BOB KNIGHT NOT IMPRESSED WITH COACH K'S ACCOMPLISHMENT



Bob Knight wrestles with the idea
of choking out one of his former
  players (again) in front of the media. 

 Mike Krzyzewski breaks the all-time wins record for Men's Division I basketball against the Michigan State Spartans, but not all of the 19,979 in attendance at Madison Square Garden were captivated by the victory.  Bob Knight, whose record Krzyzewski surpassed, was the only member of the 3-man broadcast crew that consistently pointed out the coach's downfalls.
"Coach K has always relied on his relentless, dynamic, and talented assistants," Knight began as he color-commentated, "more so than John Wooden or myself ever did."
Jay Bilas, who sat next to Knight and played under Krzyzewski, was quick to come to his former coach's defense saying, "Very true, coach.  But I'm pretty sure he or his assistant's never had to rely on choking players to get their attention."  Bilas of course was referring to the incident at Indiana University that eventually lead to Knight's demise.

Knight couldn't help but play arm-chair referee, as he enthusiastically applauded the officials every time a call went against the Blue Devils.  Some say it was the only time Bob Knight has ever commended any type of officiating at any level.

Coach Knight did eventually congratulate Coach K, albeit the backhanded variety.  When the two finally exchanged a handshake at the press table, witnesses heard the mentor say, "... 'bout time, kid.  I got most of my wins in a football conference.  You've been in the ACC how long?"

According to Pat Knight, Bob's son, that's the "best pat on the back one can receive from that stubborn has been."