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HOUSTON -- Robinson Cano has 2,129 hits in his 12-year major league career. The number of Air Jordans in his Seattle closet is only slightly less than that.I would say here at home I have a couple of thousand, the Mariners All-Star second baseman said.And that outlandish number doesnt even count a second collection in one of his homes in the Dominican Republic.I dont know how many I have there, he said, but its a lot.So with more than five years worth of Jordans, theres no chance hes worn all of them, right?No, no, no, he said shaking his head with a laugh.The supremely fashion-conscious Cano does wear many of the sneakers, and he talks with joy about entering his massive closet (check out a fraction of it on one of his recent Instagram posts ) and knowing hell have the perfect pair for any outfit.Its good whenever I want to wear something with a shirt I dont have to worry about if I (have) to get a sneaker to match this shirt, he said.With a pair in every imaginable hue and pattern it would certainly be hard to pick the best of his collection, but like a father asked to choose his favorite child, Cano simply cant make that call. Canos collection is so vast and ever-growing that he sometimes wants to give some away to friends and family. The problem is that almost no one wears his rather large size 13.I have a friend in the Dominican. Hes the only guy I know who is my size, Cano said. So always give stuff away to him.Even for someone who exists in a world where this kind of excess is almost run of the mill, Cano knows that some might raise an eyebrow at the sheer number of shoes in his collection. The 33-year-old makes no apologies for it.Thats what I love and ... I dont do anything besides I love clothes and cars, he said. And thats something that I love to do it and I enjoy it.And if his Jordan collection wasnt already ridiculous enough, hes quick to point out that he has another closet filled with shoes from designers like Gucci, Christian Louboutin and Louis Vuitton for the times he needs to dress up.Fashion has long been a priority to Cano and he vividly remembers admiring the look of his father, Jose Cano, as a child.I always try to look good and look clean and nice and Ive always loved fashion, Cano said. I grew up with my dad -- he loved to dress.After taking early fashion cues from his pops, Cano gradually developed his own style by experimenting with different looks and seeing what cuts and colors made him feel the best. For the last three years hes worked with a stylist to take his fashion to the next level after signing a 10-year, $240 million contract with the Mariners in December 2013.Although he leans on his stylist to find hard-to-get items and limited edition designer shoes, hes certainly still more than capable of putting together his own show-stopping styleAsk the charismatic Cano what he likes best about fashion and he flashes perhaps his best accessory -- that huge smile -- and leans in as if hes about to let you in on a secret.I most enjoy it when people say you look good, he said. I always try to find the stuff that really looks good on me. Because not everyone can wear every style. Trying to have what looks good on me and what is the best for me.That attention to style was on full display on the day Cano discussed his fashion. He wore a custom-made pebble gray linen jacket with expertly stitched lapels and matching trousers paired with a crisp white shirt which he buttoned to the very top. The suit was made by a tailor in New York who has handled the work for the past five years.It was a rather subdued look for Cano, who leans toward more flashy ensembles when he isnt with the team. Hell try any color, cut or style and never limits himself.If you feel good just wear it no matter what people say, he said. Not everyone is going to like it. But if it feels good yourself wear it. Its kind of the same thing like when you play, not everyone is going to like the way you play.Cano left the spotlight of playing for the New York Yankees to sign with the Mariners three years ago. Though far removed from the Big Apple-glare in Seattle, it was then that he added to his already significant star power when he became the first client signed to rapper Jay Zs Roc Nation sports agency.Being friends with a rap mogul has certain perks. A major one came when Jay Z gifted Cano with a Shawn Carter Classic Fusion by Hublot watch for his birthday. Only 100 of the timepieces were made in 18-karat yellow gold featuring the Shawn Carter logo. Price tag: $33,900.That isnt even Canos favorite piece of jewelry. That title goes to a three-dimensional chain designed by his jeweler and made entirely of gold and platinum Rs and Cs to represent his initials.I wanted to do something different and he did a good job, Cano said.That was three years ago and now he never takes it off. 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WACO, Texas -- Matt Rhule views his new job at Baylor as a calling, and with the passion of a pastor delivered a message of moving forward with the Bears.The son of a minister and football coach, Rhule was formally introduced Wednesday as coach at the worlds largest Baptist university, and a Big 12 Conference program that has dealt with the fallout of a scandal.When the call came to come here, we came, Rhule said, talking for more than 15 minutes after being introduced to a crowd about 2,000 Baylor supporters. And we came because we have one purpose ... to develop and work with these young people. Im here to coach football, and Im here to be the best partner that I can for Baylor.The 41-year-old Rhule got a seven-year contract from Baylor after back-to-back 10-win seasons at Temple, where he spent 10 of the past 11 seasons. On the same day he was introduced in Waco, Rhule ran a full-page ad in the Philadelphia Inquirer thanking Temple University, Owls fans and the city of Philadelphia.His immediate task at Baylor is to start recruiting since the Bears, already with a depleted roster, have only one player verbally committed for signing day in February. There are only days before a quiet period in recruiting starts Monday.Kids are reaching out left and right, they want to come to Baylor, Rhule said after the formal introduction. They just needed some answers first.After a search with many rumored candidates, athletic director Mack Rhoades said Rhule, who the AD knew from his days at Houston and in the same conference with Temple, was the only person we offered the job to.Rhoades, who became Baylors AD in August, said he texted Rhule after Temple beat Navy last weekend to congratulate him on winning the American Athletic Conference title. They later met, and Rhoades said it took only about 30 minutes before he knew in his gut, his heart and his mind that he had found the new Bears coach.This is a strong leader, Rhoades said. This is somebody with great vision whos going to demand excellence, demand accountability. I love the toughness. So it was all of those things wrapped up.Acting head coach Jim Grobe got a standing ovation when he was introduced.Grobe and his staff, assistants retained from former coach Art Briles staff, will coach the Bears (6-6) when they take on Boise State in the Cactus Bowl on Dec. 27, the same day Temple plays Wake Forest in the Military Bowl.Rhule becomes the full-time replacement for two-time Big 12 champion coach Briles, who was dismissed after a scathing report over thee universitys handling of sexual assault complaints, including some against football players.ddddddddddddAn investigation by the Pepper Hamilton law firm determined that the school mishandled assault claims for years. The firms report in May led to the immediate suspension of Briles, who had eight years left on his contract and reached an undisclosed settlement with the school a month later.A former Penn State linebacker (1994-97) under Joe Paterno, Rhule said the possibility of NCAA sanctions for Baylor werent even an issue for him.Just having lived through that at my alma mater, you never know what has to happen, whats going to happen, Rhule said. I think I just trust our leadership and say, whatever happens, these kids need a good coach. I think I can be that coach for them.Rhule, a professed Christian, was wearing a newly purchased green tie for the introduction that Baylor called a campus celebration, inside the schools basketball arena and including the school band and cheerleaders.The football team sat in section near the raised podium where Rhule spoke. The new coach said those players are the first and most important piece and he planned to meet with each of them individually.As for putting together a coaching staff, he said he had about 480 text messages within two hours after his hiring had been announced Tuesday. He said he hadnt had a chance to meet yet with the current Baylor assistants, and didnt rule out the possibility of some being retained.Some other things Rhule addressed:On having a defensive background and coming to a school known for big-play, high-scoring offenses: Were going to play great defense, and were going to have a dynamic offense. ... I learned very quickly from coach (Tom) Coughlin that you take your great players and you let them be great.On leaving Temple: It was one of the hardest things I did ... to say goodbye, but I knew that our job was done there, our time was over. Those kids went from 2-10 to 6-6 to the winningest two-year stretch at Temple.On what he learned from his dad: Hes a man who spent his life serving others on the football field, in the church, in the youth center that he ran in Times Square in one of the tough neighborhoods in New York City. And he showed me at an early age that we serve God in whatever way were called to do it.---More AP college football: www.collegefootball.ap.org and https://twitter.com/AP-Top25 ' ' '