It is just that kind of day. The kind of Michigan day when you go outside and the cold rain beats down on your head and the sun is lost somewhere on the other side of the clouds. You know in the back of your mind that this is about as good as it gets and at least there is no snow. Yes, it is just that kind of day.

Someone at Florida International lost their minds and hired Isiah Thomas at the same time.

Isiah Thomas always brings the cherubic smile

How will Thomas be able to match the previous coach?

The Golden Panthers have lost 20 games in three of the last four years, and haven’t had a winning record since going 16-14 in the 1999-2000 season. FIU finished fifth in the six-team Sun Belt East Division this past season, and only averaged 693 fans for its home games — one of the lowest totals in Division I.

Thomas replaces Sergio Rouco, who was reassigned Monday after posting a losing record in each of his five seasons as coach.
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In Michigan, we still love Isiah Thomas, especially a whole lot better than this rainy cold weather. Isiah brought drive, determination, talent, and titles. We really liked the titles. He dominated as a small guy in a very tall guy’s game. Odd, because if he walked into the room, he would most likely be bigger than most average men. They listed him at 6′ 1″ and 190 pounds of rock hard muscle when he was playing.

Later, as a coach, the rocks turned out to be in his head. But Michigan is still behind Isiah and wishes him all the best. Come on, Isiah; show them boys that drive and determination that made you great as an NBA player.

Oh, and if you don’t? We will still love you. You brought titles. Geez, are we shallow.

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