Bob Knight to Continue as analyst for ESPN
Perhaps the greatest college basketball coach ever, Bobby Knight, has took up a new challenge at the end of last year after his resignation from coaching. When his time at texas Tech came to an end, ESPN was quick to jump for the famed coach. He was used significantly in the postseason league championships and NCAA tournament coverage. This year his role will increase to include Thursday night contests, Sportscenter apperances, postseason analysis, and ESPN Radio coverage.
I think that as a coach Knight had his own way of doing things. This is true with sportscasting as well, but like in coaching, perhaps a different way will succeed. His three national championships are an example of how his different style works, and possibly ratings an increase with this different style of broadcasting.
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Bob Knight should stay with ESPN as a broadcaster. Besides from being one of the best coaches ever in the history of college basketball, he is also very entertaining to watch and listen. He is very opinionated and does not shy away from speaking his mind to anyone. Him being this way makes him great as a broadcaster because you know he is going to tell it how it is. ESPN is very lucky to be keeping Bob Knight as part of their team. Knight will keep fans tuned in just to hear what wild things he has to say each week. He is the perfect broadcaster because he is wild and unpredictable but he also obviously knows what he is talking about. He will without a doubt do nothing but help the ratings ESPN gets dealing with college basketball.