Fowler still in good shape

Lee Fowler told reporters Thursday that the process of him leaving N.C. State was "emotional." Yes, that's true, but it'd really be emotional if he didn't have three years of salary ahead of him.

Next up for State? Bobby Purcell

N.C. State's search for the next athletics director should be a short one, and should end over at the Wolfpack Club.

Bobby Purcell has been a coach, an athletics administrator and knows the Wolfpack inside and out. He also knows the Wolfpack fan base - from the big givers to those who just want to be there when they can. No one who has been around Purcell doubts his passion for the school.

He has built the Wolfpack Club into a first-rate organization - and he would have a huge impact as well if moved to the athletic director's position.