Weekend Open Entry

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Weekend open entry:

* We encourage everybody to attend the post-press conference event for Coach Lowe and fly your car flags today.

* Some readers have noticed that we haven’t chimed in with any opinion on the Lowe hire as of yet. We will be doing it in the comingn days.

* Perspective from N&O

* Looks like Monte Towe will be a ‘gameday decision’ prior to today’s press conference.

* Hope that Coach Lowe asks all of his existing players to attend the event this evening to see the out pouring of support and start to get connected to NC State’s tradition.

* Sidney Lowe / Jim Les similarities

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93 Responses to Weekend Open Entry

  1. redfred2 05/06/2006 at 12:30 PM #

    If Simmons had been allowed to develop his skills by playing in his natural position every once in a while, he would be long already, and we wouldn’t be speculating right now.

    Somebody please tell me how the former coach convinced Cedric Simmons and Chris Wright to play under him??????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    It sure as H wasn’t showing them NCSU game films, not while Herb was coaching anyway.

    Maybe he was realizing the dead end that was offered if the coach had stayed, and his thoughts will change. I think he did afterall, officially put his name in the hat just a day, or on the morning before Lowe was named.

    This program should now offer four full years of player development, not just an unproven, one legged theory, on a very old game anymore. Fingers are crossed that Simmons enjoyed his time at NCSU and might reconsider for those reasons.

  2. redfred2 05/06/2006 at 12:54 PM #

    A 6’9″ big man, potential first round NBA draft pick, standing 19 feet away with his back to the basket, struggling just to get rid of the ball before he committed a turnover!!!!!!

    It was beyond belief, and people defend it to this very day.

  3. pacman23 05/06/2006 at 1:03 PM #

    I actually met Ced’s father and brother in Indianapolis during the Notre Dame game. He seemed to be in pretty decent health. He was an extemely active cheerleader for the Pack. When I saw him in the crowd and his reactions to Ced’s play, I just knew it had to be his Dad. After the victory, State fans gathered behind the bench to congratulate the team and I went over and spoke with him. I told him that we needed to get the ball down low to his son more often. He definitely agreed. I think the coaching change might just make Ced really reconsider his decision to test the NBA draft. Knowing that he will be our focus on offense next season could change his mind. I agree that he probably felt (and was being told )that he would go nowhere in Herb’s “noffense”. The new coaching staff definitely needs to put on the full court press-both for his benefit and the team’s!

  4. Cardiff Giant 05/06/2006 at 1:09 PM #

    Look for the blockbuster expose, “How Gregg Doyel Became An Asshat,” coming soon on Statefansnation.com!

  5. pacNWPackfan 05/06/2006 at 1:13 PM #

    After a month of following the NC State coaching saga, I am completely weary from seeing stat after stat listed and then some emphatic conclusion drawn when the stat/s were completely out of context. Prime example is Lowe’s NBA coaching W and L’s. I think they mean very little now. They have to be placed in context and once they are they shed very little light on his potential in this new position.

    I couldn’t be more excited by this hire. Sure if Barnes had been hired or the other “scared to coach on Tobacco Road” fellow we went after everyone would have felt more secure, but the fact is there are no gurantees with any of them. I think Fowler somehow stumbled into a coach that has a tremendous amount of potential. Lowe’s work with the Pistons is impressive. But let’s be clear however Lowe fares as a college head coach Fowler deserves no credit. Hopefully everyone or just a majority will be able to place this whole thing into context when the Pack starts generating stats (good or bad) in the next couple of years. Fowler bungled his way into this hire (I mean he had to be turned down by Steve Lavin to get to Lowe) and regardless of what happens he is clearly imcompetent. If Lowe excels it shows nothing about Fowler’s decision making skills. If the Pack struggles under Lowe it again comments little on Fowler. The reality of this hire is that Lowe has potential, but his hiring was an act of deparation after Fowler idiotically chased and got turned down by Lavin and Belein. Regardless of what happens from this point it should be clear that how we got to this point clearly demonstrates how inept Fowler is and foolishly smug he has been!

    So, we now have what I feel is an exciting new coach with all the potential to succeed and lead the Pack back to competing at the top level of college basketball. All that is left to do to complete this saga is fire Lee Fowler.

  6. redfred2 05/06/2006 at 1:24 PM #

    If, I hate that word when it refers to the past, but what if Astur or Etimov was triggering and Bennerman, Grant, Fells were turned loose to operate freely, with Simmons down low, setting solid picks, and windexing the offensive glass, creating his own opportunities, MAN!

    The ingredients were definitely there. This program and the players have been thoroughly abused!

    It will all change for the better in due time.

  7. redfred2 05/06/2006 at 1:46 PM #

    Lee Fowler pulled one rabbit out a hat. If recent history is any indication, he is probably secure at NCSU, for another, I don’t know, say five or ten years?

  8. chilly water 05/06/2006 at 2:34 PM #

    Anybody know what kind of offense SL runs, im curious to see how we transition from motion offense to ………….

  9. Tired in Florida 05/06/2006 at 2:42 PM #

    …what do you want to bet that Coach Sid is lading at RDU just about now on our old buddy N27XP???…

  10. Hawkeye Whitney 05/06/2006 at 3:18 PM #

    Chilly:

    SL runs the kind of offense that won’t put you to sleep. Thank God!

  11. chilly water 05/06/2006 at 3:53 PM #

    What is it? Run & Gun? i hope its that so we can give carolina alittle taste of their own medicine!

  12. wayofthemaster 05/06/2006 at 4:10 PM #

    SFN – Honestly we just don’t know that much about Monte Towe’s x-and-o abilities or much about in what roles he would excel as an assistant at State. If Towe doesn’t work out, SFN would love to see a senior assistant with past head coaching experience riding shotgun with Coach Lowe; something similar to a Larry Shyatt at Florida or Jerry Dunn at West Virginia (thanks goes to a friend for those examples). Perhaps a Rob Evans or a Louis Orr? Perhaps our readers would have some other suggestions?

    It may already be a done deal with Harris, Towe, and Strickland, but just in case here are a few names to consider. I like the Louis Orr pick, SFN.

    Cleveland St. – Mike Garland

    Resigned in March

    ESPN – Garland went 23-60 with the Vikings, who have not had a winning season since 2000-01 under Rollie Massimino. The 51-year-old Garland had two years left on his contract and will be reassigned within the university.
    When Garland replaced Massimino in 2003, the Vikings were at the bottom of the Horizon League. They went 4-25 in Garland’s first season, then 9-17 and 10-18.
    During Garland’s seven years as an assistant at Michigan State, the team reached three Final Fours and won a national championship.

    Hampton – Bobby Collins

    Resigned in March

    ESPN – The Pirates went 65-57 in four seasons under Collins and reached the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Tournament championship three times, winning once.

    http://www.hamptonu.edu/athletics/Men's%20Basketball/2004-05%20MBB/Coaches/Bobby%20Collins.htm

    Hartford – Larry Harrison

    Resigned in March

    ESPN – Voted Coach of the Year by his peers in the America East Conference this past season.

    http://keelson.eatel.net/websites/hartfordhawks.com/index.cfm?md=fc_roster&tmp=detail&rstID=108&rsiID=1061

    Kansas State- Jim Woolridge

    Fired in March

    ESPN – Wooldridge went 83-90 over six seasons. He took over a club coming off a 9-19 season, got it to 14-14 in his fourth season and then had winning records each of the last two seasons. Although this year’s club won two fewer games, it beat top rival Kansas for the first time since 1994 and lost nine games by five points or less, including consecutive one-point losses to Texas and Oklahoma.

    Mississippi – Rod Barnes

    Fired in March

    ESPN – Barnes is 141-107 in eight seasons coaching his alma mater. He led the Rebels to the NCAA Tournament in three of his first four seasons, including an appearance in the round of 16 in 2001. But the Rebels have had three consecutive losing seasons since 2002.
    His finest season was 2001, when the Rebels compiled a school- record 27 wins, advanced to the NCAA Tournament’s “Sweet Sixteen” and Barnes was named National Coach of the Year.

  13. wayofthemaster 05/06/2006 at 4:15 PM #

    Something for Ced to consider…

    David Glenn
    March 31, 2006
    Breaking Down ($$$) Early NBA Decisions

    2006 First Pick: In the best-case scenario, you’ll get paid about $24.6 million over five seasons, with the last three being options exercised by the team that picked you, then you’ll become a free agent. In the worst-case scenario, you’ll make about $7.8 million in guaranteed money over two seasons.

    Obviously, that’s a pretty good gig if you can get it. Former Wake Forest star Tim Duncan (at least twice) and others have turned down similar scenarios to stay in school, but it doesn’t happen very often.

    2006 Fifth Pick: In the best-case scenario, you’ll get paid about $16.3 million over five seasons, then become a free agent. In the worst-case scenario, you’ll make about $5.1 million in guaranteed money over two seasons.

    2006 10th Pick: In the best-case scenario, you’ll get paid about $10.9 million over five seasons, then become a free agent. In the worst-case scenario, you’ll make about $3.4 million in guaranteed money over two seasons.

    Notice how quickly the money starts falling here, before it evens out toward the bottom of the first round. This is why some (reputable) advisors tell players it’s worth staying in school if they’re projected at No. 15-30 now but reasonably believe they could be No. 5-10 after another strong year of college ball.

    2006 20th Pick: In the best-case scenario, you’ll get paid about $7.5 million over five seasons, then become a free agent. In the worst-case scenario, you’ll make about $2.1 million in guaranteed money over two seasons.

    Reminder: After you buy a house, compensate your agent, pay your taxes and otherwise enjoy the NBA lifestyle, you won’t have much left from that $2.1 million after two years. That’s why it’s important to come out at a time where you’re “ready enough” to be able to prove you deserve your NBA roster spot within two years.

    2006 30th Pick: In the best-case scenario, you’ll get paid about $6.3 million over five seasons, then become a free agent. In the worst-case scenario, you’ll make about $1.5 million in guaranteed money over two seasons.

  14. old13 05/06/2006 at 4:18 PM #

    “Lee Fowler pulled one rabbit out a hat. If recent history is any indication, he is probably secure at NCSU, for another, I don’t know, say five or ten years?”

    I certainly hope not. But, then, I’m sure he’s bound to do several more stupid, idiotic things along the way. It’s so obvious what a baffoon he is! Maybe Dr. O will actually have the gumption to get rid of him before he drags down the univeristy with him. In any case, NCSU athletics will not be going anywhere as long as Foulup is there, unless it’s in spite of him.

  15. wayofthemaster 05/06/2006 at 4:54 PM #

    Towe is on board…

    http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=2435813

  16. Broncommish 05/06/2006 at 5:14 PM #

    Speaking of Lee Fowler….

    I am looking forward to your afore mentioned “Debrief”. It would be nice to see the background on how this all unfolded and who really was the deal maker behind the lines and who was the stumbling clod (if there is one to be found).

    For NCSU to raise back to a level we “oldtimers” believe NCSU rightfully belongs, we still have some house mending to do.

  17. Jeremy Hyatt 05/06/2006 at 5:24 PM #

    it works for me now, try again, 6 min to air

  18. 98st8 05/06/2006 at 5:54 PM #

    he said “up tempo”… i love this man!!!! He said he WILL give the ball to the big man in the post. This is GREAT

  19. Jeremy Hyatt 05/06/2006 at 5:55 PM #

    i like his personality, fowlup went out and hired the anti-herb

  20. tractor57 05/06/2006 at 5:59 PM #

    Obviously Lowe talked A LOT to the players (apparently especially Ced).
    He’s said all the right things.
    Certainly the anti-Herb

  21. Hawkeye Whitney 05/06/2006 at 6:07 PM #

    I Love Sid. Great Personality. It is fun to be a wolfpacker again. Said he would let his big man get a lot of shots inside. Please stay Ced!

  22. StateFans 05/06/2006 at 6:12 PM #

    THOROUGHLY IMPRESSED with Sid’s PC. Very, very exciting.

  23. Jeremy Hyatt 05/06/2006 at 6:13 PM #

    I know, that was cool how he teased Ced while being up there.

  24. tractor57 05/06/2006 at 6:17 PM #

    I listened to the PC on the Wolfpack radio network. A great interview with Ernie Myers. Nice to see some excitement!

  25. chilly water 05/06/2006 at 6:19 PM #

    “Were gonna get up and down the court, and have fun”- been waiting for that too long.

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