WRAL’s Jeff Gravely is reporting via Twitter that Elliot Avent has finally been rewarded for his College World Series appearance with a 5-year contract that is waiting on board approval. Jeff Gravley @jgravleyWRAL #NCSU and baseball coach @Elliott_Avent have agreed in principle to a contract extension. Believed to be 5 years. Awaiting board approval. This is […]
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Wolfpack Baseball Preview: 2012 Edition
My favorite time of year is fast approaching- baseball season is upon us! We open next Friday against Marshall. I’m particularly excited about this year’s edition of the Pack Nine as we have a good mix of talented veterans and newcomers this season. The new arrivals should be very, as evidenced by a recruiting class […]
Virginia leaves Fowler alone in wilderness of failure
Alternative title: Things I never thought I’d say – ‘Still dreaming of a trip to Omaha’ (Picture above was emailed to SFN from a reader. If anyone out there deserves ‘credit’ then please let us know) Since Lee Fowler became NC State’s Athletics Director, the Virginia Cavaliers – whose overall athletics program ranks near the […]
Pack Nine Takes Doubleheader From VT to Win Series
The Wolfpack baseball team recovered from a Friday loss to the Hokies to take the series 2 games to 1 with a doubleheader sweep on Sunday. The first game, well, looked like football with a 19-18 final score. Pratt Maynard paced the offense, going 3-4 with 4 RBIs. The two teams combined for 11 errors, […]
Baseball Set for Midweek Action; Russell Wilson Returns
No, I haven’t forgotten about baseball. Hopefully those readers who were interested haven’t as well! Since I have a break, let’s look at where things stand now: the Wolfpack sit 12-10 overall, 3-6 in the ACC following a 2-1 weekend series win over Wake Forest. I said earlier in the season, don’t be dismayed at […]
ACC Play Opens In Baseball: Pack Set to Battle Miami
The Wolfpack Nine travel to Coral Gables to take on the Hurricanes in the conference opening series for each team. Miami has climbed to #15 in Baseball America’s (BA) latest rankings after destroying Florida in Gainesville. BA also highlights this series in Aaron Fitt’s Weekend Preview. Both teams sit at 7-2, and a series win […]
Pack Baseball Set For 3 With Hofstra
The baseball team is back in action this weekend as Hofstra drops in for a 3 game set. The team sits at 3-2 now after dropping their first two games. Jake Buchanan was solid Wednesday in 3-1 win versus Elon. I know I promised a baseball preview last Sunday- work did not cooperate. My apologies […]
Pack Baseball Season Begins Today
I’m purposely delaying my baseball preview until Sunday to allow the UVa basketball game to get the attention it deserves. However, I thought I would at least point out that Rhode Island, Santa Clara and Xavier are in town as the Wolfpack season gets underway. State’s first game gets going in a few minutes against […]
