Some Quality Time With Bob Knight

Those who've followed Bob Knight's career know that this past weekend's expletive on live TV was just the latest in a long line of colorful comments from the legendary former college basketball coach. Please to enjoy some wonderful moments from Knight's dealings with the media over the years.

[@MegaSammy70]

RIP Coach Knight..You'll never be forgotten.

[@ExtremelyOCD]

When I heard the opening music, I knew this would be entertaining.

[@tnxc15]

Almost as if he died 😂

[@clarksnowden4057]

😁

[@josephubil]

As a junior in high school, I and three other players on our team went to the Pocono Mountains(PA) basketball camp, run by Coach Knight when he was the head coach at Army...On the first morning addressing the camp in a small airplaine hanger type of gym, coach told all of us to get up from our chairs and get in the defensive posture & to shuffle our our legs up and down...this went on for what seemed an eternity as he pushed us to keep at it...finally he had us stop...all of us were physically drained, but somehow we got through it...he then said to us "if you think your folks sent you here to go on a summer vacation, you're sadly mistaken"...to this day, I'm both sore & exhausted...I came back home having learned basketball, but more importnatly the meaning of discipline, work ethic & perserverance...traits instilled in me to this day... I wouldn't trade that weeks experience for anything, period...thank you Coach Bobby Knight.

[@jeff3putt]

And this is why today's culture hates him. They hate discipline and structure

[@JimCastleberry]

You're really impressed with a tyrannical scumbag who enjoyed intimidating and abusing you?

[@josephubil]

@@JimCastleberry Peace & Love my brother✌️❤️

[@jeff3putt]

@@JimCastleberry who did he abuse? He was from a different time. When people weren't so easily offended. When men raised their sons to become men, and not soft sissy boys like today. I can understand how those boys are offended.

[@biffalobull2335]

Do you learn to sprinkle four letter words in every sentence you utter? Or blasphemies? Hope not His basketball genius is only overshadowed by his inability to be kind

[@fatalvision2]

I love people that you never have to wonder where you stand with them.

[@kelvinbirch5641]

Rest in Peace Bobby Knight. Forever an icon of basketball 🏀

[@BigDanWestmont]

I like how he doesn't bat an eyelash at the "fuck" question - he just goes right into his answer like it's a garden variety TV interview.

[@billgatesleavingyamomshous8177]

Another great sermon from Pastor Knight

[@smill1985]

LOL

[@fatalvision2]

I wish Trump would’ve hired Knight to be his press secretary

[@turtle19dad]

That would've been fucking great!!!!

[@thetruthfornow6045]

If trump was as honest as Biden he wouldn't need a bully to intimidate the press to cover his lies.

[@levikeith1038]

Omg I'm dead🤣🤣🤣

[@Jeremy-th5pt]

Ah man! That would've been awesome

[@patrickhuntoon534]

That would Be Fucking Amazing!

[@clarksnowden4301]

love coach knight, UK fan here!

[@MK-xe1zd]

I love Knight... Coach Knight.

[@michaelleroy9281]

This never gets old

[@gporr7004]

A man who controls the room every time. No bullshit old school smart man. One of a kind

[@pouncingpantherpucks2779]

Also a crazy bully

[@gporr7004]

@@johnpeterson9266 I don’t agree but who cares. Many old school straight up men who will speak their mind regardless of size. The whole size thing is rediculous. Not everyone is scared of people bigger then them

[@TheBobbybbc]

​@@gporr7004you don't have to be that meanspirited to be tough and to speak your mind. He was a bully. A great basketball mind, but in the end the rest of it proved to be his undoing.

[@gporr7004]

@@TheBobbybbc Spcoety needs someone like him now. We need more strong willed people like him. Not a bully. He spoke his mind when he believed strongly in something. Nowadays that’s called a bully because people are weak and easily offended. That’s why society is weak there is no one to shake people up and tell them the truth.

[@gporr7004]

@@TheBobbybbc Same thing discipline children. They need to be disciplined and scared sometimes or they will shit all over you. Parents can’t even discipline their kids right they’re so weak and scared.

[@dar8638]

He reminds me of every infantry squad leaders I ever had.

[@BoilerBloodline]

dar86 Except there is a reason behind their behavior. Knight is just a raging narcissistic ass.

[@colinodell8740]

BoilerBloodline You left out that he’s 10th all time in wins as a college basketball coach.

[@BoilerBloodline]

Colin O'Dell I’ve always said that Bob Knight was a great Basketball Coach. You don’t need to be a good human being to be a good coach. I mean it took Bob Knight all of two minutes after walking onto Assembly Halls floor to show his true colors, arm wrestling with Dick Vitale over attempting to hug Knight. Dementia or not that is who he’s always been. A terribly angry man who happens to be a good coach.

[@leoderosia9279]

@@BoilerBloodline he was joking with vitale duh...dicky was very moved during ceremony

[@peacethroughstrength172]

Bob Knight is a legend and yes he does remind me of my time in the Corps, taking some and giving alot. Most people cant handle this sht, its too hard on their feelings. BTW, Fk is just to add some flavor to it 😁, cld be a verb or an adjective. SF

[@martybreeden6116]

We need him today more than EVER!!

[@AVH-z9m]

In his prime, he would have made a great President.

[@jakedrago7805]

Love the way he talked to the media

[@richletizia5462]

"Nice is a word for women's magazines" - Bob Knight

[@helenbarnett2982]

I had forgotten how shocking his verbiage could be! It isn't necessary to sprinkle one's conversations with obscenities in order to motivate. Knight made the remark that if he had chosen another profession it would be a Christian pastor. I can only imagine the hellfire and brimstone messages he would have preached! /God bless his little heart.\

[@tomy5868]

all time is quality time with Bob Knight.

[@tommyholden602]

"Wanna Try it Again Coach?"......"NOPE" lol

[@jlp001]

The final 51 seconds are worth the price of admission

[@jarrodmiller8035]

Coach Knight was the man, enough said

[@tomace7924]

Just here to pay my respects to the Generals. Rest In Honor, sir.

[@jamesmo2932]

Bobby Knight never took no BS from anyone and he said it like it was a straight shooter, we need more people like him these days that's for dam sure.

[@michaelleroy9281]

Just like Trump

[@brianreardon7700]

Oh bs if he was on letterman and the morning show on cbs with gale king.. or another network show he was a pussyfooting.. but the average people.. like local news.. let’s fucking man handled them.. bs i would have shit on the floor and walked out! Lol

[@phillyfan-182]

We had trump but now we have biden

[@br9kanan]

he was the height of hypocrisy!

[@flyingdutchman8321]

God Bless Bob Knight!

[@Timmyk5150]

"Vocabulary lessons with Coach Bob Knight" 😂😂😂😂

[@blucheer8743]

I had a dad like bob knight same height, same build, same disposition. He didn’t go out of his way to be mean to ppl like knight did but he could be be even worse. School board meetings, town meetings. Try bringing a bad report card home! LoL we use to joke he was separated at birth from bob knight and Mike ditka… but no father loved his family more he was a great dad… tough but great lol

[@markangelou9368]

My Dad once attended an Ohio State game and sat very close to the OSU bench. Had an OSU assistant come up to him and say “welcome home coach”…that’s how much my Dad looks like him 🤣

[@gregfrank4115]

Sounds like the kind of dad you may not appreciate until years down the road.

[@blucheer8743]

@@gregfrank4115 very true

[@jasonburdette7879]

Bob Knight for President

[@msa4998]

Trump is the closest thing we will ever have. Thank God we are as close as that.

[@miker7812]

I said Bob Knight for President too on another Bob Knight video hahaha :)

[@benmiddleton9984]

RIP coach Knight

[@jamesroboyle]

RIP Bob Knight

[@SidLaw500]

He would've had a 2 month career in today's world.

[@fbistatmajor5918]

I know, because the world is bitchboytown

[@buddy7485]

2 nights

[@bmyles1006]

He would have been fired week 1. Man I used to love watching this.

[@jeffharrison1277]

I love Coach Knight.As real as they come. Oh,and a great basketball coach to boot.

[@Cristalack]

Nothing says real like physically assaulting your own players.

[@JayDogTitan-he6wo]

With Coach Knight you knew what you were getting, And he didn't give a f***.

[@biffdanielson2820]

I liked before I even watched.

[@NickHarmon-w8o]

and therein lies the nature of narcissism.

[@JAYDUB1279]

Love that man

[@ThatCodeBlue]

Great stuff! Coach is unapologetically real. Today’s sensitivity overreach wouldn’t allow him and that’s truly sad.

[@jackkitchen737]

I love Bob Knight. And he can very difficult to love, as one can easily see here lol. But he was a winner and was fun to watch.

[@tinadeiwert8]

Right on !! 🎉❤

[@EndoftheTownProductions]

"How to make friends" by Coach Knight.

[@br9kanan]

Ego is a part of being a leader. However when it gets out of control you go down.

[@3leon306]

KZbin philosopher writing from parent’s basement ... sad

[@peacethroughstrength172]

As the time passed, kids were cut from a different cloth. They cldnt handle a hard ass like Bob Knight, weak stuff.

[@roberthealey7739]

The man has 3 National titles I don't see that as "going down" Man just speaks his mind

[@aaronb4936]

@@roberthealey7739 I agree.. if anything the university “went down” for being so soft and pc all these years.

[@robertdore9592]

i love this guy.

[@ben-ladenbernanke5374]

This makes Nick Saban's angriest encounters with the media make him look like Mister Rogers. If you want to know why "once in a while" you can read Coach K's lips and its very salty. Then you know where he got that language from........guess who?

[@Poundcakebowler]

Coach K went to Army. Army’s coach? Robert Montgomery Knight

[@piratehipster412]

Anybody else? **zero pause** Good

[@escobarsalvador3288]

The picture they show would make an excellent book cover.

[@MoveInSilence23]

This guy... I love it

[@bobbyjoehooperii2677]

High school & college athletes need this kind of discipline today! I did & I turned out to be a pretty good responsible adult.

[@MarkLada]

We need more guys like Coach Knight.. People are too soft now.. You can't say anything without offending someone..

[@BLKSHARK_43]

You know it's a shame that people talk s*** about him being too hard being an a****** but this man has created more successful people that came from this program I'd like to see how many of his athletes are not successful or a homeless I'll wait

[@jamesroboyle]

@@BLKSHARK_43Everyone who’s been thorough his programs have has nothing but positive things to say when it came to Coach Knight

[@gregfrank4115]

Everyone who played for coach Knight sooner or later hit the brick wall and asked "Is this worth it?". He wasn't a lot of peoples cup.of tea, and he knew it. But if you completed your time under him, he would be there to help in any way he could down the road. Tough love, yes, but he loved his boys.

[@henrylee8510]

Thank you for teaching me different usages of the F word. Always teaching!

[@donculotta1551]

Bob Knight we desperately NEED your bluntness now more than ever!!!

[@Maximillian200HP]

There is not enough of this beautiful creature online.

[@davebrown5130]

More Bob Knights are needed today to put the so called “journalist” in their place.

[@millz2314]

his name is bill belechick except he just doesn't talk lmao

[@levikeith1038]

His name was Trump

[@therealsportsjunkieofflori6705]

Yeah, the people in the MSM are in a profession which Knight says is “one or two steps above prostitution.”

[@PublicNuisance2K24]

Or Bill B. from the Patriots

[@irishgrl]

I bet Larry Bird is thrilled every day he never labored under this guy.

[@jonmolina948]

Isiah Thomas played for Bob. Became a cold hearted vindictive asshole behind his fake smile.

[@TheBobbybbc]

Magic Johnson also visited and was turned off by his behavior at a practice.

[@Paranoidrobot1982]

what a swet gentle man . I would have loved to play for him

[@jonpaul9514]

You seem like too much of a pussy to play for him

[@marktrail8624]

Not sweet a f'in jerk

[@weenfan82]

He is the man.

[@javieraldape4242]

That piano intro is golden!😅😂

[@williamtroha1873]

I had a ex-marine for a basketball coach in high school--His nick name was coach no-neck---trust me he couldn't hold a candle for mr.knight!!!!!

[@martysykes3221]

Bobby Knight is a national treasure. He speaks his mind and I have all the respect in the world for him.

[@dbsti3006]

I don't know who's better at sniping the press. Knight or Jim Mora.

[@Ezekiel-2517]

Fk'n RIP, coach Knight.

[@rixpix2957]

Bobby Knight for DOJ 2020!

[@samuelpile6699]

A god damned american hero. Dying breed of real men. I would have been honored to play for him.

[@TheBobbybbc]

A great basketball mind. But an American hero...no.

[@WhereMyChicken]

P.R.I.C.K. of legendary proportions.

[@shonc8338]

Bobby knight is great. My all time favorite coach

[@JAYDUB1279]

Great man

[@Jeremy-th5pt]

Stuff of legend. Talk about not being made for these times. They would've tried to cancel him in today's soft world

[@jgarrison1309]

I remember those big batter belts at 2:45. When they would go bad, the would heat up and you always worried that your clothes would catch fire.

[@MetalGod999]

You know, during the clip where Bob Knight had that glass of lemonade on that podium stand, I was so waiting for it to spill and fall…and for Bobby to lose his temper over it (obviously!). Now THAT would’ve been a funny sight!

[@toddm9501]

I miss Bob. Hawkeye Fan, here!

[@paintedhorse1957]

He's the best coach ever.

[@dumisatonyjohnson8145]

paintedhorse1957 I bet y'all don't know who Phil Jackson is do you

[@HankFinkle11]

@@dumisatonyjohnson8145 please…Howdy Doody could have won championships with Jordan, Kobe and Shaq.

[@sportsmedia25]

I did appreciate Knight putting his own SID in his place

[@georgiapeach3109]

A great coach, no question. A witty, funny guy, no doubt. But he could also be a bully. But that being said, he is a coach I would have LOVED to play for! But if I was a reporter, I would have HATED to cover him!😱🤣

[@gregfrank4115]

Over the years, Knight did many good things for others, far more often than not unknown to the public. A friend of his once said he knew he was an asshole, and spends as much time as he can making up for it.

[@HankFinkle11]

“Can we try it again Coach?”🤣

[@jamessills-ke8dl]

Woody hayes. Bob knight. Motivation If you need it. !!!??

[@michaelleroy9281]

Bobby Knight for President 2020

[@silverdrillpickle7596]

Awe… the good ole days.

[@hansgordy]

His toughness was his strength... and his toughness was his weakness.

[@jabronicamel1957]

somebody get me a policeman.

[@scottgood7888]

Quality individual

[@johnb1731]

Legend

[@milesmccoy2976]

The first clip in this video is something I’ve seen many times as a fan of Indiana growing up. To a casual observer Knight is coming off like an asshole but that’s because they don’t understand Knight. You see, Knight is already thinking about the next game and opponent but the reporter wants to talk about IU’s 51 point blowout victory and he wanted to imply that home court is advantageous because when Indiana played at Northwestern earlier in the season they barely squeaked out a victory. Knight, knowing his players will see the interview and read the paper, did not want them gloating in their 51 point win and at the same time did not want the seed planted into their minds that home court gives them an advantage. You see, ultimately, Knight is looking out for his kids. He doesn’t want them thinking they’re better than they actually are just because they beat a team by 51 points. That game is over and means nothing in light of the next opponent we have to face. Also, home court is not advantageous because we can beat any team home or away just the same if we play to our potential and prepare accordingly. Knight is TEACHING HERE. Always the teacher.

[@farmdog3713]

Anger management class starts in 5 seconds!!

[@jc0257]

Reminds me of my hs coach , scares the shit out of you when hes angry but a cool dude

[@johnaugsburger6192]

Thanks

[@jasonkeith9317]

Dude had some serious anger issues but the man was a basketball genius!

[@milesmccoy2976]

John Feinstein said that Knight wasn’t just a basketball genius but would’ve been a genius at just about anything he put his mind to. He said he’s spent time with politicians, world leaders, coaches, teachers, professors, etc., and that Knight had one of the most brilliant minds he’s ever encountered period.

[@turtle19dad]

@@milesmccoy2976 Big IU fan and I've never heard that one. Incredible.

[@gporr7004]

@@jamesb.9472 Umm, he is. Listen how he speaks. Listen to his mentality amd how he makes these scum journos look stupid. Very smart man. East to get angry when you're surrounded by a bunch of imbeciles spreading fake news.

[@CB-or6cb]

@@milesmccoy2976 and you believe that? He was a great coach that demanded and had the respect of his players in his time, but he was not a genius. He was just a smart ass, know it all hot head to a degree.

[@davidziemann9653]

Seems like a nice enough guy...

[@HelloooThere]

Such a sweet man

[@otismygotis3670]

Always classy.

[@jtla370]

OMFG. Cancel Culture Makes me love this guy more!!!!

[@keithmorris341]

Beautiful , he is the best and anyone who says different is an idiot .he produced men and graduates and some Damn fine basketball players and coaches

[@ashdavis5000]

GOAT

[@lwmson]

Before there was Tony Montana, there was Bobby Knight.

[@jfm8955]

A man who clearly worshiped himself, like so many do.

[@benmiddleton9984]

They don't make people like bob Knight anymore

[@davidirwin336]

Thank God

[@Troy428492]

@@davidirwin336 STFU !!!

[@facethemountain6503]

Jesus, he is like a drill instructor

[@andrewhatez7955]

No viable reason to question coach Knight, just not happening. R.I.P. to one tough hombre.

[@michaelleroy9281]

Coach Knight it doesn't get much better

[@briansmith2363]

He is brutally honest and blunt does not sugar code anything. He likes to win no matter what. His teams never cheated and they won games. He basically does not like stupid people who ask dumb ass questions. Also he gets pissed off when he looses.

[@jayhawk88z]

Psych ward or prison

[@jeffjob6995]

He doesn't "sugar COAT" anything. He is a moron and I grew up watching him on TV all the time. He would get questions that called into question mistakes he made and he would become a jerk. He got what he deserved... booted from IU... and no final glory run.

[@gregfrank4115]

You bring up an important point. During his time coaching, there was never any whispers of any cheating going on - he made sure of that. When he came to Indiana im 1971, the school had a long standing problem with boosters who had gotten the school into problems with the NCAA over the years(at one point a 5 year probation on all sports in 1960). Knight heard stories of this when he was playing for Ohio State. When he came to Indiana, one by one, with the schools blessing, he talked to the main boosters involved and made it clear his views and how he didn't want them affecting his program. He got all of them to back off.

[@jhl72]

Ahh... the good ole days

[@j3any3s]

Amazing patience

[@metomhub]

"that was beautiful"

[@jarmyvicious]

There's my Coach!

[@brandongiek5887]

Easily one of the greatest to ever coach.