Robert Montgomery Knight was an American men’s college basketball coach. Nicknamed “the General”, Knight won 902 NCAA Division I men’s basketball games, a record at the time of his retirement, and currently fifth all-time. Knight was the head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers from 1971 to 2000.
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Did Bob Knight ever apologize?
Bob Knight, who died Wednesday at age 83, made an indelible mark on the sport of basketball and the American sports culture, and always did so on his own terms, in his own way, without explanation or apology.
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Knight’s statement was released a day before the IU trustees were scheduled to meet in closed session amid speculation they will consider asking Knight to resign rather than force a showdown that could lead to his dismissal.
Knight’s temper has fueled one controversy after another since he became head coach in 1971. In his statement, he admitted he needed to develop a more diplomatic approach.
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