Unfortunately I am disappointed that AD Debbie Yow offered the job to Smart. He does not come close to meeting the criteria she outlined in her press conferene 3 weeks ago. He has been a head coach at VCU for 2 years. They finished 4th and 5th in their "minor" conference these 2 years. They just had a great run in the NCAA tourney. He may be a great coach but does not meet the qualification DY promised Wolfpack Nation!
For those who do not know who that is... http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/gottfried_mark00.html http://www.wralsportsfan.com/ncsu/story/9389832/
A little google search turned up some disturbing posts as to why he was fired at Alabama. If they are true, not sure this is a good call for State.
No problem Cub..... Here's a link of him analyzing the VCU win over Kansas, he's not too bad as a speaker. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAT5L2x9Xls
Now that it's over, I can't wait to find out how we just missed on Billy Donovan, Rick Barnes, Calipari, John Wooden, Woody Hayes, etc. I'm sure those stories will be out soon.
This is from an article I read online... http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/04/reports_mark_gottfried_is_nc_s.html N.C. State had reached desperation point in its search. Among those who reportedly turned down N.C. State: Texas' Rick Barnes, Arizona's Sean Miller, Memphis' Josh Pastner, VCU's Shaka Smart, Wichita State's Gregg Marshall and Cincinnati's Mick Cronin. A reason for the rejections, according to some reports: N.C. State AD Debbie Yow. Maryland coach Gary Williams had a shaky relationship with his former boss and you can bet the coaching community heard about it.
It's true. I work with someone who has a family member that works for the Md athletics department. He said they were VERY glad when she left. I've seen enough of her to know that I wouldn't want to work for her, but then I wouldn't work for a woman anyway so I don't count. :lol:
I can understand that! I have worked for some women who were absolutely awful, to put it nicely. Bet you were expecting a different reaction, huh? :jester:
Today in the press conference DY stated that Gary Williams had sabatoged the search. She said flat out that GW was wrong. So far I like DY! She is not afraid to call a spade a spade. I just hope this is a good hire!
This guy is supposed to be the savior for NC State. Oh lawd, I am laughing so hard. Players go to state when they are not good enough to get into Duke and Carolina. As a carolina fan though, I would like to see them get better. It would make for a more interesting game whenever we play.