Coach Bob Knight. Now, there's a guy that should provoke some conversation. Once again, he's in the news for a violent outburst. Imagine that! His fans say that his gonzo style of tough coaching is what gets the job done. C'mon. There are lots of successful coaches that do well without chokeing players. There are lots of coaches that can resist the urge to throw a chair across the court in a child-like tantrum. Jon Saraceno, in his USA Today column, says that Knight "is a serial abuser of athletes" and "a lousy role model for young coaches." I couldn't agree more. I have a friend who's a Knight fan and says his good side is ignored. It's commendable that his players have a high rate of graduation, but way overshadowed by his immature behavior.
