I don’t intend to retire.
“I don’t intend to retire.” Bobby Knight
I don’t think I have ever been out of control.
“I don’t think I have ever been out of control.” Bobby Knight
If my primary purpose here at Indiana is to go out and win ballgames, I can probably do that as well as anybody can. I would just cheat, get some money from a lot of people around Indianapolis who want to run the operation that way, and just go out and get the best basketball players I can. Then we’d beat everybody.
“If my primary purpose here at Indiana is to go out and win ballgames, I can probably do that as well as anybody can. I … Read More
If I were in charge I’d drug test all you sons of b****es, not just the athletes.
“If I were in charge I’d drug test all you sons of b****es, not just the athletes.” Bobby Knight
Pat has been instrumental in what we’ve done here so far and the most selfish thing for me is that I want to see what we’ve done placed in the hands of the most competent person, and that’s Pat. No one would come close to being able to continue to build on what we’ve done here so far like he will.
“Pat has been instrumental in what we’ve done here so far and the most selfish thing for me is that I want to see what … Read More
I’m an unemployed teacher right now and I’m looking for a place to teach.
“I’m an unemployed teacher right now and I’m looking for a place to teach.” Bobby Knight
Basketball may have been invented in Massachusetts, but it was made for Indiana.
“Basketball may have been invented in Massachusetts, but it was made for Indiana.” Bobby Knight
At one point, I said to the officials that you guys haven’t called walking for 20 years, now you don’t know what it is. When you call walking, you’re about half right.
“At one point, I said to the officials that you guys haven’t called walking for 20 years, now you don’t know what it is. When … Read More
Walking has been ridiculous in college basketball the past 15 years.
“Walking has been ridiculous in college basketball the past 15 years.” Bobby Knight
Well, I think it’s pretty much established that I just didn’t have any interest in coaching in the pros.
“Well, I think it’s pretty much established that I just didn’t have any interest in coaching in the pros.” Bobby Knight
I tell you what really fries my ass. When somebody gets on me for the way I look. Fat. Overweight. Well, I may be overweight. But I’m sure not fat. And I guarantee you, I’m a better athlete than any f***g body writing. To this day, they don’t want to play tennis with me. The don’t want to play me in golf. They don’t want to f***g run with me
“I tell you what really fries my ass. When somebody gets on me for the way I look. Fat. Overweight. Well, I may be overweight. … Read More
We’ve gotten into this situation where integrity is really lacking and that’s why I’m glad I’m not coaching. You see we’ve got a coach at Kentucky who put two schools on probation and he’s still coaching. I really don’t understand that.
“We’ve gotten into this situation where integrity is really lacking and that’s why I’m glad I’m not coaching. You see we’ve got a coach at … Read More
When I first started coaching, one of the worst things that I think I heard was ‘It will be O.K.’ I would wonder, ‘How the hell is it going to be O.K.?’ The worst word in the English language is ‘hope.’
“When I first started coaching, one of the worst things that I think I heard was ‘It will be O.K.’ I would wonder, ‘How the … Read More
A great way to test the conditioning of your team is the two-mile run.
“A great way to test the conditioning of your team is the two-mile run.” Bobby Knight
My overall point is that ‘one and dones’ are not healthy for college basketball. I should not have made it personal to Kentucky and its players and I apologize.
“My overall point is that ‘one and dones’ are not healthy for college basketball. I should not have made it personal to Kentucky and its … Read More
From the time I started teaching, when I was 21, I’ve always signed my name Bob Knight. My college coach called me Bobby, still does. But I have never introduced myself to anybody in my adult life in any way other than, “I’m Bob Knight.”
“From the time I started teaching, when I was 21, I’ve always signed my name Bob Knight. My college coach called me Bobby, still does. … Read More
This is like the town council just hired a new marshal to clean up the town, I guarantee you, if I stay here long enough, they’ll get rid of me, too.
“This is like the town council just hired a new marshal to clean up the town, I guarantee you, if I stay here long enough, … Read More
America has the greatest reputation in the world for helping others whenever and wherever disaster strikes. Now, more than ever,it’s important for us to contribute to those who are in need. Your assistance is really beneficial and will be greatly welcomed and appreciated.
“America has the greatest reputation in the world for helping others whenever and wherever disaster strikes. Now, more than ever,it’s important for us to contribute … Read More
You remember when you were a kid growing up, and believed in Santa Claus? There’s not much difference between Santa Claus and me today, you know. We’re two overweight lovable guys that kids really enjoy.
“You remember when you were a kid growing up, and believed in Santa Claus? There’s not much difference between Santa Claus and me today, you … Read More
To me, the most enjoyable part is the practice and preparation
“To me, the most enjoyable part is the practice and preparation” Bobby Knight