NC State fan on Kiffin

#76
#76
Alright, I couldn't just sit on the sidelines for this one. I am a native Knoxvillian, bred a Tennessee fan, and I just finished my undergrad in meteorology at NC State.

I agree that you shouldn't give a damn about what any other school says about your coaching staff, but it IS all over the networks, and it IS an interesting development. Obviously, the main thing to "outsiders" is that Kiffin is talking this apparent trash to the other SEC schools without having a game of college experience under his belt in at least 10 years (ask NC State fans about a certain coach without college experience). That coupled with players and some of the coaching staff jumping ship, makes for what appears to be a Barnum and Bailey circus at Neyland. I do believe that Kiffin will bring a new fire to the program much like Bruce did for basketball, but I'm not sure that it will be immediate, even with the stable of highly rated players on the depth chart. I am anxious to see what he can do, but I'm not getting my expectations up (I am an NC State fan after all).

As for NC State: yes, things have been relatively quiet here in Raleigh, especially during my past 4 years in college. Basketball hasn't made a peep nationwide since it's defeat of UConn in the 2005 tournament, but Coach Lowe has the team, hopefully, headed in the right direction now that he has a stable of his own players. They'll be in the tournament in 2010. Football has made the corner, and is looking to make a new name for itself this year in the ACC. Russell Wilson, the ACC 1st team QB, Willie Young on D Line and about 10 other returning starters are back to continue where the second half of the season left off. I'm not saying a run to a BCS bowl, but I feel 8 wins is a pretty safe bet. You're thinking "Yeah, yeah, ACC. Just VA Tech and maybe Florida State." It's true only a few teams make it into the low to middle rankings, but we all just end up beating on each other. The conference will be down this year, but it has been competitive in the past 5 years. And, of course, the hiring Kellie Jolly Harper to the women's basketball team to take the place of the late Kay Yow. You WILL know of NC State later this year.

Best of luck to the Vols this year. I'm anxious to see how it unfolds.
 
#77
#77
Wolfpack865 said:
Alright, I couldn't just sit on the sidelines for this one. I am a native Knoxvillian, bred a Tennessee fan, and I just finished my undergrad in meteorology at NC State.

I agree that you shouldn't give a damn about what any other school says about your coaching staff, but it IS all over the networks, and it IS an interesting development. Obviously, the main thing to "outsiders" is that Kiffin is talking this apparent trash to the other SEC schools without having a game of college experience under his belt in at least 10 years (ask NC State fans about a certain coach without college experience). That coupled with players and some of the coaching staff jumping ship, makes for what appears to be a Barnum and Bailey circus at Neyland. I do believe that Kiffin will bring a new fire to the program much like Bruce did for basketball, but I'm not sure that it will be immediate, even with the stable of highly rated players on the depth chart. I am anxious to see what he can do, but I'm not getting my expectations up (I am an NC State fan after all).

As for NC State: yes, things have been relatively quiet here in Raleigh, especially during my past 4 years in college. Basketball hasn't made a peep nationwide since it's defeat of UConn in the 2005 tournament, but Coach Lowe has the team, hopefully, headed in the right direction now that he has a stable of his own players. They'll be in the tournament in 2010. Football has made the corner, and is looking to make a new name for itself this year in the ACC. Russell Wilson, the ACC 1st team QB, Willie Young on D Line and about 10 other returning starters are back to continue where the second half of the season left off. I'm not saying a run to a BCS bowl, but I feel 8 wins is a pretty safe bet. You're thinking "Yeah, yeah, ACC. Just VA Tech and maybe Florida State." It's true only a few teams make it into the low to middle rankings, but we all just end up beating on each other. The conference will be down this year, but it has been competitive in the past 5 years. And, of course, the hiring Kellie Jolly Harper to the women's basketball team to take the place of the late Kay Yow. You WILL know of NC State later this year.

Best of luck to the Vols this year. I'm anxious to see how it unfolds.
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Kiffin and his staff have already brought a fire to Tennessee it has been lacking for the past decade or so.
 
#78
#78
buckfama325 said:
until recent years, they have had a consistant competitive basketball team against the toughest of ACC schools.

football related, from 2000-2003 they were in a bowlgame every year with a 11-3 2002 season, and a win in the Gator bowl.

to say they are a joke program would be stretching it. recent years and coaching changes have kept them from any real success, Ill give you that.

...not to mention Phillip Rivers went pro, and then they sucked.
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chuck amato qualified them for joke status everytime he opened his mouth.
 
#79
#79
what was the point of even posting that?

like someone said nc states only claim to fame was the 83 nc game. I was 6 so to me there only claim to fame is that fb coach that wore the red shoes and funny glasses
 
#81
#81
Wolfpack865 said:
makes for what appears to be a Barnum and Bailey circus at Neyland. Best of luck to the Vols this year. I'm anxious to see how it unfolds.
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Hey its our circus and you are looking in from outside the tent. Enjoy your cheap seats and watch us win
 
#82
#82
TheVol said:
These comments are as irrelevant as NC St. major sports programs. In the area they are located they should be powerhouses in football and basketball. There AD is a joke./
Most of us will agree with the AD comment. Looking forward to our game to kick off 2012! I've been to Neyland many times (my Dad's from east TN) and it's one of my favorite places to watch a game.

One thing I will disagree with is that our football program is stagnant. It's on the upswing. It has a lot of talent and a very good coaching staff.

Most State fans won't admit it, but we would love for our program to be as strong as UT's. I think we can take some major steps toward that with our current situation.

Good luck this year. I always hope UT does well.
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#83
#83
fuzzycuz said:
Most of us will agree with the AD comment. Looking forward to our game to kick off 2012! I've been to Neyland many times (my Dad's from east TN) and it's one of my favorite places to watch a game.

One thing I will disagree with is that our football program is stagnant. It's on the upswing. It has a lot of talent and a very good coaching staff.

Most State fans won't admit it, but we would love for our program to be as strong as UT's. I think we can take some major steps toward that with our current situation.

Good luck this year. I always hope UT does well.
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What? And compared to who?
 
#86
#86
Well what Kiffin is doing is clearly succeeding in his eyes... Do you think they're talking about any other new head coach this much over at the NC State site?
 
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