PODCAST: Habtom Samuel Turns PRO! 💰 What Does This Mean for New Mexico? 🤔

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Production via Wyatt Barnsley

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On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett react to some of the biggest offseason news yet as Habtom Samuel officially turns pro. The guys discuss what his departure means for New Mexico’s national title hopes and the future of one of the NCAA’s premier distance programs. The guys also break down the finalists for The Bowerman on both the men’s and women’s sides, debating who deserves collegiate track and field’s highest individual honor. They then shift to the transfer portal with Evan Jenkins heading to Oregon before analyzing two major coaching moves: Kara and Ryan Foster leaving Penn State to lead Auburn’s distance program and Ann Dunn taking over as North Carolina’s new women’s distance coach. From pro announcements to coaching changes and transfer news, Ben and Garrett cover it all. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!

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(2:33) Habtom Samuel Turns Pro

(17:50) Men’s Finalists for The Bowerman

(25:49) Women’s Finalists for The Bowerman

(34:03) Evan Jenkins Transfers to Oregon

(44:27) Auburn Hires Penn State’s Kara & Ryan Foster as Next Distance Coaches

(50:17) UNC Hires Ann Dunn as Next Women’s Distance Coach

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