DAT NATTY

9/20/2016 3:17:21 PM

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"Hey asshole why do you only support one of our revenue sport coaches!"

I'm pretty consistent both ways but I admit I have more detailed and specific basketballl criticism to offer because I've coached at a high level.

I think I'm pretty fair. Its ridiculous when people want to fire a coach for one bad year or a few bad games and I gave DD three years to build a program before judging him in year 4. I gave Gottfried a pass on blowing a loaded team in season 2 and gave him a preemptive pass on not fielding a team with adequate talent in year 5 but this year is put up or shut up. I won't tolerate another year below expectations from either coach.

What makes me different from most people on here is that I've been transparent from the start and don't react to emotional events like a single upset. One big win or loss isn't ever going to change my mind about a coach. This means, after a huge win, when everyone on here is talking about how we have a top program, I'm still looking at the big picture thinking we are mediocre. In contrast, after a devastating loss to a rival, while everyone thinks the world is ending, I'm disappointed, but staying the course

[Edited on September 20, 2016 at 3:37 PM. Reason : i don't do knee jerk reactions]

9/20/2016 3:35:04 PM

^didn't you coach women's middle/high school basketball?

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"lol "potential to contend" for what?"

potentially the ACCT or at least a S16+ run in the NCAA? I don't think that's unforeseeable.

9/20/2016 5:12:01 PM

To me, a S16 appearance is more within the realm of possibility than winning the ACCT. I want no part of UNC, UL, UVA, and especially Duke. I'll believe that we can compete on that level when I see it. Until then I'll take the safe bet and assume a 6th place finish and getting bounced in the round of 32our biennial trip to the S16.

9/20/2016 5:21:40 PM

Get a top-4 seed and let DSJ go Kemba on everybody

[Edited on September 20, 2016 at 5:37 PM. Reason : even though Kemba didn't get the double bye]

9/20/2016 5:33:49 PM

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"I'm pretty consistent both ways but I admit I have more detailed and specific basketballl criticism to offer because I've coached at a high level. "

shut up

9/20/2016 5:57:48 PM

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" I've been transparent from the start and don't react to emotional events like a single upset. In contrast, after a devastating loss to a rival, while everyone thinks the world is ending, I'm disappointed, but staying the course [Edited on September 20, 2016 at 3:37 PM. Reason : i don't do knee jerk reactions"

Post NCCU loss:

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"The E Man: i told you this motherfucker was a worthless piece of shit. should be fired on the spot. 11/20/2013 9:31:15 PM"

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"The E Man: time to fire this motherfucker 10/30/2013 7:45:37 PM"

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"The E Man: i wanted gott fired the day he was hired. 3/2/2014 1:25:35 PM"

9/20/2016 6:44:18 PM

lol gg

[Edited on September 20, 2016 at 7:06 PM. Reason : dont remember]

9/20/2016 7:02:03 PM

9/21/2016 10:46:44 AM

to be fair. those posts are from so many years ago i've matured a lot since then. its not like i'm hillary and contradicted my 60 year old self at 65.

9/21/2016 5:39:49 PM

Sorry if I'm late to the game on this but just looked at this season's schedule for the first time. Looks like a pretty weak OOC schedule. Not going to be good for the ol' RPI.

EDIT: Just looked at the previous page, looks look I'm not that late...thought I'd have to go digging to find it. But point stands.

Also, attn: Tennessee State... LSU wants their mascot and logo back...




[Edited on September 21, 2016 at 6:14 PM. Reason : -]

9/21/2016 6:06:25 PM

I'm dying over here at synapse's last post and Earl's attempt to walk it back. Fucker grabbed those goalposts and took off faster than protestors in Charlotte right now.

9/21/2016 10:11:34 PM

Damn, Tennessee State is low-budget as hell. That tiger is an old image used to test SVG rendering: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ghostscript_Tiger.svg

[Edited on September 22, 2016 at 7:52 AM. Reason : ...]

9/22/2016 7:51:18 AM

Good article on "Joon" (DSJ)

http://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/nc-state/article103191982.html

9/22/2016 1:22:52 PM

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" so many years ago "

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"3/2/2014"

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"10/30/2013"

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"11/20/2013"

LOL... never change Earl. Never change.

9/22/2016 1:28:42 PM

lol E jusst got deeestroyed, well done synapse



[Edited on September 22, 2016 at 2:25 PM. Reason : ]

9/22/2016 2:25:23 PM

^

9/22/2016 3:07:10 PM

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"Good article on "Joon" (DSJ)"

9/22/2016 3:07:21 PM

that was a nice read on DSJ. i like the nickname "Joon"...hadn't seen him called that before reading the article.

also, if this doesn't get you excited about DSJ and basketball this season, nothing will

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"Being hyper-competitive is one of the reasons Smith chose N.C. State. UNC made it to the national title game last April. Duke will go off as the preseason No. 1 team in the country this year. Smith could have made either, or Kentucky, a “super” team. But that would have made Smith just another cog in the machine. It also would have been the easy way out. “I’d rather beat ‘em, than join ‘em,” Smith said. “That’s how I see it.” "

9/22/2016 3:32:06 PM

That article on Smith got me hyped for basketball to start. Imagine the hype train if we go undefeated pre ACC with our easier than normal schedule.

9/24/2016 10:42:58 AM

Really need Yurt cleared. Without him we aren't nearly as good.

9/24/2016 11:31:08 AM

and Kapita

Was searching for Kapita news and found this technician article:
http://www.technicianonline.com/sports/article_20d56b92-7e1e-11e6-8d5a-07fd3f1534f9.html

Athletes were asked three questions about how they’ve handled the transition, which will be listed below.

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"Q: What has been the toughest part transitioning from your high school sport to an ACC school’s level of competition? A: “Each of your teammates was their high school’s best player, so everybody is really good. It’s a tough transition, but I’m getting through it.” — Markell Johnson, freshman, men’s basketball A: “It’s a good feeling first of all to be here with my teammates, we’ve been working so hard. The level you work at it is elevated because you’re striving for that professional next level.” — Ted Kapita, freshman, men’s basketball"

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"Q: What is the biggest difference academically from high school to college? How are you handling it? A: “Right now, college is better than high school. The classes are much different, you get the tutoring and help that you need. I have all the resources I need to be successful here.” — Johnson"

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"Q: How has NC State become home for you since you've been here? A: “My teammates get me through it, even though I’m kind of homesick, I hang out with them every day so they’ve helped me.” — Johnson A: “The atmosphere with my teammates is excellent, we all get along very easily and do everything together. This has become home for me; I feel very comfortable now.” — Kapita"

I find it slightly concerning that there was no answer from kapita for the second question

[Edited on September 24, 2016 at 11:47 AM. Reason : n]

9/24/2016 11:44:10 AM

Nova's 5* big man was just ruled ineligible

[Edited on September 24, 2016 at 11:50 AM. Reason : Makes me worried ]

9/24/2016 11:49:54 AM

^Totally different situation. Kid was in 9th grade and transferred to a private school and drop down to the 8th grade. Apparently it clearly went against a rule in the NCAA: "A prospective student-athlete must complete their initial eligibility requirements not later than the high school graduation date of his or her class."

He didn't meet that rule because he started his HS eligibility and then transferred down. So he'll have to sit out next season and then he's eligible to play the next season.

Don't see how that situation has anything in common with our guys. It's a little encouraging that they're already investigating these cases.

9/24/2016 7:21:21 PM

Gott: NCAA progress on Yurt "very slow"

9/29/2016 2:44:04 PM

Confirmed fat Beejay

Said schedule was partly bc of late recruiting class/Abu, hesitant to schedule big time with no players, then it was too late after Abu/yurt

9/29/2016 3:13:43 PM

Cory Smith ?@RCorySmith 2h2 hours ago Raleigh, NC
Gottfried on Anya, who is listed at 344 pounds on roster: "It is what it is."

9/29/2016 4:43:19 PM

^ Basically telling Anya "enjoy the bench fatass"

9/29/2016 4:53:06 PM

according to the manager at the media day Beejay today was 350.



Dear Lord, we need Yurt cleared. ASAP

[Edited on September 29, 2016 at 5:32 PM. Reason : chromebook]

9/29/2016 5:31:59 PM

And Kapita.

9/29/2016 7:34:30 PM

beej is fat like always. for depth and skill we need Yurt and Kapita cleared soon, obviously. but it's not like we haven't seen beej out there at 340 or whatever before. he'll be about as good as always - which isn't a good thing. but mostly, i'm just saying that beejay is always fat (even if it fluctuates and he's been down much lower before) and i don't think it's anything to be anymore concerned about than before we knew his weight....other than depth. will be interesting to see how Hicks is used. if Yurt and/or Kapita take a few games to get cleared, then Hicks will get plenty of PT early. but if i remember correctly, we kinda expected him to not be much of an immediate impact guy.

9/29/2016 7:51:28 PM

How motherfucking tough is it for the NCAA to clear or disqualify Yurt. Why's it taking so long. Die in a fire Emmert you POS

[Edited on September 29, 2016 at 9:18 PM. Reason : ]

9/29/2016 9:18:36 PM

the NCAA is notoriously slow on these kinda things it seems. so it shouldn't be surprising that we haven't heard anything it. also, the NCAA didn't start when he committed to us. they do the stuff in order of sport (so fall sports before winter sports)...so they maybe haven't been working on it as long as it might seem. but yeah...it's frustrating.

9/30/2016 7:23:26 AM

as long as he gets cleared by that start of the season, I don't care how long they take

is he allowed to practice with the team while the investigation is ongoing?

9/30/2016 8:04:59 AM

yes he is allowed to practice.

fortunately with our schedule, it wouldn't be the end of the world if he did miss the first couple games. it would be nice to have him back for the paradise jam, though.

9/30/2016 8:23:23 AM

PI!!!s Cliff notes on Gott's Media Day Presser

http://packinsider.com/2016/09/30/mark-gottfrieds-media-day-presser-cliff-notes/

Maverick is taller, BeeJay is fat, DSJ is really good, Lennard is probably redshirting....

9/30/2016 9:15:44 AM

The schedule part seems like a poor approach. I get knowing your team and adjusting accordingly, but don't see why you still don't grab a few more solid games regardless of the roster. There is still benefits of exposure(DSJ for example against a top team), and playing good competition if it meant building for the future even. I get not wanting to start 2-10, but I think there should be a consistent approach to the OOC schedule of a mix of tougher and easier opponents with a slight sliding scale one way or the other based on your roster outlook.

9/30/2016 10:16:12 AM

I, for one, am glad we are playing a shit schedule, since there is a distinct possibility our big men will consist solely of Abu, Anya and Hicks.

9/30/2016 10:36:33 AM

^^Gott basically said he scheduled garbage teams after the twins left (we also knew Cat was going and maybe Abu too) but after we got Kapita, Yurt, etc. we tried to find better teams to play and by that time nobody wanted any of it.

[Edited on September 30, 2016 at 10:41 AM. Reason : .]

9/30/2016 10:40:23 AM

^^ and there was a period where the worry was it would only be anya

9/30/2016 10:49:30 AM

Nobody wanted any of it because 90% of teams already had finalized their schedules.

9/30/2016 11:06:12 AM

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"^^Gott basically said he scheduled garbage teams after the twins left (we also knew Cat was going and maybe Abu too) but after we got Kapita, Yurt, etc. we tried to find better teams to play and by that time nobody wanted any of it."

I know why he did it. First off, scheduling weak because the twins left is silly not like with them we should have gone out and scheduled all top 10 teams. My point was that it is a terrible way to approach scheduling for exactly the reason this happened, plus why not always get a few tough games on there regardless of roster? This isn't NCAAF where those losses hurt you the same way. Who cares if you get your butt kicked some. Plus if you want any national recognition for our players, especially DSJ get him on TV some, get him up against big time teams. I know our conference schedule is generally very good, so it isn't like we are a mid-major in that sense and that always saves the schedule.

I just think it seems like a poor approach to always try and adjust the schedule based on how good or bad you think you are going to be, a better approach seems to create a well rounded schedule and see where things play out. Because now our OOC schedule is total garbage and we COULD be a pretty good roster(if all clears) and that now will get held against us especially if we don't finish up there in the conference. Losing to good teams hurts a lot less than not playing them, with the way RPI is valued(only 25% of your RPI is actually your record, the other 75% is your opponent and their opponents).

9/30/2016 11:30:17 AM

What page were some blaming HB2 for the schedule?

13 if you want to go JCE on those peopel

[Edited on September 30, 2016 at 11:42 AM. Reason : ]

9/30/2016 11:40:54 AM

Waffle House is underrated?

9/30/2016 11:43:53 AM

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" just think it seems like a poor approach to always try and adjust the schedule based on how good or bad you think you are going to be, a better approach seems to create a well rounded schedule and see where things play out. Because now our OOC schedule is total garbage and we COULD be a pretty good roster(if all clears) and that now will get held against us especially if we don't finish up there in the conference. Losing to good teams hurts a lot less than not playing them, with the way RPI is valued(only 25% of your RPI is actually your record, the other 75% is your opponent and their opponents)."

and Gott has done a great job scheduling in the past...it's basically the only reason we made the NCAAT a couple of times. it didn't work out this year, so that just means there is more pressure to get signature wins in conference and not fuck up in OOC.

^i wonder what the question was the made Hendy say that. but...i think by people that are familiar with Waffle House, it is properly rated and properly respected. but for people that are unfamiliar that probably underrate it out of ignorance imo.

9/30/2016 11:56:00 AM

Yea, I wonder if he had to educate Markell or Yurt7 on Waffle House.

Oh, or Kapita

[Edited on September 30, 2016 at 12:02 PM. Reason : kap]

9/30/2016 12:02:12 PM

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"What page were some blaming HB2 for the schedule?"

that is still a legitimate issue. public school employees/students from multiple states would not be permitted to travel to NC.

9/30/2016 12:06:58 PM

yeah, that's not a made up issue. many public schools can't travel to nc.

9/30/2016 12:24:06 PM

Nothing new:

http://www.wralsportsfan.com/nc-state-waiting-on-ncaa-answer-on-yurtseven-s-eligibility/16061454/

9/30/2016 1:18:03 PM

Watching some of these player interviews, these reporters ask some really bad questions.

Chick with a southern accent to yurt7: "have you been to the US before?" "whats the weirdest thing youve seen in america compared to Turkey?" "what about how people dress here compared to Turkey?"

Jesus, act like you have some cultural knowledge of the world. He lived in Istanbul and hes been playing international basketball for years. Its not like we got this dude from some rural village without internet connection in turkmenistan.


Also I feel like Torin Dorn needs more hype

[Edited on September 30, 2016 at 1:48 PM. Reason : n]

9/30/2016 1:44:50 PM