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NC State Hires Syracuse Offensive Coordinator Robert Anae as their New Offensive Coordinator

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NC State is hiring Syracuse Offensive Coordinator Robert Anae as their new Offensive Coordinator.

This happened fast, considering the fact he was at an in-home visit with a Syracuse recruit 3 hours ago.

Anae joins the Wolfpack coaching staff after spending only one year up in Syracuse. Prior to that, Anae served as the Offensive Coordinator at Virginia from 2016-21.

In 2021, Virginia’s offense ranked 3rd in the FBS in Total Offense.

A three-time nominee for the Frank Broyles Award as the nation’s top assistant coach, Anae’s offense has finished in the top-25 of 10 different NCAA offensive statistical categories a total of 56 times in his 15-year tenure as an OC, including 21 top-10 rankings.

The 2021 Virginia squad – was one-of-five programs in the FBS this season to average over 500 yards of total offense, averaging 515.8. Their total offense number and passing yardage average (396.2) are both program records. They ranked second nationally in passing yardage last year.

In 2021, Brennan Armstrong broke single season quarterback records for touchdown passes (31), passing yards (4,449) and total offense (4,700) at the end of the regular season. He’s the latest in a line of quarterbacks to play in the NFL after working in Anae’s offenses. Bryce Perkins (Rams), Kurt Benkert (Packers) and Taysom Hill (Saints) are all currently on NFL rosters, while Max Hall and John Beck both had tenures in the league as well.

Between 2013 and 2021, quarterbacks under Anae have averaged 3,368 passing yards and 513 rushing yards a season for an average of 3,880 yards of total offense. The receiving units have also been balanced under Anae at Virginia, as his offenses created the first UVA receiving trios to each amass at least 600 receiving yards in the same season. That has happened three times in five years. (Link)

Prior to his stint at UVA, Anae was the Offensive Coordinator at BYU from 2013-15.

That tenure culminated with BYU finishing No. 14 in the final rankings and having the No. 10 ranked rushing attack in the country. Hill and running back Jamaal Williams both ran for over 1,000 yards as the offense netted 3,475 yards on the ground – a school record. He was also at BYU from 2005-10 in the same role.

Anae’s offense produced the top-three rushers all-time at BYU – Williams: 3,901; Harvey Unga: 3,455; and Curtis Brown: 3,221 – and the program’s top wide receiver in terms of receiving yards, catches and touchdowns – Austin Collie: 3,225 yards, 215 catches and 30 touchdowns. Additionally, Dennis Pitta broke BYU’s receptions and yardage records by a tight end under Anae: 2,901 yards and 221. Pitta was a consensus All-American in 2009 and fellow Cougars’ tight end Johnny Harline was a first team All-American in 2006. (Link)

 

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Rev
Rev
1 year ago

And now for the speculation about the structure of the staff. I personally would love to see an upgrade in our O-line. I dont think it is coaching as much as talent and depth, which comes back to recruiting. As far as QB coach, Anae got credit for the QB development and production at UVA and Cuse. So why not?.

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Papajohn
Papajohn
1 year ago

Looks like an outstanding hire!

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Dof87
Dof87
1 year ago
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Its great that DD makes a quality hire so quickly, he’s proving to be an excellent program manager. Now we can move on with recruiting.

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Afterglow
Afterglow
1 year ago
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Love it! And that indeed happened fast. And agree 100% about being an excellent program manager. DD seems to be good really good at working in the background while maintaining focus on the task at hand. I’ve always believed a good coach is not only good at their job but particularly good at building the team around them.

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Akron Safety Kerry Martin Jr. will Take an Official Visit at NC State Next Week

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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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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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