Ford introduced as Oklahoma State coach
Published 4/17/2008 at FOXSports.com News for COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Travis Ford has a singular ambition as the new Oklahoma State basketball coach.
"My goals are to take this Oklahoma State basketball program to a national championship," he said in a news conference Thursday.
Ford agreed Wednesday to leave his job at Massachusetts to take over Sean Sutton's position at Oklahoma State.
He said the reasons for taking the job include the passion of Oklahoma State's fans and the school's strong home court advantage.
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Travis Ford introduced as Oklahoma State coach
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