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The Wolfpack turned in what could of been their most complete game of the season as they defeated Syracuse 42-29. It was a great game for the Pack to gain some momentum before the season finale versus UNC next weekend.

Offensively the Pack had a balanced attack as they moved the ball with ease on the ground and through the air. Leading the ground attack was a combination of Nichols, Gallaspy, and Hines. Hines by the way had a huge impact on the game as he ran for 70 yards and a score, 69 yards receiving, and 69 yards on the return game. The true freshman was excellent. However another true freshman had his best game in his young career, that freshman was Reggie Gallaspy. Reggie earned 81 yards rushing and great praise from Doeren who complimented his power and pad level. Throughout the game he finished runs with authority and looked to be what the Pack have been missing since Thorton’s departure.

As a whole State combined for 276 yards on the ground which proved to be too much for the Orangemen. The ground game helped boost a passing attack as Jacoby cruised for 231 yards passing and two scores. The offense looked fluid and primed for next weeks rivalry match against UNC.

On the other side of the ball the defensive unit was solid but had two mental lapses that cost them dearly. I am afraid this is something we must accept at this point in the season, I don’t see it changing. Once again the Pack let up a touchdown at the end of the half that allowed Syracuse momentum. That momentum carried into the first drive in the second half as Syracuse scored on its first carry of the second half; luckily the Wolfpack steadied the ship as the offense answered with a TD on the next possession. After that the Wolfpack got some answers on the defensive end by pressuring the QB and creating some turnovers. In the second half NC State forced a fumble and interception.

On the day NC State proved to be much improved. They have gotten better and appear to be approaching their absolute best as the season is rapidly approaching its’ swan song. The only way this team wants to finish their season is with a win next weekend. It was a great effort by the players and staff as the team didn’t overlook the Orangemen  before the big game next weekend.

I was very impressed with the atmosphere at the game today. It was military appreciation day for the Pack and they did a womderful job of showing their appreciation for those who have served our country and continue too. There is no doubt just how important this day was to NC State.

One week from today the regular season will come to a close, hopefully it will end with a win over our rival school, UNC. After today’s result I believe next weeks game may be one for the ages.

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Congrats to NC State Football’s Spring Graduates!

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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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Proposed Bill in the NC House Would Require NC State & UNC To Play One Another, as well as ECU, UNCC and App St.

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A bill has been proposed by members of the North Carolina House of Representatives that would force NC State and UNC to play one another, as well as East Carolina, UNC Charlotte and Appalachian State.

According to House Bill 965, which you can read here in full, NC State and UNC would be required to play one another annually in Football, Men’s Basketball and Women’s Basketball. The Wolfpack and the Tar Heels would also be forced to play a game annually in all three sports against either ECU, UNC-Charlotte or App St. Every six years, NC State and UNC would be required to have played a home and away game against each of the three school in all three sports.

Here’s the exact wording from the proposed bill:

Competition Required. – A high-enrollment institution shall do all of the following in each eligible sport: (1) Every academic year, play at least one home or one away game against (i) another high-enrollment institution and (ii) an eligible constituent institution that is not a high-enrollment institution. (2) Every six academic years, play at least one home and one away game against each eligible constituent institution that is not a high-enrollment institution. A high-enrollment institution shall alternate home and away games that are scheduled against the same eligible constituent institution that is not a high-enrollment institution.

For glossary of terms being referenced above:

For the purposes of this bill, “High-enrollment institutions” = NC State and UNC, while “Eligible constituent institutions” = East Carolina, UNC Charlotte and Appalachian State.

It’s worth noting that NC State already has games schedule against each of these teams home-and-away in Football between now and 2031.

2025 – East Carolina (H)

2025 – @ App St.

2026 – App St. (H)

2028 – @ East Carolina

2030 – Charlotte (H)

2031 – @ Charlotte

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For more details, check out this article at WRAL.

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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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