Created Wed 15th Apr 2009 1:30pm PST by 
mcoen
mcoen Will Isiah Thomas lead Florida International to more wins in 2009-10 than they had in 2008-09?
Background: In a surprise move, Florida International University named Isiah Thomas as its head coach for men's basketball. While his name may help bring in fans, recruits and TV, his track record suggests tough times may be ahead.
As coach and president of the New York Knicks, he oversaw the collapse of the franchise, culminating in a high profile sexual harrassment lawsuit against the team. He also underperformed as coach of the Indiana Pacers, and as owner of the Continental Basketball Association he drove the league into bankruptcy. Finally, on a personal note, he was involved in a bizarre drug overdose that he tried to pin on his teenage daughter.
FIU ended last season with a 13-20 record. Can Zeke get at least 14 wins in his first season as a college coach?
As coach and president of the New York Knicks, he oversaw the collapse of the franchise, culminating in a high profile sexual harrassment lawsuit against the team. He also underperformed as coach of the Indiana Pacers, and as owner of the Continental Basketball Association he drove the league into bankruptcy. Finally, on a personal note, he was involved in a bizarre drug overdose that he tried to pin on his teenage daughter.
FIU ended last season with a 13-20 record. Can Zeke get at least 14 wins in his first season as a college coach?
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Settled as No on Fri 12th Feb 5:55am PST
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Suspend date: Mon 1st Mar 7:59pm PST
Settlement date: Fri 12th Feb 5:55am PST
Initial likelihoods: Yes: 50%
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Created Wed 15th Apr 2009 1:30pm PST by mcoen
mcoen
Settlement requested Tue 9th Feb 1:13pm PST by 
philculp
: No. they lost their 18th game of the season on Feb 4th and were mathematically eliminated from being able to win 14.
philculp: No. they lost their 18th game of the season on Feb 4th and were mathematically eliminated from being able to win 14.
Settled as 'No' Fri 12th Feb 5:55am PST by 
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