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Open letter to Bob Knight:
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Topic Started: Oct 28 2009, 05:22 PM (420 Views)
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- sirbrianwilson
- Oct 28 2009, 05:22 PM
Bob -
I hope you're doing well. Above anything, I want to say thanks. Thank you for what you did for IU. Thank you for what you've done to Indiana University. Thank you for setting a standard on and off the court. Thank you for enriching the lives of many. Thank you for sticking to your guns and thank you for being you. Robert Montgomery Knight. RMK. You truly are the legacy of IU up to now. You converted me. You made me a Hoosier fan 2,500 miles from Bloomington, IN. Your coaching style represents all things I want to see in IU's future. Your unwillingness to settle for mediocrity is something I will teach my future children. I truly believe that you want everyone to become the best they can become.
But, like a lot of leaders, I believe you've made a mistake. I didn't turn on you when you "choked" a player. I didn't turn on you when you had another court-side antic. And I've come close to bar-brawls when drunks have slammed your good name in the local watering hole. But now, nearly a decade since your firing, I feel you've made a bad move.
Don't get me wrong, you were fucked over by the administration that sent you out of town. Miles Brand had it out for you and, seemingly, the university. I believe that had you not left Bloomington, we might have had a 6th banner to hang in 2002. But, that was then, this is now...
Quit being selfish. You just sent back a $75,000 check from the alumni. You said you never took donations from the alumni in the past and you won't now. You want IU to settle for their wrong-doings. I believe they should, but they won't unless they are forced to. But, I think you're missing the point here, Bob.
This HoF ceremony isn't a university thing. It's an alumni thing. It's a ceremony that should have happened years ago. Your whole career as a coach you've been about giving back. Getting the most out of your players on and off the court. Giving back to the fanbase...
I have a hard time understanding your unwillingness to give back now. The fans at IU are the best in the nation. The ceremony will have thousands in attendance. Young and old. Some people there will only have a few years left in their life. I ask you, Robert, "What will you say to them?"
Your teams were feared by the nation. You did things the RIGHT way, had no NCAA violations, graduated fine citizens, and were the role model for how to make a lot of out nothing. You were the leader of an army of individuals that believed in the same things. But, a leader without an army is simply a useless individual.
You see, this ceremony isn't a Bob Knight ceremony. It's a ceremony of all the things that represent IU. While you played a big part in it the alumni played an even bigger part. You are given an opportunity to stand up in front of them and thank them for all the unconditional support you had for decades. Set your firing aside, you were god in Bloomington for well over 20 years. A few people made some bad decisions and you now feel it's everyone else's fault.
Please, move on. We all have. Your fans have been the ones that have had to endure the shameful decade we are just finishing. Your fans didn't have the option to go elsewhere and be paid a lot. Your fans are still here and hang on to the glory days of ol' IU.
Give them what they deserve. THEY are the reason Crean is here now. THEY are the reason that the University YOU made it in is turning around. THEY are the reason they invited you to come back as a celebration of something special.
You may think this is merely dust in the wind but i have to ask you again a simple question that I hope you man-up and answer one of these days..
"What are you going to say to them?"
One of many,
Brian Wilson Knight would wipe his ass with this letter.
why bother.
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Oct 29 2009, 08:17 AM
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- Oct 28 2009, 06:15 PM
- BoilerBasketball2008
- Oct 28 2009, 05:44 PM
- dcamden03
- Oct 28 2009, 05:30 PM
Question:
Why do so many IU fans care so much about Bob Knight still? :banghead:
I think its a legitimate question. I don't really care what Joe Tiller, Gene Keady, Tony Dungy, or Dusty Baker are doing. I don't understand why its such a big deal.
Yes, Dusty Baker..Keady..and others compare to Knight. Would you be asking the UCLA fanbase the same question about Wooden?......UNC about Dean Smith?......Purdue about.......scratch that one. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
no kidding. turdue fans have never had any great coaches or any excellence in their programs. just a bunch of run-of-the-mill term life salesmen and hair plug ogres
ddums= :owned:
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Oct 29 2009, 04:00 PM
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- Oct 28 2009, 05:22 PM
Bob -
I hope you're doing well. Above anything, I want to say thanks. Thank you for what you did for IU. Thank you for what you've done to Indiana University. Thank you for setting a standard on and off the court. Thank you for enriching the lives of many. Thank you for sticking to your guns and thank you for being you. Robert Montgomery Knight. RMK. You truly are the legacy of IU up to now. You converted me. You made me a Hoosier fan 2,500 miles from Bloomington, IN. Your coaching style represents all things I want to see in IU's future. Your unwillingness to settle for mediocrity is something I will teach my future children. I truly believe that you want everyone to become the best they can become.
But, like a lot of leaders, I believe you've made a mistake. I didn't turn on you when you "choked" a player. I didn't turn on you when you had another court-side antic. And I've come close to bar-brawls when drunks have slammed your good name in the local watering hole. But now, nearly a decade since your firing, I feel you've made a bad move.
Don't get me wrong, you were fucked over by the administration that sent you out of town. Miles Brand had it out for you and, seemingly, the university. I believe that had you not left Bloomington, we might have had a 6th banner to hang in 2002. But, that was then, this is now...
Quit being selfish. You just sent back a $75,000 check from the alumni. You said you never took donations from the alumni in the past and you won't now. You want IU to settle for their wrong-doings. I believe they should, but they won't unless they are forced to. But, I think you're missing the point here, Bob.
This HoF ceremony isn't a university thing. It's an alumni thing. It's a ceremony that should have happened years ago. Your whole career as a coach you've been about giving back. Getting the most out of your players on and off the court. Giving back to the fanbase...
I have a hard time understanding your unwillingness to give back now. The fans at IU are the best in the nation. The ceremony will have thousands in attendance. Young and old. Some people there will only have a few years left in their life. I ask you, Robert, "What will you say to them?"
Your teams were feared by the nation. You did things the RIGHT way, had no NCAA violations, graduated fine citizens, and were the role model for how to make a lot of out nothing. You were the leader of an army of individuals that believed in the same things. But, a leader without an army is simply a useless individual.
You see, this ceremony isn't a Bob Knight ceremony. It's a ceremony of all the things that represent IU. While you played a big part in it the alumni played an even bigger part. You are given an opportunity to stand up in front of them and thank them for all the unconditional support you had for decades. Set your firing aside, you were god in Bloomington for well over 20 years. A few people made some bad decisions and you now feel it's everyone else's fault.
Please, move on. We all have. Your fans have been the ones that have had to endure the shameful decade we are just finishing. Your fans didn't have the option to go elsewhere and be paid a lot. Your fans are still here and hang on to the glory days of ol' IU.
Give them what they deserve. THEY are the reason Crean is here now. THEY are the reason that the University YOU made it in is turning around. THEY are the reason they invited you to come back as a celebration of something special.
You may think this is merely dust in the wind but i have to ask you again a simple question that I hope you man-up and answer one of these days..
"What are you going to say to them?"
One of many,
Brian Wilson
Knight would wipe his ass with this letter. why bother. The same thing was said about your college applications, but you sent them in anyway.
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Oct 29 2009, 07:06 PM
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'A few people made some bad decisions and you now feel it's everyone else's fault.'
br, was this really directed towards FE?
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Oct 30 2009, 08:07 AM
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- sirbrianwilson
- Oct 28 2009, 05:22 PM
Bob -
I hope you're doing well. Above anything, I want to say thanks. Thank you for what you did for IU. Thank you for what you've done to Indiana University. Thank you for setting a standard on and off the court. Thank you for enriching the lives of many. Thank you for sticking to your guns and thank you for being you. Robert Montgomery Knight. RMK. You truly are the legacy of IU up to now. You converted me. You made me a Hoosier fan 2,500 miles from Bloomington, IN. Your coaching style represents all things I want to see in IU's future. Your unwillingness to settle for mediocrity is something I will teach my future children. I truly believe that you want everyone to become the best they can become.
But, like a lot of leaders, I believe you've made a mistake. I didn't turn on you when you "choked" a player. I didn't turn on you when you had another court-side antic. And I've come close to bar-brawls when drunks have slammed your good name in the local watering hole. But now, nearly a decade since your firing, I feel you've made a bad move.
Don't get me wrong, you were fucked over by the administration that sent you out of town. Miles Brand had it out for you and, seemingly, the university. I believe that had you not left Bloomington, we might have had a 6th banner to hang in 2002. But, that was then, this is now...
Quit being selfish. You just sent back a $75,000 check from the alumni. You said you never took donations from the alumni in the past and you won't now. You want IU to settle for their wrong-doings. I believe they should, but they won't unless they are forced to. But, I think you're missing the point here, Bob.
This HoF ceremony isn't a university thing. It's an alumni thing. It's a ceremony that should have happened years ago. Your whole career as a coach you've been about giving back. Getting the most out of your players on and off the court. Giving back to the fanbase...
I have a hard time understanding your unwillingness to give back now. The fans at IU are the best in the nation. The ceremony will have thousands in attendance. Young and old. Some people there will only have a few years left in their life. I ask you, Robert, "What will you say to them?"
Your teams were feared by the nation. You did things the RIGHT way, had no NCAA violations, graduated fine citizens, and were the role model for how to make a lot of out nothing. You were the leader of an army of individuals that believed in the same things. But, a leader without an army is simply a useless individual.
You see, this ceremony isn't a Bob Knight ceremony. It's a ceremony of all the things that represent IU. While you played a big part in it the alumni played an even bigger part. You are given an opportunity to stand up in front of them and thank them for all the unconditional support you had for decades. Set your firing aside, you were god in Bloomington for well over 20 years. A few people made some bad decisions and you now feel it's everyone else's fault.
Please, move on. We all have. Your fans have been the ones that have had to endure the shameful decade we are just finishing. Your fans didn't have the option to go elsewhere and be paid a lot. Your fans are still here and hang on to the glory days of ol' IU.
Give them what they deserve. THEY are the reason Crean is here now. THEY are the reason that the University YOU made it in is turning around. THEY are the reason they invited you to come back as a celebration of something special.
You may think this is merely dust in the wind but i have to ask you again a simple question that I hope you man-up and answer one of these days..
"What are you going to say to them?"
One of many,
Brian Wilson
Knight would wipe his ass with this letter. why bother.
The same thing was said about your college applications, but you sent them in anyway. another lame epic failure by brumdork
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Oct 30 2009, 08:22 AM
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Great post bri, couldn't agree more about the final question. Honestly though i don't think RMK has any intentions of ever answering it.
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Oct 30 2009, 12:52 PM
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- Oct 28 2009, 05:30 PM
Question:
Why do so many IU fans care so much about Bob Knight still? Go to Assembly Hall sometime and look up in the rafters....answer your own question
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Oct 30 2009, 01:01 PM
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Question:
Why do so many IU fans care so much about Bob Knight still?
Go to Assembly Hall sometime and look up in the rafters....answer your own question turdue fans look up to the Silo rafters and :wanker: to some fictitious 1930 Helms title.
that's why they decided to name their court after some hair plugged cheater that couldn't even make a final four
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Oct 30 2009, 01:20 PM
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Bob -
I hope you're doing well. Above anything, I want to say thanks. Thank you for what you did for IU. Thank you for what you've done to Indiana University. Thank you for setting a standard on and off the court. Thank you for enriching the lives of many. Thank you for sticking to your guns and thank you for being you. Robert Montgomery Knight. RMK. You truly are the legacy of IU up to now. You converted me. You made me a Hoosier fan 2,500 miles from Bloomington, IN. Your coaching style represents all things I want to see in IU's future. Your unwillingness to settle for mediocrity is something I will teach my future children. I truly believe that you want everyone to become the best they can become.
But, like a lot of leaders, I believe you've made a mistake. I didn't turn on you when you "choked" a player. I didn't turn on you when you had another court-side antic. And I've come close to bar-brawls when drunks have slammed your good name in the local watering hole. But now, nearly a decade since your firing, I feel you've made a bad move.
Don't get me wrong, you were fucked over by the administration that sent you out of town. Miles Brand had it out for you and, seemingly, the university. I believe that had you not left Bloomington, we might have had a 6th banner to hang in 2002. But, that was then, this is now...
Quit being selfish. You just sent back a $75,000 check from the alumni. You said you never took donations from the alumni in the past and you won't now. You want IU to settle for their wrong-doings. I believe they should, but they won't unless they are forced to. But, I think you're missing the point here, Bob.
This HoF ceremony isn't a university thing. It's an alumni thing. It's a ceremony that should have happened years ago. Your whole career as a coach you've been about giving back. Getting the most out of your players on and off the court. Giving back to the fanbase...
I have a hard time understanding your unwillingness to give back now. The fans at IU are the best in the nation. The ceremony will have thousands in attendance. Young and old. Some people there will only have a few years left in their life. I ask you, Robert, "What will you say to them?"
Your teams were feared by the nation. You did things the RIGHT way, had no NCAA violations, graduated fine citizens, and were the role model for how to make a lot of out nothing. You were the leader of an army of individuals that believed in the same things. But, a leader without an army is simply a useless individual.
You see, this ceremony isn't a Bob Knight ceremony. It's a ceremony of all the things that represent IU. While you played a big part in it the alumni played an even bigger part. You are given an opportunity to stand up in front of them and thank them for all the unconditional support you had for decades. Set your firing aside, you were god in Bloomington for well over 20 years. A few people made some bad decisions and you now feel it's everyone else's fault.
Please, move on. We all have. Your fans have been the ones that have had to endure the shameful decade we are just finishing. Your fans didn't have the option to go elsewhere and be paid a lot. Your fans are still here and hang on to the glory days of ol' IU.
Give them what they deserve. THEY are the reason Crean is here now. THEY are the reason that the University YOU made it in is turning around. THEY are the reason they invited you to come back as a celebration of something special.
You may think this is merely dust in the wind but i have to ask you again a simple question that I hope you man-up and answer one of these days..
"What are you going to say to them?"
One of many,
Brian Wilson Bri, I love the letter, but let me make an opposing point.
Coach Knight OWES US (THE FANS) ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!
If Coach decides to make an appearance, consider it a bonus. He was hired to do a job by Indiana. His job was to teach the game of basketball and create a competitive team to the best of his ability. We, as fans, chose to honor him by selling out every home game, cheering profoundly in front of our TV during every away game, purchasing IU jerseys, t-shirts, shorts, license plates, bumper stickers, and more. We, as fans, were absolutely not obligated to do any of the above, but we did so voluntarily because of Coach Knight's efforts to fulfill his duty & obligation to Indiana University's basketball program.
Coach Knight did his job, and although he owed nothing to the fans, the fans were rewarded with the blessing of being able to watch 1st class, high level basketball being played by our beloved Hoosiers for over 20 years by primarily respectable students-athletes-citizens. We the fans are still being rewarded today by Coach Knight. We are rewarded every time we glance up into the rafters of Assembly Hall, every time a discussion of "the last undefeated team" is struck, every time sports analysist place the Hoosiers amongst the top programs of all time, and every time we bring a recruit into visit our hallowed halls which showcase the many achievements which are owed to Coach Knight.
If Coach chooses in the future to cast his presence in Bloomington Indiana one more time, and give us one more gift, consider it a complementary bonus to everything Robert Montgomery Knight has already given to all Hoosier Fans.
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Nov 4 2009, 03:23 PM
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http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?entryID=4579598&name=katz_andy
Didn't see this till today when I was trying to find which Division 3 team IU was a 3 point underdog to.........
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