Let’s hope their article after the Pack’s 81-56 win in Raleigh proves to be accurate foreshadowing. Beyond the reporter’s glum thoughts, you have these choice player quotes: – A.D. Vassallo: “In sports there’s always that one team or that one player that always performs good against you, and I think N.C. State’s got the upper […]
Official “Hell, Yes!” Thread (NC State 79, UVA 71)
Words can’t describe the elation. It was almost like the complete inverse of the Wisconsin Sweet Sixteen collapse. The team is confident, and played that way. And NC State is two wins away from its first ACCT title in 20 years. Here’s what I said Thursday morning: My gut says that the Pack upsets UVA […]
ACCT Friday – Evening Session Thread
I am far too anxious to give in-depth, useful analysis. Simply put, we have to stop either Singletary or Reynolds, or hope that one of them is cold. Plus, State really needs some offense from Grant, Fells, and/or Horner. We can’t rely solely on 3 players every night – especially when you can expect the […]
Gut Check – Previewing the ACCT
I am no great shakes as a statistical analyst – I leave that to the esteemed VaWolf. On the cusp of tourney play, I wanted to throw out my gut calls for discussion. 1) North Carolina Realistic Chance to Win? Absolutely. At this point, they have to be the odds-on favorite. They are clearly the […]
ACC Awards – SFN’s Take
An exciting, highly competitive 2006-07 ACC regular season is over. We wanted to get our thoughts on record prior to seeing the “official” media results. The following are my personal votes, and do not reflect the consensus view of SFN. I do have some data from other SFN bloggers, which I will also present. Coach […]
Pack Gets Pivotal, Ugly Win
It wasn’t a thing of beauty (aside from the storybook night for Senior walk-on Justin Clark), but it was crucial. NC State will not suffer the indignity of being seeded 12th in the ACC tournament. Sidney Lowe will not start his college coaching career with a losing record, unless post-season is involved. NC State 73, […]
Thoughts on the UNC Rivalry
Yesterday’s discussion about Roy’s advice to Sid propmpted me to think a bit more about rivalries (particularly vs. UNC in basketball). I have pointed to Matt Doherty as the ideal UNC coach for State fans (incompetent, easy to hate), and Roy Williams is pretty much the anti-Doherty – which kind of sucks for us. Or […]
J.J. Hickson, McDonald’s All American
The rosters can be found here. It helps wash away the memories of today’s game to think about next year’s frontcourt rotation. Congrats to J.J. and congrats again to the staff for landing such a fine commitment. (Link to S6) For more on the topic of “The Rich Get Richer” you can click here. If […]
Florida State Game Thread (Updated with Post-Game Analysis/Ranting)
Today’s game is crucial for NC State’s post-season hopes. The Pack needs 1 more regular season to qualify for the NIT, and 2 wins would erase any doubt about receiving a bid. On a second front, there are ample ACCT seeding/cellar avoidance ramifications. A loss today pretty much ensures that State will be seeded no […]
Deadspin Mocks ECU
Enjoy.
