In just one week from right now we will be discussing the results from Dave Doeren‘s debut as NC State’s fifth Head Football Coach of the last thirty years. Let’s all hope that his debut goes better than Tom O’Brien’s. Who can forget the night Central Florida defeated NC State in Carter-Finley (25-23) when Knights […]
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Gruden’s QB Camp with Mike Glennon
Here is a quick video to watch that will take your mind off of the horrible tragedy today at the Boston Marathon. As we all know, Jon Gruden’s QB Camp, which is basically must-see TV, for the second year in a row will showcase a former Wolfpack quarterback. Last year, Russell Wilson was on the […]
Former NC State head coaches hired, fired in state of Virginia
It’s been an interesting few weeks related to respected former NC State Head Football coaches. First, the Wolfpack’s head man for the last six years, Tom O’Brien, accepted a job at the University of Virginia that saved NC State a million dollars in buyout. It was a GREAT move by the Cavaliers to land TOB […]
Wolfpack: 2012 Year in Review
As we all know by now, the Mayans were not correct and the world did not end. Since that day has come and past, we can look back on the highlights of the past 366 days (this year was a leap year people). In David Letterman fashion, here is this year’s top 10 list of […]
Tuesday Tidbits
NC STATE BASKETBALL Joe Giglio (N&O) Gottfried: Wolfpack trying to regain its groove against No. 3 Michigan There’s something missing from N.C. State’s basketball team and has been for the past two games. Turnovers have hurt, coach Mark Gottfried said, and the execution on offense needs to be better as does the team’s post defense. […]
NC State Football By The Numbers – TOB
Now that Tom O’Brien’s tenure in Raleigh has come to an end, here is a look at his win/loss record. Next week I will post the end of the regular season stats and rankings. Overall 40-35 (.533) Home 28-13 (.683) Away 10-20 (.333) Neutral 2-2 (.500) Subdivision Bowl Subdivision: 32-35 (.478) Championship Subdivision: 8-0 (1.000) […]
Monday Musings
NC STATE FOOTBALL Luke DeCock (N&O) Yow’s culture change continues N.C. State’s next football coach will be the seventh head coach Debbie Yow has hired in 29 months as athletic director. Some of those coaches left of their own accord and some were fired. Tom O’Brien, unquestionably, was among those fired. That decision to fire […]
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 […]
How many coaching stints will end today in Raleigh?
Boston College Head Coach, Frank Spaziani will almost certainly be fired after his BC Eagles play the NC State Wolfpack this afternoon in Carter-Finley Stadium. BC’s win total has steadily declined since Spaziani replaced Jeff Jagodzinski in 2009 – sinking to 2-9 for this season before our game today. Link But the season’s many […]
O’Brien’s Wolfpack can’t even get on TV in last weekend
The tea leaves are a lot more clear after Mike Archer’s defense allowed 62 points in yesterday’s embarrassment in Death Valley; and the ‘intangible’ metric of ‘excitement’ and fan support for Coach Tom O’Brien and NC State’s football program is certainly not going to be a positive. Do you need another example? This morning, the […]
