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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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NC State LB Payton Wilson Wins the Bednarik Award!

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December 8, 2023

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NC State’s Payton Wilson won the Butkus Award earlier this week, naming him the best Linebacker in college football. Tonight he won the Bednarik Award, which has been given out annually to the best defensive player in college football since 1995.

Wilson beat out Alabama Linebacker Dallas Turner and UCLA’s Defensive End Laiatu Latu.

Prior to this week, no NC State Linebacker had ever won the Butkus Award. Prior to tonight, no NC State defensive player had ever won the Bednarik Award.

Below is a list of the former Bednarik Award winners.

In one week, Wilson has done what no other Linebacker of defensive player at NC State has ever done.

Go ahead and retire the #11 already!

 

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Wake Forest Transfer WR Welsey Grimes Commits to NC State!

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NC State just picked up their first transfer of the 2024 class, and it’s a big one. Former Wake Forest Wide Receiver Wesley Grimes (6’2″/187) just committed to run with the Wolfpack.

As a Sophomore this season, Grimes caught 20 passes for 339 yards and 4 touchdowns in 12 games. As a True Freshman last year, he played in his 6 games, collecting 4 receptions for 33 yards and a touchdown.

In all reality, Grimes is coming home. He was a 4-Star prospect out of Millbrook High School here in Raleigh. ON3, 247Sports and Rivals all ranked Grimes as a Top-250 prospect in the 2022 recruiting class, with Rivals ranking him as the #36 overall player nationally, the #4 Wide Receiver, and the #2 player in the state of North Carolina.

From a recruiting rankings standpoint, Grimes instantly becomes the highest ranked player on NC State’s roster. Since he played as a True Freshman, Grimes has 3 seasons to play 2 years of eligibility.

Back in 2021, Grimes chose the Demon Deacons over NC State, Tennessee, Duke and Louisville. On December 8th, 2023, Grimes decided to come back home and run with the Pack.

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Kansas State will be Without Their Offensive Coordinator & Starting Quarterback Against NC State

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Kansas State will be without their Offensive Coordinator and starting Quarterback when they face NC State in the Pop-Tarts Bowl on December 28th.

New Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko, who just left the same position at Duke, paid big bucks to hire Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Collin Klein as his OC, who had been serving in the position at Kansas State for the past 2 seasons. For the past 7 seasons, Klein has served as the Wildcats Quarterbacks Coach.

This season, Kansas State ranks 23rd in Total Offense (446.1) and 14th in Rushing Offense (199.7).

As Quarterbacks Coach, he helped develop four-year starter Will Howard, who announced he would be entering the Transfer Portal on November 27th. This season, Howard earned 2nd Team All-Big 12 honors. In 12 games, he threw for 2,643 yards and 24 touchdowns (10 interceptions). Howard also rushed for 351 yards and 9 touchdowns.

Howard will be replaced by Freshman Avery Johnson. There was speculation that Johnson might follow Klein to Texas A&M, but he will be starting for the Wildcats in Orlando against the Wolfpack.

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NC State’s Kevin Concepcion Earns Freshman All-American Status from The Athletic

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NC State Wide Receiver Kevin Concepcion has been named a Freshman All-American by The Athletic.

Here’s what they had to say about KC:

WR Kevin Concepcion, NC State: “KC” easily won ACC Rookie of the Year this season after catching 64 passes for 767 yards, rushing for 297 yards on 7.8 yards per carry and scoring 11 total touchdowns. The 5-foot-11, 187-pound slot receiver from Charlotte was a three-star signee who proved he should start right away as a true freshman. Over his last seven games, Concepcion has averaged 117 total yards per game. (The Athletic)

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