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Everybody wants to be on a championship team, but nobody wants to come to practice.

Bobby Knight

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Bobby Knight
Age: 84
Born: 1940
Born: October 25
Basketball Coach
Basketball Player
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Massillon
Ohio
Robert Montgomery Knight
Bobby Knight
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Nobody
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I'm an unemployed teacher right now and I'm looking for a place to teach.
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We just got our ass beat by a much better team. It happens once in a while. Does every team win every game?
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Well, I think it's pretty much established that I just didn't have any interest in coaching in the pros.
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America has the greatest reputation in the world for helping others whenever and wherever disaster strikes. Now, more than ever,it's important for us to contribute to those who are in need. Your assistance is really beneficial and will be greatly welcomed and appreciated.
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I would rather be thought of as a teacher than a coach.
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So when I hear a guy after a game-winning home run say or gesture that God was on his side, I think to myself, 'He's saying God screwed the pitcher.
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