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Dangeruss: Wilson Wills His Way Back to the Super Bowl

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Down 2 touchdowns with 2:57 seconds left the Seahawks season was all but over, but a game is never out of reach with # 3 calling the shots. Russell Wilson was in the midst of his worst game of his career having thrown 4 INT’s and a passer rating below 15. Wilson shook off the uncharacteristic performance as he made big play after big play to bring the Seahawks even with the Packers. With 2:10 seconds remaining Wilson was up to his usual tricks having executed a beautiful zone read that faked out the defensive end which allowed him to waltz into the end-zone unscathed. With 2:09 seconds remain and only one timeout the Seahawks were forced to go with the on-side kick. Steven Hauschka came up with a clutch floater that looked like a Phil Mickelson flop shot, the ball hits a Green Bay player in the hands only to slip out and find its way to a Seattle player.

With the ball and 2:08 seconds left the Seahawks needed a TD in order to win the game. Russell kept the Packers off balance with a couple of runs and beautiful passes. Only to give the ball to Lynch who took it to the house. Leading by 1 the Seahawks elected to go for 2. This was one of those plays that displayed all of Russell’s talent as he scrambles around with seemly no hope only to see his tight end break free on the opposite side of the field…He heaves a throw that defied time as it floated in the air only to land safely in his tight ends hand’s putting the Hawks up by 3! The two point conversion proved to be all important as the Packers connected on a FG to take the game into overtime.

By winning the coin toss the Seahawks elected to receive the ball, per NFL overtime rules if a team scores a TD the game is over. In OT Russell showed the world, his teammates, and the 12s (Seattle’s Fans name) what makes him a unique talent. With the game on the line Wilson threw a dandy to Doug Baldwin for a 36 yard gain on 3rd down. Not to be outdone Russell connected with Kearse on the next play for a 35 yard TD that sealed the improbable come from behind victory!

Wilson was overcome with emotion as he was interviewed by Erin Andrews, he gave all credit to his teammates and thanked them for believing in him. He said that they never doubted themselves, it was evident as they pulled together to win against such improbable odds. Russell has all the attributes to be a good football player, yet it is his leadership skills and attitude that takes his game to the next level! This was one of the best games I have ever witnessed in the NFL. To make it even sweeter was watching the QB I watched countless times as a student at State overcome the odds on his way to many victories. I will always be a Russell Wilson fan. I knew he was special but like so many others I just didn’t know how special.

 

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The Eagles Drafted NC State Center Dylan McMahon in the 6th Round

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April 27, 2024

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NC State Center Dylan McMahon was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 6th round of the 2024 NFL Draft, taken with the 190th overall pick.

McMahon was a 4-year starter at NC State, starting in 43 of the 48 games he has played in. Instead of returning for his final year of eligibility, McMahon bet on himself, and it looks like it paid off.

At the NFL Combine, McMahon ranked in the Top-10 in 4 of the 5 events, and in the Top-5 in 3 of them.

3-Cone – 7.26 seconds (2nd)
Shuttle – 4.33 seconds (2nd)
Broad Jump – 9’7″ (4th)
Vertical – 33.0″ (8th)
40 Yard Dash – 5.10 seconds (20)

I’m not attempting to be prophetic, but for perspective, 13 years ago, Jason Kelce was taken in the 6th round with the 191st overall pick.

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WATCH: QB CJ Bailey’s Tape from NC State’s 2024 Spring Game

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April 27, 2024

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True Freshman CJ Bailey proved why he might be the NC State’s future at Quarterback in the 2024 Spring Game a few weeks back. Bailey was 8 of 12 for 170 yards and 2 touchdowns.

The first touchdown was a 30-yard pass to Junior Wesley Grimes, and the 2nd one was a 28-yarder to fellow Freshman Terrell Anderson.

He also rushed the ball 5 times for 72 yards, which was the 2nd most rushing yards by any player.

Check out Bailey’s tape from NC State’s 2024 Spring Game.

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Payton Wilson is the 7th Highest Drafted Linebacker in NC State History

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Last night NC State Linebacker Payton Wilson was drafted in the 3rd round by the Pittsburgh Steelers, with the 98th overall pick.

Wilson is the 16th Wolfpack Linebacker to be selected in the NFL Draft, and the 7th highest drafted.

Levar Fisher – 2nd round – 49th overall (2002)
Nate Irving – 3rd round – 67th overall (2011)
Germaine Pratt – 3rd round – 72nd overall (2019)
Bobby Houston – 3rd round – 75th overall (1990)
Robert Abraham – 3rd round – 77th overall (1982)
Damien Covington – 3rd round – 96th overall (1995)
Payton Wilson – 3rd round – 98th overall (2024)
Stephen Tulloch – 4th round – 116th overall (2006)
Frank Bush – 5th round – 133rd overall (1985)
Terrell Manning – 5th round – 163rd overall (2012)
David Merritt – 7th round – 191st overall (1993)
Pat Thomas – 6th round – 194th overall (2005)
Audie Cole – 7th round – 210th overall (2012)
Bill Gentry – 12th round – 293rd overall (1967)
Scott Adell – 12th round – 330th overall (1992)
Henry Hipps – 16th round – 411th (1969)

Honestly, in looking at the list above, the best NFL Linebacker of the bunch wasn’t in the Top-5 highest drafted. The man right behind Wilson, Stephen Tulloch, easily had the best career of any Wolfpack Linebacker to be drafted, and he was taken in the 4th round.

It’s not where you start, but where you finish.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers Select NC State’s Payton Wilson with the 98th Pick in the 2024 NFL Draft

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The Pittsburgh Steelers have selected NC State Linebacker Payton Wilson in the 3rd Round of the 2024 NFL Draft, with the 98th overall pick.

How on earth Wilson was the 98th player drafted is beyond me. Winner of the ACC Defensive Player of the Year. Winner of the Butkus Award, given to the best Linebacker in College Football. Winner of the Bednarik Award, given to the best Defensive player in College football. Unanimous All-American. 3rd best PFF Grade by a Linebacker in 2023. Fastest 40-time by a LB at the NFL Combine.

Yet, he was the 7th Linebacker taken in the 2024 NFL Draft. Absurd.

With that being said, I can’t think of a more fitting place for Wilson to play. He was born to play in the Black and Gold. The Steelers are a blue collar club, who carry a long history of defensive greatness. Wilson plays with reckless abandon, and with his hair on fire, and that’s exactly what you expect out of a Pittsburgh Linebacker.

Maybe I’m showing my cards here…I’m a Pittsburgh Steelers fan…and I can’t believe Payton Wilson will be wearing the Black and Gold this Fall.

Congrats Payton!

 

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