RIP Coach Knight

[Naturalhoosier]

bwahahahah  That was hilarious!!! 

[Whoozhers]

When does their broadcast start today and how do you listen to it?
Tweeter says coach Knight was spotted at the Bird...


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[JHoosier914]

I was there, and it was effing AWESOME


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[JHoosier914]

The picture only with about half of the players that where there. Notable ones interviewed in no particular order:

Sherron Wilkerson
AJ Moye
Tom Coverdale
Matt Nover
Brian Evans
Steve Green
Kyle Hornsby
Derek Elston
Collin Hartman
John Laskowski
Todd Leary
George Leach
Sage Steele
Tyra Buss

Also spotted Lance Stemler, Coach O, Coach McRoberts, India Franklin and Mr. and Mrs. Leal


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[HoosierFan1994]

Seems like a really cool event. Would be awesome if he goes to the game tonight. 

[HoosierFan1994]

11 minutes ago, JHoosier914 said:

The picture only with about half of the players that where there. Notable ones interviewed in no particular order:

Sherron Wilkerson
AJ Moye
Tom Coverdale
Matt Nover
Brian Evans
Steve Green
Kyle Hornsby
Derek Elston
Collin Hartman
John Laskowski
Todd Leary
George Leach
Sage Steele
Tyra Buss

Also spotted Lance Stemler, Coach O, Coach McRoberts, India Franklin and Mr. and Mrs. Leal


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I met Todd Leary at Archie's event in Evansville. Super nice guy. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Indy Star - Stefan Krajisnik

BLOOMINGTON – Chants of “Bobby” and “Thank you, coach” echoed throughout The Bluebird on Saturday as former Indiana basketball coach Bob Knight made a surprise appearance.

"Hoosier Hysterics" — a podcast dedicated to Indiana men’s basketball — was hosting a live event when the former coach made an unexpected arrival to close out the afternoon.

Knight took the stage to a loud roar and a plethora of cellphones recording the moment. It is rare for him to make public appearances in Bloomington, and on Indiana’s campus, as the emotions around his firing continue to linger nearly 20 years later. 

Knight made an appearance at an Indiana baseball game last spring, but there have not been many signs of him making a return to Assembly Hall. However, he showed some intention to return while at The Bluebird.

“Let’s go tomorrow,” Knight said in response to a fan asking when he’ll be returning to the arena.

There is no men’s basketball game scheduled for Sunday, but there is a women’s game slated. While he showed signs of being open to an Assembly Hall return, most of his time on stage was a showcase of personality.

The mystery surrounding Bob Knight: 'People just want to know about him'

Knight did not refrain from cursing and made jokes about former players that were in attendance not knowing how to play defense.

“You’ve gotta excuse my language right now,” Knight said. “Because when I was coaching that’s all I talked about.”

With numerous former players in attendance, Knight showed gratitude toward them and toward the fans for how he was treated during his 29 seasons as Hoosiers coach.

“I think they knew that the fans here really wanted to see good basketball, and they gave it to them,” he said while choking up.

Signs of Knight’s competitiveness showed as well. As he thanked former players, he made sure to note the success the program had in his time.

“This was a great place to coach, and it was an opportunity to coach a lot of great kids,” Knight said. “And more important than that, we just about beat everybody’s @$$.”

And he made sure to show his flair for rivalry never left either.

“Is that son of a (expletive) from Purdue over there,” Knight said.

Knight was persistent to stay on stage as long as possible, and numerous times as the event began to wrap up, he remained with the microphone in hand.

After the crowd joined country singer Clayton Anderson in performing the Indiana fight song for Knight, he eventually made his way off the stage.

But it came as chants of “Bobby” filled the air again, and the man so many referred to as “The General” gave the crowd a final salute.

 

 

[schoosier]

Tough to watch the video. I pray they expedite his return to Assembly Hall and hope all of his living former players could make it. Everyone who loves Indiana basketball also needs this. All curses come to an end.

[Walking Boot of Doom]

Tough to watch the video. I pray they expedite his return to Assembly Hall and hope all of his living former players could make it. Everyone who loves Indiana basketball also needs this. All curses come to an end.

It’s sad to watch him. He’s clearly in bad shape. Dementia is a terrible disease. Hope he makes it back to the Hall for the goodbye he and the fans deserve.

[Napleshoosier]

Love that guy! He’s the man!


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[MikeRoberts]

The picture only with about half of the players that where there. Notable ones interviewed in no particular order:

Sherron Wilkerson
AJ Moye
Tom Coverdale
Matt Nover
Brian Evans
Steve Green
Kyle Hornsby
Derek Elston
Collin Hartman
John Laskowski
Todd Leary
George Leach
Sage Steele
Tyra Buss

Also spotted Lance Stemler, Coach O, Coach McRoberts, India Franklin and Mr. and Mrs. Leal


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Looks like Jeff newton in the front vs George leach. Maybe both were there?


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[JHoosier914]

Looks like Jeff newton in the front vs George leach. Maybe both were there?


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You’re correct. Jeff Newton and George Leach co-own the food truck, Oowee BBQ that catered the event.

And I just realized I called him Coach McRoberts, not Coach Roberts. My mistake.


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[JudahRMK]

[Stuhoo]

Handing RMK a microphone is more dangerous than ever. 
 

The Hoosier Hyysterics guys hand him the microphone, and the first words out of his mouth are:

RMK: “Are these guys ga y?!?”

HH guys: “We could have never played for you coach.”

RMK: “Damn right you couldn’t.”

Aye caramba. Give the greatest basketball coach his due in Assembly Hall, but be more than a little careful...lol.

 

[Walking Boot of Doom]

Handing RMK a microphone is more dangerous than ever. 
 
The Hoosier Hyysterics guys hand him the microphone, and the first words out of his mouth are:
RMK: “Are there guys ga y?!?”
HH guys: “We could have never played for you coach.”
RMK: “Damn right you couldn’t.”
Aye caramba. Give the greatest basketball coach his due in Assembly Hall, but be more than a little careful...lol.
 

Yeah they need to be hyper cautious. A mind riddled by dementia has zero filter and will say some incredibly unacceptable things. They need to get him to AH quickly.

[HoosierAloha]

Handing RMK a microphone is more dangerous than ever. 
 
The Hoosier Hyysterics guys hand him the microphone, and the first words out of his mouth are:
RMK: “Are there guys ga y?!?”
HH guys: “We could have never played for you coach.”
RMK: “Damn right you couldn’t.”
Aye caramba. Give the greatest basketball coach his due in Assembly Hall, but be more than a little careful...lol.
 

Give him a mic in Assembly Hall and let him talk about whatever he wants for as long as he wants to rid us of the curse!

Actually, if he does speak in the Hall I hope parents have ear muffs for their kids. It’s be a pretty awesome moment though.


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[coonhounds]

Was knight a surprise to be at this event?

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[JHoosier914]

Was knight a surprise to be at this event?

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Yes. Steve Green sort of let it slip during his time on stage (towards the end) but most people in the crowd were shocked when he walked in. My buddies (HoosierHeartland podcast) got wind of it slightly ahead of time. Not sure how, though.


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[coonhounds]

Yes. Steve Green sort of let it slip during his time on stage (towards the end) but most people in the crowd were shocked when he walked in. My buddies (HoosierHeartland podcast) got wind of it slightly ahead of time. Not sure how, though.


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That would have been epic. Congratulations to all who could attend

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[8bucks]

Looks like Archie or at least his wife may have been there.


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