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NC State vs. Boston College Kickoff Set for 12:30

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The kickoff time for NC State’s home game versus Boston College on October 6th has been set for 12:30pm.

Let the outcry begin.

Fans don’t like kickoffs before Noon. Neither do coaches or players. The only people that do are the TV networks and the ACC.

With that being said, there is a feeling amongst much of the NC State fanbase that they are getting stuck with more games before 2pm than anyone else in the ACC, and the feeing is false.

As usual, you can count on the News & Observer’s Joe Giglio to come through in the clutch with some research, and here are his findings he shared on Twitter last night.

So, despite the perception by Wolfpack fans that they lead the NATION in games before 1pm, the above research shows they don’t even lead the ACC.

But wait…

Giglio provides some salt in the wounded heart of NC State fans…

Now, take a deep breath, and check this out.

NC State has won their last 8 games before 1pm.

2018

9/1/18 – Noon – James Madison (H) – 24-13
9/8/18 – 12:30 – Georgia State (H) – 41-7

2017

9/16/17 – 12:20 – Furman (H)- 49-16
9/23/17 – Noon – #11 FSU (A) – 27-21
9/30/17 – 12:20 – Syracuse (H) – 33-25
10/14/17 – Noon – Pitt (A) – 35-17
11/11/17 – Noon – Boston College (A) – 17-14

2016

11/25/17 – Noon – UNC (A) – 28-21

The Wolfpack has the chance to make that 10 straight over the next 2 weeks against Virginia and Boston College.

NC State head coach Dave Doeren mentioned at his press conference yesterday that they can’t control the kickoff times they are given, but encouraged the fans to remember “it’s 5 o’clock somewhere,” and to get out there and have fun, and cheer on their team.

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ON3: NC State’s Dave Doeren is 1 of the Top-25 Best Coaches in College Football

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April 25, 2024

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ON3’s Jesse Simonton ranked the Top-25 College Football Coaches heading into the 2024 season, and NC State’s Dave Doeren ranks 23rd.

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Here’s what Simonton had to say about Doeren:

23. Dave Doeren, NC State

Doeren became the Wolfpack’s all-time winningest head coach last season, overcoming all manors of offensive ineptitude to win eight games for the fourth straight season. He still hasn’t busted through the glass ceiling and taken NC State to an ACC Championship, but the Wolfpack have legitimate conference title hopes in 2024 with the offseason work Doeren has done via the portal (quarterback Grayson McCall, tailbacks Jordan Waters and Hollywood Smothers and receivers Noah Rogers and Wesley Grimes). 

In 11 seasons in Raleigh, Doeren’s program has been steadily consistent and has become a model for development (17 NFL Draft picks since 2018) and strength and conditioning. (ON3)

ACC Coaches in the Top-25

6. Dabo Swinney (Clemson)

7. Mike Norvell (FSU)

20. Jeff Brohm (Louisville)

23. Dave Doeren (NC State)

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NC State has Produced 19 1st Round NFL Draft Picks

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April 25, 2024

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The 1st round of the 2024 NFL Draft will begin this evening at 8pm on ABC, ESPN and NFL Network. NC State has had 19 players drafted in the 1st round.

NC State ranks 8th in ACC history in 1st Round Picks.

Three of the Wolfpack’s 1st Round Picks have come under Dave Doeren’s watch, which ranks 2nd all-time in school history. Chuck Amato had 5 players drafted in the 1st round, which is the most ever under a coach at NC State.

Chuck Amato – 5
Dave Doeren – 3
Mike O’Cain – 2
Dick Sheridan – 2
Bo Rein – 2
Earle Edwards – 2

While most projections don’t have Wolfpack Linebacker Payton Wilson going in the 1st round tonight, a few do. Wilson was invited to attend the NFL Draft, but he will be tuning in from his home in Hillsborough. We’ll have to tune in tonight to see if Wilson hears his name called on the 1st night of the 2024 NFL Draft.

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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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