Former NC State running back Nyheim Hines, and current member of the Colts, spent time working at Bojangles back here in Raleigh during Indianapolis’ bye week.

Zak Keefer of the Indy Star covered the story, and you can and should read it in full here.

Hines knows that the average career of an NFL Rynning Back is 3 years, and he is thinking of his future as a rookie.

If Hines isn’t going to make bank on the gridiron, it’s going to be selling chicken supremes, Cajun fries, dirty rice, tailgate specials, Boberry biscuits, and sweet tea.

“Best fries in the fast food industry,” he boasts. “The chicken’s really good, and they have these things called boberry biscuits. Nothing like them.” (Link)

Hines hopes to own at least 5 Bojangles one day, but he would never envision owning one, without working every area of the restaurant. He doesn’t believe in leading others to do what he is unwilling to do.

As a rookie, Hines has almost 500 yards of offense through 9 games (241 rushing and 202 receiving) with 3 touchdowns. He has grabbed ahold of the 2nd string spot on the Colts depth chart, and looks to have a bright future, due in large part to his versatility. Hines is second on the team in receptions (37), and is only two shy of the team lead (Tight End Eric Ebron).

Hines’ rookie contract is a 4-year deal that is worth a maximum of $3.184 million, but only $724,548 of it is guaranteed. This young man obviously wants to sign a deal when his rookie contract expires, but he is preparing for a future after football.

He is wise beyond his years.

Former NC State ACC Player of the Year TJ Warren entered the season as the Sun’s sixth man, but his hot shooting hand has forced him back into his familiar starting role.

How good is he shooting?

Warren is shooting at Steph Curry’s level.

In fact, heading into his most recent game on Tuesday night, Warren and Curry were the only two players in the NBA shooting 45%+ from three, 49%+ from the field and 90%+ from the free throw line.

Warren has started the past 4 games, and in that stretch, he is averaging 25.5 points and 5.5 rebounds, while shooting 56% from the field, 46% from three, and 100% from the charity stripe.

On the year, Warren is averaging 17.2 points and 4.2 rebounds per game (13 games), shooting 50.6% from the field, 46% from three and 92.1% from the stripe.

Tony Buckets put in some serious work in the offseason. For perspective, he shot 22% from three last year, and 75.7% from the free throw line.

Former NC State Quarterback Russell Wilson recorded yet another game-winning drive last night, leading the Seahawks to a 27-24 victory over the Packers.

With a little over 8 minutes left in the game, Seattle received the kickoff after Green Bay kicked a 36-yard field goal to extend their lead to 24-20.

Wilson proceeded to lead the Seahawks on a 7 play/75-yard drive (3:15), ending in a 15-yard touchdown pass to Tight End Ed Dickson with 5:11 left on the clock. He was 4 of 5 for 73 yards and a touchdown on the drive.

On the night, Russell was 21 of 31 for 225 yards and 2 touchdowns (0 interceptions), with a 110.3 QB Rating.

Since 2012, Wilson has orchestrated 21 game-winning drives in either the 4th quarter or Overtime, which is second only to Matthew Stafford (26). (Tweet)

The Seahawks always feel like they have a chance with the ball in Wilson’s hands at the end of the game. Since the beginning of last season, he’s the best in the business in the 4th.

Russell Wilson is @DangeRussWilson in the 4th quarter

Since 2017, Wilson has:

• 9.0 yards per attempt (Best in NFL, Min. 6 starts)

• 26 pass TD (Most in NFL)

• 126.6 passer rating (Best in NFL, Min. 6 Starts) #Seahawks

— NFL Research (@NFLResearch) November 16, 2018

Here’s a look at Wilson’s 2 touchdowns.

nickr83: Russell Wilson with a floater TD to Baldwin & a surfing TD celebration!! #TNF #Seahawks #GBvsSEA Fox Thursday Night Football: Green Bay Packers at Seattle Seahawks https://t.co/DlBPuDSG9N pic.twitter.com/1zX5EEt1j8

— FanSportsClips (@FanSportsClips) November 16, 2018

Russell Wilson kept the Seahawks playoff hopes alive with this throw

(via @thecheckdown) pic.twitter.com/QFHJ81yZvM

— Bleacher Report NFL (@BR_NFL) November 16, 2018

LET’S GOOO!!! @DangeRussWilson | #GoHawks pic.twitter.com/xirF2X9A3O

— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) November 16, 2018

“Believe big, that’s how great things happen.” – @DangeRussWilson

🎥 | @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/sTxyL8K7bi

— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) November 16, 2018

The Seahawks victory kept their playoff hopes alive. They (5-5) currently are right behind the Vikings (5-3-1) for the final Wild Card spot.

Week 10 of the 2018 NFL season is in the bag, and 12 former NC State players were active. Here’s a breakdown of their performances.

Quarterback Russell Wilson (Starter) was dangerous with his arm and his legs in the Seahawks 36-31 loss to the Rams. Wilson completed 17 of his 26 passes for 176 yards (123.2 QB Rating) and 3 touchdowns (0 interceptions). He also rushed for 92 yards, a season-high.

.@DangeRussWilson to @TDLockett12 for the @Seahawks TD!

📺: CBS #Seahawks pic.twitter.com/Jzr2uZi195

— NFL (@NFL) November 11, 2018

.@dangerusswilson to @N_Vannett81 for the @Seahawks TD!

📺: CBS #Seahawks pic.twitter.com/fAhj9HgUew

— NFL (@NFL) November 11, 2018

Quarterback Philip Rivers (Starter) led the Chargers to their 6th straight win, defeating the Raiders 20-6 on Sunday. Rivers was 18 of 26 for 223 yards (105.1 QB Rating) and 2 touchdowns (1 interception).

QB Philip Rivers (9 consecutive games) joins Aaron Rodgers (13 games in 2011) and Tom Brady (10 in 2007) as the only QBs in NFL history with 2+ TD passes & a 95+ rating in each of his team’s 1st 9 games to begin a season. (NFL)

Running Back Jaylen Samuels had 5 carries for 7 yards and 3 receptions for 22 yards and a touchdown in the Steelers 52-21 victory over the Panthers . The touchdown was the first of his career. Samuels played 31% of Pittsburgh’s offensive snaps.

The Steelers score AGAIN as Jaylen Samuels finds the endzone.

(Via @NFL)pic.twitter.com/tdrweAeyz0

— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) November 9, 2018

Cool moment between Roethlisberger and Jaylen Samuels after his 1st touchdown. Team site captured what Ben said to him.

“That’s awesome, I’m proud of you. Way to get around him, get in, and make a play. Good job brother.” #Steelers pic.twitter.com/kWhOj16oSR

— Alex Kozora (@Alex_Kozora) November 12, 2018

Defensive Tackle Justin Jones had 2 tackles and his first career sack (0.5) of his career in the Chargers 20-6 victory over the Raiders on Sunday. Jones played in 11 snaps (17% of the defensive snaps).

WE SEE YOU, ROOKS!@UchennaN_42 | @Twenty7Savage pic.twitter.com/BoXiEzesfo

— Los Angeles Chargers (@Chargers) November 11, 2018

Defensive End BJ Hill (Starter) had 4 tackles in the Giants 27-23 victory over the 49ers on Monday Night Football last night.

Defensive Tackle T.Y. McGill played in his first game with the Eagles on Sunday, and his first game since Week 13 last year with the Cleveland Browns. McGill played 15 snaps (22% of the defensive snaps), and had 1 QB Hurry in the Eagles 26-20 loss to the Cowboys.

Place Kicker Stephen Hauschka (Starter) connected on both of his field goal attempts (54 & 31) and all 5 of his PAT attempts in the Bills 41-7 victory over the Jets.

Left Guard Joe Thuney’s (Starter) start string continues, starting in his 48th straight game in the Patriots 34-10 loss to the Titans Sunday. He played 100% of the Patriots’ offensive snaps.

Left Guard JR Sweezy (Starter) started for the Seahawks in their 36-31 loss to the Rams. He has started all 9 games for Seattle this year, and played 100% of the offensive snaps on Sunday.

Running Back Nyheim Hines had 3 carries for 3 yards, and 3 receptions for 19 yards in the Colts 29-26 victory over the Jaguars. Hines played in 36% of the Colts offensive snaps (20).

Running Back Matt Dayes was activated from the Practice Squad by the 49ers yesterday, and played 12 special teams snaps and 1 snap at running back in San Francisco’s 27-23 loss to the Giants last night.

After starting the past two weeks, Tight End David Grinnage played only 6 offensive snaps in the Jaguars 29-26 loss to the Colts.

Inactive
Miami Dolphins Left Guard Ted Larsen (neck)

Did Not Play
Arizona Cardinals Quarterback Mike Glennon
Indianapolis Colts Quarterback Jacoby Brissett

Not Active
Cleveland Browns Cornerback Juston Burris