Author Topic: Famous NC State Alumni (Read 20681 times)

MUEng92 · « **Reply #2 on:** December 21, 2008, 04:23:21 PM »

Can we have an Answer Key thread to go along with these famous alumni threads? I don't have a clue who most of these people are.

bma725 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 21, 2008, 04:41:22 PM »

SoCalWarrior's post: First Row(L-R): John Tesh, John Edwards, Sidney Lowe, Tom Gugliotta. Second Row(L-R) Bill Cowher, Phillip Rivers. Third Row(L-R): Spud Webb, Zach Galifianakis

NYWarrior's Post top to bottom: Lorenzo Charles, Henry Shelton, Chris Washburn.

only a warrior · « **Reply #4 on:** December 22, 2008, 10:52:27 AM »

Thank you for the answer key - this was helpful. I'm usually in the same boat in trying to identify some of the alumni!

patso · « **Reply #5 on:** December 22, 2008, 10:57:07 AM »

Who is Zach Galiafanakis?

🏀 · « **Reply #6 on:** December 22, 2008, 10:58:37 AM »

Quote from: patso on December 22, 2008, 10:57:07 AM

Who is Zach Galiafanakis?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zach_Galifianakis

jce · « **Reply #7 on:** December 22, 2008, 11:13:31 AM »

Quote from: marqptm on December 22, 2008, 10:58:37 AM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zach_Galifianakis

That is really stretching the definition of "famous."

🏀 · « **Reply #8 on:** December 22, 2008, 11:44:56 AM »

Quote from: Pastor of Muppets on December 22, 2008, 11:13:31 AM

That is really stretching the definition of "famous."

As one of today's premiere young comedians, it really isn't.

Hards Alumni · « **Reply #9 on:** December 22, 2008, 11:46:51 AM »

he is hilarious.... go watch some of his routines... they play his comedy central special quite often... friday nights.

plus he has been in more than a few movies.

caltruda · « **Reply #10 on:** December 22, 2008, 12:38:22 PM »

I keep looking at that photo of Tesh and am completely uncertain whether or not his face was photoshopped with that hair. I mean, it's totally conceivable he had hair like that before he married Connie Selleca.

SoCalwarrior · « **Reply #11 on:** December 03, 2009, 04:10:02 PM »

MU1984 · « **Reply #12 on:** December 03, 2009, 04:17:53 PM »

Quote from: jce on December 22, 2008, 11:13:31 AM

That is really stretching the definition of "famous."

Teal?

CrazyEcho · « **Reply #13 on:** December 03, 2009, 04:30:36 PM »

Pre-"Hangover," no. Now, yes.

GGGG · « **Reply #14 on:** December 03, 2009, 04:37:35 PM »

Quote from: MU1984 on December 03, 2009, 04:17:53 PM

Teal?

You do realize that you are asking that question of a person who no longer is active here who posted it a year ago.

ChicosBailBonds · « **Reply #15 on:** December 03, 2009, 04:44:17 PM »

Quote from: SoCalwarrior on December 03, 2009, 04:10:02 PM

NC State does seem to crank out the comedians

nyg · « **Reply #16 on:** December 03, 2009, 05:10:32 PM »

I don't know if this photo image copied (help please), but the greatest NC State alumni.

David Thompson

It worked....

MU1984 · « **Reply #17 on:** December 03, 2009, 05:33:16 PM »

Quote from: The Sultan of South Wayne on December 03, 2009, 04:37:35 PM

You do realize that you are asking that question of a person who no longer is active here who posted it a year ago.

thats why i'm a walk on

Lighthouse 84 · « **Reply #18 on:** December 03, 2009, 08:06:21 PM »

Don't forget Terry Gannon, broadcaster for ESPN and ABC, former Wolfpack guard on the 1983 Jimmy V championship team and former Joliet Catholic High School star.....(sorry, can't figure out how to paste a picture of him)

Lighthouse 84 · « **Reply #19 on:** December 03, 2009, 08:13:19 PM »

Edited: Terry Gannon

77ncaachamps · « **Reply #20 on:** December 04, 2009, 12:42:19 AM »

Roman Ildonzo Gabriel, Jr. (born August 5, 1940 in Wilmington, North Carolina) is a former American football player. The son of a Filipino immigrant, he was the first Asian-American to start as an NFL quarterback and is considered by many to have been one of the best players at that position during the late 1960s and early 70s. At 6'4" and 235 pounds, he is considered the first truly big quarterback of the modern era.

Word.

MUBBau · « **Reply #21 on:** December 04, 2009, 06:17:00 AM »

So is this why Zach Galiafanakis calls himself a one-man Wolfpack in the Hangover?

Mayor McCheese · « **Reply #22 on:** December 04, 2009, 10:05:23 AM »

Quote from: The Deane Team on December 04, 2009, 06:17:00 AM

So is this why Zach Galiafanakis calls himself a one-man Wolfpack in the Hangover?

A possibility, but he gains a pack... and then snags baby Carlos!

StillAWarrior · « **Reply #23 on:** December 04, 2009, 11:42:38 AM »

Quote from: nyg on December 03, 2009, 05:10:32 PM

I don't know if this photo image copied (help please), but the greatest NC State alumni.

David Thompson

It worked....

Thank you. I noticed this glaring omission yesterday, and was just coming here to correct it. You saved me the trouble.

willie warrior · « **Reply #24 on:** December 04, 2009, 02:08:14 PM »

Robert Gibbs---priceless! I would not want to claim him as one of my notable alumni.

LON · « **Reply #25 on:** December 04, 2009, 02:20:29 PM »

Quote from: CrazyEcho on December 03, 2009, 04:30:36 PM

Pre-"Hangover," no. Now, yes.

I thought he could be considered mainstream since the movie "Out Cold"

They replay that one on Comedy Central a lot too

MDMU04 · « **Reply #26 on:** December 04, 2009, 03:01:35 PM »

Just for the record...while Zach Galifianakis may have attended NC State, his Wikipedia page says that he did not graduate from there. So he's technically not an alumnus.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zach_Galifianakis

That's also assuming the Wikipedia page is accurate...

CrazyEcho · « **Reply #27 on:** December 04, 2009, 03:16:32 PM »

Quote from: MDMU04 on December 04, 2009, 03:01:35 PM

Just for the record...while Zach Galifianakis may have attended NC State, his Wikipedia page says that he did not graduate from there. So he's technically not an alumnus.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zach_Galifianakis

That's also assuming the Wikipedia page is accurate...

I'm sure this has been covered a million times, but an alumnus need not have graduated from a college/university, just attended.

We can consider Scott Walker a Marquette alum.

*edited

buckchuckler · « **Reply #28 on:** December 04, 2009, 03:19:24 PM »

Chris Farley did actually graduate from MU

CrazyEcho · « **Reply #29 on:** December 04, 2009, 03:19:56 PM »

Quote from: LancesOtherNut on December 04, 2009, 02:20:29 PM

I thought he could be considered mainstream since the movie "Out Cold"

They replay that one on Comedy Central a lot too

Maybe. But, to quote Wikipedia, "While initially more of an "underground" and lesser-known comedian, he garnered considerable mainstream attention with his breakthrough role in the successful 2009 comedy The Hangover, as his character of Alan."

"Wikipedia is the best thing ever. Anyone in the world can write anything they want about any subject, so you know you are getting the best possible information."

--Michael Scott

CrazyEcho · « **Reply #30 on:** December 04, 2009, 03:21:54 PM »

Quote from: buckchuckler on December 04, 2009, 03:19:24 PM

Chris Farley did actually graduate from MU

My bad.

Galway Eagle · « **Reply #31 on:** March 24, 2024, 01:41:49 PM »

MUEng92 · « **Reply #32 on:** March 24, 2024, 01:43:46 PM »

Holy cow, my adult kids were still in grade school when I commented on that thread. It’s like a time capsule

The Equalizer · « **Reply #33 on:** March 24, 2024, 01:54:45 PM »

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Stoddard

Tallied 8 points, 7 rebounds against MU in the 1974 Championship game. Probably redeemed himself in MU fans eyes by contributing to the Cubs making the playoffs in 1984

willie warrior · « **Reply #34 on:** March 24, 2024, 02:25:32 PM »

There must be some porn stars since 2009.
We do need to get revenge from the Wolfpack for beating Al in Final 4 in 1974.

Uncle Rico · « **Reply #35 on:** March 24, 2024, 02:29:39 PM »

Quote from: willie warrior on March 24, 2024, 02:25:32 PM

There must be some porn stars since 2009.
We do need to get revenge from the Wolfpack for beating Al in Final 4 in 1974.

If you need masterbating material, try google

WellsstreetWanderer · « **Reply #36 on:** March 24, 2024, 02:31:59 PM »

Quote from: buckchuckler on December 04, 2009, 03:19:24 PM

Chris Farley did actually graduate from MU

Thanks to that D-

HowardsWorld · « **Reply #37 on:** March 24, 2024, 02:43:07 PM »

Was this the Dominic James last second winner thread?

Herman Cain · « **Reply #38 on:** March 24, 2024, 03:15:19 PM »

willie warrior · « **Reply #39 on:** March 24, 2024, 03:25:03 PM »

Quote from: Herman Cain on March 24, 2024, 03:15:19 PM

The Porn Star?

Herman Cain · « **Reply #40 on:** March 24, 2024, 03:33:07 PM »

Quote from: 77ncaachamps on December 04, 2009, 12:42:19 AM

Roman Ildonzo Gabriel, Jr. (born August 5, 1940 in Wilmington, North Carolina) is a former American football player. The son of a Filipino immigrant, he was the first Asian-American to start as an NFL quarterback and is considered by many to have been one of the best players at that position during the late 1960s and early 70s. At 6'4" and 235 pounds, he is considered the first truly big quarterback of the modern era.

Word.

Not A Serious Person · « **Reply #41 on:** March 24, 2024, 05:24:58 PM »

I thought the rule with these posts was only porn star alums?

mileskishnish72 · « **Reply #42 on:** March 24, 2024, 05:45:27 PM »

Thanks for not including Burleson.

rocky_warrior · « **Reply #43 on:** March 24, 2024, 05:52:49 PM »

Quote from: MUEng92 on March 24, 2024, 01:43:46 PM

Holy cow, my adult kids were still in grade school when I commented on that thread. It’s like a time capsule

Galifianakis isn't famous!

We're happy to be a self sustaining internet archive.

pbiflyer · « **Reply #44 on:** March 24, 2024, 06:05:48 PM »

Quote from: Herman Cain on March 24, 2024, 03:33:07 PM

He was my favorite QB growing up!

🏀 · « **Reply #45 on:** March 24, 2024, 09:02:23 PM »

Quote from: The Equalizer on March 24, 2024, 01:54:45 PM

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Stoddard

Tallied 8 points, 7 rebounds against MU in the 1974 Championship game. Probably redeemed himself in MU fans eyes by contributing to the Cubs making the playoffs in 1984

I coach his granddaughter.

Sir Lawrence · « **Reply #46 on:** March 25, 2024, 01:55:15 PM »

Quote from: MUEng92 on March 24, 2024, 01:43:46 PM

Holy cow, my adult kids were still in grade school when I commented on that thread. It’s like a time capsule

I miss Mayor McCheese. He was last active on Scoop July 18, 2016

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Author Topic: Famous NC State Alumni (Read 20681 times)

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