Thursday, August 7, 2008

1:30 P.M. — Ivan Thomas Interview

Rivals Question-and-Answer Session: http://www.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=832582

This interview with former T.C. Williams boys basketball coach Ivan Thomas (won the Virginia AAA state championship last season) is a couple of days old, though still pertinent. It puzzles me that Rivals published this as an "exclusive." It's not that hard to call a high school coach, and especially one that isn't currently employed, and ask him a series of questions. Not exactly hard-hitting journalism. Still a good read nevertheless.

Thomas is one of those special coaches, and when he says something, his kids believe it. Interesting that he'd rather give motivational speeches and publish books than do other things. Good for him though, seems to be interested in making social change and inspiring young people. You can't knock that.

p.s. When did high school turn into "High School?"

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