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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.

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.

tristatecoog wrote: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.

Digetydog wrote:

tristatecoog wrote: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.
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Different situation and a much better result.

Digetydog wrote:

tristatecoog wrote: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.