September 13, 2011 NC STATE FOOTBALL J.P. GIGLIO (N&O) Pack back to basics, work on defense Instead of ordering a dose of Bear Bryant’s “Junction Boys” gridiron justice, N.C. State coach Tom O’Brien decided to give his football players a day off the field after its deflating 34-27 loss at Wake Forest on Saturday. No […]
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Wednesday Woolgathering
September 7, 2011 NC STATE FOOTBALL Liberty Game Photos from Gene Galin Brett Friedlander (starnewsonline.com) Two State players honored by ACC, UNC’s Renner snubbed Two N.C. State players earned individual recognition with defensive tackle Brian Slay gaining co-Defensive Lineman of the Week honors and T.J. Graham bringing home Special Teams Player of the Week for […]
Tuesday Tidbits
September 6, 2011 NC STATE FOOTBALL J.P. GIGLIO (N&O) O’Brien happy with Pack’s win N.C. State coach Tom O’Brien was generally pleased with his team’s 43-21 win over Liberty on Saturday. The fifth-year coach was not entirely thrilled with how the Wolfpack won, but he’s not going to argue with the result. “That’s still the […]
COLLEGE FOOTBALL GAMEDAY
It’s Gameday folks and our beloved Wolfpack take the field for the first time this season. Perfect weather for September and plenty of time to tailgate. For those going to the game be safe. September 3, 2011 NC STATE FOOTBALL COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF: TODAY!!!! Luke DeCock (N&O) Pressure is on N.C. State’s Glennon So that’s […]
Friday Farrago
September 2, 2011 NC STATE FOOTBALL COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF: 1 DAY!!! J.P. GIGLIO (N&O) Pack’s Glennon will let his play do the talking Mike Glennon gets it. You want to compare him to Russell Wilson, that’s fine. N.C. State’s new quarterback understands it’s unavoidable, given the success Wilson enjoyed with the Wolfpack and the way […]
Thursday Compendium
September 1. 2011 NC STATE FOOTBALL COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF: 2 DAYS!!! Brett Friedlander (Starnewsonline.com) State bolsters receiving corps with move of CB Rashard Smith With C.J. Wilson and David Amerson having established themselves at the corners and the Wolfpack facing major questions at receiver, O’Brien decided that Smith’s best chance of making a contribution to […]
Wednesday Woolgathering
August 31, 2011 NC STATE FOOTBALL COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF: 3 DAYS!!! Brett Friedlander (Wilmington Star) Glennon, Renner face similar challenges … with different levels of scrutiny As if the bar wasn’t already set high enough for his first real test Saturday against Liberty, his performance will also be judged against another, long-distance opponent when Wilson […]
Dare to Dream – Making the Pitch For NC State in the SEC
A few weeks ago, the college sports internets were all aflame with talk of SEC expansion and what it would mean for everyone left in its wake. Just when things calmed down a bit, Texas A&M is in the news again. Whether anything is imminent with the SEC and the Aggies, it’s clear that Texas […]
Tuesday Tidbits
August 30, 2011 NC STATE FOOTBALL COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF: 4 DAYS!!! JP Giglio (N&O) Pack’s Christophe will start Associated Press N.C. State Names James Washington Starter At RB It’s finally game week for North Carolina State. That means the Wolfpack offense can prove it has found the answers to some questions that have nagged it […]
Monday Musings
August 29, 2011 NC STATE FOOTBALL COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF: 5 DAYS!!! Bob Sutton (ACCSports.com) Countdown To Kickoff: N.C. State Sammy Baton (Fayetteville Observer) N.C. State’s Mike Glennon ready for Pack spotlight Matt Carter (TheWolfpacker.com) Niklas Sade relished chance to kick right away Some freshmen may shy away from jumping right into the pressures of major […]
