J.R. SWEEZY, Defensive Tackle: Mooresville, N.C., Mooresville HS CAPTAIN Sport management. J.R. went all out and left nothing on the table. Originally recruited as a LB, he moved to DE before coming into his own as a playmaking DT. When big plays are made, #52 is in the mix. GEORGE BRYAN, Tight End: Castle Hayne, […]
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Prayers & sympathy for a Wolfpack great
This is just an AWFUL story about the passing of the son of one of my favorite Wolfpackers of all-time, Erik Kramer. Link Griffen Kramer, a backup quarterback at Thousand Oaks, was found dead Sunday at a friend’s house in Agoura Hills, school officials confirmed Monday. Kramer was 18. Kramer is the son of former […]
Friday Farrago
October 7, 2011 NC STATE FOOTBALL The Sports Xchange TSX: Sweezy’s Return A Plus — The Wolfpack has avoided a three-game losing streak only in one season (2010) over the past five years. In order to prevent such a streak this year, the Wolfpack must win Saturday against visiting Central Michigan. “I told the guys […]
Even FORMER NC State defensive stars injured
Mario Williams injured Texans linebacker Mario Williams injured his right knee during the third quarter of Sunday’s 40-33 loss to the New Orleans Saints, but he told the Houston Chronicle after the game that he doesn’t believe the injury to be very serious. “The biggest thing is you don’t want it to tighten up on […]
Surkamp-mania?!
Congratulations to NC State alum, Eric Surkamp who got called up to the Major Leagues this week and made a STELLAR debut! Link to San Francisco Chronicle. — It’s a little premature to get caught up in Surkamp-mania and suggest we’re seeing the next Madison Bumgarner. Eric Surkamp is two years older. And four years […]
Thursday Compendium
August 11, 2011 NC STATE FOOTBALL Jacey Zembal (TheWolfpacker.com) Wolfpack learning from first scrimmage NC State coach Tom O’Brien compared the transition from the first scrimmage to the second as similar to what happens after the first game of the season. O’Brien and the coaching staff reviewed the film of Monday’s scrimmage, and in turn, […]
Nate Irving signs with Denver Broncos
Congratulations to Nate. It will be interesting to watch Nate go up against Philip Rivers and the Chargers in the AFC West in the coming years. Link The Denver Broncos have signed rookies Nate Irving and Orlando Franklin. Irving is a linebacker out of North Carolina State. Irving was selected in the third round, 67th […]
Cullen Jones to Swim in World Championships
From WRAL.com: North Carolina State University alum Cullen Jones, a 2006 NCAA national champion and 2008 U.S. Olympic gold medalist, will represent the USA at the 2011 FINA World Championships in Shanghai, China, July 24-31. Jones will participate in the 50 freestyle and 50 butterfly. Here’s a look back at Cullen Jones talking about one […]
ESPN: “Is Philip Rivers Canton-bound?”
Considering Philip is only entering his sixth season as a starter (preceded by two as a backup), it’s probably a little premature, but still a fun topic to discuss. ESPN’s Bill Williamson briefly takes on this debate in his AFC West Blog, comparing Philip to Jim Kelly, Warren Moon, and Dan Marino, other Hall of […]
Julius Hodge basketball camp
For any little Wolfpackers out there looking to improve your game, here is an excellent opportunity. If there is one person who has proven his love for NCSU and basketball it is Julius Hodge. This is a great opportunity to learn from one of the hardest workers I have ever witnessed and also build some […]
