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Playing for Knight
Author | : Steve Alford |
Publsiher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 316 |
Release | : 1990-12-15 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 9780671724412 |
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All-American basketball guard Alford tells the inside story on playing for the brilliant but volatile Indiana coach Bob Knight as the star guard for the Hoosiers, winners of the 1987 NCAA Championship.
Season on the Brink
Author | : John Feinstein |
Publsiher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 364 |
Release | : 2012-12-11 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 9781439127131 |
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A Season on the Brink chronicles the basketball season that John Feinstein spent following the Indiana Hoosiers and their fiery coach, Bob Knight. Knight granted Feinstein an unprecedented inside look at college basketball -- with complete access to every moment of the season. Feinstein saw and heard it all -- practices, team meetings, strategy sessions, and mid-game huddles -- during Knight's struggle to avoid a losing season. A Season on the Brink not only captures the drama and pressure of big-time college basketball but paints a vivid portrait of a complex, brilliant coach walking a fine line between genius and madness.
The Power of Negative Thinking
Author | : Bobby Knight,Bob Hammel |
Publsiher | : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
Total Pages | : 241 |
Release | : 2013 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 9780544027718 |
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Using examples from his long career, a legendary basketball coach outlines the benefits of negative thinking, which helps build a realistic strategy that takes all potential obstacles into account.
Days of Knight
Author | : Kirk Haston |
Publsiher | : Indiana University Press |
Total Pages | : 225 |
Release | : 2016-08-29 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 9780253022400 |
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“A personal glimpse into how the legendary Indiana basketball coach taught and mentored his team.”—Jared Jeffries, former Indiana Hoosier and New York Knick What happens when a 6' 9" kid from Lobelville, Tennessee is recruited by legendary basketball coach Bob Knight? Kirk Haston’s life was changed forever with just a two-minute phone call. With previously unknown Knight stories, anecdotes, and choice quotes, Haston gives fans an inside look at the notoriously private man and his no-nonsense coaching style. Which past Hoosier basketball greats returned to talk to and practice with current teams? How did Knight mentally challenge his players in practices? How did the players feel when Knight was fired? In this touching and humorous book, Haston shares these answers and more, including his own Hoosier highs—shooting a famous three-point winning shot against number one ranked Michigan State—and lows—losing his mom in a heartbreaking tornado accident. Days of Knight is a book every die-hard IU basketball fan will treasure.
Knight
Author | : Bob Knight,Bob Hammel |
Publsiher | : Macmillan |
Total Pages | : 434 |
Release | : 2002-03-26 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 9781466826069 |
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A Riveting Glimpse into the Life and Legacy of a Legendary Coach Immerse yourself in the riveting memoir of Bob Knight, a titan in the world of college basketball, whose towering success and public controversies epitomize a storied career spanning over three decades. Embodying both triumph and turmoil, Knight: My Story goes beyond headlines, offering an intimate, first-hand account of a sports legend. From his humble beginnings as the youngest head coach at Army to constructing a formidable dynasty at Indiana University, Knight's journey is a testament to resolute determination and undying passion. Drawing from his experiences, Knight provides a rare glimpse into the winning strategies and philosophies that kept top players lining up to play under his guidance. From winning an unprecedented 700 plus games and becoming National Coach of the Year four times to meeting unparalleled success on the national and international stage, Knight's contributions to college basketball are truly unmatched. Knight is a must-read for college basketball fans and anyone captivated by the timeless power of leadership, dedication, and college sports.
A Perfect Gentle Knight
Author | : Kit Pearson |
Publsiher | : Penguin Canada |
Total Pages | : 272 |
Release | : 2008-09-09 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 9780143186311 |
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Kit Pearson’s most recent and critically acclaimed novel tells the story of the 5 Bell children, each of them coping in various ways in the aftermath of their mother’s death. Set in the 1950s and seen through the perspective of the middle child, 11-year-old Corrie, A Perfect Gentle Knight illustrates how a rich fantasy life both helps and hinders children trying to cope with loss, loneliness, and growing up.While elder sister Roz is growing up and out of the desire for fantasy games, eldest brother Sebastian, who fancies himself Sir Lancelot in their Round Table game, continues to need it as much as ever, creating tension in the family and concern for Corrie, who worries that he may have lost his grip on reality.
Rules for a Knight
Author | : Ethan Hawke |
Publsiher | : Knopf |
Total Pages | : 195 |
Release | : 2015-11-10 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 9780307962331 |
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An unforgettable fable about a father's journey and a timeless guide to life's many questions—from Ethan Hawke, four-time Academy Award nominee, twice for writing and twice for acting. A knight, fearing he may not return from battle, writes a letter to his children in an attempt to leave a record of all he knows. In a series of ruminations on solitude, humility, forgiveness, honesty, courage, grace, pride, and patience, he draws on the ancient teachings of Eastern and Western philosophy, and on the great spiritual and political writings of our time. His intent: to give his children a compass for a journey they will have to make alone, a short guide to what gives life meaning and beauty.
Bob Knight
Author | : Steve Delsohn,Mark Heisler |
Publsiher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 353 |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : Basketball coaches |
ISBN | : 9780743243483 |
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A portrait of the controversial basketball coach traces his tenure with Indiana University and offers insight into the darker side of his personality as well as the methods that led to his numerous awards.