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Dave Doeren’s Talks Positive/Negative of JMU, Previews Georgia State: BULLETED

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Yesterday NC State head coach Dave Doeren had his weekly press conference, and he broke down the positives and negatives from the James Madison game, talked about the “White Out” this weekend, and previewed Georgia State in his opening remarks. Here is a link to the video, and a BULLETED breakdown of what he had to say. We will breakdown his responses to the media’s questions later today.

Positives from James Madison

  • Turnover margin was a huge point of emphasis heading into game. They were +1.5 for the past 30 games, so to be even in that game was good.
  • 3rd down offense was exceptional. JR WR Jakobi Meyers had several of those plays.
  • Redzone defense: 80% effective keeping them from scoring touchdowns. Obviously you don’t want them to be down there. That would be even better.
  • End of half 2-minute touchdown was excellent.
  • SR RB Reggie Gallaspy played behind his pads. Ran hard. Did a nice job getting some tough yards, because the holes weren’t very big at times.
  • Good to see Freshman Trent Pennix and Ricky Person get in there and pick up blitzes, run hard, and take care of the football. They will grow.
  • Jakobi Meyers and RS FR Thayer Thomas were good playmakers on offense. With Nyheim Hines and Jay Sam gone we were looking to see who would step up.
  • WR’s SO Emeka Emezie and RS SO CJ Riley’s confidence level is night and day from where it was a year a go.
  • Was good to have 5 OL starters playing together. So many guys in and out of the lineup in training camp. A lot of stuff they have to do better playing next to each other.
  • Good to get a bunch of Freshman in the game.
    • Thought Nickel Tanner Ingle played really well. He gave up one touchdown, which was a good learning experience for him. They put the guy who normally lines up outside in the slot. Opportunity for him to learn what’s happening.
    • DT Alim McNeil got a pass breakup.
    • DE Ibrahim Kante got a sack.
    • TE Damien Darden got a lot of reps.
  • 4th quarter. Outscoring them 7-3 and not giving them the ball back, and stopping them on defense.

Negatives from James Madison

  • Rushing offense was less than 4 yards per carry. Unacceptable. Being addressed and talked about.
  • Defense not handling the scrambling of the quarterback on 3rd down.
  • 1st and 3rd quarter didn’t score points. Take pride in starting fast, the game and after half. Didn’t do that. Had good drives, but didn’t finish them.
  • 1st down offense, ties into run game, needs to improve. Help us have more manageable third downs. Didn’t hurt in this game, but will in the future.
  • 3 Penalties that shouldn’t have happened. 2 hits on the sideline. Offsides on the kickoff. Unacceptable.
  • Getting more points. Need to get in the 30+ range.
  • Had heat related health issues. Players hooked up to IV’s…cramping. Talked with our nutritionist, training staff and strength staff, and we thought did everything right. So we have to do some more things.

The White Out

  • Excited for the first White Out at Carter-Finley. Sure fans will enjoy wearing white in the heat. That’ my gift to you. Wearing white for a 12:30 kickoff on a hot day.
  • Players and recruits are excited about the “Ice Wolf” jersey’s. Think you’ll enjoy them.

Previewing Georgia State

  • New program. Have done a nice job.
  • Won their bowl game over Western Kentucky.
  • Won their opener against Kennesaw St. 24-20. Were down 14-0, and scored 2 touchdowns within a minute to close the half, and finished the game with a game-winning drive.
  • New QB (Dan Ellington) had a nice game. Good athlete. JUCO transfer. 3 passing touchdowns and was their leading rusher. Over 70% completion.
  • Leading receiver in college football: Penny Hart. Slot receiver…returner. Over 2,000 career receiving yards. Over 1,000 last year.
  • 4 starting linemen back.
  • Uptempo offense.
  • Different defensive front and scheme than last week. 3-down scheme. Whether they are in a 3-4, or moving into 4-down fronts.
  • Not a big blitz team, but a lot of different things coming at you.
  • Secondary is active.
  • Defensive End (Michael Shaw) who is the all-time tackle for loss leader in school history. 3rd in sacks. Need to know where he is.
  • +1 in turnover margin after one game.
  • Georgia State AD Charlie Cobb played football at NC State

 

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FAU Transfer Defensive Tackle Decarius Hawthorne is Taking an Official Visit to NC State Next Week

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May 4, 2024

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FAU Defensive Tackle Transfer Decarius Hawthorne (6’2″/295) confirmed with me that he is taking an Official Visit to NC State next week, beginning on Tuesday. Arkansas is expected to host him on Sunday.

Hawthorne entered the Portal on April 26th.

This past season, Hawthorne had 18 tackles, 7 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks in 12 games for the Owls. All of those numbers were career highs for Hawthorne.

ON3 ranks Hawthorne as a 3-Star prospect in the Transfer Portal, and the #46 Defensive Lineman in the Portal.

NC State is in desperate need for depth at Nose Tackle. They return Junior Brandon Cleveland and Redshirt Sophomore DJ Jackson, and True Freshman Justin Terrell will arrive in the Fall.

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Congrats to NC State Football’s Spring Graduates!

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May 3, 2024

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Congratulations to the 7 NC State Football Players that just graduated this Spring.

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2024 Football Spring Graduates

Linebacker Devon Betty (1 year of eligibility)

Defensive End Davin Vann (1 year of eligibility)

Cornerback Aydan White (1 year of eligibility)

Offensive Guard Anthony Carter Jr. (2 years of eligibility)

Offensive Lineman Matt McCabe (2 years of eligibility)

Offensive Tackle Patrick Matan (2 years of eligibility)

Offensive Lineman Brendan Lawson (no longer on the roster)

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Proposed Bill in the NC House Would Require NC State & UNC To Play One Another, as well as ECU, UNCC and App St.

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May 3, 2024

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A bill has been proposed by members of the North Carolina House of Representatives that would force NC State and UNC to play one another, as well as East Carolina, UNC Charlotte and Appalachian State.

According to House Bill 965, which you can read here in full, NC State and UNC would be required to play one another annually in Football, Men’s Basketball and Women’s Basketball. The Wolfpack and the Tar Heels would also be forced to play a game annually in all three sports against either ECU, UNC-Charlotte or App St. Every six years, NC State and UNC would be required to have played a home and away game against each of the three school in all three sports.

Here’s the exact wording from the proposed bill:

Competition Required. – A high-enrollment institution shall do all of the following in each eligible sport: (1) Every academic year, play at least one home or one away game against (i) another high-enrollment institution and (ii) an eligible constituent institution that is not a high-enrollment institution. (2) Every six academic years, play at least one home and one away game against each eligible constituent institution that is not a high-enrollment institution. A high-enrollment institution shall alternate home and away games that are scheduled against the same eligible constituent institution that is not a high-enrollment institution.

For glossary of terms being referenced above:

For the purposes of this bill, “High-enrollment institutions” = NC State and UNC, while “Eligible constituent institutions” = East Carolina, UNC Charlotte and Appalachian State.

It’s worth noting that NC State already has games schedule against each of these teams home-and-away in Football between now and 2031.

2025 – East Carolina (H)

2025 – @ App St.

2026 – App St. (H)

2028 – @ East Carolina

2030 – Charlotte (H)

2031 – @ Charlotte

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For more details, check out this article at WRAL.

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Akron Safety Kerry Martin Jr. will Take an Official Visit at NC State Next Week

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May 2, 2024

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Akron Safety Kerry Martin Jr. (6’1″/195) confirmed with me that he will be taking an Official Visit to NC State next week beginning on May 7th.

After receiving an offer from NC State yesterday, it didn’t take him long to set up the visit.

Martin Jr. is familiar with NC State, because he was recruited by Wolfpack Defensive Coordinator Tony Gibson before he left West Virginia to come to Raleigh. Even though he never coached him, a relationship was established.

Martin Jr.’s connections to NC State are deeper than that. Former NC State Cornerback Derrek Pitts, who is currently a member of the Tampa Bay Bucs, is his cousin.

This past year, Martin Jr. recorded 45 tackles, 2 interceptions and 6 pass breakups for Akron, starting in 9 of the 11 games he played in. His PFF Grade was 68.9.

In 2022, he had 53 tackles, 1 interception and 1 pass breakup, starting in 9 of the 11 games he played in. Martin Jr.’s PFF Grade was 60.9.

In 2019, as a Freshman for West Virginia, Martin Jr. earned PFF Freshman All-American honors, recording a grade of 70.6, with 50 tackles and 3 pass breakups.

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