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UCLA DROPS OUT OF HOLIDAY BOWL – GAME CANCELED

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My god…it happened again…Season ends on short notice in a damn ballpark…

As of Monday morning, it seemed as though only a handful of UCLA Bruins had tested positive. Only one of which, a true starter. But just four hours before kickoff, they dropped out completely. On the verge of going for their second double-digit win season in school history, State won’t even get the chance.

 

Deja Vu

In all honesty, this is heartbreaking. To have it happen twice in a span of months, all the more devastating.

The NCAA wasn’t forthright at times with the baseball program. Then their lack of adjusting for current conditions, inexcusable. The team that traveled an hour is out. The school with fans that went cross country, sit.

It’s infuriating.

The timing in the two situations, also borderline insane. A middle of the night decision for baseball. Hours before kickoff for football. Just feels dirty, no?

Also have to love Chip Kelly talking about how, “Our whole mindset’s always been, if we’ve got 11, we’re going to go play.” Yeah, cool. State is the only ones that can say they’d go to war with a fraction of their team.

 

What Now?

Alcohol in the near term, revenge in the far.

Glad that this team was able to come together and be one this week. Zoo trips and military history. Bonding amongst brothers, as the thoughts of history making were on the horizon. It’s a shame, but in the very slightest of slight consolations, they got to be with each other.

Does this fire them up more? Does this make Bam and Thayer want to stay? Can this team somehow go more into “F U” mode then we ever could have imagined?

Time will tell. Until then. F*ck the NCAA. Go to hell UCLA. Vandy we still hate you too.

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ON3: NC State’s Dave Doeren is 1 of the Top-25 Best Coaches in College Football

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April 25, 2024

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ON3’s Jesse Simonton ranked the Top-25 College Football Coaches heading into the 2024 season, and NC State’s Dave Doeren ranks 23rd.

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Here’s what Simonton had to say about Doeren:

23. Dave Doeren, NC State

Doeren became the Wolfpack’s all-time winningest head coach last season, overcoming all manors of offensive ineptitude to win eight games for the fourth straight season. He still hasn’t busted through the glass ceiling and taken NC State to an ACC Championship, but the Wolfpack have legitimate conference title hopes in 2024 with the offseason work Doeren has done via the portal (quarterback Grayson McCall, tailbacks Jordan Waters and Hollywood Smothers and receivers Noah Rogers and Wesley Grimes). 

In 11 seasons in Raleigh, Doeren’s program has been steadily consistent and has become a model for development (17 NFL Draft picks since 2018) and strength and conditioning. (ON3)

ACC Coaches in the Top-25

6. Dabo Swinney (Clemson)

7. Mike Norvell (FSU)

20. Jeff Brohm (Louisville)

23. Dave Doeren (NC State)

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NC State has Produced 19 1st Round NFL Draft Picks

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April 25, 2024

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The 1st round of the 2024 NFL Draft will begin this evening at 8pm on ABC, ESPN and NFL Network. NC State has had 19 players drafted in the 1st round.

NC State ranks 8th in ACC history in 1st Round Picks.

Three of the Wolfpack’s 1st Round Picks have come under Dave Doeren’s watch, which ranks 2nd all-time in school history. Chuck Amato had 5 players drafted in the 1st round, which is the most ever under a coach at NC State.

Chuck Amato – 5
Dave Doeren – 3
Mike O’Cain – 2
Dick Sheridan – 2
Bo Rein – 2
Earle Edwards – 2

While most projections don’t have Wolfpack Linebacker Payton Wilson going in the 1st round tonight, a few do. Wilson was invited to attend the NFL Draft, but he will be tuning in from his home in Hillsborough. We’ll have to tune in tonight to see if Wilson hears his name called on the 1st night of the 2024 NFL Draft.

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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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April 20, 2024

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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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