in hindsight was probably doomed to fail.  Maybe  if Archie does his “fawning” with his coaching who knows.  He could just show up one day and catch everyone by surprise.

Maybe... but "never" is a long time.

[Hardwood83]

1 hour ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Crean tried to fawn over Bob and kissing a$$ in hindsight was probably doomed to fail.  Maybe  if Archie does his “fawning” with his coaching who knows.  He could just show up one day and catch everyone by surprise.

True, but that's an indictment of Knight. Crean did a lot wrong, but he embraced Indiana history and clearly wanted Knight & his players to be part of the program. Snubbing him was childish and inexcusable. I was a huge fan of Bobby growing up and even until about 6-8yrs ago when it became painfully clear he doesn't care about anyone other than himself. Great coach, shallow human being. 

[woodenshoemanHoosierfan]

True, but that's an indictment of Knight. Crean did a lot wrong, but he embraced Indiana history and clearly wanted Knight & his players to be part of the program. Snubbing him was childish and inexcusable. I was a huge fan of Bobby growing up and even until about 6-8yrs ago when it became painfully clear he doesn't care about anyone other than himself. Great coach, shallow human being. 

My sentiments also

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[Bgaines99]

3 hours ago, Hardwood83 said:

True, but that's an indictment of Knight. Crean did a lot wrong, but he embraced Indiana history and clearly wanted Knight & his players to be part of the program. Snubbing him was childish and inexcusable. I was a huge fan of Bobby growing up and even until about 6-8yrs ago when it became painfully clear he doesn't care about anyone other than himself. Great coach, shallow human being. 

This! I can't agree more. I looked forward to watching every game as a kid with Bobby on the sidelines but his childish attitude has always been one of his biggest detriments.