Thomas says IU has not contacted him.

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Big EBig ENew MemberOP
Mar 31, 2008, 09:14 AM

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3320987

ATLANTA -- Embattled New York Knicks coach Isiah Thomas said he is not a candidate for the Indiana University job.

Thomas, whose Knicks have lost seven of eight and 14 of 16, has a 53-102 record in two seasons with the team. Though he helped Indiana win the 1981 NCAA championship, Thomas has never coached in college.

He indicated the Hoosiers haven't consulted him about becoming their head coach.

"No, I have a job," Thomas said before the Knicks played the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday.

Thomas, also the Knicks' team president, said he hopes interim coach Dan Dakich is named full-time at Indiana.

Was he ever really an option? God I hope not!

Skeet84Skeet84New Member
Mar 31, 2008, 01:46 PM

Indiana better go after Bruce Pearl! I heard he might be interested in the job and he is one of the best coaches in the country.

Big EBig ENew Member
Mar 31, 2008, 01:47 PM

"Skeet84 wrote:

Indiana better go after Bruce Pearl! I heard he might be interested in the job and he is one of the best coaches in the country.

I've heard Bennetts name mentioned quite a bit.

Skeet84Skeet84New Member
Mar 31, 2008, 01:50 PM

"enforcerfin33 wrote:

I've heard Bennetts name mentioned quite a bit.

He came out yesterday and said he was not interested and he will be staying at Washington State

finswin56finswin56New Member
Mar 31, 2008, 02:06 PM

"Skeet84 wrote:

Indiana better go after Bruce Pearl! I heard he might be interested in the job and he is one of the best coaches in the country.

Pearl's going to leave UT? Let's hope so :pointlol: He is an awesome coach.

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Skeet84Skeet84New Member
Mar 31, 2008, 02:11 PM

"finswin56 wrote:

Pearl's going to leave UT? Let's hope so :pointlol: He is an awesome coach.

Yeah I know! I am really hoping Indiana gets him!!!!! :up:

ALalen1New Member
Mar 31, 2008, 06:52 PM

"enforcerfin33 wrote:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3320987

Was he ever really an option? God I hope not!

Same thing I am thinking.

Big EBig ENew Member
Mar 31, 2008, 06:55 PM

None of the starting five are going to return so good luck to whoever gets it, they are going to need it. Bennett and Ellis have already been on record admitting they will transfer, Gordon is going pro, as well as sr. White. And Russell is gone too.

Regan21286Regan21286New Member
Apr 1, 2008, 01:15 PM

You'd think they'd go back to Sampson rather than go with Thomas.

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Skeet84Skeet84New Member
Apr 1, 2008, 05:02 PM

I would go after Bruce Pearl or John Pelphrey but that's just me