From the News and Observer: N.C. State has officially hired Tom O’Brien as its new head football coach. O’Brien’s contract was approved today by the UNC board of governors and NCSU’s board of trustees. He will receive a seven-year contract that will pay him a minimum of $1.1 million a year and as much as […]
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Blogosphere Comments on TOB
From one of the best independent blogs out there – Eagle in Atlanta (Link) I love StateFans Nation. They supported me early and have guest blogged here in the past. They are now reporting that TOB is the No. 1 candidate for the NC State job. I have not provided any info or rumors to […]
Very Close to Official – O’Brien New Leader of the Pack
It’s now a headline on ESPN.com – Boston College head coach Tom O’Brien will leave to coach Atlantic Division rival NC State. It looks as if we may get a formal announcement as early as tomorrow. As SFN noted earlier today, we agree with the apparent decision of the NC State search committee – Tom […]
Just The Facts – TOB
Now that multiple media outlets are reporting that Tom O’Brien will be the next head football coach for State, let’s gather up a few facts on the man. Here is his W/L record at Boston College: Year Win Loss Tie 1997 4 7 0 1998 4 7 0 1999 8 4 0 2000 7 5 […]
SFN’s Take: TOB > PJ
SFN has been hearing from a variety of sources that Boston College head man Tom O’Brien has emerged as a serious contender for the NC State job. As you may know, O’Brien has taken some heat from the Eagle faithful for not being able to get BC over the proverbial hump. While we agree that […]
