The Devil Walks Away

Okay so most of you know I'm an absolute NUT about college basketball. Yesterday was a banner day as Coach Bobby Knight retired in the middle of his 7th season at Texas Tech. I have nothing against the players or the teams who Knight led to winning records and championships. I do however have a big problem with his methods. Throwing chairs, screaming profanity, hitting players. I happen to think there's a better way to teach kids about basketball and life. I have a great respect for many coaches in the sport. But even though Bob Knight retires as the winningest coach in men's college basketball history, I can't say that I have any respect for him. So after 42 years of terrorizing players, officials, the press, the fans and everyone else, I'm breathing a little sigh of relief. Some may lament the fact that Knight is leaving because at least he was entertaining during his little tantrums. But I for one, am not sorry to see him go. Let's get back to playing basketball instead of focusing on the latest Bobby Knight controversy.