Wow! Thanks for having this! God, Jimmy V. was awesome. SO much personality. I have watched Dave for over 20 years, and it is a rare occasion that a GUEST controls the interview. Thanks, again, for putting this video up.
I am fortunate to say that I was lucky enough to meet Jimmy V at SDF Airport in Louisville when the team came here to play. My friend took our picture, his arm around my waist ( I was in absolute Heaven ) I told JV that he is a brilliant coach and got his autograph, too :) Jimmy did what no one could do and that was out coach every single team they played against. Absolute Brilliance! Rest In Peace Good Man.
Jimmy V always rocked......I worked 2nd shift at the time and always caught the Jimmy V. NC State Wolfpack radio show during my supper break. Jimmy V. was a great guy.
Spot on commentary. The NCAA chose to make an example of NCSU at that time to discourage other programs. You hear of teams today pulling off MUCH worse with less severe penalties imposed. Quite honestly, the program STILL hasn't recovered.
This is one of those interviews you see once and remember forever. Another classic is Mandy Patinkin singing "Somewhere over the Rainbow" to fill a gap left by Cher standing Dave up. The short version is better quality, but the long version has all of Letterman's sarcastic commentary which was brutal, even for him
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
RE:rollinsoz007... you're right. the book was pretty much a hatchet job by a couple disgruntled ex-managers and employees of the athletic dept. I've heard UNC had something to do with the book, too, but I hope not. Dean Smith was such a class act, I would hope he would put stop that... but the book says a couple things that are patent lies. they say that nc state ran no set offense. not true. they said charles shackleford didnt brush his teeth? wtf! i've met him. he does. nice guy and good kid.
It's too bad NC State University's Genetics department didn't get some DNA so we could have cloned him and won some more ball games by now!!! LOL... the best coach DURING A GAME that ever was. He motivated players to higher heights than anyone else could have dreamed and The NCAA even had to change a rule because of his strategic genius. His whole career was filled with victories over so-called 'superior' teams. He OWNED COACH K and handed Dean Smith more than a few of his most bitter defeats.
It was for the same junk every program in the ACC was doing! LOL... what happened to Jimmy V was, first, he was an enigmatic person. Second, he recruited some players with very poor character. Third, a money-grubbing 'journalist' saw a chance to make money off his fame and, last, NC State's 'owners' did not have the guts to take their own medicine when they could just SCAPEGOAT Jimmy V and ruin the program. LOL... The offenses were free tickets and shoes! LOL... Hmmm, who would OK that?
I gotta be honest: this kind of Italian bothers me a bit. He's loud. But not all Italians are like that. Southern Italians are like that, with that paisan stuff. I'm from Northern Italy and we don't much care for Southern Italians, but I just want to point out that to call this guy a typical Italian, "ugly and arrogant", is an offense to those many Italians who aren't loud and overbearing like this guy. If I said, "Those typical loud, fucking drunk micks", would you like it?
Thanks for sharing this. I went to state in 83. I had cancer in 2011 and Valvano's "Don't ever give up" inspired me.
I have my bags packed.
How are you doing now?
So thankful to have gone to NC State and learn about his legacy.
One of my favorite people! Rip coach V.
Wow! Thanks for having this! God, Jimmy V. was awesome. SO much personality. I have watched Dave for over 20 years, and it is a rare occasion that a GUEST controls the interview. Thanks, again, for putting this video up.
I am fortunate to say that I was lucky enough to meet Jimmy V at SDF Airport in Louisville when the team came here to play. My friend took our picture, his arm around my waist ( I was in absolute Heaven ) I told JV that he is a brilliant coach and got his autograph, too :) Jimmy did what no one could do and that was out coach every single team they played against. Absolute Brilliance! Rest In Peace Good Man.
How can you not fall in love with stories told like that. I was hanging on his every word.
Jimmy V always rocked......I worked 2nd shift at the time and always caught the Jimmy V. NC State Wolfpack radio show during my supper break. Jimmy V. was a great guy.
He lived in Cary, North Carolina while I was growing up in the 1980s. I saw him a few times out in town and he always acted like a nice person.
One of the most lovable person in the world.
I burst out laughing watching this. Man I wish I knew Jimmy V better than simply watching these clips of him from back in the day.
Spot on commentary. The NCAA chose to make an example of NCSU at that time to discourage other programs. You hear of teams today pulling off MUCH worse with less severe penalties imposed. Quite honestly, the program STILL hasn't recovered.
This is from April 2, 1987. It re-aired on May 27, 1988.
What a great Paizon ❤
7:32 - Letterman doesn't like when his guests take over and are funnier than he is.
This is one of those interviews you see once and remember forever. Another classic is Mandy Patinkin singing "Somewhere over the Rainbow" to fill a gap left by Cher standing Dave up. The short version is better quality, but the long version has all of Letterman's sarcastic commentary which was brutal, even for him
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.
Who cares what Jim May or May not of done. He lived life to the fullest.
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.
Great person!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
jimmy v was a great man
David rarely lets his guests take over his show, but if there's anyone that can do it, Jimmy V :)
Legend
God bless his sole. What a character. He's funnier than Letterman.
he says here he was married for 20 years, so it had to be in 1988.
Link posted in description, you should seriously read it .
He must have seemed like an amazing coach/person.
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.
Probably was 1987 because Valvano congratulated Letterman on Indiana, and Indiana had won the national championship in 1987.
great video
@IGOTBANNEDONCE I AGREE WHOLEHEARTLY and I am a CAROLINA FAN!!!!! I LOVED JIMMY V!!!!!!
R.I.P. Jimmy V
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.
Had he lived, I heard a rumor that the New Jersey Nets wanted to hire him as head coach
Such a class act. Too bad there aren't many coaches like Jimmy V left.
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.
^Dude, Letterman started in 1982.
RE:rollinsoz007... you're right. the book was pretty much a hatchet job by a couple disgruntled ex-managers and employees of the athletic dept. I've heard UNC had something to do with the book, too, but I hope not. Dean Smith was such a class act, I would hope he would put stop that... but the book says a couple things that are patent lies. they say that nc state ran no set offense. not true. they said charles shackleford didnt brush his teeth? wtf! i've met him. he does. nice guy and good kid.
It's too bad NC State University's Genetics department didn't get some DNA so we could have cloned him and won some more ball games by now!!! LOL... the best coach DURING A GAME that ever was. He motivated players to higher heights than anyone else could have dreamed and The NCAA even had to change a rule because of his strategic genius. His whole career was filled with victories over so-called 'superior' teams. He OWNED COACH K and handed Dean Smith more than a few of his most bitter defeats.
What year was this?
Great guest, not such a great host. R.I.P. Coach V!
dave letterman started his show on 1993
^Don't believe everything you read.
It was for the same junk every program in the ACC was doing! LOL... what happened to Jimmy V was, first, he was an enigmatic person. Second, he recruited some players with very poor character. Third, a money-grubbing 'journalist' saw a chance to make money off his fame and, last, NC State's 'owners' did not have the guts to take their own medicine when they could just SCAPEGOAT Jimmy V and ruin the program. LOL... The offenses were free tickets and shoes! LOL... Hmmm, who would OK that?
I gotta be honest: this kind of Italian bothers me a bit. He's loud. But not all Italians are like that. Southern Italians are like that, with that paisan stuff. I'm from Northern Italy and we don't much care for Southern Italians, but I just want to point out that to call this guy a typical Italian, "ugly and arrogant", is an offense to those many Italians who aren't loud and overbearing like this guy. If I said, "Those typical loud, fucking drunk micks", would you like it?
Daniel Zanier .... well... WE LOVE JIMMY.
He is beloved by millions and forever will be.
This is funny but if you really want some laughs, check out the graduation rate of Valvano's players at NC State. Now THAT'S funny.