Apparently John Bunting is coming out with a book soon. Check here for the full interview from the ACC Sports Journal: On the recruitment of Puff Thomas: I remember when the offering plate got passed, I think I put a $20 bill in there and I looked over and Webster’s writing a check. I was […]
Chuck Amato
Amato Says He Holds No Grudges Toward N.C. State
Former N.C. State football coach Chuck Amato said Friday he doesn’t hold any grudges toward the Wolfpack, but admits that his return to Raleigh on Thursday will be an emotional one. In the article, Amato also said that he and legendary coach Bill Parcells had a conversation about The Chest’s days on the Wolfpack sideline: […]
College Assistants Ride Salary Wave
Remember when Chuck Amato’s initial “million dollar staff” was big news? Seems a bit modest in 2008 – see more info here.
N&O: Amato was right about Akron
I love this kind of stuff. I love looking back and reviewing issues with some hindsight and holding people accountable to their words. Tip of the hat to the N&O for their insightful use of yesterday’s APR announcement. Given the scholarship penalties handed out by the NCAA on Tuesday, Chuck Amato was a man ahead […]
TOB: FBall Coaching Rankings Shine
In recent years, Sports Illustrated’s Stewart Mandel made quite a name for himself with his rankings of the best – and the WORST – college football coaches. Perhaps NC State fans followed Mandel’s rankings a little closer than other schools because of the presence of our own Chuck Amato. In June of 2005, Mandel listed […]
2003-2004 Wolfpack Defense
DE Mario Williams – Texans (Pick 1, Round 1) DE Manny Lawson – 49ers (Pick 22, Round 1) DT John McCargo – Bills (Pick 26, Round 1) DT Tank Tyler – Chiefs (Pick 82, Round 3) LB Stephen Tulloch – Titans (Pick 116, Round 4) LB Pat Thomas – Jaguars (Pick 194, Round 6) LB […]
With Friends Like This…
As habitues of SFN are well aware, our writers (including your obedient servant) get occasional rhubarbs from those decrying the site’s alleged “negativity” – cliched shorthand for, “writing things about NC State that fail to display blind optimism worthy of MAD’s Alfred E. Neuman.” Our “negativity,” these posters claim, causes harm to NC State. Well, […]
Official: Wolfpack Releases Chuck Amato (Updated 9:22pm)
The News & Observer is reporting that a public statement regarding the future of N.C. State football coach Chuck Amato’s will be announced tonight, but at this point there is little reason to wait. The NC State Football team was called for a team meeting tonight at 9pm at the Murphy Center to be officially […]
The Onslaught Has Begun (Updated 5:30pm)
The local media started the ball rolling on Sunday and the student media chimed in with an emphatic, “Amato Must Go”. It is just beginning. Today, another local media member sees the writing on the wall while the national media is revving their engines about the mess in Raleigh. We start national, where an ESPN […]
Blood In The Water- Tudor & Dascenzo Fire Away (Updated 10:30am)
“Other than his love for his school, lively personality and work with the defensive unit, there’s not a compelling argument to be made for giving Amato more time.” (Caulton Tudor) Dascenzo: Amato’s stock isn’t on the rise Ah Chuck, this is late November and you’re standing across the field from that light blue color, the […]
