Will Wade Responds To Being Characterized As "A Villain" For His Departure From NC State

During his introductory press conference on Monday, new LSU head coach Will Wade was asked about his departure from NC State and how he feels about being considered a "villain" for the move.

This was his full response...

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"A long time ago, I stopped worrying about my perception, so that part doesn't bother me too much," Wade honestly responded to a cheering crowd at the PMAC.

"Here's that i'm going to say... I'd like to focus more on what's going on at LSU. NC State was great to me. I think some things have been mischaracterized about how I left, but I'm not going to get into a back-and-forth on that. The people who need to know, know....When there is a situation like this, everyone has to 'cover', let's put it that way....

"I'm at peace with how I left and at peace with how we did. They are pretty mad at a coach they didn't think was very good. But that's the way it goes."

"I wish NC State nothing but the best. I built some great relationships there. I had a very good relationship with the AD Boo Corrigan. I understand they have hired Justin Gainey, a former player, and I hope they do great and wish them nothing but success."

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