Sports Shop Takes A Deep Dive On Louisiana Sports

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Louisiana sports. Will Wade abruptly left his one‑year head coaching job at NC State to return to LSU—where he coached from 2017-22. Wade rejoined LSU after LSU fired Matt McMahon and negotiated a buyout with NC State to bring him back. Wade called the move a “chance to go home,” but his departure drew swift criticism from Wolfpack fans and media for abandoning a six‑year contract after just one season and how he informed the school. NC State Athletic Director Boo Corrigan publicly criticized Wade’s exit as a poor look and said he felt misled, while social media reactions ranged from outrage and disappointment to ridicule; some analysts also highlighted lingering concerns about Wade’s controversial past and the optics of the return. Will Wade addressed NC State during his introductory press conference with LSU. What did Will Wade say?