Anon had the pleasure of attending IU during the Coach Knight glory days and a championship, meeting him on a few occasions and knowing several players. Anon knew Isaiah Thomas personally during this time, not close friends just acquainted through a class and mutual friends. He thought the world of Coach Knight as did all of his players. Utmost respect. Unlike most NCAA hoops programs, IU had a high graduation rate and Coach was known for stressing academics over athletics. He was rough and didn't give two shits about what the media said about him. But the man had integrity. Had a soft spot for senior citizens and was known for quietly arranging for free tickets to be given to people in assisted living facilities.
Myles Brand on the other hand was a left wing commie university administrator who hated Knight and everything he stood for. Brand is the one who sided with the rude student who fucked around with Knight and found out. Myles Brand was the POS who gave a living legend the boot.
Anon has been fortunate in life, and has been charitable, but ceased all donations to the university after the disrespect shown to Coach Knight. Anon will resume donations ONLY when Assembly Hall is renamed from Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall (named after Mel Simon, a billionaire and major Dem donor) to the new name of Robert Montgomery Knight Assembly Hall. Note, anon also knew Cindy Simon during that time, Mel's daughter, another big lefty who donated $40mm to the university which resulted in the naming.
Anon has lots of love for the coach, and a heavy heart tonight.
Rest in Peace Coach