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WRAL: Gallaspy talks parenthood, patience and nickname “Reggie Bettis”

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WRAL caught up with senior RB Reggie Gallaspy who is coming off a career day in the Pack’s win over Boston College.

Gallaspy goes in-depth to talk about how being a father has completely changed his outlook on the football field, how it helped him with his patience and focus.

“That helps my leadership, I helped like that helped me a lot on the football field. Now, I’m more of a vocal leader than I was before,” Gallaspy said. “Now, I try my best and speak up when I see something that needs to be corrected or see something that somebody needs help with. I feel like me opening up more helps them see things not only how I see things as a 21-year-old but as a parent as well. (WRAL)”

He also goes into his nickname and Instagram handle.

Strength and conditioning coach Dantonio “Thunder” Burnette began calling Gallaspy, “Reggie Bettis,” after (former Steelers RB) Jerome Bettis during the spring of 2018 and it’s a comparison that stuck. (WRAL)

To Gallaspy, it’s wasn’t just Bettis’ powerful runs that he emulated, it was his leadership and role as a teammate, he told WRAL.

“When he was outside the field, he was the type of guy who told his second string running back what’s there so that next guy can go out and play the same way, so he won’t miss a beat. He was never really a selfish guy, he always made sure everybody was on the same key.

“I just like the type of person he was, I try to make myself look just like that. That’s what I love about Jerome Bettis. (WRAL)”

Gallaspy has recently changed his Instagram handle and Twitter handle to ‘@theBus25‘ which was Bettis’ nickname while he was still playing.

Make sure you check out the full interview because it really gives you great insight into what drives Gallaspy and what has made him the player he is today.

 

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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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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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