I say go for gillespie... but he's got to learn how to tie a tie better than that.

4/12/2006 8:44:02 AM

sportscenter just did a piece reporting that we will be going after John Brady next...

Interesting, although after we secure a raise for him at LSU I'd like to see John Wright get a raise/new job at NCSU!

4/12/2006 8:45:23 AM

that's just the thing. i think if we go after brady, we get him.

they don't like him at lsu, probably because he sucks

4/12/2006 8:46:41 AM

No way will the administration go after Brady. I understand he is friends with Fowler, but the sentiment from the fan base so far is no.

4/12/2006 5:00:33 PM

i think we'll have a coach by next tuesday or wednesday.....recruiting is about to get going and we'll need one before our 07 recruiting is a wash...look to see us having a coach really soon

4/12/2006 5:55:30 PM

Wright --> Gillespie --> Haith (never thought id say that) --> Marshal --> Brady

4/12/2006 6:02:17 PM

i think we could be looking at someone totally out of the blue...i think lee fowler has been up to something even while calipari has been fuckin us

4/12/2006 6:03:04 PM

people keep mentioning the guy at South Alabama...how good is he and why does he keep coming up?

4/12/2006 6:09:40 PM

tim floyd maybe

4/12/2006 6:10:22 PM

^^Kennedy? It's because he played at state for one year.

[Edited on April 12, 2006 at 6:17 PM. Reason : .]

4/12/2006 6:15:41 PM

kennedy hates state if i'm not mistaken

4/12/2006 6:16:06 PM

yup. he transfered after one year because he hated raleigh

4/12/2006 6:17:06 PM

I'm only making $8/hr at my current job, but I'm calling Lee Fowler and Wendell H. Murphy, and I'm positive I'll be making $12/hr by my next shift.

4/12/2006 6:19:39 PM

GET ME KARL HOBBS ON THE PHONE

I WON'T TAKE NO FOR AN ANSWER KARL

4/12/2006 6:52:49 PM

Quote :

" StateFans Nation Your independent blog on the NC State athletics community. « Red or White? Outside the Box - Goal of the Search? What are the key drivers behind the overall mission of securing NC State’s new head basketball coach? At first blush, this sounds like a really stupid question. But dive a little deeper behind the obvious and consider the issue of longevity in relation to the question. I ask you following: * How important is it for NC State to hire a ‘long term’ solution to potentially hold the job for over a decade? * What kind of coach is really the best next hire for NC State? * Why is it that almost every hire in college athletics is designed to be the ‘potential’ next 25 year answer? * Why is ’success’ measured in longevity when only 17 coaches in the 54 year history of the Atlantic Coast Conference have coached ten or more years?; and NC State just provided a coach that privilege who delivered results on par with #14, #15, #16 out of 17? These are legitimate strategic issues that need examining before NC State hires its next basketball coach. And, considering the manner in which NC State makes personnell decisions (or should I say doesn’t make them), I am not so sure that the fanbase can necessarily withdtand want what folks at NC State consider a long-term “winner”. I raise these questions purely as a thought provoking exercise that may lead to some strategic solutions regarding NC State’s coaching conundrum. We’ve all gathered that NC State wants to make a big national splash with this hire. Additionally, it has been publicly stated that a criteria for the next coach may be as much about name recognition, national stature, and other ancillary as it is about x’s and o’s. ^That’s fine. That’s a little strategic thought. But, in my humble opinion, NC State may have been swinging for the double whammy in this process consisting of landing the “big name” who would ALSO be a long-term answer (Barnes & Calipari). Why the need to have both? Why can’t State strategically decide that our next coach may be more of an interim solution (defined by less than 10 years) as opposed to a 20 year solution? IF the goal REALLY is to generate buzz, regain national relevancy, AND win basketball games…why must it be done with a ‘long term’ coach between the ages of 40 and 55? If you tell me that you would rather take the risk of a mid-major/up-and-comer, then I’m fine with that. But, don’t tell me that a criteria of the search is to get a big name in the same breath. To be honest, I have no preference in the manner. I don’t get paid to make these decisions; and I think that NC State can/will be successful going down either path. But, that doesn’t mean that this topic shouldn’t be addressed with more scrutiny. I believe that behaviors must be aligned to match missions and goals to create success. What do you think should be the key drivers behind the goal NC State’s search that will create the long term success for which you are looking? Why is it assumed that only one coach in the next decade can drive NC State’s basketball program down the path of long term success? If you think that the goal of the search should be to create immediate stature and national momentum, then I propose that you stop looking at all of the obvious younger candidates and maybe start considering some names that aren’t necessarily ‘traditional’ candidates? If there was reasonable certainty (based on historical performance) that a potential coach was going to succeed at NC State for only 5 to 10 years, why wouldn’t State go ahead and take that offer? Who says that the next coach has to be here forever? Why not hire a guy to get NC State re-established in a more interim time period? In five to ten years, who knows who may be the next “perfect fit” for NC State? By that point, Frank Haith may be the perfect candidate with significantly more experience to come home at only 44 to 49 years of age. Heck, Roy Williams said no to Carolina three years before he said yes to them; who says that Rick Barnes can’t be State’s “Roy Williams” after conducting himself with such class and poise during this year’s process? Truth is that any ‘perfect candidate’ could rise to the top in that kind of time fram. Five years ago most people didn’t recognize the names of Bruce Pearl, Thad Matta, Ben Howland, and John Thompson, Jr. Think about it - Carolina experienced an eight year period where four different coaches roamed the Tarheel sideline. That didn’t seem to work out so badly for them. "

4/13/2006 12:33:59 AM

Only looking at this because Pitino's website gives him a shoutout for being the best future coach without HC experience:

(We all saw how sendek turned out, though)

Quote :

"Kevin Willard, who was elevated to associate basketball coach in 2005, is in his fifth season on the University of Louisville coaching staff. "Kevin reminds me a lot of a young Billy Donovan (Florida's head coach)," said Pitino. "He was with me at the Celtics for the four years as a chief scout and has had a major job in working with professional athletes." Willard worked with Pitino prior to joining the Cardinal staff as a coaching associate with the Celtics for four years. His duties with the Celtics included game and practice preparation, scouting and assisting the coaching staff in all basketball matters. He provided advance scouting, video tape breakdowns and assisted with individual workouts prior to games. At Louisville, Willard assists in game preparations, scouting and preparing game plans to aid the Cardinals in attacking their opposition. He also coordinates the Cardinals' recruiting efforts. When Pitino took a short medical leave in 2004, Willard guided the Cardinals to a 64-48 victory over Houston in Freedom Hall for the one game during Pitino's absence. Willard, 30, was a collegiate basketball point guard, playing his last three years at Pittsburgh. He earned BIG EAST All-Academic honors while appearing in 75 games for the Panthers. He played his freshman season at Western Kentucky, where he played in the Hilltoppers' backcourt and sank over 40 percent of his three-point goals. Willard hails from Bowling Green, Ky., where he was a standout guard for Bowling Green High School. He earned second team all-state honors as a senior and helped his team to a combined 76-15 record in his final three prep seasons. He played in college for his father Ralph Willard, a former Pitino assistant and the current head coach at Holy Cross. He is married to the former Julie Wagner."

[Edited on April 13, 2006 at 12:38 AM. Reason : dfsd]

4/13/2006 12:38:23 AM

did anyone see the N&O list today?

PJ WAS ON IT!

4/13/2006 9:36:53 PM

Karl Hobbs has more baggage than a damn bellboy

4/13/2006 9:44:06 PM

8. Matt Doherty

4/13/2006 9:47:54 PM

phil weber

Quote :

" Phil Weber College - North Carolina State Phil Weber joined the Suns coaching staff in September 1999, his first professional coaching position. Weber concentrates on skill and player development, in addition to his on-the-floor and bench duties. For four years prior to the Suns, he helped develop NBA players such as Shawn Marion, Baron Davis, Jalen Rose, Toby Bailey and Pat Garrity while in Los Angeles. Weber has partnered with former NBA player Kiki Vandeweghe to form an academy for NBA player development in Los Angeles. Weber’s coaching career began at the University of Florida in 1984 under Head Coach Norm Sloan. Weber was with the Gators for five seasons, helping the team to its only Southeastern Conference title in 1989 and to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. From there, he spent one year traveling around the country to observe 16 different major college programs before spending one season as an assistant coach at Chaminade University in Hawaii. He was on the coaching staff at Iona College from 1991-95. A native of Northport, New York, Weber helped Long Island Lutheran High School to a state title before playing collegiately at North Carolina State for Sloan and Jimmy Valvano. Weber redshirted during the Wolfpack’s 1982-83 NCAA title season. "

[Edited on April 13, 2006 at 9:57 PM. Reason : img]

4/13/2006 9:47:54 PM

hobb's major baggage is the 21 points herb sendek hung on him.

[Edited on April 13, 2006 at 9:53 PM. Reason : If herb is going to figure you out, so is K. oh yeah, that already happened]

4/13/2006 9:52:26 PM