NC State 87 – Wake Forest 76 Boxscore GAME RECAP NC State used a red hot Scott Wood (23 points) and solid performances from the rest of their starting five to out-gun the Demon Deacons 87.76. It was a true game of runs with Wake striking first thanks to Chase Fischer and Travis McKie doing damage early , but NC State stormed back using Woods hot hand. That had the Pack in it midway through the second half, but it wasn’t until late in the first that State really made their move and it wasn’t until midway through the second that they really got out to a sizable lead. State managed just 2 points off their bench and finished with a close rebounding margain but got very solid play from all 5 of their starters, limited the turnovers and got out on the break where they can be devastating. KEY STATS Wake played well tonight. They shot 50% from the field, 58% from 3 was only out-rebounded by three, but it wasn’t enough as State racked up 19 assists to only 9 turnovers as a team and turned that into 19 fast break points (to Wake’s 4). Player wise you have to look…
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Twenty-three student-athletes will join the Wolfpack football program for 2012, including four who have been enrolled at NC State since January and a transfer from Colorado State, head coach Tom O’Brien announced today. The class includes players at every position on offense and defense. “Our staff is very excited about the signing class of 2012,” said O’Brien, who has led the Wolfpack to the third-best record in the ACC over the past two seasons. “We went into this recruiting year with the intention of adding talent at every position, on both sides of the ball. We are at the point...
Tom O’Brien and his staff didn’t let Leesville Road linebacker Brandon Pittman get out of Raleigh. Pittman chose NC State over Wake Forest and East Carolina. He is a consensus 3-star outside linebacker that is one of the key components of the 2011 Wolfpack recruiting class. We recently had the opportunity to catch up with Brandon. Here’s a chance for you to lean a little about him before suits up as a Freshman. Looking back on your Senior season, what were some of your goals that you achieved… I had 115 tackles. It was a a goal of mine to...
PackPride is reporting that NC State picked up it’s 4th 2012 football commitment today in wide receiver Xavier Griffin out of Deleware. In their free article about the commitment, Griffin had this to say. “Yes sir, I’ve committed to NC State,” said Griffin. “I really liked the facilities, and I love the offense. They run spread and throw the ball all over the place. I think it’s a great fit for me. When asked what the coaches have in store for him, he answered… “The NC State coaches think I can be a big play receiver,” he stated. “They like...
Juston Burris’ Broughton Capitals turned things around this past week, defeating Athens Drive 23-21 as the time ticked off of the clock. Burris had 5 receptions for 72 yards and a touchdown, as well as an interception on the defensive side of the ball. Burris now has 231 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, along with 2 return touchdowns as well (1 punt and 1 kickoff), through three games. He also had 14 tackles through the first two games, and we will track down his defensive stats from the last game as well. Broughton plays at Terry Sanford this week. Quarterback Brian...
NC State defensive back commit Juston Burris single handedly led Broughton to a 21-20 victory over Garner this past Friday. The safety/wide receiver hauled in two monster touchdown receptions of 81 and 73 yards. Burris also returned a punt 75 yards for a touchdown as well. Broughton is now 1-1 on the year and will face Athens Drive at home this Thursday. Through the first two games of the season, quarterback Brian Taylor has led Harnett Central to two straight 50+ point performances. This past Friday night, Taylor completed 11 of 12 pass attempts for 280 yards and 5 touchdowns...
Throughout the season we’ll be keeping tabs on the NC State commits as they enjoy their final high school season. We’ll update you with stats and game recaps. Here is the week 1 recap. Quarterback Brian Taylor led his his Harnett Central Trojans to a dominating 54-31 victory over Apex. Taylor led the charge in the offensive outburst, scoring 4 touchdowns and throwing for 296 yards. Harnett Central is currently 1-0 and they will face off against Triton in a road game this Friday night (8/27/10). Safety Juston Burris‘ Broughton defense couldn’t find an answer for Cary’s offense this past...
RALEIGH,NC- NC State learned today that quarterback prospect Brian Taylor from Harnett Central will be heading to Raleigh to run with the Wolfpack next season. Taylor has a good frame standing at 6’3 and weighing in at 200lbs and great mobility to go along with a strong arm. Last season Taylor went 157-of-254 in the air for 2,218 yards and 15 touchdowns while churning out over 1,100 yards and 11 touchdowns on the ground. Oh and get this, Taylor is a lifelong State fan. He grew up watching the Pack and even hesitated on early offers from UNC, Clemson and ECU...
We recently caught up with Hoggard head coach Scott Braswell to talk about NC State Football commit Wil Baumann and his experience coaching the star punter headed to Raleigh. On his experience coaching Wil Baumann… “We’ve been really blessed at Hoggard to have a run of really great kickers. Going back to Connor Barth who went on to kick at UNC and then on to the Tampa Bay Bucs. I kind of think Wil is cut from the same mold. He’s a long-legged kid that has a big upside. Wil has a great work ethic and an explosiveness with the...
Wil Baumann, a kicker in the 2011 class, committed to kick for NC State today. Baumann is the #2 punter in the 2011 class according to Chris Sailer Kicking. The 6’5″ kicker averaged 44.8 yards per punt (44 punts) for Hoggard High School (Wilmington, NC), placing 29 of them within the opponents red zone, and only had 3 returned all season long. Baumann also earned North Carolina All-State honors last season as well. With the addition of Baumann, NC State now has 4 commitments in the 2011 class, collecting 1 kicker (Wil Baumann), 1 long snapper (Scott Thompson), 1 safety...
What was it about NC State that sold you? Why did you commit to NC State? Burris: NC State has always been my dream school. Since i was young my parents have been brainwashing me to be a part of the Wolfpack. (I was a UVA fan before because I am a Virginia native) I like the fact that its close to home and all of my family can see me play. I’ve gone to numerous games over my 16 years as a fan and I love the atmosphere Carter-Finley has. This is a dream come true to be in...
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