Backing The Pack

Let’s meet a man who might be the man. Is this a coaching search, or an elaborate scheme to Remember Some Guys? Why not both. Tennessee associate head coach Justin Gainey put himself in NC State lore in 1997 when he played every minute of the ACC tournament, as the eighth-seeded Wolfpack made a run all the way to the final, beating top-seeded Duke in the process. That was a … [Read more...] about Profile of a Possible Savior: Justin Gainey

Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Let’s meet a man who might be the man. Yesterday we took a deeper look at Will Wade, and today we’ll examine one of the other top names to emerge early at NC State. Ryan Odom, a Durham native and the son of Wake Forest coaching legend Dave Odom, is expected to have several good options this offseason, State included. 1.) How old … [Read more...] about Profile of a Possible Savior: Ryan Odom

Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The search for NC State’s next chancellor has concluded, per Pack Pride, and the school is set to name Kevin Howell to the position. Howell is an NC State graduate—and former student-body president—but currently works for the UNC School of Medicine as its Chief External Affairs Officer. Howell was NC State’s … [Read more...] about NC State has its next chancellor, per report

Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images The inconsistent Aggies come to town as State’s final game before ACC play starts NC State is set to take on North Carolina A&T on Tuesday night at 6:00pm in Raleigh. The game will be broadcast on the ACCNX online. Live stats here. The Aggies are off to a rough 3-10 start to the year, but that’s partly due to a decently tough … [Read more...] about NC State set to take on NC A&T on the baseball diamond

Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images Let’s meet a man who might be the man. Hey, everybody, welcome to the first edition of POAPS. We’re back, baby! In this series I’ll be answering some key questions about NC State’s potential head coaching options. Up first is Will Wade, the head coach at McNeese. 1.) How old is this fellow? He won’t be hitting retirement soon, right? … [Read more...] about Profile of a Possible Savior: Will Wade