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Dave Doeren Explains His “Experiment” Calling out Wolfpack Fans for Leaving VT Game Early

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Last Friday, good ol “kenz b” (@kenzblackwelder), shared his thoughts on Twitter on NC State fans leaving the game early prior to the Wolfpack’s epic 18-point comeback.

Epically, NC State head coach Dave Doeren RETWEETED the tweet calling out the Wolfpack fanbase.

I know some might not like the fact that the head coach of a school called out the fanbase of a school, but I LOVED IT.

Did NC State fans not learn their lesson last year leaving the UNC game early?

Also, I understand the product that was put out on the field was disturbingly terrible in the 1st half and much of the 3rd quarter against VT, but as fans, we aren’t there to just consume a product…we are there to SUPPORT a team…OUR TEAM.

Doeren at some point has taken down the Retweet, and called it an experiment in his weekly press conference yesterday. He had this to say about it.

You know, it’s funny. I was sitting there and was thinking, ‘I’m gonna play an experiment here. If I hit I “like” this [on Twitter], what’s different than if I hit retweet?’ So I just did it, and then this happened. It’s pretty comical to me. Going back 10 years, my first press conference after we beat Louisiana Tech I thanked the fans for coming and then pleaded with the fans to stay. This isn’t new that I want our stadium full until the end of the game, I don’t understand why that upset the Twitter-verse, I’m sorry if I upset the Twitter-verse. I’m here to support our team, I know it doesn’t always look that way when we’re not scoring enough points, but we’re trying. I was told when I got here that we really want to win a championship at this school and I care deeply about this program, I care deeply about these players. I’m gonna fight for them, and I think having a stadium that’s full for four quarters helps you win and I think it helps you recruit too. When a recruit comes to your games and he sees that you can sell out your stadium and the fans stay for all four quarters and it’s the coolest thing he’s ever seen, that helps you recruit. When you recruit better you play better, and when you play better, you win more. That’s an important thing for everybody to understand. If they want to go home they can, but I’m still gonna fight to make our program better. I’m excited to have a crazy stadium on Saturday night at 8 o’clock. (GoPack)

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Matthew is Co-Owner of Pack Insider. He writes for all sports, with a focus on football and recruiting, and is in charge of business strategy. He is an NC State alum who majored in business. Matthew is also the lead pastor of The Point Church in Cary, NC.

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1 year ago

Them are some seerc tweetin wurds! I callin Musk!

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

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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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