The NFL off-season is heating up in San Diego as the Chargers have been working hard on their quarterback position with some moves that significantly impact Philip Rivers. Earlier in the week, the Chargers re-worked their deal with 3rd string QB, AJ Feeley who was acquired in a mid-season trade with Miami. More recently, Drew […]
On the Record – ACC Title Expectations
So, I posted an entry today that had been sitting unfinished in my drafts for almost 8 months in an attempt to make a pretty simple point about the overall state of the NC State Athletics Department by using the “highlights” of the 2004-2005 athletics season. Some of the conversation around the topic was getting […]
04-05: Another Unimpressive Year
Author’s Note: This entry was written around May of 2005 and was never submitted on the site. The entry was unfinished until some quick edits today and has been sitting in my drafts box since mid-2005. Over the next few weeks I plan on highlighting some macro-topics on the site – performance, expectations, rivalries, etc […]
Compiled Rankings and the Weather
Earlier this week, we discussed Massey’s compiled rankings and what they meant. A suggestion was made to look at the compiled rankings just like we do the weather …where a percentage is attached to any given forecast. I’ve been thinking about Nate’s suggestion and think that it might be a good way to turn the […]
Thoughts on the Seminole Beatdown
Sorry for the late post – I went to bed as soon as I got home from the game last night. Late in the first half, I was getting nervous. After about 15 minutes of play, the Pack was shooting nearly 70% (inside and behind the arc) – and only winning by TWO. Then, the […]
RPI Update
Well, that was much better…and State got a bigger RPI jump than I expected from a home win. State still stands at 4-4 against the RPI Top-50 with one more warm-up game in B’burg before facing BC and UNC at home next week. SEASON SUMMARY 20-5 (9-3) WINS LOSSES Top 1 […]
Compiled Rankings
Much to my surprise, Massey’s compiled rankings are not in the same order each week or have the same individual rankings each week. I have them listed here in alphabetical order. Games Thru: 2/12/2006 Composite Rank: 15 NC State’s Record: 19-5 (8-3) Rank r Rank r AccuRatings 13 -2 Pigskin […]
The State of Wolfpack Football
Yes, basketball season is in full swing – and for once, that feels like a good thing in Raleigh (although somewhat less so after Sunday afternoon). Despite the current excitement that basketball is generating, there is no doubt that many of you still have one burning question running through your mind – what the hell […]
POD Analysis
The NCAA changed the opening round of the tournament by instituting a “pod” system several years ago to replace the standard regional format. Eight first- and second-round sites are distributed around the four regionals. Teams are assigned to first- and second-round sites so as to limit the early-round travel of as many teams as possible. […]
Mike Barry to Leave Football Staff
8pm, Monday Rumors have been circulating on various internet websites over the last few days that NC State’s Offensive Line Coach, Mike Barry, had interviewed for a position with the Detroit Lions organization. Statefansnation has confirmed that Barry will be leaving Raleigh after four years on the staff. Barry came to NC State in 2003 […]