In Part I we took a look at the differences and similarities of National Champions over the last 13 years. We discovered over this time there have been numerous schools, coaches, styles, tempos, and experience levels in the makeup of a National Champion. We also discovered using tempo free statistical data the majority of them […]
Are you ready to win a title? (Part II)
In Part I we discussed what it takes to be a National Champion and what they all have in common. If you missed the article then I highly suggest going back and reading it before proceeding with Part II. The next question that came to mind after figuring out the make-up of a National Champion […]
Are you ready to win a title? (Part I)
Everyone says their goal is to “Win It All Baby!!” but do they really have a team that can have their One Shining Moment? This will be a 3 Part Series taking a look at what all National Championship Teams have in common between 2002 and 2014. Is it talent level? What about the systems […]
Calling Dr. Heimlich – a study in Wolfpack basketball
If you think blown leads and huge deficits don’t anger fans then you haven’t been following the Pack this season. Just take a look at the fiascoes over the past couple of weeks if you don’t believe me. I don’t know about some of you but it sure does feel like State teams coached by […]
As the calendar turns, so does the Pack
Earlier this week I asked the question What’s the problem with Pack basketball? and we discovered the difference between the wins and losses wasn’t as simple of hey we are just playing worse. What was revealed was in the losses while on offense the Pack was still shooting the ball the same and the same […]
What’s the problem with Pack basketball?
There has been a lot of discussion on the site about the disappointment in play by this year’s Wolfpack squad so I thought I’d take a deeper look into the stats and see where this squad is deficient. First let’s take a look at all games up to this point using date from Kenpom (National […]
NC State at Louisville Web Run
Jeff Greer (courier-journal.com) 5 things to watch: Louisville-NC State 3. Gardner’s timing and quick release. Will Gardner’s the starting quarterback again for Louisville, and his timing and decision-making looked much sharper at Clemson on Saturday. If he plays like that this Saturday, the Cardinals can win going away. He can be a solid downfield passer […]
NC State Wolfpack at Clemson Tigers Preview
Time for another Road Trip!!! Textile Bowl Style. Yes my fellow Wolfpackers it’s time again for the Pack to take the show on the road, this time to Clemson, SC to battle the Tigers in Death Valley. WHERE: Memorial Stadium (Clemson, SC) WHEN: 3:30 pm Records: N.C. State 4-1, 0-1 ACC, Clemson 2-2, 1-1 ACC […]
NC State Wolfpack vs. #1 Florida State Seminoles
Good Friday fellow Wolfpackers! Tomorrow is game day and wouldn’t you know it, the #1 Florida State Seminoles are coming to Raleigh and the “House of Horror” that is Carter-Finley Stadium. Before we get into looking at the Noles and the match-ups between them and the Pack, make sure you take a look at what […]
Gameday: NC State Wolfpack vs. Presbyterian Blue Hoes
NC State takes on the Blue Hoes of Presbyterian today at 6:00 pm in Carter-Finley Stadium. Due to the level of competition of the Pack’s opponent this week there won’t be any in-depth analysis by me. Frankly Presbyterian’s offense is so bad they appear worse than USF did last week. So instead of a lengthy […]