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I don't know if this has been posted or not, but Pat was let go after 3 seasons at Texas Tech. I don't know the particulars of what happened at BU, but rarely have I seen as amicable of a firing as this seems to be.
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Onward and Upward!
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amicable? ... hmmm....this tirade was part of it...the players erupted and even Pat Knight went off...
"John Roberson and Mike Singletary issued an apology Thursday after ripping Red Raiders fans ...
The blast — offered without provocation — preceded an emotional spiel by coach Pat Knight, who said he has proved he can coach if he’s no longer wanted in Lubbock after his third full season since taking over for his legendary father.
Knight ... also let some of his frustrations show. Knight’s job security has been prodded as Tech nears the announcement of a new athletic director
"This program is competitive, but that’s not for me,” Knight said. “I mean, honestly, I’m going to be coaching here, I’m going to be coaching somewhere else. I’ve proven I can coach.”
I run a clean program, I don't cheat, my players graduate and we have discipline. So if you don't want me here there's going to be someone else that wants me."
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"You can’t control that stuff,” Knight said of speculation surrounding his gig. “I’m the coach of this team until I die or they fire me.”
...and the firing takes place less than ten days after a NEW Athletic Director took over...
...and btw -- here's the graduation rates for Bob Knight at Texas Tech -- over his final five years there, he was UNDER the national average 3 of the 5 years...and all three years was low enough to get warnings from NCAA for bad performance...
(920 and under)
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"It's not an ugly situation," Knight said. "I mean, we left on good terms. I'm glad it ended like that, especially after being part of the deal at Indiana. That was tough. But this is different. It's business."
Further down in the ESPN article -
Knight said he was glad his dismissal came before the tournament because of all the potentially negative media chatter about a pending firing."It's not just negative toward us. It's negative to the university," Knight said. "It's not good, even for the guy that's following ... that's why I just told them, when they told me, 'You're not going to get another year,' let's just get it out there now. It worked out for the best."
Are there other firings that have "We left on good terms", "I'm glad it ended like that", and "It worked out for the best." that you know of? Perhaps there are, I just don't know of any recently. Maybe there are.Onward and Upward!
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I see him going PAC 10. But how much do you guys think he'll go for?
How out of our price range would he be?WE WANT HEEMSKERK!Comment
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PAC 10? I would doubt it. Why PAC 10? He has mid-west ties and mid-west characteristics. I bet he stays somewhere close to the Mississippi River.Originally posted by BuBraves55 View Post"Educate and inform the whole mass of the people...they are the only sure reliance for the preservation of our liberty."
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I can't see there being much demand for Pat Knight. I don't see the allure. He got his big break at Texas Tech since his dad shoehorned him in and he failed miserable at that.1996 & 2019Comment
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I know there's no chance of this happening...but everyone's allowed to dream, right?
We hire Pat and he brings the General as his assistant!!!!
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I was just trying to sound important with a prediction and I thought PAC 10.Originally posted by SFP View Post
Although, I do have a gut about the PAC 10. With Altman going to Oregon recently, I just got the feeling of PAC 10. Maybe Oregon St. or AZ St.WE WANT HEEMSKERK!Comment
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I would just be happy with some pro BU press via ESPN, or the general in the stands at Carver. Talk about a safe hire imo. Wherever he goes attendance will probably rise. The "Tebow" factor if you will.Originally posted by sportsnut2 View PostI know there's no chance of this happening...but everyone's allowed to dream, right?
We hire Pat and he brings the General as his assistant!!!!WE WANT HEEMSKERK!Comment
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sure, that could happen.....and Lady Gaga will perform at all halftimes, with Mick Jagger doing the play-by-play...Originally posted by sportsnut2 View Post...
We hire Pat and he brings the General as his assistant!!!!
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You have got to be kidding! This guy has a terrible record at Texas Tech... He got the job only because his father demanded it. He had a lousy performance record, he was criticized soundly for poor recruiting....WOW! How can you even think it????? Are you the same guy that called a radio station yesterday and recommended Knight?? Why do you think they fired him?? He was terrible!!!Originally posted by BuBraves55 View PostComment
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WHAT!!! You have got to be kidding!!!! This guy will be super lucky to get a job anywhere!!Originally posted by sportsnut2 View PostI know there's no chance of this happening...but everyone's allowed to dream, right?
We hire Pat and he brings the General as his assistant!!!!Comment
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Who in the world would want Pat Knight? Somebody on this board needs to read the fan sight for Texas Tech> Pat Knight did a terrible job at Texas Tech....Check the recored...Bob Knight also did a lousy job at Texax Tech his last 3 or 4 years...Originally posted by tornado View Postsure, that could happen.....and Lady Gaga will perform at all halftimes, with Mick Jagger doing the play-by-play...Comment
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Bobby makes > $1 mil as an ESPN analyst....he's not going to give that up to coach anywhere let alone any midmajor...Comment
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