State-Carolina Open Thread & Live Blog!!! (NCSt 35-32, 10:23 4Qtr)

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The story of an absolutely WILD first half is Mike Glennon.  Glennon was 20 of 29 for 328 yards and 4 touchdowns in just the first half!!  His performance has been so outstanding that ESPN’s Reece Davis tweeted the following late in the first half.

This nc ncst game is crazy. Mike Glennon is tossing dimes. Even his interception was a pea. #HelmetSticker

 

Quick Summary

* Mike Glennon is on his way to setting records for NC State today.  He’s been given plenty of time from State’s offensive line that is missing two starters.  Fore the first half, Glennon was 20 of 29 for 328 yards and 4 TDs.

* UNC had early success exploiting State’s linebackers, particularly with Gio Bernard out of the backfield.

* State receivers dropped 4 of Glennon’s passes in a few minute period near the end of the first quarter and begining of the second quarter.  A 5th dropped ball – this one by Rashard Smith – with 3:20 to play in the second quarter landed in the hands of a Carolina defensive back for a crucial interception.

* Carolina’s efforts were boosted by a controversial on a play that was ruled a fumble that gave the Tar heels the ball deep in State territory and led to a touchdown.

* The Tar heels defense is tired.  It is only going to get more tired as the day progresses.

 

First Quarter Summary
What a WILD first quarter that ended with Carolina leading 25-14. Mike Glennon was 10-14 for 146 yards and two scores (one 30 yards to Rashard Smith and one 32 yards to Charlie Hegedus as State doesn’t appear to have any problem moving the ball in the air against the Tar heel defense.   Glennon has had ALL DAY to throw the ball.

Defensively, State’s linebackers have generally be ROASTED by UNC. The Tar heels have been very successful running reverses, flea flickers, surprise 2-point conversions and pretty much the kitchen sink. Bryn Renner is 11 of 15, 135 yards.

Unfortunately, the story of the first quarter was a controversial overturned call that makes me so mad that I can’t discuss it.

 

First Quarter Live Blogging Commentary
* Carolina had 4 first downs in the first 6 plays from scrimmage and showed more offensive innovation on their second play than we’ve shown since I can remember.

* At least or defense can’t say they are tired. It is 7-0 after just 1 minute and 41 seconds.

* Forgive me for needing to step away from the keyboard for a while after looking completely lost.

* 32 yard touchdown from Glennon to true freshman Charlie Hegedus from a formation that may have fooled Carolina. It’s Hegedus’ first career TD.

* Glennon is currently 7-8 for 79 yards and a TD so far today!!

* Defensively, our weakness at lineback and lack of overall athletic talent in the back seven could be our undoing today. Matching up w/ talented Bernard is an achilles heel for us. LB’s have already missed multiple tackles.

* Bernard got POPPED by Brandon Pittman. Totally clean hit. We’ll see how that impacts him.

* State has already used two timeouts in the first half. Hate to say it — but our coaching staff has had their ass kicked to this point in the game.

* RON CHERRY crew completely HOSES the Wolfpack. Holy shit I am pissed

 

The National Anthem has been played and there are currently a lot of empty seats in Kenan Stadium. (I know that is a surprise.)

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257 Responses to State-Carolina Open Thread & Live Blog!!! (NCSt 35-32, 10:23 4Qtr)

  1. inhoc... 10/27/2012 at 12:48 PM #

    What a horrible game this is going to be…too big of a hole early. We can once again hang with this team but gave up wayy to much I the first quarter in big plays.

  2. wufpup76 10/27/2012 at 12:48 PM #

    No grounds for reversing that call … No indisputable evidence whatsoever.

    But we stuck the ball out to try to gain a half-yard and give Cherry the opportunity to apply his ‘analysis’.

    Ballgame, it looks.

  3. tjfoose1 10/27/2012 at 12:48 PM #

    I’m having to watch with no sound, so I find know what the announcer are saying, but I think only the nfl has the ground can’t cause a fumble rule.

  4. inhoc... 10/27/2012 at 12:51 PM #

    Nice pair of drops underwood….ugggghhhh get in the game pack!!!

  5. JaxPackMan 10/27/2012 at 12:53 PM #

    Clearly the Pack can score. The question is can the D make a few stops, create a turnover or two to catch up.

  6. St8Fan 10/27/2012 at 12:56 PM #

    Foose–doing it right—i just turned my sound off–can’t take the pro-hole announcers!

  7. Primewolf 10/27/2012 at 12:59 PM #

    Unacceptable for announcers of ACC network to be that biased.
    Take notice Woodson and Yow

  8. tjfoose1 10/27/2012 at 1:01 PM #

    I’m in a bar, so have no choice with the volume. Is it that bad?

  9. Primewolf 10/27/2012 at 1:02 PM #

    Our chicken receivers afraid of being hit

  10. pakfanistan 10/27/2012 at 1:03 PM #

    Foose, I expect to hear slurping sounds from the announcers any time now. That’s how bad it is.

  11. inhoc... 10/27/2012 at 1:03 PM #

    “Unacceptable for announcers of ACC network to be that biased.
    Take notice Woodson and Yow”

    That’s just the way it is boys, once this program “brands” itself and establishes some credibility, the announcers will likes us….

  12. tjfoose1 10/27/2012 at 1:03 PM #

    That punt was almost blocked. Something to watch for. Hopefully our coaches noticed it.

  13. tjfoose1 10/27/2012 at 1:06 PM #

    x

  14. tjfoose1 10/27/2012 at 1:06 PM #

    I tried to set my dvr to record it using my time warner app. Typical, it ain’t working. About the only thing TWC ever got right is now not working.

    I hate that company with all my being. ATT Uverse, here I come.

  15. inhoc... 10/27/2012 at 1:08 PM #

    Our success on O to get sores this quick and relatively easily shows how bad unc really is. They are not that good, we just HAVE to wake up and stop playing stupid. I really think Ilene are better than them, but I just hate how we come out flat.

  16. packplantpath 10/27/2012 at 1:09 PM #

    Tj I should have a recording of it I can share. If all goes well

  17. JaxPackMan 10/27/2012 at 1:10 PM #

    That punt wouldn’t exactly win any PPK contests, but we love it!

  18. Sweet jumper 10/27/2012 at 1:13 PM #

    They must have given Underwood some Stickum on the sidelines. Now make sure Thornton get some.

  19. Pitbull_1973 10/27/2012 at 1:13 PM #

    One question. How was that offsides on State when the ball wasn’t snapped and there was no contact?

  20. tjfoose1 10/27/2012 at 1:15 PM #

    We took their best punch and still here. Emotional explosion from them in first quarter was expected.

    Now it’s our turn. Yes, the game is a long way from over.

  21. JaxPackMan 10/27/2012 at 1:15 PM #

    Just got to keep playing. Defense has to keep putting the pressure on the heels.

  22. TOBtime 10/27/2012 at 1:17 PM #

    Pitbull – It’s Ron Cherry. The call doesn’t have to make sense if that name is involved.

  23. tjfoose1 10/27/2012 at 1:18 PM #

    We should be able to pass on them all day.

  24. Virginia Wolf 10/27/2012 at 1:18 PM #

    Yeah, back in the game now! The emotional surge if over and we just need to not play stupid and we’ll win this game.

  25. bTHEredterror 10/27/2012 at 1:18 PM #

    I think that plays into their hands, foose. Need to get the backs going. Bout time for a Hole turnover, their due.

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