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Controversy follows Isiah to FIU
Amid reports some Florida International female faculty members are bothered by the hiring of Isiah Thomas, the new FIU coach obliviously ignored the issue of his sexual harassment trial when asked how he could convince parents to send their sons to the university. "The way I've conducted myself over my playing career and life, I don't think I'll have a problem with that," Thomas said in a Miami radio interview with Dan LeBatard. "Some parents have even named their sons after me." Thomas, who left his untitled role with the Knicks on Tuesday to join the college ranks, continued to flaunt his enormous ego when he was asked how he took the university president introducing him as "Isiah Thompson," comparing it to the presidential inauguration. "I kind of took it in stride," Thomas said. "When President Obama was being inaugurated, the justice, he made a mistake, too."
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Sure, parents named their kids after you. You're the father!
Yankee64
Total Comments (6746)
I know FIU is a nothing school (no offense)....
but investing FIVE years in this guy ?
I'm SHOCKED as to how many lives this cat has
jgb
Total Comments (8896)
Maybe he can hire Wimp Sanderson as an assistant?
Spaceman Spiff
Richmond , VA
Total Comments (565)
How is that not offensive to FIU? That's completely offensive.
Offensive to faculty, students. alumnae. Academics, athletics. There are lots of kids trying to reach the next level. Maybe they'll rise to your level as a customer service representative, but they are trying.
Should everyone go home because the wandering minstrel deems them unworthy?
Why don't you punch in your transcripts.
Huitzilopochtli
Hilbert Space, NM
Total Comments (9468)
Hey Isiah. Just because you pretend it didn't happen doesn't make it so. We know, we all know.
When all is said and done FIU will stand for F***ed It Up.
F J J
Total Comments (4639)
This is incredible.
What a sales job.
What kind of governance do the have down there? I grieve for the faculty.
Huitzilopochtli
Hilbert Space, NM
Total Comments (9468)
This guys delusional. Man what an arrogant ass and ego-maniacal dip wad.
F J J
Total Comments (4639)
"When President Obama was being inaugurated, the justice, he made a mistake, too."
Infuckingcredible.
Huitzilopochtli
Hilbert Space, NM
Total Comments (9468)
Seems like a win-win situation. Isiah gets a chance to restore his reputation at a school where expectations are not super-high. The school gets a 'name' coach reasonably cheap, and gets some good visibility to maybe help recruiting and fund-raising. And the trolls on FN get more chances to show that they know better than everybody, and bash both sides to their hearts' content.
waw2007
Total Comments (15)
You've got to be kidding. Is this you Isiah? You already working the PR angle?
You had no reputation even before the harassment lawsuit. Can't coach, no respect, rode the CBA into the ground. Yours is a "name" few would want around and its not a good name.
Your "name" will alienate more alumni than it does not particularly the females.
Everyone knows the FN fans are the smartest on the planet. The know everything and therefore are well qualified to speak on the subject.
F J J
Total Comments (4639)
Thank you sir, but I am a troglodyte.
I doubt that figured into the hiring decision though.
Huitzilopochtli
Hilbert Space, NM
Total Comments (9468)
Yeah. I agree with this guy.
Huitzilopochtli
Hilbert Space, NM
Total Comments (9468)
Just some of the many advantages you get with Isaiah.
Huitzilopochtli
Hilbert Space, NM
Total Comments (9468)
With or without Isaiah Thomas, Florida International's athletic stature will remain exactly where it is today: one step above The University of Phoenix.
Dr. B-f-G
Bubbaville, TX
Total Comments (2740)
So I'm not the only one thinking this.
Huitzilopochtli
Hilbert Space, NM
Total Comments (9468)
Today, it nose dives.
Huitzilopochtli
Hilbert Space, NM
Total Comments (9468)
Maybe he thinks the young coeds won't know what sexual harrassment is.
Nam Vet2
Rosamond , CA
Total Comments (830)
Bingo, we have a winner!
Thomas really has no class and that is what is sad.
KingFootball
Total Comments (3583)
That's why now he never goes anywhere without his teleprompter!
MrMiyagiJr
Total Comments (2662)
Let's get political. Right now he's busying tossing Hugo Chavez salad. More ranch please.
F J J
Total Comments (4639)
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