Pretty awesome for Dontae Johnson…and even pretty awesome that Earl Wolff was so excited about it. #WolfBlood @PackPride special S/O to my brother from another @3Johnson6 with the pick 6 tonight. Congrats #WolfPack #NCState https://t.co/uleY9Wg345 — Earl Wolff (@Ewolff28) October 14, 2014
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Dontae Johnson to 49ers is only Wolfpacker drafted
Heading into the 2014 NFL Draft, the North Carolina State Wolfpack had the second-highest total of NFL draft picks (9) in the ACC over the last two years; only Florida State had more at 15. The Wolfpack’s nine draft picks over the last two seasons tied the most most in back-to-back years in school history […]
Super Bowl: The haters’ guide to Ray Lewis
We posted a poll yesterday on the front page of our blog asking which team that you wanted to win the Super Bowl? I must admit that I am shocked at how evenly split the vote has been – as of 1:15pm EST the 49ers only lead by 6 votes, creating a 51% to 49% […]
Manny Lawson Wins NFL Rookie of the Week
Expect ESPN and other media outlets to criticize and perversely focus more on Mario Williams than on Manny Lawson for this achievement. Congratulations, Manny! Lawson recorded three tackles, two sacks and two quarterback pressures in the 49ers’ 20-13 win over the St. Louis Rams. He was a key factor in San Francisco’s defense holding the […]
NFL Notes: Mario, Manny, McCargo & More
Give The News & Observer some credit for doing a good job of following the Wolfpack’s “6 Pack” of draftees. The N&O ran this summary of 2006 Wolfpack football alums as NFL training camps are opening. Mario Williams earned rave reviews in Houston during his first NFL practice. (Link) The Houston Texans’ No. 1 draft […]