It started as any early fall work day like any other. It would end in shock, dismay, deep sorrow and a nation united in anger.  Like December 7, 1941, 9/11/01 was a day forever imprinted on the history books of the United States. It is a day we should never forgive, never forget and the […]
Barry Saunders Mentions SFN In A Column About His Son
As I write this, it is on the keyboard of my laptop — the external one that I use was ruined when I spit out my coffee laughing out loud a few minutes ago. I was reading the online edition of the Raleigh News and Observer, and came across local raconteur Barry Saunders’ column defending […]
It Only Takes One Rotten Fan To Spoil A Stadium
Unfortunately these days, some people have forgotten the simple social graces and how to act civilly to one another. Or worse, their parents never taught them (as we say in the south) how to act. Many excuse poor behavior with a dismissal that goes something like “it happens everywhere, so what do you expect?” Worst […]
Pre-Game Pump Up Classic
An old video with some old faces…granted the story for some of folks in this video didn’t have happy endings, but this was certainly some happy times. See you at the game tonight!
Results of 1972 NCAA Investigation of NC State
The 1973 NCSU men’s basketball team was the only one in NCAA history to go undefeated and not win the National Championship. The reason why is simple — they were on probation that year and were not allowed to enter into post-season play. As the years go by, fan’s memories get fuzzy as to the […]
Barry Saunders’ Son Wants an Unsportsman-like Penalty In CFS
It’s said that apples never fall far from the tree, and in this case, the it’s a proven fact: the son of News and Observer columnist Barry Saunders (whom you might remember for fabricating stories about chants in the RBC) had this to say about his Gamecock’s game in Carter-Finley next Thursday night: “I’m going […]
2009-2010 Men’s Basketball Schedule
NC State’s 2009-10 men’s basketball schedule has been released by the ACC. The Pack has a rare pre-Christmas conference game against Wake Forest, and then dives back into its out-of-conference slate until January 9. State will also play UNC Greensboro in a road game this season. More commentary will be coming shortly. Home games are […]
War On Tailgating Not Just At NC State
The traditions of tailgating outside of sports stadiums is increasingly coming under restriction at many venues. A review of guidelines at several stadiums found that other NFL teams are moving their tailgaters farther away from stadiums or instituting stricter rules. In Chicago, the Bears prohibit fans without tickets from being in stadium parking lots during […]
Media Bytes for Friday
Thirteen days until football season kicks off, and things are getting very real over at practice for the Pack’s players. Here are some interesting links for you to peruse in the meantime, and if you’ve seen anything Pack-related that you would like to share with the community, please feel free to put it in the […]
ACC To Get Sun Bowl Tie-In? (Update: Deal Approved)
More changes may be afoot for the ACC’s bowl imprint. Sun Bowl and CBS officials will decide today whether to retain an association with the Big East or switch to the Atlantic Coast Conference. The opponent would remain a team from the Pacific 10. If it happens, this would add another New Year’s Day decent […]
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