Jim Valvano On David Letterman (garagegabs.com)

I found this in my VCR tape collection this morning. Valvano was a talker as you can see here. I'm not sure of the actual date of this appearance other than it is after 1986 (V was AD at NCSU) and before 1990. If anyone knows the exact date, I'd love to know! Sorry about cutting him off a bit at the end, I was a kid when I recorded this and didn't realize it's significance. I'll post more stuff later on garagegabs.com.

Dave Dideon Letter To Valvano:

http://www.redandwhitefromstate.com/article.php?story=20060713065052753

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[IGOTBANNEDONCE]

Not saying the entire book was a lie. However, there are many things in that book that are untrue. The biggest thing I'd debate with you is where you said "Turns out Jim Valvano wasn't the great guy everyone thought he was"- Living in the area and having met the man as well, I'd beg to differ.

[IGOTBANNEDONCE]

Link posted in description, you should seriously read it .

[IGOTBANNEDONCE]

Well, I'm having trouble posting the letter (it's too long) so I'm going to link it in the description of the video-

Since you took the time to read Golenbock's book, please take the time to read something from the actual investigator.

[IGOTBANNEDONCE]

Well, to be exact, it was because of the book and a local paper. There was an investigation held at NCSU & Valvano was CLEARED of any wrong-doing. The investigator even wrote Valvano himself and told him he'd be comfortable with his own child playing for Valvano.

I will post the letter in the next couple of replies for you to read yourself.

[rollinsox007]

The book was a lie. It had a few strings of truth, but much of what accused Jimmy V of, point shaving, money taken from boosters to give to players, drug tests swept under rug, grades altered, etc. was all a lie. The only things he was guilty of was not graduating a high rate of players and a few kids sold shoes. He should've done things differently a few times, but never did anything wrong.

NCSU was made an example of by the NCAA and Jimmy V was made the scapegoat.

[rollinsox007]

It is a straight up fact that no evidence was ever found that Coach V took any money, changed any grades, altered any drug tests or anything. He didn't have a good graduation rate and some of his kids sold shoes. I don't know where I can find this online, but it is a very well known fact in North Carolina. NCSU was made an example of by the NCAA and the News and Observer's baseless accusations, coupled with this book made Coach V the scapegoat for a situation not half as bad as some think.

[nashfung]

David rarely lets his guests take over his show, but if there's anyone that can do it, Jimmy V :)

[RustedTelevisione]

Legend

[CarlettoPuglia]

Buongiorno, I am pretty sure this was broadcast in the summer of 1987, not sure if it was June, July, or August. I still remember this vividly cause Jimmy V mentions Little Italy and NY.

[heelsfantim]

@IGOTBANNEDONCE I AGREE WHOLEHEARTLY and I am a CAROLINA FAN!!!!! I LOVED JIMMY V!!!!!!

[snowflake12315]

'83 championship tee

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[Dgantt2001]

@mcx99 Actually, he was. Valvano called for the Ncaa investigation and was cleared by them as well. The NCAA did find misconduct by players which landed the program on probation. This is why there was so much disgust with the University over his firing. In the Ncaa report to the NCSU poweres that be, the NCAA acknowledged that in their findings, there was no evidence of any wrong doing by Valvano.

[juntoz832003]

Great person!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[donkallnight]

great video, just stumbled across this

[Twilegend40]

Holy shit! He talked about the Big A.C. His son and I play baseball together. I can't believe he a got a shout out, though an embarrassing one, but a shout out nonetheless from Jimmy V. Alan Cotler, the Big A.C. as we call him. Drafted by the Chicago Bulls. What a man.

[gpciie]

With Valvano's reference of recruiters "trying everything in Texas", I think you can further add that this was after February 1987, when SMU's football program was given the death penalty.