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NC State’s Doeren is NOT a Fan of the New College Football Clock Rules in 2023

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In case you missed it, college football games were shorter in Week 1. That’s because the good ol NCAA made a significant in the way the clock runs heading into the 2023 season.

So here’s the deal. No longer will the clock stop after a first down, giving a chance for the chains to move before starting the clock again. From now on, the clock will only stop after first downs within the final 2 minutes of each half.

Why did the NCAA make said changes? To speed the game up to maintain engagmenent and give less opportunities for players to get injured. For perspective, college football games were roughly 20 minutes longer than NFL games last season, playing on average 27 more snaps per contest.

NC State Head Coach Dave Doeren expressed his sadness towards the changes at his weekly press conference, after experiencing its impact first hand up in Connecticut last Thursday night.

“There’s 15 fewer plays per game, on average. Three possessions that you’re losing in a football game. It’s definitely noticeable. Our 1st quarter was over after 3 possessions total at UConn. They had a long drive where they ran the football. We did the same. I looked up and there was 2:30 left in the 1st quarter after the 1st touch for each team. We had 4 TV timeouts per quarter.

16 television timeouts in our game, but we’re going to be excited about that and take football out of the game. I think it’s sad. That’s what’s happened, but it’s the way it goes. People want a shorter game, but they want more commercials within the game.”

Doeren also explained how the rule change will change the way teams plan and the total amount of points up on the scoreboard at the end of the game.

“As a football team, now you have to understand…there are fewer possessions. Each possession is critical for both teams. Offense and the defense, both sides of your football team. You don’t have as many opportunities to score points that you did before. There’s less touches. It’s going equal less points in a lot of cases. Not all, but if you’re playing a pretty clean football game and you’re used to having 10-12 possessions per game, you’re probably looking at 8-10 now. It’ll take time to get used to, but it’s just the way things are.”

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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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April 29, 2024

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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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