Not Worthy of Knighthood

It has been interesting hearing about the comments on Bobby Knights latest decision on how to coach a player. I personally believe no one should ever lay a hand on another person (Except for self-preservation) as there are better ways of getting things done.

Is it ok to do that to a Student? Child? Spouse? Employee? Friend? Coach or Teacher? Hardly not. And if it was anyone else I think it would be a bigger issue. But, since it's expected of Knight, it is not an issue to most people. I understand that it's just a way some coaches "coach".

Hypothetical Question though. What if a student is talking to Knight about a personal issue that is critical and Knight is not listening. And then the student raps him under the chin. Would that be ok? Probably not since he is younger. Anyway, just some food for thought.