We don’t focus on the non-revenue sports here at SFN, but I thought I would pass a long a couple of highlights that recently came across my email that highlight some successes by our women athletes: First of all, Golf’s Lauren Doughtie got her first tournament win: Lauren Doughtie came from behind in grand fashion […]
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NBA.com: Del Negro gets rolling as Bulls Head Coach
We refer you to our story from June linked here (that includes some great ‘Wolfpack talk’ from the 1980s for those that need a little insight and educating on some topics that comes second nature only to the die-hards) The Chicago Bulls’ website has a nice article on our own Vinny Del Negro. They are […]
Perfect timing! Pack baseball!
For all those who love to get out and get you some NC State sports in person, here’s the spot this weekend. It will hopefully afford anyone a chance to relax, take in some good competition and escape from the drama that hangs over the two big brothers of revenue sports. There is some real […]
Tarantini gaffe costs soccer team ACC victory (updated Wed am)
The NC State soccer team has forfeited their only ACC victory this season over Boston College because they used an ineligible player. The information was out last week, however there is no explanation to be found on the NC State official website. The game story still has us winning, but the game has been changed […]
Vols fans applying heat through their newfound apathy
Link to Sports Illustrated article. I share this link and this topic for multiple reasons, including the broad fact that it is generally interesting news. First, note how the STUDENTS have to PAY FOR TICKETS. I highlight this because we have not yet blogged about the current issue of the potential increase of student fees […]
Red Means Go – Somebody Gets It!
If you’re an avid NC State fan you may have missed it. Perhaps you walked away from the television trying to beat your head against the wall after another of Tom O’Brien’s players was injured. Or…maybe you were in the stands during our televised games this season concentrating on a return on investment analysis of […]
Lee Fowler announces new marketing ploy
In a stroke of rare sheer genius, NC State Athletics Director Lee Fowler has announced an original plan to increase apparel sales while raising excitement amoung the NCSU fan base. Contained in this official news release from Media Relations Director are the details to the plan. AD Lee Fowler has declared a “Purple Out” for […]
Volleyball ACC Losing Streak Comes To An End!
Tonight in Reynolds Coliseum, the NC State volleyball team snapped a 56 game ACC losing streak with a 3-1 win over Boston College. Witnessed in person by myself and good friend and fellow stat major ruffles31, the Pack now stands 1-0 for the season in the ACC and 7-9 overall. Congrats to Coach Stubbs and […]
Holland credits NC State for allowing ECU athletics to stand on its own
Thanks, Terry! “both of you (Lee Fowler and Dick Baddour) have been extremely cooperative in helping us in ways that have given ECU Athletics an opportunity to stand on its own” This whole pissing match between the embarrassment that is Lee Fowler and the AD too-good-for-his-current school (Terry Holland) is too ridiculous for words. Since […]
Our Best Pitch
The following was submitted to us by our old friend, SMD. The timing of the piece was perfect as Jerricho Cotchery was featured last night in a FANTASTIC piece on ESPN’s television show, E:60. If you didn’t see it, you need to find a replay of it and watch it. It was summed up by […]
