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Ryan Finley starting to make 300+ yard games the norm

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Whether you are aware of it or not, Wolfpack QB Ryan Finley is putting up the type of numbers that get your jersey retired at NC State.

After two weeks of play, Ryan Finley is closing in on Mike Glennon for the 4th most passing yards in NC State history.

NC State Quarterback Stat Leaders

Career Passing Yards
1. Philip Rivers, 2002-03 – 13,484
2. Jamie Barnette, 1996-99 – 9,461
3. Russell Wilson, 2008-10 – 8,545
4. Mike Glennon, 2009-12 – 7,411
5. Ryan Finley, 2016-pres. – 7,256
6. Terry Harvey, 1991,93-995 – 5,925
7. Shane Montgomery, 1987-89 – 5,298
8. Jacoby Brissett, 2014-15 – 5,268
9. Erik Kramer, 1985-86 – 4,602
10. Dave Buckey, 1972-75 – 4,286

There is a good chance of Finley passes Glennon this Saturday vs. Marshall, seeing as he only needs 155 more yards. In fact, Finley throwing for over 200 yards in a game is a pretty sure bet these days. Actually, Finley throwing for 300 yards in a game is becoming more and more likely. Check out this stat…

Finely is tied with Russell Wilson for 2nd most 300-yard games in NC State history with 12. Philip Rivers leads in this category with 19, so Finley would need 7 more to tie and 8 more pass him.

What’s the likelihood of that happening? Well, he’d have to really catch fire. Finley has thrown for 300+ yards in 43% of the games he’s played at NC State.

It’s worth noting that Finley’s percentage is the highest of any quarterback in NC State history.

Ryan Finley – 42.9%
Mike Glennon – 38.5%
Philip Rivers – 37.3%
Russell Wilson – 31.3%

He also posts the sixth-highest passing yardage average among Power 5 QB’s.

With the West Virginia game unlikely to be rescheduled, NC State has 10 games left (assuming they make a bowl). That means Finley would need to pass for 300+ yards in 80% of his games to break that record.

While it’s not likely, these stats are still extremely impressive and speak to just how great Ryan Finley has been at NC State.

 

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WATCH QB Grayson McCall’s Tape from the 2024 NC State Spring Game

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NC State will have a new Quarterback in 2024 in Coastal Carolina Transfer Grayson McCall. A few weeks back, McCall looked sharp in the 2024 Spring Game, completing 16 of his 20 pass attempts for 205 yards and a touchdown. McCall was accuracy and composure were evident in his first time playing in Carter-Finley Stadium.

Check out McCall’s tape from the Spring Game.

 

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NC State Legend QB Roman Gabriel Passes Away at the Age of 83

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April 20, 2024

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NC State legend Quarterback Roman Gabriel has passed away at the age of 83.

Gabriel’s Accolades

  • 2 time ACC Player of the Year (1960 & 1961)
  • 2 time 1st Team All-American (1960 & 1961)
  • 2 time 1st Team All-ACC (1960 & 1961)
  • 1st ACC QB to throw for 1,000 yards in a season
  • Left NC State with 22 school records and 9 ACC records
  • #1 pick in the AFL and #2 pick in the NFL
  • 16-year NFL career with the Rams & Eagles
  • 4 time Pro Bowler
  • NFL MVP in 1969
  • Led the NFL in Passing Yards in 1973
  • Led the NFL in Touchdown Passes in 1969 & 1973
  • Inaugural member of the NC State Hall of Fame
  • Ranks 1st all-time in Rams history in Touchdown Passes & 3rd in Passing Yards
  • First player to have their jersey number retired at NC State, on January 20, 1962.

Praying for the Gabriel family!

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NC State has Dominated UNC in Athletics in 2023-24

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April 20, 2024

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After NC State clinched a series victory over UNC last night in Baseball, I thought it would be a good time to relish in how the Wolfpack has dominated the Tar Heels Athletic Program as a whole in 2023-24.

The Wolfpack Baseball team has won the first two games in the series against the Tar Heels, clinching a series victory over UNC for the first time since 2021. It marks the first time NC State has won a series against the Tar Heels in Raleigh since 2016.

NC State defeated UNC in Volleyball 3-1, winning in Chapel Hill for the first time in 25 years. The Tar Heels had won the last 5 matches against the Wolfpack.

The Wolfpack defeated the Tar Heels 39-20 in Football in Carter-Finley Stadium. It marked the 3rd consecutive win over UNC.

NC State lost both regular season games to UNC in Men’s Basketball, but when it mattered most, the Wolfpack defeated the Tar Heels in the ACC Championship Game 84-76, winning their first title since 1987.

The Wolfpack Women’s Basketball team lost to their rival in Chapel Hill, but defeated UNC 63-59 in Reynolds Coliseum. NC State has won 5 of the last 7 against UNC.

In Gymnastics, NC State defeated UNC 196.725-194.925 in Raleigh. This marked the 3rd straight victory for the Wolfpack over the Tar Heels.

NC State’s Men & Women’s Swimming & Diving teams both beat UNC. The Men won 258-93, and the Women won 196-157.

The Wolfpack Wrestling team defeated UNC 33-6 in Reynolds Coliseum. NC State has won 11 straight Duals against the Tar Heels.

The NC State Men’s Tennis team defeated UNC 4-0, winning against their rival in back-to-back years.

The Wolfpack Women’s Tennis team has defeated the Tar Heels 4-3 on two occasions thus far this season, and will face their rival again today.

The Cross Country teams didn’t have individual meets against UNC, but the Women obviously beat them, because they won the ACC Championship. The Men didn’t, finishing 8th in the Conference, with the Tar Heels finishing 1st.

The only other NC State athletic team that didn’t taste victory against UNC this year was the Women’s Soccer team, losing 0-4 in Raleigh.

Of course, each of these NC State athletic teams has much higher goals than just beating their rival, but there’s no denying how sweet it is to beat the Tar Heels.

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WATCH: Hollywood Smothers Leads NC State in Rushing at the Spring Game

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April 18, 2024

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Redshirt Freshman Hollywood Smothers seemingly was the 3rd string Running Back in NC State’s 2024 Spring Game a few weeks back, but at the end of the game, he had more rushing yards than any other back.

Smothers rushed the ball 8 times for 75 yards. He possesses explosive speed, as well as excellent vision.

Check out Pack Insider’s Tape of Smothers from the Spring Game.





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