Cheering for anyone else is for quitters.
Since I’m still trying to get over last night’s disappointment, it’s a great time to change the subject. So let’s turn to talking about NC State football’s roster priorities in the weeks leading up to the portal opening. On the offensive side of the ball, NC State is going to need to replace at least […]
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Overview: The table was set perfectly. Lenovo was packed and loud. The seating sections were striped in alternating red and white. Fans were twirling lighted ‘Howl Towels’. (should have been “Howell Towels”) A boatload of former players were in attendance, including Chris Corchiani, Rodney Monroe, and TJ Warren. The Wolfpack badly needed a signature win […]
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All right, basketball team, let’s keep the good weekend vibes rolling. Jayhawks vs. Wolfpack Tip time: 5:30 p.m. ET TV: ESPN (Kevin Brown, Jay Williams) Online streaming: WatchESPN
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Well, there’s a headline I never would have figured I’d write. NC State men’s soccer is going to play for its first-ever national championship after beating Saint Louis 2-1 on Friday night. NC State controlled a lot of the play, and it got a little nervy after the Billikens saved a penalty kick in the […]
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When: Saturday December 13 – 5:30 PM Where: Lenovo Center TV: ESPN Opponent: Kansas Jayhawks (Big 12 Conference) Prediction – KenPom (KP) / Bart Torvik (BT): Kansas 76-75 / Kansas 76-75 Wolfpack Snapshot: Talking about the Wolfpack: LIBERTY COACH MCKAY in his postgame press conference: “Whatever Will and his staff said to their group, they came out with an […]
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CJ Bailey will be playing for NC State in the Gasparilla Bowl next Friday, which is excellent news all around. The nightmare scenario would have been his opting out, not just for State’s chances against Memphis, but what that would obviously imply about his future in Raleigh. He offered a diplomatic answer to a question […]
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NC State and Georgia agreed to a home-and-home football series back in 2021, with the first of those games set for 2033. This week they announced that they will not actually be playing those games, though you could have just assumed as much back in 2021. Why schools still bother scheduling theoretically like this as […]
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Much ado about nothing. NC State played much better, and Liberty caused no drama whatsoever. As Coach Wade said in the post-game radio interview, we played better but still not as well as we need to. It was a step in the right direction. Game Summary: The game was in doubt for no more than […]
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Could be a lot of points in this one, let’s hope NC State scores more of ‘em than Liberty. Flames vs. Wolfpack Tip time: 7 p.m. ET TV: ACC Network (Eric Rothman, Randolph Childress) Online streaming: ACCNX
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Facing the terrifying prospect of another Riley Leonard start, the Colts have done the only logical thing they can think of: sign Philip Rivers to their practice squad. In the span of a week, Philip Rivers could go from going on a recruiting trip with his son to starting an NFL game, which is a […]
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When: Wednesday December 10 – 7:00 PM Where: Lenovo Center TV: ACCN Opponent: Liberty Flames (Conference USA) Prediction – KenPom (KP) / Bart Torvik (BT): NC State 84-74 / NC State 83-74 Wolfpack Snapshot: Wolfpack Season So Far: Coach Wade in the Asheville post-game interview: “We’re giving bench guys opportunities as we pare down this thing and figure out […]
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NC State reserve offensive lineman Val Erickson plans to enter the portal when it opens next month. Erickson spent two seasons in Raleigh, after beginning his college career at Missouri, where he did not see the field. Erickson made a couple of starts in relief for the Wolfpack last season, including the bowl game, and […]
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The early line for the Gasparilla Bowl has NC State as a solid favorite at -5.5, which is a bit surprising since SP+ has it the other way around. Usually there isn’t a huge amount of disagreement between the oddsmakers and the metrics like this, but Memphis is on a three-game losing streak and has […]
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NC State has landed in the Gasparilla Bowl in Tampa, where it will be up against the Memphis Tigers. The Gasparilla Bowl is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. ET on Dec. 19, with television coverage by ESPN. Can’t say I’m thrilled about a Friday matinee, but Florida sure beats El Paso or wherever. Memphis finished the […]
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REQUIRED READING (or listening): Is Coach Wade happy with the team’s progress? There are a lot of us unhappy with the product we’ve seen on the court this season. We had much higher expectations, and the media seemed to agree with us. But there have been no signature wins to date, and the team we’ve […]
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The men’s soccer team scored three times in the first half—twice on penalties—on the way to a win at Georgetown that gave the Wolfpack its first Final Four appearance since 1990. As he did last weekend, Taig Healy got NC State on the board in the first 10 minutes. State scored on its first penalty […]
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Overview: Not sure if they were tired from the 7:45 AM practice they had this morning, but NC State started slowly and trailed UNC Asheville early in the game. I think tired legs might have contributed to the 29% 3PT shooting. The Wolfpack finally took the lead for good with five minutes left in the […]
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When: Saturday Dec 6 – 1:00 PM Where: Lenovo Center TV: The CW Opponent: UNC Asheville Bulldogs (Big South Conference) Prediction – KenPom (KP) / Bart Torvik (BT): NC State 90-69 / NC State 91-70 Wolfpack Snapshot: Wolfpack Season So Far: Coach Wade from the Auburn post-game press conference: “It’s tough. Our backs are against the wall and we’re […]
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Dave Doeren talked about his latest recruiting haul yesterday: another group of impressive go-getters who are hungry to win and also just plain hungry. (The football team is getting a new dining hall!) A big thanks to Inside Pack Sports for posting a transcript. He was asked at one point about his recruiting class ranking […]
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Overview: Clearly, the Auburn scouting looked at the Texas game and thought, “We can do better than that.” Texas shot great and Pope scored 28, scorching us from 3PT. Auburn shot even better in all three categories (FG + 3.2%/ 3PT +5.0% / FT +1.2%) and had 2 players that scored as well as Pope. […]
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The ACC didn’t win, but certainly gained some much needed respect. KenPom predicted the SEC would win 13-3. ACC / SEC Bracket Day 1: ACC / SEC Bracket Day 2:
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Time for the next test. Wolfpack vs. Tigers Tip time: 9:15 p.m. ET TV: ESPN (Kevin Brown, Cory Alexander) Online streaming: WatchESPN
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It’s National Signing Day (and Dave’s birthday; happy birthday, Dave!), and NC State has made 24 additions in its 2026 class official. That includes a couple of commitments today: junior college edge Josh Warren Jr. and in-state linebacker Caleb Gordon, who flipped from West Virginia. State’s five highest-ranked signees, in order: receiver Amiri Acker (from […]
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The 2024 ACC / SEC Challenge was a sad affair. The SEC won 14 of 16, Only Duke and Clemson won from the ACC. And coincidentally, 14 is the same number of SEC teams that made the NCAA tournament. The ACC made a strong statement on day 1. Let’s do that again! ACC / SEC […]
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NC State’s bowl destination will be settled this weekend, and could still be affected by which ACC team(s) make the College Football Playoff. There’s plenty of guessing to be had in the meantime, though. Here are where some national outlets have NC State going: CBS Sports: NC State vs. UConn in the Mayo BowlThe Athletic: […]
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