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Texas Tech coach Pat Knight: Q & A in the Baker's Dozen
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In his first year and a half as the head coach of the Texas Tech Red Raiders, Pat Knight, has directed his squad to four wins over nationally ranked teams. Included in that string is a win against conference champion, Kansas, this past season. With the influx of an outstanding recruiting class and the development of a skilled sophomore and freshman class and the news out of west Texas could be very positive. Working along side his father he helped rebuild the Red Raider program and now has a chance to take it to new heights. He joined me in the kitchen this past week for another edition of the Baker’s Dozen.1. What is your favorite song?
Tumbling Dice by the Rolling Stones
2. What is your favorite movie?
Bull Durham
3. Who would play you in a movie and why?
Will Ferrell. I am a big fan and he doesn’t take himself too seriously.
4. Who was the biggest influence in your life?
My father
5. Why did you go into coaching?
I couldn’t play anymore but wanted to stay close to the game and keep my competitive juices going.
6. What activity would we find you doing away from basketball?
Martial Arts (He takes lessons from one of the top guys in the country who lives in Lubbock.)
7. If you weren’t coaching what would you be doing?
I would be running a fishing guide service and own a bar in Key West.
8. What is the favorite name of a play?
Zipper
9. What is your birthday dinner consist of?
Pizza with mushrooms and beer (I could go for that.)
10. If you were named the Czar of the NCAA, what rule would you change?
Give the players six fouls (His first answer was to name the arena at IU after his father. I couldn’t agree more!!!)
11. What was your first coaching mistake?
Not spending enough time on defense at practice.
12. What was your first coaching success?
My first win over Kansas State (The Wildcats were ranked 18th at the time.)
13. What is your biggest superstition?
Wear the same clothes after a win.
You will not meet a nicer guy in the coaching profession than Pat Knight and if his recruits come through the Red Raiders will be making some noise in the Big12. I believe they will. Thanks Pat for taking the time to cook up a winner.
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