An interesting table of information available in this link. The information just adds to anyone who wants another reason to criticize Chuck Amato or John Bunting. But, why bother at this point? Q: The most impressive coaching jobs of the last five years in the ACC? A: Tom O’Brien and Chan Gailey. Not even close.
Alums
Friday frivolity: “GOOOOOOOOAL! ROD-NEEEEY! ROD-NEEEEY!” etc.
I found this on YouTube, and it’s too hilarious not to pass along: Longtime State fans will remember some of the wild shots Rodney Monroe made while at NC State, one of the best shooters the ACC has ever seen, and how he looked when he got in the zone. Well, here he is making […]
Centennial Campus Golf Course Gets Benefactor, Nears Start
In February, however, Lonnie Poole made a $3 million donation to NC State that will allow the university that will allow NC State to move forward with its long-awaited golf course, a par-71, 7,025-yard layout that will cover 200 undeveloped acres on the southern portion of Centennial Campus. Fundraising continues for the golf course, the […]
K-Rob Ranks High on Bust List
For everything that Torry Holt represented about hard work, discipline, and keeping one’s head on straight; Koren Robinson (unfortunately) seemed to represent the opposite. Robinson was easily one of the best players to don a uniform for Chuck Amato at NC State. Unfortunately for K-Rob, his strong play in Raleigh did not translate to the […]
Championship Post-Game
Where the winds of Dixie softly blow o’er the fields of Caroline, There stands ever cherished, N.C. State, as thy honored shrine So lift your voices! Loudly sing from hill to oceanside! Our hearts ever hold you, N.C. State in the folds of our love and pride.
ESPN’s Pat Forde on Lowe’s Miracle Run
If ever there was a “must read” article, this one is it. You can’t buy press this good. Something special is brewing in Raleigh, win or lose tomorrow afternoon. Sit back and feel the magic, and tell the kids your own stories about 1974, 1983, 1987, and every other moment of NC State’s proud basketball […]
The Dream is Alive!
What tired legs? The Pack only commits one turnover against the late Hokie press, and nails free throw after free throw (while VT barely cleared the 40% bar from the charity stripe). I have no idea how in the hell we could manage to derail the UNC freight train tomorrow…but there’s nobody I would rather […]
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 […]
Cowher Signs with CBS
Bill Cowher joins CBS as a studio analyst. (Link) Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher is returning to the NFL — as an analyst on CBS’ Sunday “The NFL Today” studio show.
SFN Garners #2
StateFansNation experienced quite a year of growth and popularity in 2006. Included in our growth was a significant amount of public recognition, most recently evidenced by our #2 finish in the ACC category in the College Football Bloggers Awards. Link to story State Fans Nation is one of the most vibrant, interactive communities on the […]
