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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?

Settlement details:As reported by a major mainstream news source.

 
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Yes
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No
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Question suspends in 14 weeks

Suspend date: Mon 1st Mar 2010 7:59pm PST (14 weeks to go)

Initial likelihoods: Yes: 50%

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Created Wed 15th Apr 1:30pm PST by mcoen

Suspend date: Mon 1st Mar 2010 7:59pm PST (14 weeks to go) details

 

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2 days ago
mcoen predicted No (H$1,000 at 48%)
7 weeks ago
rhetto1025 predicted Yes (H$50 at 53%)
9 weeks ago
zeebac predicted No (H$20 at 47%)
15 weeks ago
eliminati predicted Yes (H$500 at 53%)
21 weeks ago
charlesf predicted No (H$100 at 48%)

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