Giglio Says There’s A Chance for NC State

The News & Observers Joe Giglio is previewing all 14 of the ACC teams this summer.  He is also posting a short video on each team, in which he gives his concise personal breakdown of each team.

Today his video preview of NC State was released.  The video is only 3 minutes and 15 seconds long, so don’t act like you’re too busy to watch it…you should.  But I’ll go ahead and break down Giglio’s main points.

• He starts off by stating that there is a chance for NC State to break through in the Atlantic division.  Clemson and Florida St. are 43-2 against the rest of the league since the start of the 2012 season.  Between these two powerhouses, 17 players were drafted and will be playing in the NFL on Sundays this season.  They will be good, but not as good.
• He says the door is open, but he thinks NC State might be able to walk through because of: 1) Brissett 2) 8 starters returning on defense
• He says they have to win three coin toss games. The first of those would be Louisville at home.  The next two are against teams they should beat, but have been unable to do so on the road for quite some time now.  NC State hasn’t beat Boston College since they joined the ACC (0-5) and has lost six straight in Winston-Salem against Wake Forest.
• Giglio says if they pick up those three wins, they have the chance to break through in the Atlantic Division, and pick up the second ever double-digit win total in school history.