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VIDEO & SUMMARY of Dave Doeren’s Presser

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Below is the full video from NC State head coach Dave Doeren’s press conference yesterday, followed by a bulleted breakdown of what he had to say.

Addressing the Marshall game…

  • Thought the team made good adjustments offensively and defensively.
  • Took care of the ball. Finished with a +2 turnover margin, which is improved from the South Carolina game.
  • 2nd week in a row where the offense has finished with a touchdown on a 2-minute dive.
  • Thought they threw it around well.
  • Thought that the running backs ran hard. Specifically liked seeing Reggie Gallaspy run through contact. Likes the tandem of Gallaspy and Hines.
  • 3rd down offense wasn’t as good as it had been. Some of this was due to 2nd-and-long situations caused by running backs being tackled for a loss.
  • Thought the defense played well in the second half for the 2nd week in a row. Need to start fast and play that way for 4 quarters.
  • Thought Bradley Chubb and Jerod Fernandez played good games defensively. Was really proud of the way Tim Kid-Glass played in his first game starting. Thought Nick McCloud played a very good game, especially on Tyre Brady in the 2nd half.
  • Thought Ryan Finley was very efficient. He missed some throws early but got into a rythm.
  • Singled out the play of Kelvin Harmon and Jaylen Samuels.

Addressing Furman…

  • Furman will be a unique challenge to the defense. They run a triple-option that also breaks out into a spread scheme.
  • Only played the option once since He’s been at NC State, against Georgia Tech.
  • They do have a receiver who averages 30 yards per catch and over 100 yards per game, and a quarterback with a lot of experience.

Injury Updates…

  • Jarius Morehead missed some practice the week prior to Marshall, but was able to play, though Isaiah Stallings got the start due to the injury. Thought Morehead played well despite not being 100%. Pointed out that Stallings struggled.
  • Mike Stevens did individual drills last week in one practice, but that was it. Today’s practice will be telling. Would love to at least be able to play him on third downs, to get his feet wet before Florida St.
  • Dexter Wright probably won’t play.
  • James Valdez probably won’t play.

On the Offensive Line…

  • It was good to get Terronne Prescod back, and this week Will Richardson will be back. Furman will be the first time all of the starters will be out there together. Garrett Bradbury has only played 2 collegiate games at center, and has room for improvement. Need Tyler Jones and Tony Adams to be solid, because they made some mistakes they don’t typically make.
  • Proud of Joe Sculthorpe. Has made rookie mistakes, but played hard. He is the 6th lineman at this point, and can come off the bench and play Center or Left Guard.

On Secondary Depth…

  • Bryce Banks has been playing with the 2’s and 3’s all camp. Playe Nickel last year, but moved him back to Corner this year because they weren’t sure what they had in Alston. He has good fundamentals and good length. This is a good opportunity for him to be in the two-deep.
  • Chris Ingram has been really impressive for a true freshman. Some of the stuff he’s done on Special Teams has stood out.
  • Nick Lacy can play Safety, Corner or Nickel. Also have depth at Nickel with Brock Miller and Germaine Pratt, if they had to move Shawn Boone back to Safety.

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WATCH QB Grayson McCall’s Tape from the 2024 NC State Spring Game

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NC State will have a new Quarterback in 2024 in Coastal Carolina Transfer Grayson McCall. A few weeks back, McCall looked sharp in the 2024 Spring Game, completing 16 of his 20 pass attempts for 205 yards and a touchdown. McCall was accuracy and composure were evident in his first time playing in Carter-Finley Stadium.

Check out McCall’s tape from the Spring Game.

 

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NC State Legend QB Roman Gabriel Passes Away at the Age of 83

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April 20, 2024

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NC State legend Quarterback Roman Gabriel has passed away at the age of 83.

Gabriel’s Accolades

  • 2 time ACC Player of the Year (1960 & 1961)
  • 2 time 1st Team All-American (1960 & 1961)
  • 2 time 1st Team All-ACC (1960 & 1961)
  • 1st ACC QB to throw for 1,000 yards in a season
  • Left NC State with 22 school records and 9 ACC records
  • #1 pick in the AFL and #2 pick in the NFL
  • 16-year NFL career with the Rams & Eagles
  • 4 time Pro Bowler
  • NFL MVP in 1969
  • Led the NFL in Passing Yards in 1973
  • Led the NFL in Touchdown Passes in 1969 & 1973
  • Inaugural member of the NC State Hall of Fame
  • Ranks 1st all-time in Rams history in Touchdown Passes & 3rd in Passing Yards
  • First player to have their jersey number retired at NC State, on January 20, 1962.

Praying for the Gabriel family!

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NC State has Dominated UNC in Athletics in 2023-24

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April 20, 2024

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After NC State clinched a series victory over UNC last night in Baseball, I thought it would be a good time to relish in how the Wolfpack has dominated the Tar Heels Athletic Program as a whole in 2023-24.

The Wolfpack Baseball team has won the first two games in the series against the Tar Heels, clinching a series victory over UNC for the first time since 2021. It marks the first time NC State has won a series against the Tar Heels in Raleigh since 2016.

NC State defeated UNC in Volleyball 3-1, winning in Chapel Hill for the first time in 25 years. The Tar Heels had won the last 5 matches against the Wolfpack.

The Wolfpack defeated the Tar Heels 39-20 in Football in Carter-Finley Stadium. It marked the 3rd consecutive win over UNC.

NC State lost both regular season games to UNC in Men’s Basketball, but when it mattered most, the Wolfpack defeated the Tar Heels in the ACC Championship Game 84-76, winning their first title since 1987.

The Wolfpack Women’s Basketball team lost to their rival in Chapel Hill, but defeated UNC 63-59 in Reynolds Coliseum. NC State has won 5 of the last 7 against UNC.

In Gymnastics, NC State defeated UNC 196.725-194.925 in Raleigh. This marked the 3rd straight victory for the Wolfpack over the Tar Heels.

NC State’s Men & Women’s Swimming & Diving teams both beat UNC. The Men won 258-93, and the Women won 196-157.

The Wolfpack Wrestling team defeated UNC 33-6 in Reynolds Coliseum. NC State has won 11 straight Duals against the Tar Heels.

The NC State Men’s Tennis team defeated UNC 4-0, winning against their rival in back-to-back years.

The Wolfpack Women’s Tennis team has defeated the Tar Heels 4-3 on two occasions thus far this season, and will face their rival again today.

The Cross Country teams didn’t have individual meets against UNC, but the Women obviously beat them, because they won the ACC Championship. The Men didn’t, finishing 8th in the Conference, with the Tar Heels finishing 1st.

The only other NC State athletic team that didn’t taste victory against UNC this year was the Women’s Soccer team, losing 0-4 in Raleigh.

Of course, each of these NC State athletic teams has much higher goals than just beating their rival, but there’s no denying how sweet it is to beat the Tar Heels.

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WATCH: Hollywood Smothers Leads NC State in Rushing at the Spring Game

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April 18, 2024

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Redshirt Freshman Hollywood Smothers seemingly was the 3rd string Running Back in NC State’s 2024 Spring Game a few weeks back, but at the end of the game, he had more rushing yards than any other back.

Smothers rushed the ball 8 times for 75 yards. He possesses explosive speed, as well as excellent vision.

Check out Pack Insider’s Tape of Smothers from the Spring Game.





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