Top-25 College Basketball Game Capsules Nov 11, 2009
(Sports Network) - Deon Thompson poured in 20 points and pulled down 10 rebounds, as sixth-ranked North Carolina opened defense of its national championship with an 88-72 victory over Florida International in Isiah Thomas' head coaching debut with the Golden Panthers. Coming off its second national championship in five years, a win over Michigan State in the title game, the Tar Heels received a balanced effort for coach Roy Williams in the centennial season of the program. (ABC 7 News, DC)
ROUNDUP Tar Heels spoil Isiah's debut Nov 10, 2009
Deon Thompson scored 20 points to help No. 6 North Carolina beat Florida International 88-72 and spoil Isiah Thomas' college coaching debut Monday night in the 2K Sports Classic at Chapel Hill, N.C. ... ROUNDUP / Tar Heels spoil Isiah's debut Articles Deon Thompson scored 20 points to help No. 6 North Carolina beat Florida International 88-72 and spoil Isiah Thomas' college coaching debut Monday night in the 2K Sports Classic at Chapel Hill, N.C. Ed Davis added 13. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Heelsruin Isiahs FIU debut Nov 10, 2009
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - Isiah Thomas stood on the sideline and ordered his undersized Florida International team to spread the court against the defending national champions ... Its been a big transition from just a regular coach to Isiah Thomas, but weve adjusted quick. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Postgame Quotes Nov 10, 2009
FIU Head Coach Isiah Thomas: "I am very proud of our team, they were very scrappy, they were extremely competitive. The thing I like about our team tonight is we fought and the first thing you got to do in order to win is you got to learn how to fight. If you learn how to fight then one day you can win. The execution of our team was not as crisp as we would like it to be, but the competitiveness was there. On UNC's big guys: "I felt like we were definitely playing against an NBA team. They... (Tarheelblue.com)
Tar Heels Down Belmont Abbey 107-59 In Exhibition Nov 10, 2009
Florida International Game Guide No. 6 North Carolina will start its national championship defense against Isiah Thomas and FIU. ... Isiah Thomas, former Indiana guard and NBA head coach, is now the head coach at FIU. It is his first college coaching job. (Tarheelblue.com)
Glad to win, looking for improvement Nov 10, 2009
"Okay, we're glad to get a 'W.' It's fun to get that first game under your belt," said Williams. Despite shooting well for much of the game and out-rebounding Florida International 44-29, the Tar Heels committed a whopping 26 turnovers, which is perhaps the biggest reason why the final score wasn't more out of hand---that, and the fact that Williams played his bench liberally over the course of the game. (North Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
Process begins for UNC Nov 10, 2009
When the Tar Heels arrived on the court, they were ignored by a gaggle of TV cameras gathered at another entrance awaiting first-year Florida International coach Isiah Thomas. It has been a long time since an opponent at the Smith Center had the kind of juice to outshine the home team. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Previewing FIU Nov 10, 2009
Their first opponent is Isiah Thomas' Golden Panthers of Florida International ... "Cinderella doesn't have to come in March. She can come in November." -- FIU coach Isiah Thomas ... Isiah Thomas: Monday marks the college debut of Isiah Thomas, which is expected to bring additional national media attention to Chapel Hill. (InsideCarolina.com)
UNC-FIU: Between The Lines Nov 10, 2009
In fact, they are so big that Florida International coach Isiah Thomas - an NBA legend if a reminder is needed compared the Heels to a team from the play-for-pay league hes more familiar with. It definitely felt like we were playing an NBA team tonight, said Thomas, who later opined, The bigs that they have, when they were in the game they were quite skilled. (InsideCarolina.com)
First Impressions APEvan Turner's 14 points, 17 boards and 10 assists vs. Alcorn St. gave him the Buckeyes' second triple-double ever.What did opening night teach us? From the rise of the Buckeyes' Evan Turner to a problem for the Tar Heels and Jim Boeheim's Rodney Dangerfield moment, Luke Winn has it covered. Nov 10, 2009
Will Isiah Thomas be a one-and-done coach at Florida International ... I don't doubt that Isiah Thomas is dedicated to what he's doing at FIU -- he's recruited well so far, and he took time away from his ailing mother to be coach Monday's opener. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
North Carolina spoils Thomas' FIU debut Nov 10, 2009
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - Isiah Thomas stood on the sideline and ordered his undersized Florida International team to spread the court against the defending national champions ... jpg Associated Press Florida International coach Isiah Thomas talks to Phil Gary in the first half of an 88-72 loss to North Carolina on Monday ... Associated Press Florida International coach Isiah Thomas talks to Phil Gary in the first half of an 88-72 loss to North Carolina on Monday. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Thomas coaches FIU after mother's surgery Nov 10, 2009
Isiah Thomas coaches Florida International Golden Panthers against North Carolina Tar Heels despite mother's surgery - ESPN ... Isiah Thomas Talks Life And Basketball ... Isiah Thomas sits down with Andy Katz. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
GAME REPORT: North Carolina 88, Florida International 72 Nov 10, 2009
Chapel Hill, NC (Sports Network) - Deon Thompson poured in 20 points and pulled down 10 rebounds, as sixth-ranked North Carolina opened defense of its national championship with an 88-72 victory over Florida International in Isiah Thomas' head coaching debut with the Golden Panthers. Coming off its second national championship in five years, a win over Michigan State in the title game, the Tar Heels received a balanced effort for coach Roy Williams in the centennial season of the program. (USA Today -- Sports)
Boeheim joins the 800-win club Nov 10, 2009
North Carolina 88, Florida International 72 - Deon Thompson scored 20 points to help the sixth-ranked Tar Heels spoil coach Isiah Thomas s debut with the Golden Panthers in a regional of the 2K Sports Classic in Chapel Hill, N.C.. Ohio St. 100, Alcorn St. 60 - Evan Turner recorded only the second triple-double ever for the Buckeyes with 14 points, 17 rebounds, and 10 assists in 16th-ranked Ohio State s home victory over the Braves in the 2K Sports Classic. (Boston Globe)
OPEN COURT: UA hoops works out the kinks Nov 10, 2009
The relentless New York fans, who have been burnt so badly by the Isiah Thomas era, won t be kind to Hill if things continue this way. Remember how raw Hill looked when he first stepped on the floor at UA. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
With mother ailing, Thomas will coach FIU opener Nov 10, 2009
Florida International head basketball coach Isiah Thomas, center, yells from the bench during an exhibition game against Northwood, as associate head coach Anthony Anderson, left, and assistant coach William Eddie, right, look on in Miami, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009 ... Isiah Thomas will coach Florida International in its opener Monday night against No. 6 North Carolina, hours after his 86-year-old mother had open-heart surgery. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Tar Heels display stop-and-go effort Nov 10, 2009
"UNC led 46-30 at halftime, holding FIU to 30.3 percent shooting in the first half. Then the Golden Panthers (0-1) scored only one bucket before the first TV timeout of the second period, as the Tar Heels extended their advantage to 55-32. The Golden Panthers finished the game by scoring seven straight points, but the outcome was never really close; Carolina led by as many as 26.Marvin Roberts led FIU with 18 points."I felt like we were definitely playing against an NBA team," said new FIU coach... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Grant, Fox ready to revive SEC programs amid league's hype Nov 9, 2009
The Tar Heels, No. 4 in the preseason USA TODAY/ESPN coaches' poll, host Florida International in Isiah Thomas' first game as a college coach. The former NBA star, coach and executive, takes over a team that had just 13 wins last season. (USA Today -- Sports)
Prater accepts historic All-American honor Nov 9, 2009
Basketball legends such as Isiah Thomas, Mark Aguire, Glenn 'Doc' Rivers, Kevin Garnett, Derrick Rose, Juwan Howard, Michael Finley and many more have made their names and history in the Proviso West gym. On Friday afternoon, a gridiron standout was being recognized on the hardwood floor at Proviso West as Prater received his U.S. Army All-American Bowl bid. (USC Sports -- Rivals.com)
Monday's UNC Links Nov 9, 2009
Former Knicks coach/team president Isiah Thomas initially thought his new Florida International team would open its season against Ohio State in a 2K Sports Classic benefiting Coaches' vs. Cancer at Columbus ... Sure, Isiah Thomas is 48 years old, old enough that contemporary hip-hop might seem an unlikely source for his motivational messages ... FIU basketball got a lot more interesting April 15 when new coach Isiah Thomas was hired. (InsideCarolina.com)
College Basketball Notebook: Saunders leads Dukes past La Roche, 95-48 Nov 8, 2009
Isiah Thomas makes his college head coaching debut at Florida International tomorrow night. He certainly didn't go looking for a sure win. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Prater is celebrated among the stars Nov 8, 2009
Basketball legends such as Isiah Thomas, Mark Aguire, Glenn Doc Rivers, Kevin Garrnett, Derrick Rose, Juwan Howard, Michael Finley and many more have made their names and history in the Proviso West gym. Yet on Friday afternoon, another standout player was finally making his name on the hardwood floor at Proviso West while playing a few hundred yards out on the Panthers home football field. (Illinois Sports -- Rivals.com)
Season preview: Wildcats hogging spotlight Nov 8, 2009
Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas, most recently the president and coach of the New York Knicks, takes over a program at Florida International that has made one NCAA appearance and has lost at least 20 games three of the last four seasons. The Panthers open the season at North Carolina on Monday. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Bird-Johnson book reveals binding friendship Nov 8, 2009
While Johnson s comments about his severed friendship with Isiah Thomas have garnered the most attention, Bird has been given another opportunity to reflect on his Celtics past, especially the three brutal confrontations with the Lakers in the Finals during an era that resurrected the NBA in the American consciousness. Bird, now president of the Indiana Pacers, has become more outspoken about his Celtic days, especially in his criticism of former teammate Cedric Maxwell, whom he, ironically,... (Boston Globe)
LeBron Hits MSG Nov 7, 2009
And there were the former Knicks favorites -- Larry Johnson, Charles Oakley and Anthony Mason -- evoking a time when New York basketball meant something more than Isiah Thomas or salary-cap space. Yet for all the trappings, the Knicks couldn't hide the fact that they are still, well, the Knicks: a team that surrendered 40 points in the first quarter, a team that grabbed 15 fewer rebounds than the Cavs and a team whose idea of playing defense was to watch a Cleveland team still struggling to get... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Hornets set to hit rough part of schedule Nov 7, 2009
He needed just 304 games to reach that milestone, third fewest in league history behind Oscar Robertson (291) and Isiah Thomas (301). Entering Tuesday night's games, Paul ranked sixth in the league in scoring (27. (Nola.com -- Sports)
OPEN COURT: UA hoops works out the kinks Nov 7, 2009
The relentless New York fans, who have been burnt so badly by the Isiah Thomas era, won t be kind to Hill if things continue this way. Remember how raw Hill looked when he first stepped on the floor at UA. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Risky Business APWhile Knicks fans have been pining for LeBron James for years, the Knicks' plan has put that dream in jeopardy.In gambling their future on the star-studded free-agent class of 2010, the Knicks have all but given up on this season. But Chris Mannix wonders if the plan could backfire next year? Nov 6, 2009
Nineteen months since Walsh, one of the most respected executives in the NBA who had built multiple contenders in Indiana, vowed to restore credibility to a franchise that in 5 years under Isiah Thomas' stewardship had lost all of it. Nineteen months since embattled Knicks owner James Dolan issued Walsh a mandate to do "whatever is necessary to turn this team around.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Thomas Loses Debut in FIU Exhibition Game Nov 5, 2009
Washington - Isiah Thomas lost his coaching debut at Florida International on Wednesday night when Northwood, an NAIA school coached By Rollie Massimino, beat the Panthers 71-61 in an exhibition game. Thomas, the Basketball Hall of Famer and most recently coach of the New York Knicks, faced Massimino, who coached Villanova to the 1985 NCAA title and is entering his fourth season at the West Palm Beach, Fla. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Isiah loses FIU debut to NAIA team in exhibition Nov 5, 2009
Isiah Thomas loses debut in FIU exhibition game - NCAA Basketball - SI.com ... Isiah Thomas' Florida International lost 71-61 to Northwood in an exhibition ... MIAMI (AP) -- Isiah Thomas lost his coaching debut at Florida International on Wednesday night when Northwood, an NAIA school coached By Rollie Massimino, beat the Panthers 71-61 in an exhibition game. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
College Basketball Preview - Sun Belt Conference Nov 3, 2009
Questions abound in the East where South Alabama must replace four starters and Florida International welcomes mercurial coach Isiah Thomas ... FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL - Without question, the biggest offseason story in the conference was FIU's decision to hire NBA legend and former New York Knicks president and coach Isiah Thomas, who was fired after four subpar seasons and a sexual harassment suit. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Magic defends slams of Isiah in book Nov 3, 2009
Magic Johnson addresses his criticism of Isiah Thomas - NBA - SI.com ... Magic Johnson: It 'was time' to reveal his strained relationship with Isiah Thomas ... Magic Johnson and Isiah Thomas, shown here in 2004, haven't been close friends for years. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Transcript of Jim Baron's Oct.... Nov 2, 2009
matt: Coach, I understand URI was a possible last minute fill in for Isiah Thomas' team in an early season tournament. With a relatively young club why did you not pursue and early season or mid season tournament to get some extra games. (Gorhody.com)
The Ties That Unwind Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty ImagesOnce the closest of friends, Isiah Thomas and Magic Johnson grew apart in their shared desire to win an NBA title.Lost amid the attacks Isiah Thomas and Magic Johnson have hurled at each other is a mutual desire they shared to win. But that drive also spun the two apart, writes Ian Thomsen. Oct 31, 2009
The drive to win sparked feud between Isiah Thomas, Magic Johnson - Ian Thomsen - SI.com ... Though their fight for the NBA title began with affection, it ended with Magic Johnson and Isiah Thomas trading phyiscal shots ... In his upcoming book, When The Game Was Ours, co-written with Larry Bird and author Jackie MacMullan, Magic Johnson admits that his close friendship with Isiah Thomas began to suffer when the two met in the 1988 NBA Finals. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
A fistful of Bird history Oct 30, 2009
Max, now a local commentator and color analyst on the Celtics radio flagship, gets crushed in the new Larry-Magic tome (the book is bad for Isiah Thomas as well, but trashing Zeke is like making fun of soccer - it s just too easy). In Chapter 6 of MacMullan s book, Bird talks about Maxwell laying down after signing a big contract before the 1984-85 season. (Boston Globe)
Wade scores 26 as Heattorch Knicks Oct 29, 2009
O'Neal and Richardson left tickets for former Knicks coach Isiah Thomas, now the coach at FIU.. 2009 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Thomas says he has nothing to prove Oct 29, 2009
Isiah Thomas is trying to forget all the drama from his days as an NBA player, coach and executive. Scenery-wise, he went to the right place -- Miami. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Barkley wants to be GM Oct 27, 2009
Isiah Thomas was fired after a horrible tenure running the New York Knicks, and even Michael Jordan, Barkleys good friend, is regularly criticized for his inability to build a winner in Washington and Charlotte. ALSO ON THIS STORY. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Bulldogs put the bite on Pirates' celebration Oct 25, 2009
A fumble recovery by LaTaris Douglas off a fake punt attempt by Isiah Thomas set up a 20-yard touchdown catch by Richard Christie from quarterback Malcolm Long with 4:23 left which secured the win. It was the third touchdown of the game for Long, who overcame two interceptions to finish with a season-high 234 yards on 21-26 passing. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Isiah Thomas 'really hurt' over Magic Johnson's book Oct 23, 2009
Isiah Thomas 'hurt' over Magic Johnson's book comments - USATODAY.com ... Isiah Thomas 'hurt' over Magic Johnson's book comments. (USA Today -- Sports)
Isiah 'disappointed and hurt' by Magic's book Oct 23, 2009
Report:Isiah Thomas says he's hurt by Magic Johnson comments, new book - ESPN ... PTI five good minutes with Jackie MacMullan on the feud between Isiah Thomas and Magic Johnson. (ESPN -- Basketball)
Isiah Thomas 'really hurt' over criticisms in Magic Johns00004000on's upcoming book Oct 23, 2009
Isiah Thomas 'really hurt' over criticisms in Magic Johnson's upcoming book ... FILE - In this June 16, 1988 file photo, Detroit's Isiah Thomas, right, and the Los Angeles Lakers' Ervin "Magic" Johnson exchange their usual pregame kiss before the start of their NBA basketball game at The Palace of Auburn Hills, Mich ... It appears Magic Johnson and Isiah Thomas still have their differences. (FOX59, IN)
Isiah-Magic feud Oct 23, 2009
Isiah Thomas blasts Magic Johnson over criticisms in new book - Ian Thomsen - SI.com ... Magic Johnson and Isiah Thomas famously greeted each other with a kiss on the cheek in the 1988 NBA Finals ... When he heard the criticisms from his former friend Magic Johnson in a soon-to-be-released book, Isiah Thomas said he'd had enough. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Magic says Isiah questioned his sexuality Oct 23, 2009
Robert Kozloff / APMagic Johnson and Isiah Thomas greet each other before Game 1 of the NBA finals on June 16, 1988 ... MIAMI - Hall of Fame players Isiah Thomas and Magic Johnson famously kissed each others cheek moments before tip-off of Game 1 of the 1988 NBA finals. (MSNBC -- Sports)
2009-10 Predictions: Lakers in line to repeat Oct 21, 2009
With a ton of cap space cleared, and the Knicks willing to do anything to right the ship that Isiah Thomas wronged, expect to see some different faces in the Garden next season. Perhaps faces you might one day see in Springfield, MA, in the Hall of Fame. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Basketball previews: Sun Belt and CAA Oct 21, 2009
The Sun Belt also is the new home of Isiah Thomas, who was hired to coach Florida International. The hiring gave FIU a jolt when it comes to publicity, but can Thomas recruit enough talent to make the Golden Panthers a player in the league race. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
O'Brien will take stock of Pack Oct 20, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Tue, Oct 20, 2009 02:00 AMModified Tue, Oct 20, 2009 12:32 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Thomas has 1st practice with FIU Oct 18, 2009
MIAMI (AP) -- Isiah Thomas was finally back on the court Saturday. Holding his first official practice as Florida International's coach, the Hall of Fame player ran up and down with his new team, yelling out pointers on how to defend off the dribble. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Kings of the court Oct 18, 2009
His two close friends, NBA stars Mark Aguirre and Isiah Thomas, remained sequestered with him, attempting to console him. Back then, there were no team charters to whisk professional athletes home immediately after the game. (Boston Globe)
GAMES TO WATCH: Days to mark on your hoops calendar Oct 16, 2009
Former standout, NBA All-Star and Knicks head coach Isiah Thomas returns to the sideline as the head coach at Florida International. The Golden Panthers visit defending national champion in the 2K Sports Classic. (USA Today -- Sports)
Raleigh forward to visit Kentucky Oct 15, 2009
This fall, Leslie had in-home visits with the coaches from Kentucky, Florida, Maryland, Oregon, Georgia Tech, Georgetown, N.C. State and Florida International, which is now coached by Isiah Thomas, one of Leslie's favorites when he was growing up. But, he said, the University of North Carolina is no longer recruiting him. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Comeback taking shape? Oct 4, 2009
The ninth overall pick by the Knicks in 2003, the 6-foot-8-inch Sweetney played little as a rookie but was a solid contributor off the bench in 2004-05 under Isiah Thomas. But Thomas made the ill-fated Eddy Curry deal and Sweetney was shipped to Chicago, where he, not surprisingly, was not a Scott Skiles type of player. (Boston Globe)
This one a chip off the old Doc Oct 2, 2009
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Coleman back on the board Sep 26, 2009
Isiah Thomas has made waves down at Florida International with his successful recruiting, but this week Thomas lost a recruit when 2011 three-star post player Chris Coleman decommitted. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
PhilMillerInside The NBA Six teams with worrisome holes in their rosters as camps near. Sep 25, 2009
He turned 35 in August, having played all 82 games in six of the past seven seasons; Isiah Thomas was three years retired by his 35th birthday. Fisher's production hit its normal benchmarks in 2008-09, with 9. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
N.Y. Federal Judge Confirmed for 2nd Circuit Sep 18, 2009
The Senate on Thursday confirmed Gerard Lynch for the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, giving overwhelming approval to the Southern District of New York judge who presided over cases involving former basketball coach Isiah Thomas and recording artist Lil' Kim. The 94-3 vote means that Democratic nominees now hold four of 10 currently filled seats on the appellate court that serves New York, Connecticut and Vermont. (Law.com)
Eye Of The Storm Sep 17, 2009
" The job didn't start out this way for Bird. Called back during the summer of 2003 by former team president Donnie Walsh, who was voluntarily backing off and seeking a graceful transfer of power, Bird had just one difficult decision to make. Isiah Thomas had coached in the All-Star Game the previous season when the Pacers started 37-15, but his team had floundered down the stretch because of injuries and off-court calamities. Bird had decided to go along with Walsh's recommendation to keep... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Serena, LeBron, Jordan and Risk-Reward Sep 14, 2009
Its why great athletes tend to make such terrible team executives; they dont assess risk properly (see Isiah Thomas tenure with the New York Knicks as a case study). Its also why they dont see the ordinary rules of decorum applying to them. (Slate)
Jordan thanks motivators Sep 12, 2009
Isiah Thomas, Magic Johnson, George Gervin - you guys gave me the motivation [in 1985] that every day I ve got to prove to them that I ve got what it takes to be on this level. From that point forward that I proved that I deserved to be on this level. (Boston Globe)
Jazz duo a good fit Sep 12, 2009
And don't forget that Stockton, who played in the shadow of Magic Johnson (and sometimes Isiah Thomas), was named to the All-NBA first team only twice. That doesn't seem quite enough recognition for a guy who leads two career categories. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Lidge on shaky ground as Phils closer Sep 10, 2009
Jordan highlights a class that includes David Robinson (presented by Larry Brown and George Gervin) and John Stockton (Isiah Thomas) plus coaches Jerry Sloan (Charles Barkley) and C. Vivian Stringer (John Chaney). Lisa Leslie s 18 points helped the Sparks secure a WNBA playoff spot with a 76-68 victory over the Silver Stars in Los Angeles. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Collins is plugged into this year’s Hall class Sep 10, 2009
Isiah Thomas had a tremendous supporting cast in Detroit, Magic Johnson had the same in LA, and Larry Bird with Boston. Michael had to do so much as a young player to help the Bulls be competitive. (Boston Globe)
Jordan selects Thompson as presenter for HOF Sep 10, 2009
NEW YORK (AP) -- has chosen David Thompson, another high flyer from North Carolina, to present him, while Charles Barkley and Isiah Thomas also will be presenters at the Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony. Jordan highlights a class that includes , , and coaches Jerry Sloan of the and C. Vivian Stringer of Rutgers. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Jordan picks ex-NC State player for HOF Sep 9, 2009
Michael Jordan has chosen David Thompson, another high flyer from North Carolina, to present him, while Charles Barkley and Isiah Thomas also will be presenters at the Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony. Jordan highlights a class that includes David Robinson, John Stockton, and coaches Jerry Sloan of the and C. Vivian Stringer of Rutgers. (ESPN -- Basketball)
Pirates rally to defeat Eagles Sep 6, 2009
The Pirates then converted the two-point conversion when quarterback David Legree connected with Isiah Thomas for the final margin, and the Hampton defense held strong for the win. Legree finished 10-of-18 passing for 140 yards with a touchdown and an interception, and Coker finished with 59 rushing yards. (News & Observer -- Sports)
