There are some significant supporters that have made large contributions/ commitments to get this deal done. WP Nation needs to also step up to keep the entire program progressing.
Men's Basketball NC State lands McNeese State coach Will Wade
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Boo did a FANTASTIC job of getting this done in 9 days with few leaks. I think he also got some strongly suggested suggestions- not the total bypass that Bubba endured during the BB hire but a whole lotta’ suggestions
I certainly hope this puts an end to the “Boo is a weak AD” nonsense
Increased mine Monday
This might be the first “major” hire we’ve ever made in a major sport at NC State. I put major in quotes because it might depend on what exactly you consider major, but consensus is Wade qualifies. Now some of our coaches became “major”, but that was while they were at State. Our basketball coaches and where they came from…
Keatts - UNCW
Gottfried - broadcaster
Lowe - NBA assistant
Sendek - Miami (Ohio)
Robinson - East Tennessee
Valvano - Iona
Sloan - Florida
Maravich - State assistant
Case - high school
That goes back to 1946 when Case was hired, almost 80 years… pre ACC.
Yep. I kicked in some snd have a pledge. Nothing huge but better.
I'll admit he surprised me. I think when he saw the alumni support and interest it made an impact
Look back where NC State coaches have come from
Wrote about that last week.
It’s going to be a good ride.A expensive one but really good one!
I will go on record that Wade will make more of a winning impact in his first 2 years in basketball Stste than Bellicheck will make in his first 2 years in football at UNC. It’s just that big of win ing hire for us.
Little rumor, supposedly State's richest potential donor pay the bill to remove KK. Yes sir good times ahead.
Go Pack
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He's not going to comment while he's still coaching another team in the tournament.
If people don’t appreciate Boo now they never will. Best athletic hire for us since Valvano.
One putt,
If I recall correctly, I was pretty down on Boo as an Athletic Director. However, some posts that you made (that I would not have known otherwise) changed my tone. Thanks again. He once again has proven his worth!
He’s gonna have a challenge on his hands this fall to. Boo I mean
Thanks for linking that. I had missed it.
So for Everett Case, I’d always been told he came to State from the Indiana high school ranks, and recruited Indiana strong. Looking a little deeper, it’s kinda confusing. What I found said in 1943 (WWII era) Depauw U started a “naval flight preparatory school”, and Case was named “athletic director” over basketball. Not sure exactly what kinda competition we’re talking here?
Anyway… All the rest I nailed ‘em!
Still thinking I’m pretty close on Case.
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For sure he’s not. That’s why i am a Clemson fan tomorrow night!
I’ve been vocal in the opposite direction so I won’t be inconsistent now. However, there is zero doubt about Wade’s coaching ability and never has been. We’re also in a different era of college sports, so in Boo I trust and Go Pack!
Will be interested to see what big names flock to the Pack with Wade and that NIL. We will know very quickly where we now stand in the college basketball world. Scheduling will be of high interest to me. Curious how Wade will do it.
I absolutely get that, and you are as justified in your opinion as is anyone else. Here’s kinda how I’m looking at this…
Things happen for a reason. If Wade hadn’t run afoul of the ncaa, he’s most likely out of our reach right now. I firmly believe well defined parameters are the key, and I feel sure boundaries will be made clear from the outset at NC State. Furthermore, his infractions then are all the rage now (and basketball related, not a sexual deviance or substance abuse). And too, as you suggest everything is different.
Personally, I’m tired of the “thank you sir, may I have another” passivity of NC State athletics. Our mbb team taught us all a lesson with their miracle run to close out last season — Yeah, why the hell not us? We don’t need to back down or apologize to anybody! The ncaa can suck it! GTHC! We’re NC State! Go Wolfpack!
I feel like Amato was a huge splash for us. Sure, an assistant, but just barely. He drove that era of great facilities growth and fundraising with that excitement.
Well, again, football would be a little different conversation… but even as much as I appreciated Amato, he still came here as a career assistant before being tapped as HC at his alma mater. And that was my original point… we have never really gone after the “name” or established coaches. So okay, football…
Doeren, TOBy, Amato, MOC, Sheridan, Reid, Kiffin, Rein, Holtz, Edwards… that takes us back to early/mid 1950’s.
Before being hired as head football coach at NC State, most of those guys were assistants (one from within), and the HCs in that list were at small schools… except, arguably, for TOBy… and as I mentioned previously, not my cup o’ tea.
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No sweat. He just doesnt play everything out in the media. He is the opposite of drama
Well said. You have been spot on with the real details of the entire athletic department! Good job!
You are one of the best and most consistent posters on this board. Your opinion is greatly respected.
I worry too much sometimes but DD has a tough schedule next season and I suspect his nil funding may get tighter.
This. We need a ground swell of people who haven’t supported the program through the WPC or NIL collective to show their commitment to our athletic program and major donors for their huge investment.
We as regular fans cannot turn our back on them and must give to the WPC and or collective more than the minimum to keep your tickets and something from folks who never give, even small regular donations, to show the big supporters they are not alone. You just can’t expect others to do everything in terms of financial support like we seem to do - and all you have to do is look at wpc member and 1Pack numbers to see this.
And I can tell you there are some of these major donors on these boards (if you haven’t figured it out by now) so let’s show them we are a truly supportive Wolfpack nation! We have a new life in BB, let’s all make it thrive.
I made a very similar comment to my State buddies yesterday...this is literally the first hire in any sport I follow that has me excited. We need to cross all tee's and dot all the I's and hire a GM. At that point I think we will be in the best position to win since Saint V held court. I call Jimmy V Saint V as he will always be the measuring stick for all others to me.
So are we all pulling for Clemson this afternoon??
Its been awhile since we got our first choice!
I know reports are that they are going to look at some unrealistic options, but the more realistic list probably has Sean Miller at the top. But I'm not sure that Wade isn't somewhere on that list and I just would prefer to know that our deal is sealed tight already which I know can't happen until after McNeese is out. Go Tigers!
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If WW can be like Coach V. State will dominate ACC! Damn I miss Coach V! Damn everyone who were envolved in that worthless Witch Hunt!
Go Pack
Would a run in the tourney be a possible issue for us regarding signing WW? Not too worried but the more the wins he gets in the tourney the more his value goes up to other schools. I don't know how the agreement was made and assume he is a man of his word, but I am in a business where if you don't have a signed contract you have nothing.
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