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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...could sort of figure out what people were saying," says Knight, who still retains his British accent. "I would say one thing and people wouldn't know what I was saying...

Author: By Julio R. Varela, | Title: Breaking Away Off the Field, Around the Globe | 6/7/1990 | See Source »

Enter soccer, and the transitions into a new environment seemed a little easier. before attending Guilford High School, Knight tried out for the school's soccer team and played in a few scrimmages. Unlike in England, Knight didn't have to worry about, professional clubs knocking on his door, drawing his attention away from school. And Guilford had something his English school had lacked--sprit...

Author: By Julio R. Varela, | Title: Breaking Away Off the Field, Around the Globe | 6/7/1990 | See Source »

...Sports are an excellent way to develop friendships and meet new people," Knight says. "In England, however, sports are not just associated with the schools. Professional teams take away from the spirit. Here, everything is sort of built through the school...

Author: By Julio R. Varela, | Title: Breaking Away Off the Field, Around the Globe | 6/7/1990 | See Source »

...Knight says he has no regrets over his decision to stay in the States. He knows that he never would have had the opportunity to attend Harvard without staying in America or without the help of his aunt and uncle, who have supported him since he left England...

Author: By Julio R. Varela, | Title: Breaking Away Off the Field, Around the Globe | 6/7/1990 | See Source »

...They're just incredible people," says Knight. "They didn't even play for this. They didn't even think twice about my going to college...

Author: By Julio R. Varela, | Title: Breaking Away Off the Field, Around the Globe | 6/7/1990 | See Source »

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