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Knight's Out: Coach Resigns

All-time wins leader calls it a career, leaves Texas Tech midseason

By Doug Sweeney, Newser Staff

Posted Feb 5, 2008 6:01 AM CST

(Newser) – The NCAA Division I men’s basketball all-time wins leader, Bob Knight, has resigned from Texas Tech. It is unclear why the legendary coach left the team midseason, but he had become noticeably wearier and was recently said to be contemplating retirement. Knight won his... Read full story »

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Knight's Out: Coach Resigns

All-time wins leader calls it a career, leaves Texas Tech midseason

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