The part about locking Pat in makes sense. Re his own plans, I dunno. I've been wrong before but it will surprise me if he lands elsewhere next season. Bob Knight has been coaching for over 40 years. Even roaring lions get old sometime ;-)

>I watched some ESPN last nite. All the talking heads there were theorizing it had something to do with his sons. He was quitting at a time when it was still easy for his son to move in and replace him. Setting himself up to get a permanent head coaching gig next yr.
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>>>Keep in mind that my response would be colored by the years I spent working in all male units in the military... :o)
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>>>I think it's fair to say that even the intended target would still like to hear it!
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>>>hahahaha....just kidding! God, I'm in a mood this week....must be because Selection Sunday is just 6 weeeks away....
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>>We're all dying to know what high seed the Jayhawks will be toppled from this year <g>.
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>>Since you have brought up college hoops, I was surprised by Bob Knight's abrupt resignation. It doesn't seem like him to quit with 10 games left in the season. I bet there is a health issue he has chosen not to disclose.