Quote :

"i really don't want to take any chances."

The mid-major most likely we hire will be taking a huge chance.

At least with Pearl/Gillespie you are getting a proven commodity who has won at the major level.

[Edited on March 16, 2011 at 11:36 PM. Reason : 30]

3/16/2011 11:35:49 PM

Fuck no to Pearl. Give a guy his 2nd chance right after he's kicked out? You have to let him think about it first.

You just like him because he's like the Chuck Amato of basketball, with talent.

3/16/2011 11:44:47 PM

^^ i meant that i don't want to take any chances with probation and sanctions.

3/16/2011 11:54:30 PM

I understand that. But looking at our history 2 of our 3 really good coaches were in NCAA trouble.

I mean I would take Gillespie/Pearl in a heartbeat over say a Cuonzo Martin. But then again I was okay with Calipari coming.

3/17/2011 12:02:56 AM

i get it that you want to disagree with me here, and that's cool, but that is the worst fucking rationale i have ever heard in my life.

it's ok if we get a coach that fucks our program up... wouldn't be the first time!!1

now we should celebrate and embrace our history of sanctions as well as winning! let's revive both!!

3/17/2011 6:58:59 AM

boozie has a hard on thinking about getting a flashy Italian with a school colored blazer.

3/17/2011 7:13:49 AM

if we can at least bring john wooden back to life, i'm sure he can do the same with our basketball program

3/17/2011 7:18:25 AM

is the joke now that the wooden joke keeps being made, i.e. pizza bagel

or are people still just making the first level wooden joke

3/17/2011 7:45:38 AM

Reading the Yow's Hires post on Packpride, I'm pretty sure their "inside" writers are borrowed from PackInsider.

3/17/2011 7:53:13 AM

Quote :

"If Tennessee fires Pearl, I would love for us to take him and give him a 2nd chance."

cannot be serious

3/17/2011 8:00:56 AM

at least his credibility thread would be interesting

3/17/2011 8:13:32 AM

Not sure Yow would want him given his recruiting investigation...especially considering her initial reaction to the UNC debacle.

3/17/2011 8:21:59 AM

look at this excellent collectible card

3/17/2011 8:35:02 AM

after hearing Yow talk about our program, I can confidently say there is zero chance that Bruce Pearl would come here. This reminds me of all those people who wanted us to get rid of TOB and bring in Mike Leach

3/17/2011 10:17:40 AM

I'm glad this search is much calmer and makes much less of a spectacle.

3/17/2011 10:19:38 AM

(so far)

hope it stays that way

3/17/2011 10:24:05 AM

packboozie's shortlist

1) Bruce Pearl
2) Tim Floyd
3) Kelvin Sampson
4) Jerry Tarkanian
5) Jim Harrick
6) Dave Bliss

3/17/2011 11:03:48 AM

i heard Larry Brown was interested!!!

3/17/2011 11:09:15 AM

did they announce who will be in the search committee? Yow mentioned she will be heading it but who else will be on it?

3/17/2011 11:22:15 AM

Because there isn't any information out there, I re-present this article from 2008 about Bobby Purcell from the WSJ.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122178385188954793.html

Highlights for those who had forgotten:

Quote :

"The $27 million he raised in donations this year was a richer haul than several schools currently ranked in college football's top 10."

Quote :

"Mr. Purcell's club recently surpassed 20,000 donors, which is more than four times as many as Ohio State."

3/17/2011 11:54:34 AM

I bet we could get Rod Brind'Amour

It'd help with conditioning at least

3/17/2011 12:07:36 PM

Look's like Louisville wants to run Pitino out after this loss

3/17/2011 4:40:42 PM

Search committee has been named...

Quote :

" The committee includes: Kevin D. Howell, Assistant to the Chancellor for External Affairs; Dr. Samuel L. Pardue, Faculty Athletics Representative and University Athletics Council Chair; David J. Horning, Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director and D. Christopher Kingston, Senior Associate Athletic Director. Yow will chair the committee. “I appreciate the willingness of the group to serve in this important selection. They are committed to the success of NC State Athletics and understand the importance of their roles in the process,” added Yow. Parker Executive Search has been selected to assist in the national search to find a new coach to lead the Wolfpack men’s basketball program. "

From Pack Pride.

[Edited on March 17, 2011 at 4:51 PM. Reason : l]

3/17/2011 4:50:55 PM

Can't believe they passed on adding me to the committee

3/17/2011 4:51:35 PM

Pitino is available to take calls

3/17/2011 4:57:35 PM

Coach Pitino is currently busy at a local restaurant

getting busy

[Edited on March 17, 2011 at 5:01 PM. Reason : .]

3/17/2011 4:59:17 PM

i heard he was getting a red suit being made at Wang's Tailor

3/17/2011 5:00:19 PM

Jim Larranaga

3/17/2011 5:35:48 PM

Texas Tech apparently on the verge of hiring Gillespie. Looks like he's off the table.

3/17/2011 6:09:39 PM

yeah, i read that last night

3/17/2011 6:11:00 PM

Quote :

"Texas Tech apparently on the verge of hiring Gillespie. Looks like he's off the table. "

pretty much the only way TT wasn't getting him was if they hired lee fowler to run the search.

3/17/2011 7:53:55 PM

so i have this idea for a pool, but it only works w/ money so i don't know if it's possible on tww, but here are the rules:

the objective is to correctly predict who the next coach of nc state's basketball team will be. every entry costs a set amount of money. you may buy as many entries as you like. in the event that someone gets it correct, the winner will receive half of the money and the other half will be evenly distributed to all participants. in the event that no one gets it correct, the pool will be evenly distributed to all participants.

who's in??

3/17/2011 10:26:10 PM

Simonn. I say this as a friend. You need help. Here's a link you should check out.

http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/

3/17/2011 10:29:56 PM

http://ncaamarket.ncaa.org/jobs#/detail/4073222

3/17/2011 10:30:10 PM

^Thanks! I applied. I listed Chuck Amato as a reference. I've got this in the bag.

3/17/2011 11:01:26 PM

David Thompson is my reference, so fuck you .

3/17/2011 11:09:08 PM

Gary Williams was my reference, I hear one of the persons responsible for deciding has worked with him in the past

3/17/2011 11:10:50 PM

Quote :

"the objective is to correctly predict who the next coach of nc state's basketball team will be. every entry costs a set amount of money. you may buy as many entries as you like. in the event that someone gets it correct, the winner will receive half of the money and the other half will be evenly distributed to all participants."

what happens when mulitple people pick the same coach or if no repeats are allowed how do you determine picking order?

3/18/2011 12:22:40 AM

Perhaps I'm misreading the rules, but what's the point of giving half back to the pool - why not just cut the entry fee in half and scrap the entire pool distribution

i.e. 10 entries @ $10 a pop, winner takes $50 and $5 returned to all members = $5 entry fee, all going to winner

The only benefit of having a higher fee is to the organizer skimming money off the top

3/18/2011 5:59:19 AM

^^ no repeats allowed. good question about picking order, my plan was to just open the flood gates.

^ the point of giving half out evenly is to discourage buying multiple picks. the more picks you buy the less your rate of return for winning.

3/18/2011 7:05:39 AM

fwiw...this is what the search firm will do:

Quote :

" Search Process: Collegiate Athletics The Parker Executive Search Athletic Search Process demands confidentiality and we complete most coach searches within 10-14 days and athletic director searches within 4-5 weeks, depending on the client's timetable. PES distinguishes itself with its proprietary database of athletic directors and collegiate and professional head and assistant coaches. 1. Define objectives and specifications * Understand the purpose and goals of the institution * Develop a position specification, if needed * Develop an aggressive timeline to meet the institution's needs 2. Identify and assess candidates * Assist and advise the institution on advertising, if needed * Thorough review of our proprietary database * Utilize our extensive contacts with thought leaders across the country * Conduct original research * Assess candidate qualifications 3. Facilitate process and interviews * Coordinate all interviews and travel logistics * Assist client with interview preparation * Conduct extensive background and reference checks * Maintain complete confidentiality for candidates and clients 4. Candidate follow-up * Recruit the preferred candidate * Offer extensive experience in high-level negotiations * Use of the Parker Executive Search Memorandum of Understanding * Follow-up communication with all candidates "

3/18/2011 8:18:50 AM

Quote :

"its proprietary database of athletic directors and collegiate and professional head and assistant coaches"

I was not aware that Google and Wikipedia were proprietary

3/18/2011 8:37:47 AM

http://blogs.newsobserver.com/accnow/tudors-take-yow-forms-tight-circle-for-nc-state-search

Quote :

"Tudor's Take: Yow forms tight circle for N.C. State search The coaching search committee announced today by N.C. State athletics director Debbie Yow probably means the quest to hire Sidney Lowe’s successor will be a close-knit mission. Yow selected a four-man group that includes assistant ADs David Horning and Chris Kingston, faculty athletics rep Samuel Pardue and chancellor’s aide Kevin Howell. It’s a tight circle that is noticeably absent of anyone directly associated with the Wolfpack Club. Also excluded were students."

lol wut

3/18/2011 9:48:22 AM

What is so confusing about that?

It's not uncommon to put one student on a search committee to have someone representing every group of the University present and accounted for.

3/18/2011 9:52:25 AM

There definitely should be a student on the committee.

I nominate sophomore Eric Dobbins.

3/18/2011 10:09:23 AM

I'm fine with there not being one. It's not like their opinion would change anything. It's better there be no potential leaks.

3/18/2011 10:20:10 AM

From the conspiracy thread

http://ncaamarket.ncaa.org/jobs/4073222/head-men-s-basketball-coach

Quote :

"Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year institution required. Minimum of five (5) years of successful NCAA Division 1 level or professional coaching experience required. "

[Edited on March 18, 2011 at 11:32 AM. Reason : and from dweedle a few posts above ]

3/18/2011 11:32:19 AM

Strange pic choice by PP on their Miller piece

3/18/2011 11:40:11 AM

5 years?

i guess Brad Stevens is out

3/18/2011 11:42:19 AM

^it doesn't say head coaching and he was an assistant from 01-07. he's still in play!

(but not coming)

3/18/2011 11:48:36 AM