We wanted to make sure that you good folks knew about the newest developments on PJ Hairston’s excellent adventure to Durham and had a place to voice your thoughts on the matter. You can refresh a little by reading this quick piece… UNC’s top scorer P.J. Hairston charged with possession of marijuana (USAToday.com) According to [...]
REPORT: Tom O’Brien Fired; [Update]5pm Presser Notes and Video
[Update 5pm Presser] Here’s some quick notes regarding the highlights (paraphrased) from what AD Debbie Yow had to say during today’s press conference (link to full video at bottom of notes)…. Differences in philosophy on recruiting definitely an issue with the decision for change. All assistants are currently retained and depending upon new hire for [...]
Yow receives deserved contract extension
I must say that it is refreshing to see that the same NC State Board of Trustees who embarrassingly chose to retain Lee Fowler for an entire decade has learned a few things in recent years and have figured out how to reward people who actually deserve support. It was announced on Friday that Debbie [...]
N&O: Disgraced Former Trustee Provides Flights To Wolfpack Coaches (Which IS Legal)
No doubt, for months, the phones have been ringing off of the hook at the Raleigh News and Observer with UNC fans on the other end of the line frothing off at the mouth about the paper’s recent coverage of their favorite school. Those fans, after they get through bemoaning the paper’s coverage of the [...]
Proud NC State experience
I just wanted to take a quick moment to share a personal experience that I had on Monday morning at the annual “Breakfast of Champions” for the Boys and Girls Club of Raleigh at the Raleigh Convention Center. As always, this was a ‘first class’ event and served as a great opportunity to support one [...]
Pack picked #6 in USA Today Top 25 Coaches Poll
How many years did we have to listen to the basketball “experts” tell us we cannot compete with Duke and UNC? Thank you to Debbie Yow who saw our potential and did something about it. HMM, I wonder how many apologies we will see? Full story here No. 6: North Carolina State. Points: 581. Previous [...]
Friday Farrago
NC STATE FOOTBALL Joe Giglio (N&O) Pack’s trip to Miami a game, but no longer a homecoming “There are great players in North Carolina, but the state of Florida has the numbers,” Amato said during practice for the Gator Bowl in December 2002. A lot has changed under O’Brien. The Florida connection consists of safety [...]
Directors’ Cup Final Standings – 2012
The final 2011-2012 Directors’ Cup standings are out for Debbie Yow’s second year as Athletic Director at NC State. SFN has already posted an entry and now we’ll take a little closer look at some of the numbers. And as a quick clarification, despite the new playoff system on the way, in this article a [...]
Yow 1, Twerps -7
Brett Friedlander (starnewsonline.com) has a nice piece about the improvements Debbie Yow has made at NC State but more importantly her vision and plan for making those improvements. There’s also a nice dig at the Twerps who are in a financial mess. While Maryland cuts sports, N.C. State looks forward with optimism under Yow It’s [...]
1st NC State Hall of Fame class announced
Yesterday, Athletic Director Debbie Yow announced the Inaugural Hall of Fame class for the NC State Hall of Fame. The inductees are: I don’t have any real qualms with the first class. Obviously, some of the names were locks like Thompson, Case, Yow, and Brown. All inductees are deserving of being a part of this [...]