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Emeka Emezie After Pitt: BULLETED

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4 years ago

October 3, 2020

Senior Wide Receiver Emeka Emezie had 7 receptions for 101 yards and 2 touchdowns in NC State’s 30-29 victory over #24 Pitt. He met with the media after the game, and you can watch it here, or check out a BULLETED breakdown below.

Chemistry with Leary…

It’s crazy because back in the summer when we couldn’t come in for 2 weeks, we just ran routes with each other every single day.
- It was probably 100 degrees and I’d come out in sweatpants and a sweatshirt, and he’d be out in long sleeves.
- We would just make it as hard as possible in situations like that.
In practice everyday we just go at it and try to get everything perfect.
It’s always been there.
- We’ve always just worked so hard together.

Why such an output today compared to first 2 games…

We were running the ball a lot.
I was doing everything the team needed, but I just felt like I could help the team a little bit more.
I’ve worked really hard. I just want to do good for this team.
- It was tough because I felt like it wasn’t paying off, all the work I did in the offseason and everything.
I just had to talk to the right people.
- Coach Thunder.
- Coach McDonald
- My mom
- My girlfriend
- They just helped me so much to get to where I am right now.
When my opportunity came I was blessed to make the catch.

Vertical Success…

It’s amazing.
Coach Beck really harped on that.
I just feel that every single receiver that plays really got the deep ball.
That’s one of our specialities.
- Being able to make all of those deep balls today was huge.

Game-Winning Touchdown Catch…

That wasn’t even supposed to be the play, really.
Devin saw something that he liked, so he went up to coach and he was like ‘let’s do that.’
Just coach having faith in him and him having faith in me, that was really just a blessing right there, especially during that point in the game.

Leary…

He’s just so confident in himself.
In the 2-minute drive he was just so calm.
It’s really good to see from your quarterback.
- You get calm too.
- It’s like ‘alright, whatever.’
He knew where to go with the ball. He did his reads and everything. It was really, really confident for all of us.
Devin has always had it. I’ve always believed in him.

Devin Carter…

Devin played really well today.
He was just poised, and we do that in practice every single day, the two-minute drill.
I mean, this is nothing new.

2nd Touchdown Biggest Play of his Career…

I would probably say so.
I feel like every single play of my life is the biggest play.
Going back to the offseason, that’s really where the biggest plays happen.
- Nobody is reaching out to you when it’s hot.
- You’ve just got to go out and do it.
- You’re losing 10 pounds a day.
- I feel like those are where the biggest plays come from, so when you get in the game it is so easy because you’ve just done it so many times.
But yeah, in a game I feel like that’s probably it.

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

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3 days ago

April 20, 2024

Matthew Bradham

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

We mourn the passing of our legendary former quarterback Roman Gabriel and offer our condolences to his family.

More about this Hall of Famer: https://t.co/GJHEp5h4t8 pic.twitter.com/yPvI5v9vfz

— NC State Football (@PackFootball) April 20, 2024

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.

RIP Roman Gabriel 🙏🏻#Rams #Eagles

A Tribute to a Colossus of a Quarterback

The 1969 NFL MVP, 1973 PFWA Comeback Player of the Year, and the Rams’ all-time career leader in touchdown passes pic.twitter.com/rFUOABC2P3

— Kevin Gallagher (@KevG163) April 20, 2024

Praying for the Gabriel family!

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NC State has Dominated UNC in Athletics in 2023-24

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3 days ago

April 20, 2024

Matthew Bradham

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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5 days ago

April 18, 2024

Matthew Bradham

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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6 days ago

April 17, 2024

Matthew Bradham

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.

Officially, got my first offer from NC State!! #Wolfpack #AGTG pic.twitter.com/MMum5Cv0ey

— D’Angalo Titialii (@Dlotitialii75) April 17, 2024

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.

Thank you PSU! #AGTG pic.twitter.com/p3KMyKMX4Q

— D’Angalo Titialii (@Dlotitialii75) April 17, 2024

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

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Emeka Emezie After Pitt: BULLETED

NC State Football

Emeka Emezie After Pitt: BULLETED

NC State Football

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

NC State Baseball

NC State has Dominated UNC in Athletics in 2023-24

NC State Football

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

NC State Football

NC State Offers FCS Interior Offensive Lineman D’Angalo Titialii

Louisville Transfer Guard Mike James Commits to NC State!

#21 NC State is Looking for Revenge Against #7 ECU

3-Star LB Cameron White Has NC State Official Visit Set

Bowling Green Transfer Guard Marcus Hill is on a Visit to NC State

NC State is Solidly Back in the Top-25 After Series Victory Over Rival UNC

Indiana State Transfer Shooting Guard Ryan Conwell Set to Visit NC State

Rothstein’s Way-Too-Early 2024-25 Preseason Top-25

NC State’s Mohamed Diarra Has Professional Options in France

NC State is High on Bowling Green Transfer Guard Marcus Hill

NC State’s Kevin Keatts: From Hot Seat to Overflowing Pockets

2024 NC State Commit Trey Parker Finishes 2nd in OTE Dunk Contest

VIDEO BREAKDOWN: Was BYU 3 point barrage unstoppable, or was NC State’s defense to blame? You decide.

VIDEO: Terquavion Smith GOES OFF in G-League Debut with 37 points & 8 Boards

NC State lands combo guard DJ Horne from the portal

NC State adds Butler CG Jayden Taylor in Transfer Portal