I will be honest here – I am so inured to the culture of corruption, and Monty Python’s Black Knight caliber of willful and idiotic denial…I didn’t think anything UNC scandal related could shock me anymore. Then I read this, and you should as well: Prepare to be disgusted. Horrific doesn’t even begin to describe [...]
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 [...]
Nate’s a Bronco!!!
Congratulations to Nate Irving for going much higher than expected. John Fox knows defense, and apparently he liked what he saw on film. This Bronco fan is very, very pleased to have more incentive to hit the sports bar whenever the stupid f-ing lockout ends. Here’s a link to the brief article on the [...]
True Thanksgiving
A great feature on Nate Irving & Mike Archer’s automobile accidents:
State beats Wake 38-3 (updated 12:30pm with Video)
12:30pm Sunday update: The following video is from WRAL.com. Check out Nate’s monster “tackle” around 0:25 (thanks to SFN member mikeD for linking to it on this thread in the SFN Forums). State responded to its disheartening loss to Clemson with a hearty Homecoming/Senior Day 38-3 thumping of Wake Forest today. With the win, State [...]
Mid-Season All-ACC; Irving places on All-American team
College football guru Phil Steele has posted his mid-season All-ACC Selections. NC State players listed in Steele’s selections are as follows: First Team Second Team Third Team QB – Russell Wilson WR– Owen Spencer WR – Jarvis Williams TE – George Bryan LB – Audie Cole LB – Nate Irving S – Brandan [...]
Nate Irving gets some national attention
The identity of the two stars of the NC State football team is a secret to no one; however, the level of national attention that Russell Wilson and Nate Irving garner is sometimes disproportionate to their talents. Today, CBSSports.com identified ten seniors they project to breakout and move up NFL draft boards this year. ILB [...]
Comeback Story Of The Year: Nate Irving
Much has been said about the accident that Nate Irving had last year, and also about its effect on the NC State defense in 2009. While we cannot overlook the leadership skills and playing abilities of Irving, all too often we overlook on the effect that Nate’s accident has had on him personally. Put bluntly, [...]
Irving back and better than ever
Eight months following a car accident which nearly took his life and ended his 2009 football season, Nate Irving seems poised to return and make a huge impact for the 2010 Wolfpack. Check out this story from GoPack on Irving’s recovery and return to the field. “I’m Ready to Hit Somebody” Nate Irving didn’t just [...]
Nate Irving Out for the Season
“After meeting with a doctor Thursday, N.C. State linebacker Nate Irving announced that he will be out for the season because of injuries suffered in a June 28 car crash.” (N&O) Link to WRAL’s story For now it looks like sophomore Dwayne Maddox will attempt to fill the void left by the loss of Irving. [...]