It is currently halftime of the San Diego Chargers’ visit to Jacksonville and the Chargers’ lead 14-3. Philip Rivers currently has a touchdown and 172 yards on 15 of 17 passing. But, before the day is over he might have something more as his seventh child is expected to be delivered at any time. Chargers […]
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You May Not Want To Play Cards With Tommy Burleson, World Series of Poker Event Winner
There are few players in the history of NC State athletics as storied as Tommy Burleson: the seven-footer from Newland was part of the legendary 1973-74 Wolfpack basketball team that won the national championship, he was part of the 1972 Olympic basketball team that was cheated out of a gold medal in Munich, and he […]
Pack, Canes Reach Agreement
NC State and the Carolina Hurricanes have reached an agreement regarding scheduling arrangements which seems to be beneficial to both parties, and which appears to be satisfactory to both sides. Who’da Thunk It???? NC State, Hurricanes reach scheduling agreement (NewsObserver.com) RALEIGH — N.C. State and the Carolina Hurricanes have settled their cold war over winter […]
Manic Monday
Here’s a chance to discuss whatever you want now that the emotions of Saturday have subsided. Just a few thoughts I had yesterday: – I want to point out a couple of coaching decisions from yesterday that simply reinforces my frustration at most coaches. 1. The pooch punt by Thomas from the 36 on 4th […]
NCSU vs. Wake Forest: The Past 10 Years
As I was finishing up this entry, I noticed that LRM had just put an entry up that talked about the house of horrors known as Groves Stadium. This article discusses the last ten years between State and Wake, and that house of horrors. This Saturday, Dave Doeren’s first Wolfpack team leaves the friendly confines […]
NCSU Receives $50M Gift
I realize today is a college football Saturday, but I didn’t want this to go unnoticed. I can’t overstate how important this is. Not to mention how freaking amazing…. NC State receives $50 million gift – the largest in school history (NewsObserver.com) RALEIGH — N.C. State University has received the largest single gift in its […]
Mike Glennon to get first NFL Start
ESPN.com’s Adam Shefter is reporting this morning that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have plans to bench starting QB Josh Freeman, effective immediately. Of course, this means that Mike Glennon will be getting the starting job…and perhaps a bit sooner than some of us thought he might. Nonetheless, Glennon will now be making his first career […]
Avent Receives 5 Year Extension
The winningest coach in State baseball history will continue to add wins to that total. Elliott Avent received a 5 year contract extension with a nice raise that should keep him in Raleigh for the remainder of his career. Â Joe Giglio of the N&O has the financial details. Avent’s program had a breakout year in […]
Elliot Avent Receives 5-Year Contract Extension
WRAL’s Jeff Gravely is reporting via Twitter that Elliot Avent has finally been rewarded for his College World Series appearance with a 5-year contract that is waiting on board approval. Jeff Gravley @jgravleyWRAL #NCSU and baseball coach @Elliott_Avent have agreed in principle to a contract extension. Believed to be 5 years. Awaiting board approval. This is […]
Highlights From NC State Hoops’ “Basic Athletic Measurement” Testing
All may be quiet on the basketball front right now, but an interesting video has popped on YouTube showing highlights of the Wolpack’s men’s hoops team going through B.A.M. Testing – or basic athletic measurement. Â It’s a basic measurement of different fundamental athletic skills, and identifies areas that a particular athlete may need to work […]
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