Originally Posted by
huied
While I definitly don't think too highly of Thomas, I do think this makes sense for them both. Stick with me here...
For FIU, they get a household name. Regardless of his past results, some people will still remember that great player that he was, and will be attracted by that. He'll be able to pull in some good players that wouldn't otherwise look at FIU. And he can coach a little bit, as evidenced by that one season in Indiana.
For him, it allows him a shot at redemption. Most people know him as a crack pot who ruined the Knicks, but if he can even remotely turn around the program at FIU, he'll be a hero.