A SEASON ON THE BRINK

In 1985, he took a leave of absence from the Post to research and write his first book, Season on the Brink, about his year shadowing the volatile Indiana basketball coach Bobby Knight. It became a bestseller, as did his book, A Good Walk Spoiled, a behind-the-scenes look at the pro golf tour.

It was two years after Season of the Brink with the John Feinstein book about Bobby Knight.

I want to start with maybe the greatest sports book ever written. It was 1985, 1986, Indiana basketball. And the book was a season on the brink.

It was written by John Feinstein who passed away yesterday at the age of 69. It was a wonderful inside look at Bob Knight and Indiana basketball. He had full access and the book caused a rift with Knight because it was true.

I want to start with maybe the greatest sports book ever written. It was 1985, 1986, Indiana basketball. And the book was a season on the brink. And it was written by John Feinstein who passed away yesterday at the age of 69. It was a wonderful inside look at Bob Knight and Indiana basketball. And he had full access.

He wrote over 40 books. He wrote a book about the Civil War. It was ArmyNavy football. He wrote a book about golf. A good walk spoiled. He wrote a book about the Patriot League. John, give him a topic and he'll go to town.

Season on the Brink about Bobby Knight, which some people would say is the greatest sports book of all time, where he followed Bobby Knight for a season.