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Bobby Knight in the locker room

Did you ever want to hear what an angry coach says to his players in the locker room? We give you that chance. Bobby Knight, also known as “The General”, was most recently the head coach at Texas Tech before announcing his retirement on February 4, 2008. Knight has won more NCAA Division I games than any other head coach. In 2007 he achieved his 880th victory, which broke the record previously held by Dean Smith. His 900th victory came just over a year later.

Career highlights

Overall 902–371

Championships
NCAA Division I Tournament Championship (1976, 1981, 1987)
NIT Championship (1979)
Big Ten Regular Season Championship (1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1980, 1981, 1983, 1987, 1989, 1991, 1993)
Awards
Henry Iba Award (1975, 1989)
Naismith College Coach of the Year (1987)
Clair Bee Coach of the Year Award (2002)
Big Ten Coach of the Year (1973, 1975, 1976, 1980, 1981, 1989)
Naismith Award for Men’s Outstanding Contribution to Basketball (2007)

Warning! The record contains swearing that some people might find offensive.

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