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Dave Doeren’s Postgame Press Conference After FSU: BULLETED

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Head Coach Dave Doeren met with the media last night in his postgame press conference after NC State fell 31-13 to Florida State in their 2019 ACC opener on the road. You can watch it here, or check out a bulleted breakdown below.

  • Weird feeling after this game, you know?
  • Really proud of the way our defensive kids battled.
  • Struggled offensively in a lot of ways.
  • Bailey Hockman came in and competed.
  • Devin Leary came in and did some really good things at the end of the game.
  • Our run game is more than adequate, but we’ve got to be able to throw the football better. That’s what we’ve got to work on.
  • Defensively, there was a lot of improvement.
    • Just out there too much.
    • Biggest negative for them was not being able to get a takeaway.
    • Pressured the quarterback
    • Stopped the run.
  • Offensively we mounted a lot of drives that never ended up in touchdowns
  • Unfortunately, we had a couple players injured. Taking its toll on us.
    • Taiyon Palmer and Ricky Person.
  • Florida State did a nice job
  • A lot to work on in the bye week. Look forward to it.
  • Our guys battled and had a good energy about them tonight.
    • Just weren’t able to score enough points.

Not finishing drives…

  • Whether it’s penalties or drops, it’s about execution.
    • Got to make plays.
    • Whether it’s a throw not being on target…dropping a pass…a five-yard penalty setting you back

QB Situation…

  • Hockman and Leary give us the ability to throw downfield.
  • Put Hockman in earlier than we planned.
  • Matt McKay was not doing what I thought he was going to do.
    • Obvious he was off.
    • At this point, didn’t have time to wait anymore.
    • I love him to death. Great young man, but it’s 1 thing when you’re not completing the ball down field…it’s another when you’re not completing it underneath.
    • He just didn’t give us what we needed tonight, and Bailey came in and competed and Devin did the same.
  • Devin’s performance might complicate things. He looked great. Proud of him.

D-Line…

  • They weren’t throwing the ball immediately like some of the teams we’ve been playing.
    • Had a little more time.
    • Obviously the coverage at times was closer to the receivers, where the Defensive Line or pass rushers have a chance.
  • They played well. 1st half…really, really well.

 

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Matthew is Co-Owner of Pack Insider. He writes for all sports, with a focus on football and recruiting, and is in charge of business strategy. He is an NC State alum who majored in business. Matthew is also the lead pastor of The Point Church in Cary, NC.

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

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April 24, 2024

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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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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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