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James Traficant: “It is no surprise that Bob Knight was fired. But think about it. Bob Knight's athletes did not rape women, did not…”

On the recordSeptember 13, 2000
It is no surprise that Bob Knight was fired. But think about it. Bob Knight's athletes did not rape women, did not commit murder, did not molest children, did not carry guns, and did not sell drugs. In fact, Bob Knight's student athletes were most noted for graduating, winning championships, being gentlemen, and exhibiting discipline and respect. Beam me up. Bob Knight was a coach, not a guidance counselor or a spiritual leader. I yield back all those zero-tolerant, overpaid, IUD administrators that Bob Knight should have kicked right in the crotch.

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Discussing the firing of basketball coach Bob Knight and his athletes' conduct.

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