October 19, 2011 NC STATE BASKETBALL J.P. GIGLIO (N&O) Gottfried brings winning track record and mentor Gottfried had one link to his past, former UCLA coach Jim Harrick, at practice on Tuesday. Gottfried worked for Harrick at UCLA for eight seasons, including the Bruins’ 1995 national title season. UCLA fired Harrick about 19 months later, […]
’11 Football
Tuesday Tidbits
October 18, 2011 NC STATE FOOTBALL J.P. GIGLIO (N&O) Pack’s leading rusher out for the season; others out for Saturday Par for N.C. State’s 2011 football season, the team’s off week did not go according to plan. The anticipated return of several key defensive players on the injured list didn’t materialize, and running back Mustafa […]
Mustafa Greene To Redshirt
NC State running back Mustafa Greene will redshirt the 2011 season after having offseason surgery for a foot injury. Here is the N&O story.
Monday Musings
October 17, 2011 NC STATE FOOTBALL CAULTON TUDOR (N&O) Wolfpack looks at key test In perfect weather against an undefeated, nationally 12th-ranked opponent and on homecoming, less than 48,000 fans were in 61,500-seat Scott Stadium. Several hundred of those fans stormed the field to celebrate the first meaty win of the season. The three previous […]
Thursday Compendium: Basketball Edition
October 13, 2011 NC STATE BASKETBALL EDWARD G. ROBINSON III (N&O) Pack’s outlook a mystery Thus far, players said, they’re pleased with the uptempo, UCLA-style offense that Gottfried – a former Bruins assistant – has installed in limited workouts. “I like that he’s going to let us play this fast-pace game,” Leslie said. N.C. State […]
NC State Football By The Numbers – Post Central Michigan Edition
Here are the season stats after the Central Michigan win. Team Statistics Offense Points Per Game: 32.0 (ACC Rank: 5, Nat’l Rank: 48) High: 43 Low: 14 Rushing Yards: 116.2 (ACC Rank: 9, Nat’l Rank: 97) Passing Yards: 258.7 (6, 41) Total Offense: 374.8 (11, 79) Defense Points Per Game: 30.2 (ACC Rank: 12, Nat’l […]
Wednesday Woolgathering
October 12, 2011 NC STATE FOOTBALL Akula Wolf (BackingthePack.com) Mike Archer Forgot How To Coordinate Again As the defense struggles to stop anybody with a pulse (though I don’t love their odds against a team of zombies either), it’s no surprise that Mike Archer is back in the crosshairs. I hope he was able to […]
NC State Mid-Season Report
We are half-way through the 2011 NC State Football Season and this week just happens to be the Wolfpack’s bye week…so, there is no more appropriate time to take a step back and put together a mid-season look at the Pack. ESPN’s ACC Blogger, Heather Dinich has penned her view of the first half of […]
Monday Musings
October 10, 2011 NC STATE FOOTBALL JP GIGLIO (N&O) Rested, healthy Pack expects strong finish After N.C. State’s 38-24 win over Central Michigan on Saturday, an official from the Belk Bowl congratulated Wolfpack coach Tom O’Brien at the Murphy Center after O’Brien’s post-game news conference. “I hope you guys get on a streak here,” the […]
Pack beats Chippewas
Today, the Wolfpack pulled away from the Central Michigan Chippewas in the second half and wound up cruising to a 38-24 victory at Carter-Finley Stadium. NC State beats Central Michigan Mike Glennon passed for 244 yards and four touchdowns to help North Carolina State beat Central Michigan 38-24 on Saturday. James Washington rushed for 109 […]
