Zarzour: Today is the Day

This is a short one…so, while you are here take a look around and have some fun.

I don’t live in the Triangle anymore, so I don’t have the opportunity to listen to a lot of local sports radio. But, from what I can gather, Taylor Zarzour of 1090AM has done a very commendable job of covering the NC State coaching search.

Evidently, this morning Zarzour reported the following:

* Confirmed the obvious that Calipari was in Raleigh last night to visit facilities.

* Discussed Cal’s strained relations with Memphis’ AD and frustration with not being paid market value without so much prodding.

* Shared that NC State refused to offer Calipari a contract in Memphis. Told Cal that if he came to visit that he would be offered a contract.

* NC State offered the contract that pays $1.7 million a year with incentives that can get him to $2.0 million. The incentives were not ridiculous to achieve.

* I did not hear Zarzour, but my friend told me that Zarzour shared that he would guess/predict that Calipari would accept and be NC State’s next coach. That is not the same as the people on the idiot boards saying that Zarzour reported that Calipari was going to be our next coach.

* The answer will come today.

Hold on tight.

General NCS Basketball

255 Responses to Zarzour: Today is the Day

  1. Bleeds_Red 04/11/2006 at 11:33 AM #

    Ditto

  2. JimmyVguy 04/11/2006 at 11:34 AM #

    Only in America can you go to another country and swear that when you get back you can’t wait to go and eat…Mexican Food.

  3. JimmyVguy 04/11/2006 at 11:34 AM #

    well…maybe in mexico

  4. beowolf 04/11/2006 at 11:35 AM #

    *Thank the Lord for the Military. You guys are tremendously appreciated by me.*

    Amen.

  5. NeverGiveUp 04/11/2006 at 11:36 AM #

    what else did DG say

  6. Wilmpack 04/11/2006 at 11:37 AM #

    Amen to that! Put’s all this sports stuff into it’s proper place.

  7. primacyone 04/11/2006 at 11:38 AM #

    said cal listening to Memphis final pitch this morning. thats it. http://www.850thebuzz.com/blog/?p=1198

  8. JimmyVguy 04/11/2006 at 11:38 AM #

    So…everyone…what do ya’ll think the chances are on Calipari coming
    My thought: 70%

  9. WilmingtonWolf05 04/11/2006 at 11:39 AM #

    God Bless America and those who protect it! 🙂

    GO WOLFPACK!

  10. BJD95 04/11/2006 at 11:39 AM #

    We have heard the same things re not wanting to interfere with Bowles’ day. So, IF we get the good news and it’s too late for a PC today, then I think it does wait until later in the week.

    Of course, we’re not maximizing media exposure by have a PC on or near Good Friday, either…

    *** DO NOT read this post as hinting that it’s a done deal. I’m not at all saying that. ***

  11. PittsburghPackFan 04/11/2006 at 11:43 AM #

    I’m saying 90%

  12. Jacques_Strap 04/11/2006 at 11:45 AM #

    said cal listening to Memphis final pitch this morning. thats it.

    Was hoping the final pitch from Memphis was yesterday. Maybe Cal is holding off on saying yes so he can tell his team first. Like SFN has said all along the first leakage will probably come from Memphis.

  13. Wilmpack 04/11/2006 at 11:46 AM #

    I will say 80%

  14. JimmyVguy 04/11/2006 at 11:47 AM #

    Now I’m at 60%

  15. JimmyVguy 04/11/2006 at 11:48 AM #

    speaking of memphis…has anyone checked out their boards today?

  16. Wolf-in Around 04/11/2006 at 11:48 AM #

    If Calipari did come to Raleigh last night I say we have a 90% +

  17. WP 01 04/11/2006 at 11:49 AM #

    Jimmy V, you dropped 10% in 11 min. What’s up. You know something. Stay optimistic!! We have no reason not too based off the last 48 hours!

  18. J-wolf 04/11/2006 at 11:49 AM #

    I’m at 83.22%.

  19. Jeremy Hyatt 04/11/2006 at 11:49 AM #

    Wolf-in Around : welcome to the wonderful world of high stakes negotation: it ain’t over til there is an official announcement.

  20. marathonman 04/11/2006 at 11:50 AM #

    85%…..6 years does not a home make….and if he likes BBQ Chicken he’s coming to the right place…Memphis doesn’t even have a Poultry Science Department…..

  21. monte kiffin 04/11/2006 at 11:50 AM #

    hahahahahahaha @ 83.22

  22. Mike 04/11/2006 at 11:50 AM #

    I think one of the things we are all overlooking, and is the key here. Cal wants to take care of his assistants. They will come too, but what kind of offer are they getting here? There? Anyone know??????? He is loyal to his guys, and my guess is he would settle for less (whats the diff between 1.8 mil and 1.6 mil?) in order to get his assistants more.

  23. primacyone 04/11/2006 at 11:51 AM #

    99.9%. The cardiac pack is back with a capital C baby. Dicky V needs to find a house in the triangle. There should be a new ncaa bb hall of fame constructed out at rdu. I will finally be able to watch the pack play again without the risk of falling over dead with a heart attack or blowing out a main artery.

  24. Jeremy Hyatt 04/11/2006 at 11:52 AM #

    there may not be an annoucement today, you realize?

  25. NeverGiveUp 04/11/2006 at 11:54 AM #

    Screw E. BOWLES!

    THIS IS OUR DAY!

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