One aspect of the ongoing scandal at my alma mater has been the revelation of an institutional culture of administrators openly enriching themselves at the expense of the citizens of North Carolina, who are — they should remember — forced to fund the university no matter what. That includes no matter how removed from responsible, […]
Tributes to Kay Yow
Updated: 850 The Buzz has posted a series of Yow remembrances Right Angles announces the following: NC State womens basketball coach Kay Yow had many, many friends and admirers. Today on NewsTalk 680 WPTF, you’ll hear from them — including UNC womens basketball coach Sylvia Hatchell and longtime colleague and ACC associate commissioner Nora Lynn […]
The return of K-Rob
As stated in an earlier post, NC State may choose to under-promote our alums currently making major contributions in the National Football League, but we will do our best not to ignore their contributions. Koren Robinson was re-signed this year by Seattle after a string of injuries to its receiving corps that was, well, NC […]
Barbrady mentality
Once again, the darlings in Chapel Hill get a pass. Per the N&O: UNC-Chapel Hill will not face sanctions over a pickup game Tuesday. The men’s basketball team played with Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama in violation of a rule that coaches are not allowed to watch pickup games during the offseason. Division I basketball […]
ACC Tournament game entry: NC State v. Miami
Well. All good things have to end. So do bad things. This season, for example. ACC Tournament games on Thursday are like … eh. I can’t even care enough to think up a good analogy. We are all hoping, of course, for a repeat and follow-through of what the Wolfpack did last year. And Washington […]
Chilling anniversary: The Broken Nose
It was a horrifying moment. A chilling blow in the middle of a contested ACC game. Blood began to flow immediately. The shocked victim looked up, grabbed his nose, saw the blood pouring out, and had to exit the game. Who can ever forget it? But then — oh, the bravery! The strength of character! […]
Tough loss, on dealing with one — Valvano philosophy
If you’re a passionate fan as I am, who believes as Vince Lombardi does that “Show me a ‘good loser’ and I’ll show you a loser,” it’s good to keep this Valvano advice in mind: Jimmy V says he’ll allow his players 24 hours to feel sorry for themselves and curse the basketball gods. Then, […]
Pack takes on the Green Devils tonight
It’s a game no one expects the Pack to win, at Cameron Indoor Stadium against the No. 3 team in the nation, the Duke Green1 Devils. The facts of the matter are, however, that it’s a rivalry game and it’s the ACC, so all bets are off. To win, the Pack will need superb PG […]
Young Pack fan finds happiness
Remember that poor little boy from last March? He’s happier now:
October 27th 8:12 PM EST
Wolfpack win despite rumors of divine opposition
NC State 29, Virginia 24
