VIDEO: Dave Doeren Press Conference after JMU (Part 1)

Dave Doeren met with the media after NC State’s 24-13 win over JMU. Above if the full (part 1) video, and below is the bulleted highlights.

Opening Statement

• Excited to be 1-0. Thanks to the fans, students, band, and everyone. Lot of players getting IVs after the game because of the heat.
• Thanks to fans for staying all 4 quarters. Unbelievable and appreciated.
• JMU is good. Knew they would be good.
• Red zone defense was exceptional. Stamina in 4th quarter was great.
• Jakobi Meyers was great, Finley had 300 yard game.
• Gallaspy ran hard but run game was not as good as it will be. Missing some parts right now, especially at tight end (Cary Angeline)
• Got a lot of guys in the game. Thayer Thomas did not play like a freshman. Had a nice return and catch for a TD.
• JMU has a great staff and players are classy. They played hard and will have a great season.

Update on Eurndraus Bryant

• He said when he hit the ground, his neck locked up
• They had to do all the precautions, but he was fine and joking on sidelines later
• He’s okay and said he could have come back and played

On CJ Riley

• Great catch in endzone. He was a little nervous in those situations last season, now playing with his size.
• If you are 6’5 you have to play like you’re 6’5. Nice to see him go up, use his hands and come down with it
• Guys behind Kelvin and Stephen are working hard. Starters are pushing them and they are getting much better

On depth…

• Depth is critical. When players can’t play, you can’t have drop off. Didn’t have much drop off today.
• Depth creates competition in practice. Can’t have a bad day or guy behind you takes your reps.

On Gallaspy…

• Biggest difference this year is his ability to train. He’s healthy now. Had small injuries all throughout his career.
• He’s in great shape going into this season
• He’s also a father. His personal life is in order. Done good focusing on what’s important.
• His family is really supportive. He’s in a really good place physically and mentally