State-Carolina Open Thread & Live Blog!!! (NCSt 35-32, 10:23 4Qtr)

 

The story of an absolutely WILD first half is Mike Glennon.  Glennon was 20 of 29 for 328 yards and 4 touchdowns in just the first half!!  His performance has been so outstanding that ESPN’s Reece Davis tweeted the following late in the first half.

This nc ncst game is crazy. Mike Glennon is tossing dimes. Even his interception was a pea. #HelmetSticker

 

Quick Summary

* Mike Glennon is on his way to setting records for NC State today.  He’s been given plenty of time from State’s offensive line that is missing two starters.  Fore the first half, Glennon was 20 of 29 for 328 yards and 4 TDs.

* UNC had early success exploiting State’s linebackers, particularly with Gio Bernard out of the backfield.

* State receivers dropped 4 of Glennon’s passes in a few minute period near the end of the first quarter and begining of the second quarter.  A 5th dropped ball – this one by Rashard Smith – with 3:20 to play in the second quarter landed in the hands of a Carolina defensive back for a crucial interception.

* Carolina’s efforts were boosted by a controversial on a play that was ruled a fumble that gave the Tar heels the ball deep in State territory and led to a touchdown.

* The Tar heels defense is tired.  It is only going to get more tired as the day progresses.

 

First Quarter Summary
What a WILD first quarter that ended with Carolina leading 25-14. Mike Glennon was 10-14 for 146 yards and two scores (one 30 yards to Rashard Smith and one 32 yards to Charlie Hegedus as State doesn’t appear to have any problem moving the ball in the air against the Tar heel defense.   Glennon has had ALL DAY to throw the ball.

Defensively, State’s linebackers have generally be ROASTED by UNC. The Tar heels have been very successful running reverses, flea flickers, surprise 2-point conversions and pretty much the kitchen sink. Bryn Renner is 11 of 15, 135 yards.

Unfortunately, the story of the first quarter was a controversial overturned call that makes me so mad that I can’t discuss it.

 

First Quarter Live Blogging Commentary
* Carolina had 4 first downs in the first 6 plays from scrimmage and showed more offensive innovation on their second play than we’ve shown since I can remember.

* At least or defense can’t say they are tired. It is 7-0 after just 1 minute and 41 seconds.

* Forgive me for needing to step away from the keyboard for a while after looking completely lost.

* 32 yard touchdown from Glennon to true freshman Charlie Hegedus from a formation that may have fooled Carolina. It’s Hegedus’ first career TD.

* Glennon is currently 7-8 for 79 yards and a TD so far today!!

* Defensively, our weakness at lineback and lack of overall athletic talent in the back seven could be our undoing today. Matching up w/ talented Bernard is an achilles heel for us. LB’s have already missed multiple tackles.

* Bernard got POPPED by Brandon Pittman. Totally clean hit. We’ll see how that impacts him.

* State has already used two timeouts in the first half. Hate to say it — but our coaching staff has had their ass kicked to this point in the game.

* RON CHERRY crew completely HOSES the Wolfpack. Holy shit I am pissed

 

The National Anthem has been played and there are currently a lot of empty seats in Kenan Stadium. (I know that is a surprise.)

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257 Responses to State-Carolina Open Thread & Live Blog!!! (NCSt 35-32, 10:23 4Qtr)

  1. Virginia Wolf 10/27/2012 at 2:14 PM #

    Did Bernard hurt his ankle or was that just a delaying tactic?

  2. xphoenix87 10/27/2012 at 2:14 PM #

    Man, much as I hate to compliment a Heel, Bernard is really, really good.

  3. Sweet jumper 10/27/2012 at 2:16 PM #

    C.J.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

  4. bTHEredterror 10/27/2012 at 2:16 PM #

    Iso,iso,iso.

  5. Virginia Wolf 10/27/2012 at 2:16 PM #

    Good take away CJ!

  6. bTHEredterror 10/27/2012 at 2:16 PM #

    One more time, trust me Dana.

  7. bTHEredterror 10/27/2012 at 2:17 PM #

    Okay, my bad.

  8. St8Fan 10/27/2012 at 2:17 PM #

    Let’s go pack!

  9. xphoenix87 10/27/2012 at 2:18 PM #

    Seriously, another drop?

  10. St8Fan 10/27/2012 at 2:19 PM #

    Catch the blasted ball!

  11. St8Fan 10/27/2012 at 2:20 PM #

    Don’t let the holes hang around!

  12. Primewolf 10/27/2012 at 2:21 PM #

    More drops. !!!!!!!!!!!

  13. Sweet jumper 10/27/2012 at 2:22 PM #

    Give the damn receivers some Stickum. The drops are getting ridiculous. Real drive killers. We need to run up some points. Go Pack!!!!!!!!!!

  14. Virginia Wolf 10/27/2012 at 2:22 PM #

    DEFENSE!!!!!

  15. Primewolf 10/27/2012 at 2:22 PM #

    We have wasted 2 opportunities. May haunt us later

  16. Virginia Wolf 10/27/2012 at 2:23 PM #

    We do need to score lots of points and stop UNX this drive!

  17. tjfoose1 10/27/2012 at 2:23 PM #

    Gio is a class act. But remember, he’s not a true hole. He transferred from LSU.

  18. xphoenix87 10/27/2012 at 2:25 PM #

    Alright boys, don’t waste the field position. Lets get some points here

  19. bTHEredterror 10/27/2012 at 2:28 PM #

    I know it’s not netting yards, but the run moves the clock and serves to keep a rhythm offense out of rhythm.

  20. packplantpath 10/27/2012 at 2:30 PM #

    Cherry still does the best robot dance. Somebody needs to put it to music

  21. xphoenix87 10/27/2012 at 2:32 PM #

    These drops are unreal.

  22. bTHEredterror 10/27/2012 at 2:32 PM #

    At times, I LOATHE Bible.He’s a great man, but as play caller, yuck.

  23. Primewolf 10/27/2012 at 2:32 PM #

    Glennon is throwing too hard on short passes

  24. St8Fan 10/27/2012 at 2:33 PM #

    must take advantage….

  25. Virginia Wolf 10/27/2012 at 2:33 PM #

    Wow! We’ve got to catch the ball!!!! Interception!!!! Stop ’em Defense!!!!

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