Just some quick summer football notes related to some former Wolfpackers that may be of interest to you. First, you can click here if there are some particular NFL franchises that may require some brushing up. One item I learned from surfing some links is that NC State’s Pat Thomas has been signed by the […]
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Torry Holt Signs With Jacksonville
Former NC State standout and NFL stalwart Torry Holt has signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars for thirteen million dollars over three years. At one time, he’d stated publicly that he would like to play for the Carolina Panthers, but unfortunately either the team had no place for him or they are still paralyzed from a […]
NC State’s Corey Smith missing at sea
Horrible news being reported — Former NC State defensive end and current Detroit Lion, Corey Smith, appears to be one of the NFL players aboard a fishing boat that is missing in the ocean. Link to Tampa article just updated in the last 10 minutes. The Coast Guard is searching for at least two professional […]
Another reason for Wolfpackers to love the Houston Texans
Staying true to our recent NFL theme – we wanted to highlight the news that former NC State linebacker Frank Bush has been promoted to defensive coordinator of the Houston Texans. Bush’s current biography can be seen by clicking here. Bush, 46, was the lone candidate to interview for the job after the Texans’ request […]
Welcome to the Super Bowl, Adrian Wilson (& Steve Keim)
After an epic back-and-forth NFC title game (with a controversial finish – fairly blatant PI not called on Eagles’ 4th down attempt), Adrian Wilson‘s Arizona Cardinals are headed to the Super Bowl. Wilson is the first man interviewed after the game, and hopefully one of our technically proficient bloggers can embed video of the touching […]
Mario Williams Loves Wearing Red
For one home game each year the NFL’s Houston Texans’ deviate from their primary uniform colors of blue and white to wear special ‘Battle Red’ jerseys. In Houston, the game is looked upon with excitement as something different and, in most years, it seems the struggling Texans’ franchise rises to the occassion and submits one […]
J-Co’s amazing one handed – or one headed? – catch
NC State may choose to under-promote our alums currently making major contributions in the National Football League, but we will do our best not to ignore their contributions. Jerricho Cotchery has proven that he is good for at least three or four bigtime highlights each year, and last night’s catch on national television against the […]
Your annual Adrian Wilson entry, III
I’m really not kidding about the title of this entry. See last year’s entry and corresponding videos. It really is time for our annual spotlight on Wolfpack great, Adrian Wilson. Since the Arizona Cardinals were in town battling the Carolina Panthers last weekend, this year’s entry is primarily brought to us by this article in […]
Our Best Pitch
The following was submitted to us by our old friend, SMD. The timing of the piece was perfect as Jerricho Cotchery was featured last night in a FANTASTIC piece on ESPN’s television show, E:60. If you didn’t see it, you need to find a replay of it and watch it. It was summed up by […]
Mario Williams on Cover of ESPN the Magazine
Want to talk about making an impact in the BIG TIME? I hope that someone from the football program is taking note of this since our embarrassment of a Sports Information Director would never get this. NC State’s Mario Williams was featured on the cover of ESPN’s Magazine 2008 NFL Preview Issue. That stands alone […]
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