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Now that the business of removing Chuck Amato is over, NC State can begin looking for a replacement.

The first good news in the situation was that NCSU hired Chuck Neinas to act as a consultant during the search. Neinas is the same guy that worked out Butch Davis to UNC. Also, this means that Lee Fowler can have a more “hands off” approach with the matter, especially when it comes to the media. When they ask Lee questions, he can just say “Neinas is working on it.”

The second development is the actual Butch Davis deal. Davis is being payed 1.72 million per year by the Heels. So, in this “monkey see, monkey do” business, the bar has been set.

Now on to a couple of candidates:

1. Bill Cowher- The NCSU pipedream. The hype around Cowher was created because he is an alum of NC State, and he owns a home in Raleigh. Fact is, Cowher isn’t gonna be the next coach at State. Local radio-head Adam Gold has gone as far to state in his blog that Cowher will hold a press conference tomorrow to officially turn down the job. I don’t know what makes Gold an authority, but I happen to agree with him, at least on the final result.

2. Paul Johnson- The current head coach at Navy. A much more likely candidate. Johnson has led Navy back to a respectable level and is known as an offensive minded coach. He aslo has some local ties, and is a Western Carolina graduate. NC State fans seem solid on Johnson as a first candidate after the Cowher discussion turns to reality.

That’s all I know at the moment, I really believe Johnson will be the next coach at State, and to be honest, I’d be happy with that. I’ll try to stay updated on a day to day basis.

First a moment of silence for one of the most legendary coaches in college football.

Suddenly, a day before the biggest college football game of the year, it’s all put in perspective for us. The guy never had a losing season….not one. He played for Woody Hayes, then in his 1st season as head coach of Michigan, knocked off Hayes’ undefeated Buckeyes. His teams reached TEN Rose Bowls! Thirteen Big 10 Titles! Just an amazing turn of events. He helped make this game what it is. Schembechler was still going, even in his final week of life, (he passed while doing a tv show) and was looking foward to tomorrows game.

“I’m as excited as you are about this game,” he said. “Because I love to see Ohio State and Michigan come down to the end and, ‘let’s play it.’”

ESPN Video Beano Cook

ESPN Story (This story includes tons of videos from people around college football)

Dead Schembechlers I bet these guys are feeling like asses right about now

Michigan Remembers (AP Article)

Career Video

UNC made it official today, Butch Davis will be the new head coach of the Tarheels.

 

Gabs Take- It’s on.  That’s all I know to say.  Butch Davis will get the Heels into the upper tier of the ACC within 2-3 years.  I’m sure they’ll show some improvement next season.  The timing couldn’t be better for the Heels.  FSU and Miami can no longer win by just showing up.  The door is wide open in the league, and UNC looks to be taking advantage of it.  Meanwhile, in Raleigh, the Wolfpack sits back and accepts Chuck Amato.

Davis To UNC