“In the second half [against Carolina], if we play like that, we can play with anybody in the country. But you have to do it for 40 minutes every game. Close isn’t good enough this time of year.” — University of Maryland Basketball Coach, Gary Williams after UNC-CH’s 85-83 win on February 27, 2005
Quotes of Note
Quote: Tudor on Wake-State
“By any definition, this regular-season finale was an artistic flop of the first degree. The play on both sides was sloppy, but the officiating was worse still. Not that the officiating directly determined the outcome. It was equally awful in both directions. And in long run, the calls and no calls weren’t much worse than […]
Fowler Trapped in his (many) Comments
My mother always told me that if you just sit back and let some people do their thing long enough, that they will eventually trap themselves in all of the many words that they have used in the past. Although it has probably become pretty obvious to you that I am not necessarily the “sit […]
Flashback: Fowler in February 2004
The following excerpts are from February 16, 2004’s edition of The Wolfpacker magazine’s Q&A with NC State Athletics Director, Lee Fowler: Question: What are your goals as an athletics director for the upcoming year, in terms of improving athletic programs and in improving facilities? How will those goals be measured? – Herb, Archdale, NC Class […]
Kentucky Quotes
Kentucky related quotes from today’s College Gameday on ESPN: “These fans known for their passion, not for their patience.” – Chris Fowler introducing ESPN College Gameday from Lexington, Kentucky “I don’t know who is more demanding, (Tubby Smith) or these fans. I spent some time in a chat room this week, which I know is […]
Quote of Note: State’s Program Heading South
“Duke, Wake Forest and N.C. State have finished in the top four in each of the last three seasons in the ACC. N.C. State is heading south while North Carolina is back to its rightful perch, meaning this league will likely be somewhat predictable in the coming years again (with Georgia Tech likely near the […]
Quote of Note: Tudor on Reynolds
“The noise level and crowd atmosphere in Reynolds matched Cameron’s…” Caulton Tudor News & Observer February 1, 2005
Quote of Note: Gary Williams’ Will
From Duke-Maryland rivalry needs more respect by Jay Bilas: The Duke-Maryland rivalry is so vicious now in large measure because of the incredible success of Gary Williams. He fought tooth and nail to resurrect the Terps program from the ashes, after sanctions, probation and a television ban that would have buried most programs for years […]
ESPN: State “Biggest Disappointment”
It really shouldn’t be a big surprise to most people that can swallow water without a machine, but Joe Lunardi of ESPN named NC State the “biggest disappointment of the college basketball season.” Additionally, Lunardi named Boston College, next year’s new member of the ACC, as the biggest surprise. * Since Al Skinner of BC […]
Quotes of Note: Bloggers on Sendek
= > RedandWhiteFrom State: We pay Herb Sendek to be a leader. Doing nothing is not leading, especially when the situation is dire. If Sendek had nothing to contribute, he should have bought a ticket and watched from the stands like the 18,000 happy Tar Heel fans. It is time for leadership for Wolfpack basketball. […]
