According to sources close to the situation, NC State junior guard Marques Johnson has decided to transfer to another program. More analysis later… Projected 2008-2009 NC State Basketball Roster Senior Class (1) Courtney Fells (Wing) (2) Ben McCauley (F/C) Junior Class (3) Brandon Costner (F) (4) Trevor Ferguson (G) (5) Dennis Horner (F) (6) Farnold […]
John Wall’s coach calls 850 the Buzz(updated Sunday morning)
The reports that John Wall has made a decision to follow Dwon Clifton to Baylor may be premature. On Dave Glenn’s afternoon talk show currently being hosted by Bomani Jones, Word of God coach Levi Beckwith called in to set a few things straight. This is definitely worth listening too as he talks about the […]
John Wall(and Dwon Clifton) to Oklahoma St?
So rumors Clark Francis… Speaking of Wall and Clifton, the word on the street is that the package will be delivered to Oklahoma State as soon as the “Live Period” for college coaches is over at the end of July when Clifton get the Director of Basketball Operations job with the Cowboys.
Football news – Depth chart released; Pack picked last; etc…
Not much time today for commentary, but here are several links to stories that came out of the ACC’s annual football kickoff in Greensboro, Ga. this past weekend. If you find other good stories out there, then please link them in your comments so they can be added later in this section. NC State picked […]
Hickson turning heads early
J.J. Hickson got off to a quick start last night in his first summer league game: LAS VEGAS –Cleveland Cavaliers assistant John Kuester was on a roll Monday, thinking up new ways to praise rookie J.J. Hickson. “We’re talking about an N.C. State guy, and I’m still saying nice things,†former Tar Heel Kuester joked. […]
Audio from Tom O’Brien interview on 850 am (Updated 9:45am)
Coach Tom O’Brien was interviewed on Adam’s Gold radio show today. This is the first time I have ever been to 850’s blog, so I must give them credit for its content. There is a lot of good stuff over there. Check here for the full audio. * ECU expects to have their best team […]
NC State supporters highlight Lee Fowler’s 2007-2008 annual report
Athletic Director Lee Fowler released the 2007-2008 annual report for NC State Athletics. Except for a few individual student-athletes and a couple individual programs, it was the accomplishments of NC State’s fantastic supporters and fans that received the most attention in the report. First, the NC State fans helped land Head Football Coach, Tom O’Brien; […]
Fowler and Avent agree on new contract
In the past few days, NC State baseball coach Elliot Avent’s name had been linked to the open Auburn head coaching position. However, it appears that Lee Fowler and Avent have reached an agreement on a new contract just nine days after coming within one win of reaching NC State’s first College World Series since […]
Wolfpack baseball has a major loss before the weekend starts
RALEIGH – N.C. State will have to play the NCAA baseball tournament without sophomore left-hander Jimmy Gillheeney, the Pack’s closer. Wolfpack coach Elliott Avent said Wednesday night that Gillheeney, who missed last week’s ACC tournament, has been ruled out of NCAA play. Gillheeney was a first-team All-ACC selection after finishing the regular season with 10 […]
Fowler receives vote of confidence from Faculty Senate
RESOLUTION OF EXPRESSION OF CONFIDENCE IN LEE FOWLER Whereas: The Council on Athletics has expressed to the Chancellor that Lee Fowler “…is an outstanding Athletics Director and has the absolute support and confidence of the Council on Athletics,†andWhereas: Lee Fowler has maintained close contact with faculty through regular attendance at Faculty Senate meetings, and […]