RIP Coach Knight

[str8baller]

On 3/13/2022 at 1:38 PM, Double Down said:

I love rubbing it in Purdue fans' noses about their lack of tournament success. But, in reality, Gene was a hell of a coach, with some incredible teams. The NCAA tournament indifferent to how well you play in the regular season. I think some coaches are better suited for that environment, where the intensity is ratcheted up and the rim shrinks.

I don't think Gene, not nor his teams, lacked in any of those categories. It's hard for people to admit, but you also have to get a little lucky to make it through the gauntlet of single elimination. 

I always think about Lute Olsen. He was one of the greats, but prior to 1997 championship, he was considered one of those coaches who was unable to win the big one. His '97 team wasn't even close to being his best regular season teams. But a few of those teams ran into some bad matchups. Every year, the media brings up them losing as a 2 seed against 15 seed Santa Clara. At the time, it was a joke that they lost to a bunch of "surfers." Yeah, leading the way on that team was future NBA Hall of Famer, 2x MVP, Steve Nash. 

Anyway, all due respect to Gene. I love seeing that picture of him visiting Coach. Their personal histories are so intertwined. 

Replying because this thread got bumped. But… Absolutely. Those 92 and 93 IU teams might be Knight’s best outside of 75 and 76. And it’s almost a given that 75 was as good as any and maybe better than 76. Yet a couple of injuries and one bad game from the officials kept those 3 teams from the title. Otoh, the ‘81 team peaked at the right time by all accounts.   
 

To truly be great you have to build a bunch of teams and hope one or two sneak through. 

[str8baller]

On 2/23/2023 at 10:21 AM, Stuhoo said:

Per Woody's weekly video presser today,

Bob Knight has been attending IU basketball practice on a weekly basis for the past two months.

Yea…I saw a similar tweet (I’m too inept to embed it) saying he comes to practice once a week and paraphrasing Woody but that he’s “back where he belongs.” 
 

I love that Knight got to see one of his guys coach IU. And I’m glad it is Woody.  I have a feeling it is actually cathartic for the program. Whether Woody gets it turned around or not, I think after 20 years lost in the desert for this program that better days are around the corner.
 

….Just me over here with a couple beers and my optimism hat on :) 

[Southside]

still attending practice...

[RoadRage]

12 hours ago, Southside said:

still attending practice...

Knight says he saw a little old lady standing court side and he wanted her to be able to sit down!

[Joe_hoopsier]

15 hours ago, Southside said:

still attending practice...

I could watch this ALL day. If you want your point to be heard, physically demonstrate it! 
man this takes me back to the glory days!! 
 

oh, btw, he really just wanted to go fish with Hammel. 

[OliviaPope40]

17 hours ago, Southside said:

still attending practice...

Classic TV Teddy back in the day.

[ebridges24]

On 2/24/2023 at 6:16 PM, str8baller said:

Replying because this thread got bumped. But… Absolutely. Those 92 and 93 IU teams might be Knight’s best outside of 75 and 76. And it’s almost a given that 75 was as good as any and maybe better than 76. Yet a couple of injuries and one bad game from the officials kept those 3 teams from the title. Otoh, the ‘81 team peaked at the right time by all accounts.   
 

To truly be great you have to build a bunch of teams and hope one or two sneak through. 

The 81 team didn't have a great overall record, but when it came tourney time, they were dominant.

[LIHoosier]

Better late than never..

 

[Hovadipo]

 

[Hovadipo]

Also, I renamed this thread. Every time I saw it pop up, I assumed bad things and it seems he’s actually doing pretty well all things considered. 

[HoosierFan1994]

Per Rick Bozich...Coach Knight has been hospitalized since last Friday.  A letter went out to former players to pray for coach. They hope he is home soon. 

[Stuhoo]

If RMK and his family are suffering, then his passing may be a a humanitarian sadness.

There’s no turning back from the incredible suffering of advanced Alzheimer’s.

[cthomas]

17 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

If RMK and his family are suffering, then his passing may be a a humanitarian sadness.

There’s no turning back from the incredible suffering of advanced Alzheimer’s.

Sadly true. That and cancer rarely (never) get better over time. That's, at least, my experience.

[LamarCheeks]

11 hours ago, Stuhoo said:

If RMK and his family are suffering, then his passing may be a a humanitarian sadness.

There’s no turning back from the incredible suffering of advanced Alzheimer’s.

Such a double-edged sword. We lost my dad to Alzheimer's almost 6 years ago. Was painful to have him pass, but was painful to see him living, too. For the most part, he still recognized us, but he was absolutely miserable. 

He was a high school AD for 25-plus years. He scheduled games for all sports, hired officials, made sure the kids could get to road games, made sure all the home games were properly staffed (ticket takers, scorekeepers, etc.) and on and on.

By the end, he couldn't even write a check. Such an awful disease. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

My mom and my father-in-law both with Alzheimer's.  My mom had no clue who I was the last year of her life.  Wouldn't wish that disease on my worst enemy.  

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Per ITH, the family has stated he's recovering and they hope he'll be home soon.

[bigrod]

10 hours ago, Stuhoo said:

If RMK and his family are suffering, then his passing may be a a humanitarian sadness.

There’s no turning back from the incredible suffering of advanced Alzheimer’s.

My dad has Alzheimer's and my father-in-law is fighting cancer. It does get to a point and you just wish for them to have a peaceful passing. Neither of them is living the life they wanted or would choose at this point. Losing independence can be pretty crushing for people who crave that in their lives.

[Dave from Dayton]

My mother-in-law had both depression and dementia.  Really tough double whammy.

There is a wonderful book that really gave tools and advice that all should have.  

[cthomas]

5 minutes ago, bigrod said:

Losing independence can be pretty crushing for people who crave that in their lives.

Probably my biggest fear as I get older and older.

[bigrod]

Just now, cthomas said:

Probably my biggest fear as I get older and older.

Right there with you...