Re: my question on Knight

["Michael J. King Sr." <kingpin@primenet.com>]

I disagree with your assessment of Coach knight but don't think you
wrong. If my son were good enough to play college ball and Indiana
showed interest and HE wanted to go I wouldn't stop him. i would explain
his volatility and sometime tantrums and let him decide. I know a person
who played for him and he thinks the world of him as do the great
majority of his players. Also take into consideration his players
graduation rate which is higher than alot of major programs.Knights
tactics are certainly not for everyone and because of his notoriety
whenever an extreme event happens BK's name is always brought up even
though sterner disciplinarians are sprinkled through both the college
and pro ranks. Lastly I find people either love BK or hate him but
rarely does anyone show ambivalence Just my thoughts and YMMV!
Later.Mike

Gene Kirkpatrick wrote:
> 
> When I asked "what kind of parent sends his son to play for Bobby
> Knight?" I purposely left it open--I hadn't thought of that angle before.  I
> have lots of thoughts on Knight, but since this is not an Indiana list, and
> since I would be tracked down and rubbed out if I put my criticisms on
> such a list, I should only say, I can't imagine allowing my son to be
> browbeat by someone who rules everyone around him, from student to
> college president, by intimidation.
> 
> Go Celtics!
> 
> Gene