Ben Howland and Adidas

[ArcherSPS]

So I saw on the twitters that Howland was at an Adidas retreat in Mexico this past week. Does anyone else get the feeling we're about to be their top southern basketball program? Their ties with Ben are pretty damn big and that factors in with recruiting.

 

[dawgphd]

God bless Adidas for Ben Howland.

There are days I wonder if Adidas didn't call up and promote the coaching change.

 

[MarkDallas]

Here we go again.

 

[57stratdawg]

I just can't shake the feeling that Howland would be a quick jump. Seems like an odd match. Southern California guy.

I'll take it, obviously.

 

[patdog]

Bob Boyd was a southern California guy and he loved it here. Granted, with his record it's not like other schools were beating down his doorstep, but he didn't need to work, he could have just walked away and retired any time he wanted to.

 

[maroonmania]

I just can't shake the feeling that Howland would be a quick jump. Seems like an odd match. Southern California guy.

I'll take it, obviously.

I actually thought it an odd fit at first too but the more I learn about Howland and his wife and their faith and family values and their overall view on things the better fit I think it is. If he is successful and continues to get administration and fan support at high levels I could see this being his last stop.

 

[ArcherSPS]

An interesting read for everyone:
http://old.post-gazette.com/sports/pitt/20030406sonnyv4.asp

 

[horshack.sixpack]

I just can't shake the feeling that Howland would be a quick jump. Seems like an odd match. Southern California guy.

I'll take it, obviously.

If so, adios. He hasn't beaten a Top20 team since being at State anyway.***

 

[57stratdawg]

Maybe, but I can also see him changing his priorities to better fit MSU. So far it's been football school, Dak Prescott, Faith, and Family.

Maybe I'm a little overly cynical. I hope he sticks around.

 

[maroonmania]

Maybe, but I can also see him changing his priorities to better fit MSU. So far it's been football school, Dak Prescott, Faith, and Family.

Maybe I'm a little overly cynical. I hope he sticks around.

I too hope he decides to stick around for quite a while, time will tell.

 

[Philly Dawg]

Maybe, but at his age, this feels like a last stop.

 

[RingN2012]

i'm sure Howland is going to like the traffic better here in MS than in California

 

[Palos verdes]

Traffic in Santa Barbara is not even half as bad as traffic in Jackson. It's about the size of Tuscaloosa.