“It was one of the greatest and most emotional things for me," said former player Randy Wittman, who had a key role in the reunion. MICHIGAN STATE'S TOM IZZO DEFENDS PLAYERS BEING TARGETED BY 'CHICKEN' CRITICSThe sellout crowd and dozens of former players lauded Knight after watching a video detailing Knight's contributions. Despite the tireless efforts of university officials, led by athletic director Fred Glass, Knight refused every chance to come back. “I was standing there and he was coach Knight," Wittman said. The fans thought so, too, sending Knight home with one lasting chant: “Thank you Coach, thank you Coach."

Source: Fox News February 09, 2020 00:11 UTC