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SAS's Jim Goodnight Thanks God He Went to NCSU, Not UNC
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Posted: 2/27/2013 9:45 AM
SAS's Jim Goodnight Thanks God He Went to NCSU, Not UNC
www.bizjournals.com/triangle/b...-i-went-to.html“I was accepted both here and Carolina,” he said to a crowd that included N.C. Secretary of State Elaine Marshall. “And thank God I came here, because they have real classes here.”
Last edited 2/27/2013 9:53 AM by Jrb599
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Posted: 2/27/2013 9:47 AM
RE: Jim Goodnight's opinion on UNC classes?
thats a beautiful link.
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Posted: 2/27/2013 9:48 AM
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Wow, thats a punch in the groin!
"we hardly ever saw granddad around here, he only came to town about twice a year"
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Posted: 2/27/2013 9:48 AM
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correct link www.bizjournals.com/triangle/b...-i-went-to.htmlbetter title would be "SAS's Jim Goodnight Thanks God He Went to NCSU, Not UNC" |
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Posted: 2/27/2013 9:54 AM
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Lovely.
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Posted: 2/27/2013 9:55 AM
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Hey Jim, where's the check for our indoor football practice facility?
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Posted: 2/27/2013 10:02 AM
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Dr. G gives a ton of money to the University, however most of it is on the academic side.
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Posted: 2/27/2013 10:08 AM
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so why is his wife signing off on fraud classes over at U*NC?
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Posted: 2/27/2013 10:09 AM
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Jim & Ann give plenty.
If you're scared, get a dog.
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Posted: 2/27/2013 10:15 AM
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WOW, A strong statement from a powerful and influential person. All things considered, this may be the strongest condemnation yet by a public figure.
Carolina 's problems are like those of the Titanic. They've hit an iceberg and we've only seen 10% of the problem so far. But, the ship is sinking - make no mistake about that. |
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Posted: 2/27/2013 10:19 AM
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direwolfpack wrote: so why is his wife signing off on fraud classes over at U*NC? It's hard to fight any battle when it's 4 vs 18 |
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Posted: 2/27/2013 10:31 AM
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If anyone reading that wonders what he's referring to (and there are a lot of people with their heads in the sand), the answer will be found by googling "fake classes." All but 2 of the links on the 1st page reference UNC in the title.
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Posted: 2/27/2013 10:35 AM
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Dude gave a math building. Don't think he has to be held accountable for lack of an indoor practice facility.
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Posted: 2/27/2013 10:39 AM
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Does anyone think this will shut the mouths of the UNC crowd whose always saying that people only go to State because they can't get into Carolina?
Richest man in North Carolina.
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Posted: 2/27/2013 10:44 AM
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gopack247 wrote:
direwolfpack wrote: so why is his wife signing off on fraud classes over at U*NC?
It's hard to fight any battle when it's 4 vs 18 It may be a battle but Anne has a very big weapon. I am ready for someone with integrity to finally stand up and voice their disapproval of the cheating and tax fraud. If I was associated with a group that I discovered had supported criminal behavior and unethical practices, I would not be concerned about speaking to authorities about my discoveries. Maybe Anne needs to chart a new path where she can change the attitude of others through her leadership and position of influence. |
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Posted: 2/27/2013 10:44 AM
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Posted: 2/27/2013 10:47 AM
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Wow - an excellent, sharp statement by Dr. Goodnight. It carries dual weight in that it comes from not only one of the most respected business leaders in NC, but also someone who is recognized for his (and his wife's) efforts to improve education. It's a continuation of a recent trend by public figures (such as Justice Burley Mitchell) associated with State to get a dig in on the Cheat's giant fraud scandal.
And I also echo the thanks and comments by previous posters about the Goodnight family's generosity to State. They have given a tremendous amount to the university, and are members of the Alexander Quarles Holladay Society, which signifies cumulative lifetime gifts of $5 million or more. They have done, and continue to do, many things to help State.
I know this is a board that is primarily concerned with Wolfpack athletics, but we need all types of donors at State, so please appreciate the Goodnights for what they have done. Even if the Goodnights never give a dime to the Wolfpack Club, their efforts to make State a better university will indirectly help athletics by making the overall university a more attractive option for potential student athletes.
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Posted: 2/27/2013 10:50 AM
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^ Well put.
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Posted: 2/27/2013 10:59 AM
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gpack86 wrote:
It may be a battle but Anne has a very big weapon. I am ready for someone with integrity to finally stand up and voice their disapproval of the cheating and tax fraud. If I was associated with a group that I discovered had supported criminal behavior and unethical practices, I would not be concerned about speaking to authorities about my discoveries. Maybe Anne needs to chart a new path where she can change the attitude of others through her leadership and position of influence. The good Dr.'s could care less about "banners coming down" and probably have no idea who "Swoffy," "Dickie B," "Bubba," and "Dr. J" are. They are concerned with fixing the academic side of things. The criminal side of things has nothing to do with the BOG. Hundreds of forged grade changes and no show classes....yea it'd be nice if the BOG got on this. I'm still not sold SACS can't be hushed. I mean forged grade changes and no show classes that have already been admitted by UNC? Thats enough to shut anybody down. Will it, probably not.
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Posted: 2/27/2013 11:19 AM
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FuquayWolf wrote:Wow - an excellent, sharp statement by Dr. Goodnight. It carries dual weight in that it comes from not only one of the most respected business leaders in NC, but also someone who is recognized for his (and his wife's) efforts to improve education. It's a continuation of a recent trend by public figures (such as Justice Burley Mitchell) associated with State to get a dig in on the Cheat's giant fraud scandal.
And I also echo the thanks and comments by previous posters about the Goodnight family's generosity to State. They have given a tremendous amount to the university, and are members of the Alexander Quarles Holladay Society, which signifies cumulative lifetime gifts of $5 million or more. They have done, and continue to do, many things to help State.
I know this is a board that is primarily concerned with Wolfpack athletics, but we need all types of donors at State, so please appreciate the Goodnights for what they have done. Even if the Goodnights never give a dime to the Wolfpack Club, their efforts to make State a better university will indirectly help athletics by making the overall university a more attractive option for potential student athletes.
Its my understanding that they do give to the WPC. |
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Posted: 2/27/2013 11:34 AM
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#47 on the forbes 400 list and 7.3 billion in net worth. just damn. When he talks about your university you listen.
"we hardly ever saw granddad around here, he only came to town about twice a year"
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Posted: 2/27/2013 11:43 AM
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Dr. Goodnight just said "Good day" to UNC-Chapel Hill
"I wear NC State gear because I'm going to NC State, you wear UNC gear because you went to Wal-Mart."
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Posted: 2/27/2013 11:43 AM
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boonewolf1 wrote: #47 on the forbes 400 list and 7.3 billion in net worth. just damn. When he talks about your university you listen. exactly! Being one of the richest men in the world through rigorous academic pursuit gives the Goodnights a sort of bully pulpit with a megaphone if they choose to use it. I can appreciate their desire for privacy but love to read Jim's comment where he gives great credit to his alma mater. |
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Posted: 2/27/2013 11:46 AM
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So do I. Every day and every night.
God, Family, Wolfpack.
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Posted: 2/27/2013 11:53 AM
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It seems to be a playful jab at uncch. But I bet that it is the sort of thing that smarts when faculty and administrators hear it.
“I would still like to get a college degree someday,” he said. “But not at the University of North Carolina. They just wasted my time.”
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Posted: 2/27/2013 11:55 AM
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Thank you to the Goodnights. Intelligence, integrity, and benevolence and for making the right choices in life. Academics first! The right way.
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Posted: 2/27/2013 12:06 PM
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I too was accepted at unc* and NCSU and chose the Pack. Somehow Dr. Goodnight parlayed that into a bit  more success than I. |
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Posted: 2/27/2013 12:15 PM
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Above the fray...or maybe not...
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Posted: 2/27/2013 12:35 PM
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FretlessPackJam wrote: I too was accepted at unc* and NCSU and chose the Pack. Somehow Dr. Goodnight parlayed that into a bit more success than I. Ditto. However, I do claim some coat tails with Dr. G's success . . . I work for him. 
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Posted: 2/27/2013 12:42 PM
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Posted: 2/27/2013 12:43 PM
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Proud to work there too. He did a jab the other day during his Quarterly webcast. Talking about some education software and he said "will that help identify those fake classes at UNC". I didn't brag about it because it was internal webcast but funny to hear another jab. He's a funny guy.
"It's about to get mythological in this......."
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Posted: 2/27/2013 12:48 PM
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+1, Dr. Goodnight, from a long-time SAS user.
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Posted: 2/27/2013 12:50 PM
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Well, the good news is I was able to make room on my DVR by erasing the unc game...if that can be considered good news?
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Posted: 2/27/2013 1:04 PM
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daveconifer wrote: +2, Dr. Goodnight, from a long-time SAS user.
"I'm watching North Carolina playing North Carolina State and there were five million red shirts in the crowd. And if I’d had a BB gun, five million red shirts would have had a burned rear end." - Roy Williams, 11/28/2011
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Posted: 2/27/2013 1:07 PM
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cmast wrote:
and i LOLed at the first comment on the article this morning...
Dana McCall: "hahaha. (Of course, he doesn't know how much easier the bulk of classes at State is than at UNC.)"
I'm thinking dana was a swahili major. Pretty sure that guy is my dentist in Cary...do you have to register to see comments
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Posted: 2/27/2013 1:26 PM
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Posted: 2/27/2013 2:16 PM
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This article just got linked on the Facebook page for the NC State University Graduate School
"I wear NC State gear because I'm going to NC State, you wear UNC gear because you went to Wal-Mart."
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Posted: 2/27/2013 2:37 PM
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Great story. Good to hear Jim put those snooty ****** bags in their place.
Jim was a TEKE at NC State and so was I. He put a job notice in the TEKE House for a job to pack and ship SAS user guides. I was a student. He was a good 5 years ahead of me. I took the job.
There were less than 15 people at SAS with their office in the architect's building across from Nelson on Hillsborough Street.
One day...Jim asked me if I was a math or statistics major.
I said .."no" and did not pursue the opportunity.
THAT was my ship leaving the dock...and I didn't even know it. I was more interested in doing my job...getting out of there and getting my GF's panties (which was pretty damned nice BTW).
The irony is that these days not only am I HEAVY into advanced statistics as a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt...I also use SAS JMP.
My life's been fine. I'm typing this from Milan Italy where I'm teaching Design for Six Sigma to our R&D group here in Passirana (Milan).
BUT a lesson to you Young'uns.
One doesn't normally see one's ship leaving the docks.
So in the words of RUSH..."get out there and Rock...and Roll the Bones...Get Busy".
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Posted: 2/27/2013 2:46 PM
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gopack247 wrote:
cmast wrote:
and i LOLed at the first comment on the article this morning...
Dana McCall: "hahaha. (Of course, he doesn't know how much easier the bulk of classes at State is than at UNC.)"
I'm thinking dana was a swahili major. Pretty sure that guy is my dentist in Cary...do you have to register to see comments no need to register. just scroll down to the bottom of the article. the comments take a bit to load. and get a new dentist. he are unc smart.
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Posted: 2/27/2013 2:50 PM
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