VIDEO: Matt McKay: “I used to be quiet, but I’ve put that away. I’m respected & heard.”

Redshirt Sophomore Matt McKay is the starting quarterback for NC State heading into Week 1, and on Media Day, he said a big part of that was learning to use his voice, which he hasn’t always been used to.

• It’s pretty cool to see that other player on my team look up to me now. It’s up to me to be that voice, to push them and encourage them.
• At first it was different, being a vocal leader. I used to be quiet, but now I’ve definitely put that away. I feel like I’m heard, and have earned the respect of my teammates.
• The summer was my opportunity to just take it, and be heard.
• The Quarterback room is different, but it’s a lot of fun. A great group of guys. We always coach each other up and learn.