Does Newman's dad REALLY believe this:

[gracetoyou]

Here's his own words:

“From what I heard [Howland] has just as many players in the NBA as [Kentucky coach John Calipari] Cal does,” Webster told The Clarion-Ledger. “The fact that he went to three straight Final Fours, that in itself speaks volumes. Mississippi State wasn’t far off. I think if Coach [Rick] Ray would have been there another year they might have made it with the juniors and seniors they have.”


I really think they believe that with Howland & now Newman they are a final 4 contender.





I'm not bashing...I just cannot believe folks would seriously fall for that.

 

[bookerfan66]

LOL.They might make the NIT final 4.

 

[Stonewall12]

Here's his own words:

“From what I heard [Howland] has just as many players in the NBA as [Kentucky coach John Calipari] Cal does,” Webster told The Clarion-Ledger. “The fact that he went to three straight Final Fours, that in itself speaks volumes. Mississippi State wasn’t far off. I think if Coach [Rick] Ray would have been there another year they might have made it with the juniors and seniors they have.”


I really think they believe that with Howland & now Newman they are a final 4 contender.





I'm not bashing...I just cannot believe folks would seriously fall for that.

This is bull.. Msu will be terrible next year. Go to Msu and jack 30 shots a game and let the chips fall where they fall. He can average 17 points a game. Msu will be something like 15-17.

 

[akers65]

 

[fabcat]

Wow!! Don't know what else to say.

 

[GonzoCat90]

I've said it over and over in the "DID THE PLATUNES HURT CROOTIN?" and other threads questioning Cal, but if kids and their parents are going to have this mindset or believe things like that, there's nothing he can do.

 

[ukmelanie]

I can't believe that dude bought all that BS.Scary.

 

[O C-A-T-S 06]

 

[Xception]

Josh Selby redo

 

[wildcatsboston1984]

Weren't far off? They were quite possibly the worst power conference team in the nation.

 

[UK_Johnny24]

Swear to God I'm going to the Mississippi State game just to heckle Newman.

 

[BlueArrow87]

Howland Coached these players who went to the NBA:

• Dan McClintock
• Brandin Knight
• Trevor Ariza
• Dijon Thompson
• Cedric Bozeman
• Ryan Hollins
• Jordan Farmar
• Arron Afflalo
• Russell Westbrook
• Luc Richard Mbah a Moute
• Kevin Love
• Jrue Holiday
• Darren Collison
• Malcolm Lee
• Tyler Honeycutt
• Shabazz Muhammad
• Kyle Anderson
• Jordan Adams
• Travis Wear
• Drew Gordon
• Larry Drew II

 

[BlueArrow87]

Compared to this list for Calipari
NBA players coached
UMass

• Lou Roe (30th, 1995 NBA Draft)
• Marcus Camby (2nd, 1996 NBA Draft)
• Lari Ketner (2nd round, 49th pick, 1996 NBA Draft)

Memphis

• Dajuan Wagner (6th, 2002 NBA Draft)
• Earl Barron (Undrafted, 2003 NBA Draft)
• Antonio Burks (36th, 2004 NBA Draft)
• Shawne Williams (17th, 2006 NBA Draft)
• Rodney Carney (16th, 2006 NBA Draft)
• Darius Washington, Jr. (Undrafted, 2006)
• Derrick Rose (1st, 2008 NBA Draft)
• Joey Dorsey (33rd, 2008 NBA Draft)
• Chris Douglas-Roberts (40th, 2008 NBA Draft)
• Tyreke Evans (4th, 2009 NBA Draft)
• Robert Dozier (60th, 2009 NBA Draft)

Kentucky

• John Wall (1st, 2010 NBA Draft)
• DeMarcus Cousins (5th, 2010 NBA Draft)
• Patrick Patterson -- (14th, 2010 NBA Draft)
• Eric Bledsoe (18th, 2010 NBA Draft)
• Daniel Orton (29th, 2010 NBA Draft)
• Brandon Knight (8th, 2011 NBA Draft)
• Josh Harrellson (45th, 2011 NBA Draft)
• DeAndre Liggins (53rd, 2011 NBA Draft)
• Anthony Davis (1st, 2012 NBA Draft)
• Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (2nd, 2012 NBA Draft)
• Terrence Jones (18th, 2012 NBA Draft)
• Marquis Teague (29th, 2012 NBA Draft)
• Doron Lamb (42nd, 2012 NBA Draft)
• Darius Miller (46th, 2012 NBA Draft)
• Nerlens Noel (6th, 2013 NBA Draft)
• Archie Goodwin (29th, 2013 NBA Draft)
• Julius Randle (7th, 2014 NBA Draft)
• James Young (17th, 2014 NBA Draft)

 

[anewfanatic]

Don't want anyone on our team that dumb

 

[irishcat1965]

I do wish Newman the best. But his father has to be confusing MSU football with basketball. That is the only pausible explanation for that lunacy.

 

[bucsrule8872]

He's an MSU alum, of course he buys in.

 

[Rhavicc]

Don't want anyone on our team that dumb

I didn't realize that Newman's dad still had eligibility. So dumb lol.
It's a little surprising to see some people not knowing why Newman's dad may be a Mississippi State homer.

 

[katwest]

Well MR. Webster if Malik comes to Kentucky, he will have a chance to play for the national championship, if he don't come to Kentucky, we will still have a chance to play for the national championship.

 

[KMKAT]

As a MSU alum, Mr. Webster has been suffering for years. I believe the suffering will continue because one player will not make them a contender in the SEC. If Marshall Henderson couldn't do it, Newman isn't doing it either.

 

[JClarkyUK]

I really wanted Newman--bc he's a freaking scoring machine--but I don't think there is any chance he leads Mississippi State to a Final Four. However, I do think Newman is pretty damn good, and good enough to possibly lead MSU to a Sweet 16, very slim possibility IMO though.

 

[TBCat]

LOL.They might make the NIT final 4.

They're probably a long way from even doing that.

 

[TT Cat]

Newman or no Newman MSU is stil ain't no good

 

[ZaytovenCat]

As a MSU alum, Mr. Webster has been suffering for years. I believe the suffering will continue because one player will not make them a contender in the SEC. If Marshall Henderson couldn't do it, Newman isn't doing it either.

Newman is a lot better than Henderson. But still even can't win the SEC for them.

 

[KentuckySir]

Well the silver lining is Newman will still get to play in Rupp next season.

 

[gracetoyou]

Ummm....guys Henderson went to Ole Miss, not state.

 

[gracetoyou]

It's crazy...Miss St. is about to land their highest ranked recruit maybe ever. But if you check miss st sports guts twitters there is nothing but football tweets. I found one tweet regarding a Newman & no one even responded.

I could seriously see tomorrow being a "who cares" event for most of that fanbase. Some will probaby even ask Malik who? That's probably why it's private because bulldog fans could care less.

 

[KA4Prez]

The good news is, Newman will likely be coming to Lexington, where he will get booed out of the arena and lose (probably badly). Not that I wish ill-will against him, but it will be a direct reflection of his decision.

 

[C8TS]

Newman wants to be "the man"... He can't possibly care about winning because Miss. St is going to be terrible even with him.

 

[Catzman]

That's why I loved the platoon system. Weeds out potential scenarios like this. If Newman DOES choose state for things like this we didn't want him anyway. I'd rather have the ulis and Matthews and Lee's of the world who want to do what they can to support the team. If he picks us then we'll just pretend he never said that

 

[Son_Of_Saul]

 

[TTTblue24]

What's the over/under he jacks up 25 shots in rupp next season? If the crowd starts getting on him, he may reach the 40 mark......shots that is.

 

[UKWildcats#8]

You can't fix stupid. Clearly they are delusional if they think MSU has a chance at a SEC Tourney Final Four, or even a NIT Final Four next season. They could have a one shining moment in the CBI or CIT though if they are man enough to accept a bid to whichever one of those lets power 5 teams in it. I know one does not.

 

[gracetoyou]

With Howland's terribly "hard to watch offense" there's not many shots available for anyone.

 

[Desperado_1955]

What's the over/under he jacks up 25 shots in rupp next season? If the crowd starts getting on him, he may reach the 40 mark......shots that is.

With Howland coaching his plodding style, there won't BE 25 shots the entire game.

 

[TheDude73]

 

[Stonewall12]

Howland did not coach shabazz.

 

[TT Cat]

It is inconceivable that Newman will choose MSU over Kentucky. I think his decision tomorrow will be UK.

 

[leverage7]

Howland Coached these players who went to the NBA:

• Dan McClintock
• Brandin Knight
• Trevor Ariza
• Dijon Thompson
• Cedric Bozeman
• Ryan Hollins
• Jordan Farmar
• Arron Afflalo
• Russell Westbrook
• Luc Richard Mbah a Moute
• Kevin Love
• Jrue Holiday
• Darren Collison
• Malcolm Lee
• Tyler Honeycutt
• Shabazz Muhammad
• Kyle Anderson
• Jordan Adams
• Travis Wear
• Drew Gordon
• Larry Drew II

coach? no. recruit? maybe (with help).

 

[leverage7]

I hope no one is upset when newman picks msu. May not be a banner year, it may (probably will), but that guy sounds like a cancer and that's most likely why he's going elsewhere.

 

[catlogic15]

Blows me away that Howland had Jrue Holliday, Michael Westbrook, and Kevin Love on the same final four team and couldn't get to the championship game.