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Dangeruss: Wilson Wills His Way Back to the Super Bowl

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Down 2 touchdowns with 2:57 seconds left the Seahawks season was all but over, but a game is never out of reach with # 3 calling the shots. Russell Wilson was in the midst of his worst game of his career having thrown 4 INT’s and a passer rating below 15. Wilson shook off the uncharacteristic performance as he made big play after big play to bring the Seahawks even with the Packers. With 2:10 seconds remaining Wilson was up to his usual tricks having executed a beautiful zone read that faked out the defensive end which allowed him to waltz into the end-zone unscathed. With 2:09 seconds remain and only one timeout the Seahawks were forced to go with the on-side kick. Steven Hauschka came up with a clutch floater that looked like a Phil Mickelson flop shot, the ball hits a Green Bay player in the hands only to slip out and find its way to a Seattle player.

With the ball and 2:08 seconds left the Seahawks needed a TD in order to win the game. Russell kept the Packers off balance with a couple of runs and beautiful passes. Only to give the ball to Lynch who took it to the house. Leading by 1 the Seahawks elected to go for 2. This was one of those plays that displayed all of Russell’s talent as he scrambles around with seemly no hope only to see his tight end break free on the opposite side of the field…He heaves a throw that defied time as it floated in the air only to land safely in his tight ends hand’s putting the Hawks up by 3! The two point conversion proved to be all important as the Packers connected on a FG to take the game into overtime.

By winning the coin toss the Seahawks elected to receive the ball, per NFL overtime rules if a team scores a TD the game is over. In OT Russell showed the world, his teammates, and the 12s (Seattle’s Fans name) what makes him a unique talent. With the game on the line Wilson threw a dandy to Doug Baldwin for a 36 yard gain on 3rd down. Not to be outdone Russell connected with Kearse on the next play for a 35 yard TD that sealed the improbable come from behind victory!

Wilson was overcome with emotion as he was interviewed by Erin Andrews, he gave all credit to his teammates and thanked them for believing in him. He said that they never doubted themselves, it was evident as they pulled together to win against such improbable odds. Russell has all the attributes to be a good football player, yet it is his leadership skills and attitude that takes his game to the next level! This was one of the best games I have ever witnessed in the NFL. To make it even sweeter was watching the QB I watched countless times as a student at State overcome the odds on his way to many victories. I will always be a Russell Wilson fan. I knew he was special but like so many others I just didn’t know how special.

 

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Former NC State Running Back Jordan Houston Signs with Marshall

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Former NC State Running Back Jordan Houston has officially transferred to Marshall for his final year of eligibility. NC State played Marshall this past season, but Houston didn’t play against the Thundering Herd, because he had already opted to redshirt the remainder of the season.

After playing in three games this past season, Houston opted to redshirt the remainder of the season (despite the fact that he was the starter at the time), giving him the ability to transfer with one year of eligibility remaining.

Houston played in 51 games for NC State over 5 years on the field, rushing for 1,392 yards (4.3 yards per carry) and 6 touchdowns. He also caught 60 passes for 398 yards and 1 touchdown.

Houston was a 3-Star prospect in NC State’s 2019 recruiting class out of Flint High School in Oakton, Virginia.

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Philip Rivers will Finally be Enshrined in the NC State Hall of Fame in April

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Wolfpack legend Philip Rivers will finally be inducted into the NC State Hall of Fame on April 20th!

Rivers was elected into the Hall of Fame back in 2013 (2nd year of the NC State Hall of Fame), but he has deferred his enshrinement over the years due to time constraints.

 

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Rivers pretty much owns every NC State record for Quarterbacks, and still has the most Career Passing Yards and Passes Completed in ACC history, and he ranks 3rd in Touchdown Passes. Rivers was the ACC Rookie of the Year in 2000, and the ACC Player of the Year in 2003.

You can buy your tickets here.

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DJ Burns Had a Word for Wolfpack Fans After Winning the ACC Championship

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When NC State’s DJ Burns was giving his acceptance speech after receiving the 2024 ACC Tournament MVP Award, Burns had the following quote to say when asked what he wanted to say to the fans.

“I’m going to keep it real simple. Thank you to the ones who’ve been consistent throughout the ride, and welcome back everybody else.”

Burns’ words struck a chord.

Throughout much of this season, it was embarrassing to see all the empty seats in PNC Arena.

As the Wolfpack lost 7 of their final 9 regular season games, it was clear that this team wasn’t just losing games, but they were also losing much of the fanbase.

It’s clear from Burns’ words that the empty seats were noticed, and so were the words of fans online.

NC State finished the regular season 10th, and much of the fanbase was frustrated, and rightfully so.

But, frustrated doesn’t have to mean giving up.

‘Never giving up’ is kind of supposed to be NC State’s thing.

The words of Jimmy V reverberate throughout the history of NC State basketball.

This team didn’t always put W’s in the Win column this season, and it wasn’t always an easy watch, but never for a moment were these players not playing as hard as they could for their school, one another, and their coach.

They never gave up.

Fans have a right to be frustrated, but you can still show up for a team, even when they struggle, because that’s what loyal fans do. When players wear a jersey with NC State across the chest, and they don’t give up, their fans shouldn’t either.

NC State fans aren’t known to be fair weather fans. Let’s not get in the business of leading our players to think we are.

But, like Burns said, whether you’ve been along for the ride all season or not, it’s time to hop on.

 

 

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WATCH: PackInsider’s 2023 Sean Brown Highlight Reel

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This past season was a breakout season for Junior Safety, now turned Linebacker, Sean Brown.

This past season, Brown started in 11 of the 13 games that he played in, and ranked 3rd on the team in tackles (66) and pass breakups (5). He also had 5 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 2 interceptions and 1 forced fumble. Brown’s PFF Grade of 63.7 ranked 13th on the team. His Tackling Grade of 86.6 ranked 2nd on the team behind Payton Wilson.

As you will notice in our Highlight Reel ABOVE, Brown lived in the box, and is a very ferocious tackler. He will fit right in at Linebacker next year for the Wolfpack.

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