VIDEO: NC State’s Ryan Finley Talks After Georgia State

NC State quarterback Ryan Finley spoke with the media after the Wolfpack trounced Georgia State 41-7 this afternoon. He was 31 of 38 for 370 yards and 2 touchdowns (1 interception).

The VIDEO is below, and a BULLETED breakdown is below.

• Think we did a lot of things better. Got off to a fast start, which is something we preached.
• Think the first drive of the third quarter is an area to improve. We need to get points on that 1st drive of the 2nd half.
• Really important that we’re 2-0. Really excited for next week.
• We’ve got a lot of weapons. It’s pretty special when I can throw it out to a lot of different targets. A lot of different playmakers.
• I think it’s important in a game like this to get younger guys in the game. We got some guys in on the offensive line, and Matt McKay (QB). The more you can get a lot of depth in the game, that’s important.
• We’re going to keep running the ball. That’s what we do. A lot of improvement is needed, but we’re on a good path.
• It’s fun being more comfortable out there. Being able to focus on my teammates more.
• I call them 70/30 balls when I throw them to Kelvin (Harmon). 70% Kelvin…30% incomplete.

On Redshirt Freshman Wide Receiver Thayer Thomas’ monster performance…

• Trustworthy is a word I think of when I think of Thayer (Thomas). Unbelievable grab there in the end zone with his left hand. He’s special. He’s worked for it and earned the right to be on this stage. Been really impressed with him these first two weeks.

On Redshirt Graduate Senior Running Back Brady Bodine’s touchdown…

• Brady Bodine’s touchdown is a long time coming. That’s 5 years of Brady sticking to the process, and trusting it. Excited about what he’s going to be able to do for us. Heck of a run.

On Freshman Running Back Trent Pennix’s performance…

• Was impressed with Freshman Trent Pennix (RB). He had a really good game. We had set up a lot for him to get in the game. To get him in the rhythm of the game. That was important. Him getting his first TD. That was exciting.

On the Wolfpack Defense…

• The defense bailed us out a bunch. They gave us good field position, which is all you can ask for. Only gave up 7 points. That’s huge. Can think of numerous times we got the ball at the 50-yard line. If we get the ball at the 50, we have to strike. That’s our job…to put up points when they give us a short field like that.