Glance thanks N.C. State for opportunity
Submitted by egrobinson on 04/16/2009 - 11:39Prepared statement from Stephanie Glance:
I would like to thank NC State University for affording me the chance to be a part of such a fine institution for the last 15 years. I am saddened today that I will not have the opportunity to be the next head coach for the women's basketball program. I would like to especially thank the fans, former players, and coaches from around the country who have sent letters, emails, and made phone calls on my behalf. Thank you sincerely for your support!
I am MOST grateful for the lessons learned from the legendary Coach Kay Yow! These will stay with me for a lifetime!
I wish her successor the best.
Stephanie Glance
Oblinger's State of N.C. State speech
Submitted by eferreri on 03/10/2009 - 15:11N.C. State Chancellor James Oblinger authored his second state-of-the-university address today, speaking for more than 30 minutes on topics ranging from the budget crunch to a recently-concluded, $1 billion fundraising campaign.
You can watch the speech here, or read the transcript by clicking on the attachment below.
Among Oblinger's shout-outs, the chancellor recognized notable alums like Robert Gibbs - the new White House Press Secretary - and Cullen Jones, an Olympic swimming gold medalis.
He also noted that the ongoing budget crisis may force NCSU to shave up to $36 million from its budget, a reduction that will may force layoffs.
He also mentioned Kay Yow, NCSU's women's basketball coach who recently succumbed to cancer.
"You know that her presence will be felt at N.C. State for a long time to come," he said, according to the transcript. "While we are sad at her passing, I think I speak for everyone who knew her - or knew of her - when I say the greatest loss is the succession of student athletes and community members who will not get to know Kay Yow. N.C. State remembers."
February Frenzy supports Yow fund
Submitted by rogervdh on 02/16/2009 - 11:38ESPN's "February Frenzy" of women's college basketball games will continue today with two games to support The V Foundation for Cancer Research’s Kay Yow/WBCA Cancer Fund for women’s cancer research. Yow, the former N.C. State coach, died last month at age 66 after a long battle with cancer.
At 4:30 p.m. today, ESPNU will televise North Carolina A&T's game at Delaware State. At 7:30 p.m., No. 10 Duke will play at No. 18 Tennessee — a game to be shown on ESPN2 (HD). Sunday's Frenzy games included N.C. State's 60-54 victory over Virginia at home.
ESPN will direct fans to contribute to The V Foundation for the Kay Yow/WBCA Cancer Research Fund through The V Foundation (1-800-4JIMMYV) and its web site at www.jimmyv.org. ESPN also produced a special promotional spot featuring the late Yow.
February Frenzy supports Yow fund
Submitted by rogervdh on 02/16/2009 - 11:35ESPN's "February Frenzy" of women's college basketball games will continue today with two games to support The V Foundation for Cancer Research’s Kay Yow/WBCA Cancer Fund for women’s cancer research. Yow, the former N.C. State coach, died last month at age 66 after a long battle with cancer.
At 4:30 p.m. today, ESPNU will televise North Carolina A&T's game at Delaware State. At 7:30 p.m., No. 10 Duke will play at No. 18 Tennessee — a game to be shown on ESPN2 (HD). Sunday's Frenzy games included N.C. State's 60-54 victory over Virginia at home.
ESPN will direct fans to contribute to The V Foundation for the Kay Yow/WBCA Cancer Research Fund through The V Foundation (1-800-4JIMMYV) and its web site at www.jimmyv.org. ESPN also produced a special promotional spot featuring the late Yow.
Hoops 4 Hope
Submitted by travislong on 02/15/2009 - 19:29
Video highlights from the Hoops 4 Hope game Sunday at Reynolds Coliseum. (Staff video by Travis Long)
Hoops 4 Hope today
Submitted by Anonymous on 02/15/2009 - 15:33
Staff photo by Ethan Hyman
N.C. State hosts Virginia at Reynolds Coliseum in the fourth Hoops 4 Hope, a breast cancer awareness event that was inspired by Kay Yow's battle against the disease.
Tonight's game will double as a celebration of Yow's life. Yow died Jan. 25.
Check back after the game for a game report, photos and video.
The game is on ESPN2. Five dollars of every ticket from the soldout content will go to the Kay Yow/WBCA Cancer Fund.
Lessons from Kay Yow
Submitted by travislong on 02/15/2009 - 01:21
A video tribute to the late coach Kay Yow. (Staff video by Travis Long)
Kay Yow's legacy lives on in her players, coaches
Submitted by kkeister on 02/14/2009 - 23:08
Kay Yow's legacy lives on in her players, her friends and her fans.
Talking Points: A Yow postscript
Submitted by ldecock on 02/03/2009 - 15:00From Talking Points:
It's a little late for this little anecdote, which never made our coverage of her death or funeral, but it's worth telling because it offers a little insight into the passion Yow brought to everything she did, and how persuasive her infectious enthusiasm could be.
About two weeks before Yow died, I spoke with Pat Summitt, the legendary Tennessee women's coach, about Yow. In the middle of our conversation, she told me a story about the two working together on the 1984 women's Olympic team, and how Yow got Summitt started on a habit that would stick for life.
Read more here.
