While some of Texas Tech's faculty are voicing opposition to the possible hiring of Bob Knight as the university's new head men's basketball coach, some alumni are out to prove just how many supporters there are for the former Indiana coach. Knight arrived in Lubbock Thursday for a three-day visit with Tech officials to discuss the job left vacant when James Dickey was fired on March 9. Thus far, an estimated 65 faculty members have signed a petition showing their disdain for the proposed hiring of Knight. It was submitted to Tech President David Schmidly's office on Wednesday. Audio clips Bob Knight talks about his childhood connections with Texas.
Knight talks about coaching opportunities.
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