Digger Phelps of ESPN’s College Gamebday cited NC State as his pick in a “must win” team on today’s college basketball slate. Additionally, Jay Bilas cited Virginia Tech over NC State as “upset alert” for the day. In Las Vegas, the Wolfpack opened the day as an 11 point favorite. I have seen some lines […]
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Essay: What REALLY Happened 9 Years Ago
Note: The following essay was provided to Statefans’ by a long time Wolfpack fan. We appreciate the opportunity to publish the perspective. What I Think REALLY Happened Nine Years Ago By Sammy Kent I’ve related this story before, in conversations and on message boards, but it has taken on a clearer meaning for me as […]
Technician Weighs in on Sendek
In a surprising development, NC State’s student newspaper ran this article today. As a student at NC State from 1991-1995, I remember the dogged level of irrational support the Technician’s sports page gave to a clearly overmatched Les Robinson. With that context, Ryan Reynolds’ article certainly adds another log to an already raging fire of […]
Maybe the Stars Were Aligned After All?
Prior to last night’s game, Jeff blogged an entry presenting the possibility that the Pack might be in a special situation to knock off the Tarheels. Just because the Wolfpack failed to capitalize on this opportunity doesn’t mean that the table wasn’t completely set for NC State win. Let’s look at all of the things […]
No McCants? No Problem for Tarheels
I thought that the stars might have been aligned for the Wolfpack on Tuesday night, but the Pack couldn’t pull through with a win for the home crowd (again). Carolina beat State by ten tonight. Why should Sendek’s Birthday be any different from the rest of his nine years. NC State dropped to 15-11 overall […]
Is Pack Still Feeling Special @ Home?
=> During last week’s win over Maryland, I blogged a halftime entry and a post-game entry that both mentioned how the Wolfpack and the RBC Center seemed kind of “old school” during the game. The fans felt/sounded good. The white uniforms looked crisp. Even Billy Packer was courtside commentating like the old days. => Rashad […]
Fowler Trapped in his (many) Comments
My mother always told me that if you just sit back and let some people do their thing long enough, that they will eventually trap themselves in all of the many words that they have used in the past. Although it has probably become pretty obvious to you that I am not necessarily the “sit […]
Flashback: Fowler in February 2004
The following excerpts are from February 16, 2004’s edition of The Wolfpacker magazine’s Q&A with NC State Athletics Director, Lee Fowler: Question: What are your goals as an athletics director for the upcoming year, in terms of improving athletic programs and in improving facilities? How will those goals be measured? – Herb, Archdale, NC Class […]
Soft Scheduling Can Make Wallflowers of Good Teams
Interesting story in today’s Houston Chronicle regarding college basketball out of conference scheduling.
Pre-Game Embarrassment
As Herb Sendek attempts to improve his 1-12 record against Carolina coaches not named Matt Doherty, NC State is preparing to battle (formerly-heated) rival, UNC-Chapel Hill tonight in the RBC Center. (Sendek is 0-6 vs Carolina Coaches not named Matt Doherty in Raleigh. Hell of a home court advantage!!!!) The last time these two “battled”, […]
