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We have seen so many coaching changes in college basketball already. They have taken place at so many schools that are simply looking for success. Everyone is chasing the dream, saying, "Why can't we be the next Butler, VCU or George Mason?"

It is also interesting to look at the guys who are getting a second chance on the sidelines. Many times when a coach gets the boot, he has to wait for a long time to get another shot to rejoin the coaching fraternity. It is tough to get another opportunity.


Down at Lamar, athletic director Billy Tubbs, a longtime successful coach himself, went out and hired Pat Knight. That came shortly after Knight was let go at Texas Tech. The son of "The General," Robert Montgomery Knight, should have more success at Lamar, where it should be easier to recruit, because he isn't going up against Kansas, Texas, Missouri, Texas A&M and others like he was in Big 12 country.



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Lamar gave Pat Knight a second chance on the sidelines.

Let's face reality, Texas Tech was a tough, tough situation. Now Knight can be a contender and a winner. He has a shot to win that league, and you know Knight will work hard. He knows the state of Texas and can recruit down there. I think Tubbs made a very good choice.

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Dickie V,

Do your research and realize that Tidwell is the AD now.  Regardless of how much you would like to give credit to Tubbs, it was Tidwell's final decision.  Way to go, Tidwell!  Let's go, Knight!
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[quote name="TBonesLU" post="994554" timestamp="1302272535"]
Dickie V,

Do your research and realize that Tidwell is the AD now.  Regardless of how much you would like to give credit to Tubbs, it was Tidwell's final decision.  Way to go, Tidwell!  Let's go, Knight!
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I agree. Vitale's people should have done more research. But I imagine the Tubbs name was much sexier than Tidwell's for this article.
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[quote name="ForeverADog" post="994582" timestamp="1302275092"]
Tubbs had a lot to do with the hire either way. He deserves credit with Tidwell.
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Okay, I'll bite on that.  Don't get me wrong; I've always supported Tubbs.  I just think the University has a new face that should be recognized.
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[quote name="coachacola" post="994564" timestamp="1302273542"]
[quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=82846.msg994551#msg994551 date=1302272149]
[quote author=LCM2LU link=topic=82846.msg994542#msg994542 date=1302271154]
Pat Knight: HE'S AWESOME BABY!
[/quote] ::)
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Come on bluedove, it's time to drink the kool-aid!   :D
[/quote] >:( :D
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[quote name="coachacola" post="994564" timestamp="1302273542"]
[quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=82846.msg994551#msg994551 date=1302272149]
[quote author=LCM2LU link=topic=82846.msg994542#msg994542 date=1302271154]
Pat Knight: HE'S AWESOME BABY!
[/quote] ::)
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Come on bluedove, it's time to drink the kool-aid!   :D
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It's way more fun that way :D
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[quote name="BLUEDOVE3" post="994643" timestamp="1302286493"]
Can't beat'em join'em. On second thought heck no! You guys get caught up in a new coach every 5 years. Da Roc was yall boy, Gino Vanelli, Dean "da Dream" Meminger,etc.
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Roc did more with the program than anyone else in 20 years.  We finally got another conference championship.  So are you planning to stay bitter throughout Knight's tenure here?  You just want to wait until we get another coach?  What satisfies someone such as yourself now that Knight is in fact hired.
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[quote name="TBonesLU" post="994668" timestamp="1302290418"]
[quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=82846.msg994643#msg994643 date=1302286493]
Can't beat'em join'em. On second thought heck no! You guys get caught up in a new coach every 5 years. Da Roc was yall boy, Gino Vanelli, Dean "da Dream" Meminger,etc.
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Roc did more with the program than anyone else in 20 years.  We finally got another conference championship.  So are you planning to stay bitter throughout Knight's tenure here?  You just want to wait until we get another coach?  What satisfies someone such as yourself now that Knight is in fact hired.
[/quote]Just win baby! Just win!
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[quote name="BLUEDOVE3" post="994671" timestamp="1302290625"]
[quote author=TBonesLU link=topic=82846.msg994668#msg994668 date=1302290418]
[quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=82846.msg994643#msg994643 date=1302286493]
Can't beat'em join'em. On second thought heck no! You guys get caught up in a new coach every 5 years. Da Roc was yall boy, Gino Vanelli, Dean "da Dream" Meminger,etc.
[/quote]

Roc did more with the program than anyone else in 20 years.  We finally got another conference championship.  So are you planning to stay bitter throughout Knight's tenure here?  You just want to wait until we get another coach?  What satisfies someone such as yourself now that Knight is in fact hired.
[/quote]Just win baby! Just win!
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Well, get on board with Knight.  Then if he isn't winning, you can say to all of us that you told us so.  Come on, it'll be a lot more fun to be able to have a great following with everything at LU right now.
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[quote name="TBonesLU" post="994673" timestamp="1302290801"]
[quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=82846.msg994671#msg994671 date=1302290625]
[quote author=TBonesLU link=topic=82846.msg994668#msg994668 date=1302290418]
[quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=82846.msg994643#msg994643 date=1302286493]
Can't beat'em join'em. On second thought heck no! You guys get caught up in a new coach every 5 years. Da Roc was yall boy, Gino Vanelli, Dean "da Dream" Meminger,etc.
[/quote]

Roc did more with the program than anyone else in 20 years.  We finally got another conference championship.  So are you planning to stay bitter throughout Knight's tenure here?  You just want to wait until we get another coach?  What satisfies someone such as yourself now that Knight is in fact hired.
[/quote]Just win baby! Just win!
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Well, get on board with Knight.  Then if he isn't winning, you can say to all of us that you told us so.  Come on, it'll be a lot more fun to be able to have a great following with everything at LU right now.
[/quote]I can't get all into this until I see some good basketball and some wins.
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