Knight spent Monday morning on a turkey hunt. Davis said he and Knight talked Sunday about the Hoosiers' chances to win next year and in the future. The Hoosiers have the bulk of their team returning with forwards Jeff Newton and Kirk Haston joining incoming forwards George Leach and McDonald's All-American Jared Jeffries. Andre Owens and A.J. Moye will be in the lineup, too. They would be too good to break up.
Coach loves coaching.
Coach has a commitment to the players coming in and they have a commitment to him. Brand said he met with Knight on Saturday to discuss his future, then met with him again before making a decision. I had never seen him before contrite and apologetic. He said he had considered firing Knight. He did not apologize to individuals or for specific episodes.