Writing was far more of an art in the sports world than it is now.
BOBBY KNIGHTI don’t intend to retire.
More Bobby Knight Quotes
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I’m not sure sports writing is an art.
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Well, why will it be a better day? And I think the more that we believe in doing things better, doing the right thing rather than hoping that that’s going to happen, let’s make it happen.
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As his team prepares, a coach’s entire being must be concentrated on winning games.
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If I came in to recruit your son, I would tell you, your wife, and your son, that I will be the most demanding coach your son can play for.
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Good basketball always starts with good defense!
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The structure of your practice is the main reason for your success or lack of success as a coach
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I sit and wonder why no one uses the shot fake. The shot fake, when used correctly, can eliminate a defender
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There are as many guys in coaching who do a lousy job as there are in the media. Those are two professions that are a lot alike. There aren’t a hell of a lot of really good coaches or writers.
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I would rather be thought of as a teacher than a coach.
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I’d probably be better off without trying to satisfy me, with my sense of humor. There are things that I have said that are funny to me, but they weren’t to somebody in the press. So that hasn’t worked to my benefit.
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Your biggest opponent isn’t the other guy. It’s human nature.
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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.
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As coaches we talk about two things: offense and defense. There is a third phase we neglect, which is more important. It’s conversion from offense to defense and defense to offense.
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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.
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A great way to test the conditioning of your team is the two-mile run.
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