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WRAL: Gallaspy talks parenthood, patience and nickname “Reggie Bettis”

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WRAL caught up with senior RB Reggie Gallaspy who is coming off a career day in the Pack’s win over Boston College.

Gallaspy goes in-depth to talk about how being a father has completely changed his outlook on the football field, how it helped him with his patience and focus.

“That helps my leadership, I helped like that helped me a lot on the football field. Now, I’m more of a vocal leader than I was before,” Gallaspy said. “Now, I try my best and speak up when I see something that needs to be corrected or see something that somebody needs help with. I feel like me opening up more helps them see things not only how I see things as a 21-year-old but as a parent as well. (WRAL)”

He also goes into his nickname and Instagram handle.

Strength and conditioning coach Dantonio “Thunder” Burnette began calling Gallaspy, “Reggie Bettis,” after (former Steelers RB) Jerome Bettis during the spring of 2018 and it’s a comparison that stuck. (WRAL)

To Gallaspy, it’s wasn’t just Bettis’ powerful runs that he emulated, it was his leadership and role as a teammate, he told WRAL.

“When he was outside the field, he was the type of guy who told his second string running back what’s there so that next guy can go out and play the same way, so he won’t miss a beat. He was never really a selfish guy, he always made sure everybody was on the same key.

“I just like the type of person he was, I try to make myself look just like that. That’s what I love about Jerome Bettis. (WRAL)”

Gallaspy has recently changed his Instagram handle and Twitter handle to ‘@theBus25‘ which was Bettis’ nickname while he was still playing.

Make sure you check out the full interview because it really gives you great insight into what drives Gallaspy and what has made him the player he is today.

 

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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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NC State Offers FCS Interior Offensive Lineman D’Angalo Titialii

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April 17, 2024

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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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April 17, 2024

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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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WATCH: In NC State’s Spring Game, Tight End Justin Joly Showed He is Going to Be Trouble for Opposing Defenses in ’24

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It was evident NC State Tight End Justin Joly (6’3″/235) is going to be a problem for opposing defenses after his performance in the 2024 Spring Game a few weeks back. He is an extremely athletic Tight End, but he’s also bigger and more physical than I expected.

According to my calculations, Joly had 3 receptions for 56 yards and a touchdown. He started things off with a 3-yard touchdown in the corner of the end zone. He followed that up with a 16 yard catch across the middle through contact. Finally, Joly was the recipient of a double-reverse flea flicker, from RB Demarcus Jones II to WR Kevin Concepcion to QB Grayson McCall to him, for a 37-yard gain.

Joly transferred to NC State this offseason from UCONN, and he was the #2 Tight End in the Transfer Portal according to ON3. He had an incredible Sophomore campaign this past year, catching 56 passes for 578 yards and 2 touchdowns. Joly had 4 receptions for 38 yards in the season opener against the Wolfpack.

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