Updated look at the current nature of the conference by HD at ESPN linked here. NC State has managed to defeat the top two teams in the league that we have on our schedule. So, you can imagine how maddening it is that we lost to the 10th rated team in the league and got […]
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Sunday Links
Well, that was fun. It was one of those perfect North Carolina November days, the atmosphere inside Carter-Finley was great, and that team we saw could’ve competed with anyone in the nation yesterday. But it was also mind-numbingly frustrating after last week’s trip to Chestnut Hill. Where on earth has yesterday’s team been? Yesterday’s win […]
Saturday Open Football Entry – Clemson @ Wolfpack
The tape delay this morning was ‘Not so fast my friend.’ …more to come…
Maryland Gametime Set & ‘offensive’ stats
The game time for State’s post-Thanksgiving hosting of Maryland has been set for a 12:30 kick-off. The attendance for the Maryland game will be dictated by what happens on the field this weekend vs Clemson. If the Wolfpack wins this weekend then Carter-Finley will be a great atmosphere for Maryland. If State loses this weekend, […]
TOB talk & Zarzour pulls no punches
Earlier in the week SFN highlighted some uncorroborated ‘chatter’ going around the internet related to the job security of NC State Head Football Coach, Tom O’Brien. (Click here) The last couple of days we’ve heard more and more speculation in Wolfpack circles that O’Brien may be given the opportunity to have another year(s) on the […]
NC State Football By The Numbers – Post BC Edition
Here are the season stats after the BC loss. Team Statistics Offense Points Per Game: 24.3 (ACC Rank: 9, Nat’l Rank: 83) High: 43 Low: 0 Rushing Yards: 102.0 (ACC Rank: 11, Nat’l Rank: 111) Passing Yards: 229.7 (7, 64) Total Offense: 331.7 (11, 100) Defense Points Per Game: 24.3 (ACC Rank: 6, Nat’l Rank: […]
TOB ouster speculation begins
A Twitter account called Football Rumor Mill (link) attached to this website posted a few items today that we re-tweeted. Haven’t had time to blog much the last few days — letting our message forums carry the heavy load — but wanted to share the tweets. Multiple sources indicate NC State is likely to dump […]
Sunday’s post-game headlines / Clemson @ State gametime set
To start….you need to click here and see our touchdown drought statistics. If you want more conventional news headlines you can click here. UGLY and miserable This morning it was announced that next Saturday’s Clemson @ NC State game will be televised on ABC at 3:30pm. One piece of good news that happened over the […]
State @ BC Game Thread – HUGE game for TOB (Semi-live blog)
Make no mistakes about the importance of today’s visit to Chestnut Hill for NC State — this is a HUGE game for the Wolfpack and still embattled Head Coach, Tom O’Brien. Not only is TOB still looking for his first Atlantic Division road win (not on the season, but in his five-year tenure), but a […]
NC State Football By The Numbers – Post UNC Edition
Here are the season stats after the Wolfpack’s 5th straight win over the Tar Heels. Team Statistics Offense Points Per Game: 25.9 (ACC Rank: 8, Nat’l Rank: 75) High: 43 Low: 0 Rushing Yards: 108.1 (ACC Rank: 10, Nat’l Rank: 106) Passing Yards: 230.8 (7, 61) Total Offense: 338.9 (11, 97) Defense Points Per Game: […]