Does Coach Knight make one last appearance?

[larlane]

Bittersweet last year when Knight returned to the Hall surrounded by his former players-most notably the new coach. Then, to be outplayed in every facet by our biggest rival for their NINTH victory in a row. By all accounts, it took a lot of persuasion by Woodson and a few others to make that happen.

So, with the hiring of an IU guy-arguably THE IU guy- does he make another appearance? Maybe he attends, but is kept from the fans and cameras?

I won't speculate on Knight's mental and physical condition, but certainly that might make this prohibitive.

 

[hookyIU1990]

Knight's mental and physical condition, but certainly that might make this prohibitive.

I think that's the ultimate thing that determines whether or not it happens again.

We know Coach Woodson has visited and I suspect he continues to visit Coach Knight at his home.

 

[ams66]

I have resisted posting what I've heard about RMKs health (it's all second hand anyway) but without going into details I would guess we will not see any more public events with him.

 

[UncleMark]

I have resisted posting what I've heard about RMKs health (it's all second hand anyway) but without going into details I would guess we will not see any more public events with him.

He's gone downhill fast the last few years. That last appearance was his last chance.

 

[gator mcCluskey]

I have resisted posting what I've heard about RMKs health (it's all second hand anyway) but without going into details I would guess we will not see any more public events with him.

So you have some scruples but figure you’ll just throw it out there anyway. Classy move.

 

[UncleMark]

So you have some scruples but figure you’ll just throw it out there anyway. Classy move.

No one who has paid attention is surprised by what he said.

 

[destewart]

It is devastating to see RMk and other Giants of the game (Jerry Sloan) who have fallen victim to dementia which is rapidly becoming one of the worst geriatric health crisises of our time. Pray for him and the family.

 

[kkott]

It is devastating to see RMk and other Giants of the game (Jerry Sloan) who have fallen victim to dementia which is rapidly becoming one of the worst geriatric health crisises of our time. Pray for him and the family.

Yep, dementia and Alzheimers are awful to have to watch a loved one endure. My grandfather withered away with it and it was hell on my Aunt who was his primary caregiver and many other of her siblings just couldn't bring themselves to go and see him. I also just watched a neighbor have to deal with it also. It shouldn't be such a big deal for someone to decide they don't want to live that way and end their life in a dignified manner they control.

 

[Harpo Marxist]

Any appearance by RMK should be influenced by its direct benefit to him, his health and well-being, and nothing else. He is not an object of entertainment, so its impact on others is meaningless, IMO. If it contributes to his overall physical and mental well-being, and the family drives that choice....so be it.

 

[kurt cloverdales]

Any appearance by RMK should be influenced by its direct benefit to him, his health and well-being, and nothing else. He is not an object of entertainment, so its impact on others is meaningless, IMO. If it contributes to his overall physical and mental well-being, and the family drives that choice....so be it.

no rmk owes it to all of us to show up wherever and whenever we summons him. this reply was for entertainment purposes only.

 

[kkott]

Any appearance by RMK should be influenced by its direct benefit to him, his health and well-being, and nothing else. He is not an object of entertainment, so its impact on others is meaningless, IMO. If it contributes to his overall physical and mental well-being, and the family drives that choice....so be it.

I don't see the need, unless as you said, he wants to for some reason. His return last year signified a mending of fences and from what others have said, and guessing at his decline based on my experiences, there is nothing to be gained and it could be very difficult and upsetting. I don't know if the family has made any comment on CMW's hiring, but a letter/statement supporting him would be nice but the progression of Alzheimer's is not a pretty or easy thing and they have bigger concerns than making an appearance at AH. From their standpoint and that of the players, his return went as well as you really could have hoped, results of the game notwithstanding.

 

[VanPastorMan]

It is devastating to see RMk and other Giants of the game (Jerry Sloan) who have fallen victim to dementia which is rapidly becoming one of the worst geriatric health crisises of our time. Pray for him and the family.

I am glad Coach Knight came back last year. I am also glad he lives in the Bloomington area because it really is his home. He left for a while but is home now where a lot of people care about him. John Laskowski owns with a group a number of Culvers Restaurants. He runs the one in Bloomington. He said that he runs food out to Coach Knight and Karen. Culvers doesn't deliver but they will for Coach. I thought it was funny too that Coach Knight loves root beer floats. Culvers doesn't serve them, but they do for Coach Knight. lol

 

[gator mcCluskey]

I am glad Coach Knight came back last year. I am also glad he lives in the Bloomington area because it really is his home. He left for a while but is home now where a lot of people care about him. John Laskowski owns with a group a number of Culvers Restaurants. He runs the one in Bloomington. He said that he runs food out to Coach Knight and Karen. Culvers doesn't deliver but they will for Coach. I thought it was funny too that Coach Knight loves root beer floats. Culvers doesn't serve them, but they do for Coach Knight. lol

They should start. The root beer is great.

 

[Bulk VanderHuge]

They should start. The root beer is great.

VPM is wrong...they do.

 

[Courtsensetwo]

It is devastating to see RMk and other Giants of the game (Jerry Sloan) who have fallen victim to dementia which is rapidly becoming one of the worst geriatric health crisises of our time. Pray for him and the family.

That recent photo when Keady was visiting his home was chilling.

 

[GeorgeStrait IU]

Any appearance by RMK should be influenced by its direct benefit to him, his health and well-being, and nothing else. He is not an object of entertainment, so its impact on others is meaningless, IMO. If it contributes to his overall physical and mental well-being, and the family drives that choice....so be it.

I agree. Or by the okay of his wife and his family physician aswell as an agreement.

 

[GeorgeStrait IU]

I am glad Coach Knight came back last year. I am also glad he lives in the Bloomington area because it really is his home. He left for a while but is home now where a lot of people care about him. John Laskowski owns with a group a number of Culvers Restaurants. He runs the one in Bloomington. He said that he runs food out to Coach Knight and Karen. Culvers doesn't deliver but they will for Coach. I thought it was funny too that Coach Knight loves root beer floats. Culvers doesn't serve them, but they do for Coach Knight. lol

Love these stories! Thanks. Also, 2001 Bob Knight was at the Victory Theatre in May 2001 with Steve Chancellor talking and raising $$$ for some charity. Tom Geyer was selling merchandise for him. Tommy G always worked well with Coach Knight away from the bball court. I saw Coach Knight, Geyer and yes Steve Chancellor afterwards at Deerhead tavern with an Evansville Police officer around, and anyways, Coach Knight was drinking Diet Coke with milk. Just a story to share.

Edit: Here in Evansville. After the event.

 

[hookyIU1990]

Knight was drinking Diet Coke with milk

Channelling his inner Laverne DeFazio. Did he also have a Scooter Pie?

 

[gator mcCluskey]

Channelling his inner Laverne DeFazio. Did he also have a Scooter Pie?

Actually tried that once as a young kid because of L&S. Horrific...

 

[VanPastorMan]

They should start. The root beer is great.

Even the diet root beer is off the hook. My oldest boy and I really enjoy it.

 

[VanPastorMan]

VPM is wrong...they do.

Maybe they do now I don't know. But Laskowski said they didn't but will get Coach Knight one. It is possible they don't do that at his Culvers. I've never seen it at any others.