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NC State’s Dave Doeren’s Week 4 ACC Media Teleconference Transcript

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Yesterday NC State head coach Dave Doeren answered questions on the weekly ACC Media Teleconference heading into the Wolfpack’s Week 4 matchup against Marshall. Here’s the transcript.

DAVE DOEREN: It’s good to be back into game week. A lot of thoughts and prayers have gone out to people in the Carolinas and all people affected by Hurricane Florence, and I know our players did the best they could in a tough situation with our staff. And good to be back in the routine here at the school here this week and getting ready for our first game against Marshall, a very storied program off to a 2-0 start, a team that has a lot of experience, 17 of their 22 starters back, and one of the top winning percentages for home wins in college football. Looking forward to playing them and getting back into it and seeing where we’re at. Obviously you want to see your progress as a football program week in and week out, and having an unexpected week off gave us a chance to pause and look back but also lose some time on the field. You feel like you’re in a little bit of a catch-up mode as you prepare, and I know the guys are excited to get on the road and go play a really good team.

Q. I was wondering if you could recall how you guys discovered Larrell Murchison and what has his development meant to your defensive line this season?

DAVE DOEREN: Larrell is doing really well. He originally was committed to Georgia. We knew about him. At the time we didn’t know if we would take another defensive lineman. I don’t know what happened down there, if they filled up or over-signed, but about two days before signing day I got a call and talked to their coaches at Lewisburg about him. And obviously being an in-state guy and we had a need and a scholarship open at that point in time, so just tried to do the best I could in a short window because we didn’t have time to bring him on campus. But he knew a lot of State people, his family knew a lot of State people. He grew up not far from here and was able to get a lot done in a short period of time. He actually didn’t sign on signing day. If you guys remember, he came up the week after so he could look at everything and make sure, but really excited he’s here, and we were able to redshirt him last year and he was able to learn behind Justin Jones and B.J. Hill and has gotten bigger. He was about 285 when he got here, and he’s close to 300 now, and really playing fast and just fun to watch a guy improve week in and week out. He is by far the most quick twitch interior defensive lineman, and his upside still hasn’t been seen yet. I think watching him in practice yesterday was one of his better days on the field. So excited to continue to see him grow.

Q. This week the ACC and the College Football Playoff are celebrating Extra Yard For Teachers. What role have teachers played in your life?

DAVE DOEREN: Played a huge role. Had a lot that — a lot of them I looked up to, and some of my teachers were my coaches, too, in basketball and football growing up, and just were role models, were mentors. A lot of the words that they spoke to me stuck. I had one teacher tell me that I couldn’t do something one time, and that stuck, and really enjoyed getting an A in that class and proving that teacher wrong. But that motivation was huge in my life at the time. I needed to hear it. And other teachers who have ended up being lifelong friends. They have a huge impact, have the ability to change lives, and some of them I think do an incredible job of that. As somebody in that position in football, because I do think football coaches are teachers, I think that’s one of the greatest things you have is that gift of helping somebody grow. (ACC)

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NC State has Dominated UNC in Athletics in 2023-24

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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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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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NC State Offers FCS Interior Offensive Lineman D’Angalo Titialii

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NC State offered Interior Offensive Lineman D’Angalo Titialii (6’2″/320) today. After entering the Portal, the Wolfpack were the first to offer him.

Titialii spent his first three seasons at Portland State, which competes in the FCS. This year, he was the starting Center for the Vikings, and the year before he was their starting Left Guard. Over three seasons, Titialii started in 28 of the 32 games he played in.

Titialii is an intriguing prospect, considering he can play numerous positions on the Offensive Line.

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NC State Offers FCS DT Elinus Noel III

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After Elinus Noel III (6’2″/230) entered the Transfer Portal yesterday, it didn’t take long for NC State to extend an offer.

He also has picked up offers from Baylor and Temple.

Noel III played last year at Texas Southern, which is in the FCS. As a Junior, he had 52 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks in 10 games.

Prior to Texas Southern, Noel III spent his first two seasons at Nicholls State, where he recorded a total of 53 tackles.

247Sports ranked him as a 3-Star prospect in the 2021 recruiting class out of New Orleans (LA).

Noel III has 1 year of eligibility remaining.

With Nick Campbell entering the Transfer Portal, NC State is in the hunt for some depth at Nose Tackle. Even if the staff were to feel confident with what they have in JR Brandon Cleveland and RS-SODJ Jackson, the Wolfpack is in need of depth at the position.

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