This Blog Has Been Hijacked
This is now a NC State coaching search blog until we have a coach.
(As of 9:00 pm)
Rumors abound that John Calipari, Memphis Head Coach, is to be interviewed this weekend, or has already been offered the job. Many may think that if it has progressed to this point it would be widely reported, but Calipari, more than likely, needs to keep this quiet until a decision has been reached.
Rick Barnes has not left the equation yet. Many reports have surfaced that NC State is waiting for Rick before they go after another coach. If these rumors are true than Barnes is holding this search hostage as he debates, much like Brett Favre and the Packers.
Billy Gillispie has been reported as the third option in the search. Billy is an up and coming coach who, if he came to Raleigh, could be here for a long time. He has not, reportedly, been contacted by NC State as of this time.
If NC State lands a big time coach it will be a success for an athletic department with more than a few strikes against it. Lee Fowler's legacy here hinges on this decision in my opinion. NC State's fan base would go crazy for either of the two charismatic coaches, or the long term choice in Gillispie. Look for any of these coaches hiring to signal a boost in donations and support for Wolfpack basketball.
(As of 9:00 pm)
Rumors abound that John Calipari, Memphis Head Coach, is to be interviewed this weekend, or has already been offered the job. Many may think that if it has progressed to this point it would be widely reported, but Calipari, more than likely, needs to keep this quiet until a decision has been reached.
Rick Barnes has not left the equation yet. Many reports have surfaced that NC State is waiting for Rick before they go after another coach. If these rumors are true than Barnes is holding this search hostage as he debates, much like Brett Favre and the Packers.
Billy Gillispie has been reported as the third option in the search. Billy is an up and coming coach who, if he came to Raleigh, could be here for a long time. He has not, reportedly, been contacted by NC State as of this time.
If NC State lands a big time coach it will be a success for an athletic department with more than a few strikes against it. Lee Fowler's legacy here hinges on this decision in my opinion. NC State's fan base would go crazy for either of the two charismatic coaches, or the long term choice in Gillispie. Look for any of these coaches hiring to signal a boost in donations and support for Wolfpack basketball.
posted by Sean Umstead at 6:04 PM
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