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Why the Heck Doesn’t NC State Play Duke Yearly in Football?

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Since 2009, State and Duke have only met three times on the gridiron.

And that’s both sad and ridiculous.

We fully understand that’s what happens with a conference realignment. You begin a weird cycle of playing folks in the Coastal every four-five years. But why for State and Duke? The schools are less than 25 miles apart and have played over 80 times, dating back to September of 1924 (smoked them 14-0 too).

David Cutcliffe will, most likely, be the greatest Duke football coach ever, yet he showed up to Carter-Finley twice. How is that possible?

From Doeren’s past interview with the Fayetteville Observer;

“It’s pretty crazy to think that you could come to N.C. State and never played Duke your entire career. That’s happened for multiple players. I don’t know if they’ll ever change our scheduling model, but I’ll definitely be someone pounding on the table for them to do that.’’

Would much rather remove State’s sub-division game each and every year, for a non-conference meeting of the two. Charleston Southern in 2022? Nope, bring in Duke. VMI in 2023? Absolutely not, we’re going to Durham. Now does this leave State more vulnerable for a loss? Sure. But what do we have to gain from an unranked, joke of a sud-division team anyway? Let’s bump our resume up a little and act like we want to be a true contender in college football.

Furthermore, the Triangle schools need some kind of “Commander-in-Chief-esche” trophy. But that’s a conversation for another day.

 

 

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Ohio St. Transfer Safety Ja’Had Carter is Officially Visiting NC State Today

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May 7, 2024

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Ohio State Transfer Safety Ja’Had Carter (6’1″/205) is taking an Official Visit to NC State beginning today according to a source.

Carter played in 8 games as a reserve (6 at Safety/2 on strictly Special Teams) for the Buckeyes this past season, recording 5 tackles.

Prior to joining Ohio St., Carter played his first 3 seasons at Syracuse. In 2022, he was All-ACC Honorable Mention, tallying 36 tackles, 3 interceptions and 3 pass breakups. In 2020, as a True Freshman, Carter earned Freshman All-American status. Over three seasons with the Orange, Carter started in 28 of the 31 games he has played in.

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Colorado DT Transfer Chazz Wallace is Taking an Official Visit to NC State Tomorrow

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May 6, 2024

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NC State has offered Colorado Defensive Tackle Transfer Chazz Wallace (6’2″/295), and he confirmed with me that he will be taking an Official Visit to Raleigh tomorrow.

Wallace played in 10 games for Coach Prime this past season, starting in 4. He finished with 11 tackles and 1.5 sacks. His PFF Grade was 56.4.

Prior to Colorado, Wallace spent his first three years at Old Dominion.

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NC State Offers FCS DT Brandon Lane

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May 6, 2024

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NC State offered Stephen F. Austin (FCS) Transfer Defensive Tackle Brandon Lane (6’3″/300) yesterday.

Lane started in 6 of the 11 games he played in for Stephen F. Austin this past season. He finished the year with 44 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks. His PFF Grade was 74.6, which ranked 4th on the Lumberjacks Defense. His 79.9 Run Defense Grade ranked 3rd on the team. In 2022, Lane played 7 games as a reserve for Stephen F. Austin, recording 11 tackles 2.5 tackles for loss and 1 sack.

Lane spent his first two collegiate seasons at South Dakota State (2000-21). In 2000, he played in 1 game. In 2021, he played in 3 games as a reserve for the Jackrabbits. The 2000 season was the Covid Year, and the 2021 season was his redshirt year. As a result, Lane still has two years of eligibility remaining.

Around a week-and-a-half ago, Lane committed to Michigan St., but then he decommitted from the Spartans on May 2nd.

I don’t think Michigan St. is necessarily off the table, and he has visited Washington and West Virginia.

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Congrats to NC State Football’s Spring Graduates!

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May 3, 2024

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Congratulations to the 7 NC State Football Players that just graduated this Spring.

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2024 Football Spring Graduates

Linebacker Devon Betty (1 year of eligibility)

Defensive End Davin Vann (1 year of eligibility)

Cornerback Aydan White (1 year of eligibility)

Offensive Guard Anthony Carter Jr. (2 years of eligibility)

Offensive Lineman Matt McCabe (2 years of eligibility)

Offensive Tackle Patrick Matan (2 years of eligibility)

Offensive Lineman Brendan Lawson (no longer on the roster)

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