NC State Newsstand: Dave Doeren explains love for Raleigh
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NC State answered questions from media all day Thursday at the ACC Kickoff event in Charlotte. During head coach Dave Doeren’s press conference that afternoon, one reporter asked him about his longevity with the program as he heads into season No. 11 with the Wolfpack.
His response made it clear that he has a genuine appreciation for North Carolina and Raleigh.
“I came to NC State for the same reason I’m still there,” Doeren said. “I think it’s a great fit. It’s a bunch of blue-collar, tough, hard-working people that enjoy good food, good music. The state of North Carolina, fishing, mountains, beach, lakes.
“I mean, you can’t beat it. It’s really just a tremendous place to live.
“So thankful to be here, and honestly hope that they let me finish here. That’s my goal is to retire here one day. The winningest coach in school history and be able to kind of go to the parking lot and tailgate myself and have some fun. Maybe not have as much stress and get a vacation every now and then.
“It’s a fun group too, and the guys that I’ve been able to coach and the coaches I’ve been able to work with make it the ride that — that’s what it’s about. It’s that journey you have.”
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NC State quote of the day
This quote is from Doeren, discussing the program’s goals going into the fall.
“I think the ceiling is being the best in the league,” Doeren said. “That’s our goal. We can’t control the stats and all the things outside of the ACC. We’ve got to try to win the ACC.”
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