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Notes from Dave Doeren’s Weekly Press Conference Prior to UCONN

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NC State Head Coach Dave Doeren met with the media today for his Weekly Press Conference prior to the Wolfpack’s season opener against UCONN next Thursday. Below are some of the notable things he had to say.

  • Backfield is one of the strengths of the team when you look at the depth. Coach Anae likes to use multiple backs. He likes to give them roles and create things for those guys. You’ll get to see Kendrick Raphael.
  • Have the most questions with the Wide Receivers. Not on ability, but on who will step up. Keyon Lesane had a great camp. Julian Gray has had a great camp and looking forward to see him take the next step. Gray and Terrell Timmons are neck and neck, playing really good football.
    • Feel like we have a really good rotation outside at Receiver. There will be a lot of guys getting time Inside. Kevin Concepcion, Porter Rooks and Jalen Coit. Those guys have made a lot of plays in camp.
  • Nose Tackle Brandon Cleveland played some as a freshman, and he’s really improved.
  • Linebacker’s Jaylon Scott, Devon Betty, and Caden Fordham have all had really good camps.
  • Terrente Hinton has come on at Cornerback. Brandon Cisse will play as a True Freshman and will have an impact. Tony [Gibson] likes the rotation. Get guys in and give guys rest so they can play fast.
  • Defensive End Davin Vann is playing at a really high level. He has grown a lot, not just as a player, but as a person. He has a huge attitude when he plays the game, and sometimes that’s hard for these guys to control. He’s really learned how to use the energy. Sometimes guys waste that. When Chubb was here, that was probably the biggest gain for him, learning how to use the fire that was within him, and not burn it on things that don’t matter. Davin has gained a ton of maturity that way. He has a ton of respect in our program, and is one of the hardest working people in our program. I’m expecting big things from him.
  • Nickel Robert Kennedy is super consistent. You would have thought he had been here a long time. He understands and learns quickly. His mistakes he doesn’t repeat. He’s a gifted player to begin with, but he’s a really, really good learner. Plays consistently, and as a coach that’s what you want. He’s really fit in nicely, and added depth and experience at a position we needed.
  • Told Wide Receiver Bradley Rozner yesterday I was super impressed with him. Not because he’s a tall guy who can run and catch. He comes in here a week before training camp, doesn’t know a player on our team, doesn’t know a coach on our staff, has never been to Raleigh. He’s just consistent every day. He catches the ball well. Still learning as he goes, but it’s impressive, what he has done in such a short period of time.
  • Wide Receiver Dacari Collins is really talented. Trying to get him healthy. He’s had some small muscular things happen. Strain hear…a strain there. Had a really good window in the middle of camp, where we got to get a glimpse. When we get him where he can consistently practice, he can have an impact. We are still trying to get him there. We’ve seen a big change from a Springs the Fall. Excited about his growth
  • We’ve had to train a lot of guys on how to snap. Sean Hill has done a great job picking that piece up for us with Dawson Jaramillo being out. Kamen Smith has played both Guard and Tackle. Matt McCabe has played both Guard and Tackle. Rico Jackson has been trained at both Guard and Tackle. Lyndon Cooper can play both Center and Guard.
  • True Freshman Left Guard Kamen Smith is super athletic, big, strong and agile. He’s a really quick learner. Super impressed with him coming in during the Summer. He’s really physical. He plays with that demeanor that we love.
  • I think Bishop Fitzgerald (Safety) and Terrente Hinton (Corner) are both going to be really good players here.
  • Jalen Coit is a natural at Punt Returner. He’s really got great hands. He gets his body underneath it. Judges the ball well. Tracks it well. He’s quick and elusive. Great change of direction.

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Papajohn
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8 months ago

Discouraging that we lost Jamarillo and are now worried about depth on the O line before we even played a game. Injuries have been such a critical factor in our sports teams recently.

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Does the Addition of the UVA Series Equal the Elimination of NC State’s Series with App St.?

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May 17, 2024

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Earlier this week it was announced that NC State and Virginia would play one another in a home-and-home series, with the Wolfpack hosting in 2025, and the Cavaliers hosting in 2026.

Prior to the announcement, NC State already had their non-conference slate booked for both of those seasons.

As a result of the addition of the Virginia series, a previously scheduled non-conference game from each season would need to be dropped. While it hasn’t been officially announced by the school, Joe Giglio and David Glenn seem to think that the series with Appalachian State is going to be dropped.

It would make the most sense, considering the Mountaineers were the only opponent the Wolfpack was scheduled to play in both 2025 and 2026. It would also make sense, considering the fact that ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips isn’t a fan of ACC teams playing Group of 5 schools on the road.

I will tell you this much. The Mountaineer faithful certainly believe NC State is dropping the series with App State, and it just takes a little scrolling on X (formerly Twitter) to get a read on their feelings on the situation.

This situation brings to mind the bill that has been proposed in the North Carolina House of Representatives that would force NC State and UNC to play App St., ECU and UNC Charlotte in Football, Men’s Basketball and Women’s Basketball.

If the addition of UVA means the elimination of App St. on NC State’s schedule, what are your thoughts? Share in the comments.

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CBS Sports Ranks Dave Doeren as 1 of the Top-20 Coaches in College Football

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May 16, 2024

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CBS Sports released their Top-25 Power 4 Coaches in College Football, and NC State’s Dave Doeren came in at #16. Heading into last season, he went into the season ranked #25.

16) Dave Doeren: The NC State coach finally gets some overdue credit. He’s always hovered around the bottom of our top 25 or just outside it, and now he finds himself firmly entrenched in it thanks to all the changes at the top. Coaches who take mid-tier programs and overachieve never get enough credit, in my estimation, and the consistency Doeren has established at NC State — where he spent most of his time in a division with Clemson and Florida State — is one of the most impressive things any coach in the country has done. I’m glad to see Doeren getting closer to the top 15. 2023 rank: 25 (+9) (CBS Sports)

Numerous CBS Sports’ analysts voted in the poll, and Tom Fornelli actually ranked Doeren #8.

ACC Coaches that made the Top-25

3. Dabo Swinney (Clemson)

8. Mike Norvell (FSU)

16. Dave Doeren (NC State)

19. Jeff Brohm (Louisville)

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NC State vs. Tennessee Kickoff Time & TV Network Revealed

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May 15, 2024

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Kickoff time and TV Channel details have been revealed for NC State and Tennessee’s game in the Duke Mayo Classic in Week 2 of next season.

The game will be a primetime game on Saturday 7th, at 7:30pm on ABC.

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This game has the makings to be a Top-25 matchup.

Here’s a look at some of the Way-Too-Early Preseason rankings for the Wolfpack and the Volunteers:

Action Network: NC State #24/Tennessee #17

ON3: NC State #22/Tennessee #15

247: NC State #21/Tennessee #11

ESPN: NC State #17/Tennessee #15

DraftKings released their way-too-early odds for the game, and Tennessee is currently a 5.5-point favorite.

Here’s the deal, as NC State fans, if we want to be a big time Football program, NC State fans need to gobble up tickets to this game. Let’s do our part and make sure that Bank of America Stadium is painted RED. Buy Tickets HERE.

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NC State and UVA Agree to Home-and-Home Non-Conference Games

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NC State announced this morning that the Wolfpack and UVA will play in a home-and-home non-conference series, with the game in 2025 being in Raleigh, and the game in 2026 being in Charlottesville.

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To reiterate, despite the fact that both teams are in the ACC, these games are considered non-conference games, and won’t count toward conference records. This is similar to what UNC and Wake Forest did a few years back.

Here’s what’s interesting about the addition of these games in 2025 and 2026. Prior to the announcement, NC State already had 4 non-conference games scheduled for both years.

It would be my assumption that one of the previously scheduled non-conference games for each season will not take place now.

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