Incredible coach, even better person.
Thank you @CoachGainey for an unprecedented, historic, and program changing 5 years for the #Vols.
Huge loss for the @Vol_Hoops—massive gain for @PackMensBball.
All love coach #VFL 🧡
@MikeRossLSU I appreciate that, exactly on point. When a school has big money that it applies above board and honestly - no problem with that, it is a reality right now (although that is contributing to overall college athletics issues). I agree on the genuine interaction - good to meet you
Since you’re reasonable, I understand that what he did isn’t the problem it’s how he did it especially from your point of view which gives you every right to not look upon him favorably. I’ve been on twitter a long time. This is my second account because my first was hacked. I normally just retort to trolling because most people don’t want sound reasoning or respectful vibes but I do enjoy when I have the opportunity to engage in a more grounded and genuine interaction.
LSU isn’t a daycare it’s a results driven program. The standard is simple: win. That’s the job, and everything else is secondary. However it gets done, it gets done.
You don’t have to like it and honestly, I don’t want you to like it. The standard isn’t built for holier-than-thou attitude it’s built for winning 🐯
We did it!
Will Wade has been rolled to Baton Rouge.
And Justin Gainey is in Raleigh.
We grew 1PACK's membership by 5%!!!
I've just sent in my $1,000 donation.
As a reminder - if we get to 250 recurring donations by Friday I will send an additional $1,500!
Go Pack!!!
@MikeRossLSU I respect you saying that. I am not seeing your program esp Will Wade and the LSU leadership upholding that. But I am glad to hear you say that, that is good
Wade Rousse: "At LSU, we do not gather to celebrate mediocrity. We do not aim to be competitive. We aim to be elite. That is the standard. That is the expectation."
@MikeRossLSU Not true-you are not just buying, you do the whole list: con, lie, cheat, exploit, disparage,& buy..whatever it takes! Buying is a main one, but no behavior by your program is deemed too low to do. An approach I can tell you are proud of. You are cool w/all of those things right?
@stateofthepack Just buy. That’s all. You don’t have the means to do that so it’s pleasant for you to think we do all that to cope with the fact your program can’t simply spend at the rate we do.
Congrats to Coach Justin Gainey on being named the new Head Coach at his Alma Mater, NC State. Quite a trade up in class from Will Wade.
Thanks for all you did for the Vols during your tenure.
Best wishes from Vol Nation.
What an incredible day to be at LSU.
Today wasn’t just about introducing a coach, it was about alignment. A shared belief in who we are and where we’re going.
This is what it looks like when a university and its athletics program come together with one mission: to build teams that win.
Geaux Tigers! @LSUBasketball@LSUsports@LSU
@fleischman_noah@REDwolf0728 Telltale sign of being guilty: phrases like “it pretty much” is a vague phrase that anyone can squirm out of. And anyway, only being “pretty much” means some was kicked into gear earlier so he essentially is admitting to it.
Former NC State coach Will Wade at his LSU press conference on the hiring process:
"There wasn't some formal interview process. We all know each other. ... It pretty much kicked into gear on Wed. of last week. That's when first contact was made."
@EricaKaiser_@whalexander_@On3 For my tears of joy yes. Now x months from now when you get the coaching like we saw - I can give you the tissue box back
@EricaKaiser_@whalexander_@On3 That is true - he was certainly a snake and a liar for his orchestrated segway from LSU. Glad you love a guy who acts like that! Seems like good company for you
@SportsChrissy@PelicansNBA If you think Will Wade / any guy saying something nice to you at a game is enough to confirm he is a nice guy, you have much to learn. He said a lot of nice things to people in Raleigh for a year esp last 3+weeks - have you seen all he has done? His actions show his character
When walking up to tonight’s @PelicansNBA game, I saw Will Wade and went up to him and told him I was just saying how happy I am that he’s back at LSU. He was very nice and then I went inside to the game. That was it. Later on in the fourth quarter, someone walks by me and taps my shoulder and says “hope you have a good night,” and I turn around and it’s Wade. No idea how he remembered it was me from earlier. What a nice guy and now even more glad that he’s back!