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NC State Football Looking to Correct Woes Down in Greenville

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NC State might hold an 18-13 edge over East Carolina in the series between the two in-state rivals, but the Pirates have had their way against the Wolfpack down in Greenville.

NC State has only won 1 of the 4 matchups against East Carolina down East.

The lone Wolfpack victory came in 2007, when Daniel Evans led the Wolfpack past the Pirates 34-20 on October 20th, 2007.

Evans had himself a day, throwing the ball for 335 yards and 3 touchdowns, leading NC State to pull off the upset, entering the game as 4-point underdogs.

If you’re feeling nostalgic, you can watch the whole game here.

That’s the only bright spot when it comes to this rivalry game being hosted in Greenville.

In 1999, the Pirates were 8-point favorites, and they easily covered the spread, defeating the Wolfpack 23-6. ECU was ranked 23rd in the AP Poll (21st in the Coaches Poll), and NC State didn’t have any numbers by their name. It was a big day in Greenville. Head Coach Steve Logan became the winningest coach in program history, Quarterback David Garrard rushed for 3 touchdowns, and Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium had record attendance (50,092).

The Pirates fans rushed the field after the victory, not because it was an upset, but because it was their first time hosting their in-state rival, and they brought home the W.

After being favored in the first two matchups in Dowdy-Ficklen, the Pirates pulled off the upset over the Wolfpack in 2010. ECU entered the game as 7.5-point underdogs. Russell Wilson had led the Wolfpack to average an impressive 37.5 points per game through the first 6 games of the season, but found themselves down 21-0 after the 1st Quarter. NC State found a way to come back, and took a 27-24 lead with 3 minutes left in regulation, but it wouldn’t be enough. First year East Carolina Head Coach Ruffin McNeill (now Special Assistant to NC State Head Coach Dave Doeren) led the Pirates to a 37-24 victory over the Wolfpack.

Do you know how many wins NC State finished with in 2010? 9. You know how many 10-win seasons NC State has ever had? 1. If only…

In 2016, a Ryan Finley led NC State team went down to Greenville as 6-point favorites, and left as 3-point losers. In the final seconds, Finley threw a ball across the middle to Stephen Louis, putting NC State in field goal range to tie the game, but the clock expired.

Dave Doeren was the Head Coach for the Wolfpack in 2016, and knows what it tastes like to lose in Dowdy-Ficklen. In 2022, Doeren has the opportunity to get that taste out of his mouth.

 

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Akron Safety Kerry Martin Jr. will Take an Official Visit at NC State Next Week

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May 2, 2024

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Akron Safety Kerry Martin Jr. (6’1″/195) confirmed with me that he will be taking an Official Visit to NC State next week beginning on May 7th.

After receiving an offer from NC State yesterday, it didn’t take him long to set up the visit.

Martin Jr. is familiar with NC State, because he was recruited by Wolfpack Defensive Coordinator Tony Gibson before he left West Virginia to come to Raleigh. Even though he never coached him, a relationship was established.

Martin Jr.’s connections to NC State are deeper than that. Former NC State Cornerback Derrek Pitts, who is currently a member of the Tampa Bay Bucs, is his cousin.

This past year, Martin Jr. recorded 45 tackles, 2 interceptions and 6 pass breakups for Akron, starting in 9 of the 11 games he played in. His PFF Grade was 68.9.

In 2022, he had 53 tackles, 1 interception and 1 pass breakup, starting in 9 of the 11 games he played in. Martin Jr.’s PFF Grade was 60.9.

In 2019, as a Freshman for West Virginia, Martin Jr. earned PFF Freshman All-American honors, recording a grade of 70.6, with 50 tackles and 3 pass breakups.

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NC State Sits in the Top-20 in 247’s Post-Spring 2024 Preseason Poll

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May 1, 2024

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247’s Brad Crawford released his Post-Spring 2024 Preseason College Football Top-25 recently, and NC State moved up 1 spot to #20.

ACC Teams in the Top-25

11. FSU

14. Miami

16. Clemson

20. NC State

24. Virginia Tech

25. Louisville

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NC State Ranks 8th in Players Selected in the NFL Draft in the ACC in the Last 10 Years

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The 2024 NFL Draft has come and gone, and NC State had two players drafted: Linebacker Payton Wilson in the 3rd round, and Center Dylan McMahon in the 6th round.

Over the past 10 years, NC State has produced 25 NFL Draft picks, and 3 1st round picks. The 25 Draft Picks ranks 8th in the ACC, and the 3 1st Round picks is tied for 7th.

NC State produced 18 NFL Draft Picks in the first 5 Draft’s of Dave Doeren’s tenure. Only 8 Wolfpack players have been selected in the past 5 NFL Drafts.

Players selected in the NFL Draft under Dave Doeren:

2024

Payton Wilson, LB – Pittsburgh – 3rd – 98th
Dylan McMahon, C – Philadelphia – 6th – 190th

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NC State CB Shyheim Battle Receives Invitation to Jets Rookie Mini Camp

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April 28, 2024

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NC State Cornerback Shyheim Battle has received an invitation from the New York Jets to participate in their Rookie Mini Camp.

Battle had 1 year of eligibility remaining, but declared for the NFL Draft on January 3rd.

He finished this past year as the most experienced player on the Wolfpack’s defense, starting in 41 of the 51 games he has played in dating back to 2019. In a rarity in this day-and-age, Battle was a 4-year starter at the Cornerback position for NC State. He graduated with a degree in Communications.

In his final season in Red and White, Battle had 46 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 2 interceptions, 4 pass breakups and 1 fumble recovery. His PFF Grade of 70.6 was the 7th best on the Wolfpack defense.

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