FIU didn't take long to get a Head Coach...

[ponyscott]

Well FIU moved very quick.....Florida International has hired Louisville assistant................... Richard Pitino as their head coach, according to USA Today. Last name sound familiar?...yep Ricks son gets his HC gig.

[tristatecoog]

Did Isiaiah Thomas even recruit well at FIU? It seems like a Clyde Drexler type hire without him being an FIU grad. In fact, Larry Bird fired Thomas when he became the GM of the Pacers.

Richard Pitino? In SMU's case, a more thoughtful approach to the hiring decision is warranted. Another legendary coach's son would be a seemingly good catch (Sutton) or even a legendary coach himself (Brown), although he's 12 years older than Rick Pitino.

[Digetydog]

Did Isiaiah Thomas even recruit well at FIU? It seems like a Clyde Drexler type hire without him being an FIU grad. In fact, Larry Bird fired Thomas when he became the GM of the Pacers.

Richard Pitino? In SMU's case, a more thoughtful approach to the hiring decision is warranted. Another legendary coach's son would be a seemingly good catch (Sutton) or even a legendary coach himself (Brown), although he's 12 years older than Rick Pitino.

Isiah is a horrible coach, a horrible GM, and a horrible human being. If my last hire was Isiah, I would want to make sure that I did all my due diligence on my next hire. The quick decision by FIU suggests that they didn't learn their lesson.

BTW - he might be a good hire. The quick decision was the problem.

[SMU 86]

Did Isiaiah Thomas even recruit well at FIU? It seems like a Clyde Drexler type hire without him being an FIU grad. In fact, Larry Bird fired Thomas when he became the GM of the Pacers.

Richard Pitino? In SMU's case, a more thoughtful approach to the hiring decision is warranted. Another legendary coach's son would be a seemingly good catch (Sutton) or even a legendary coach himself (Brown), although he's 12 years older than Rick Pitino.

Isiah is a horrible coach, a horrible GM, and a horrible human being. If my last hire was Isiah, I would want to make sure that I did all my due diligence on my next hire. The quick decision by FIU suggests that they didn't learn their lesson.

BTW - he might be a good hire. The quick decision was the problem.

The quick decision is not a problem if he wins at FIU. The quick decision might be a result of the AD being prepared before he fired Thomas. He probably had his targets then spoke with them and made a decision.

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Been out of pocket all day. Love the hire of Richard Pitino to Florida International. News conference is tomorrow, source confirmed.
Retweeted by D/FW Metroplex Hoops

[ponyscott]

Different situation and a much better result.

[PoconoPony]

Did Isiaiah Thomas even recruit well at FIU? It seems like a Clyde Drexler type hire without him being an FIU grad. In fact, Larry Bird fired Thomas when he became the GM of the Pacers.

Richard Pitino? In SMU's case, a more thoughtful approach to the hiring decision is warranted. Another legendary coach's son would be a seemingly good catch (Sutton) or even a legendary coach himself (Brown), although he's 12 years older than Rick Pitino.

Isiah is a horrible coach, a horrible GM, and a horrible human being. If my last hire was Isiah, I would want to make sure that I did all my due diligence on my next hire. The quick decision by FIU suggests that they didn't learn their lesson.

BTW - he might be a good hire. The quick decision was the problem.

I am sure many of the issues you raise re Thomas contributed considerably to his "unexpected" firing. You forgot to list: low morals, huge ego, self centered, dogmatic, publicity seeking, poor judgment, uncommitted, con artist....etc. to your list.