NC STATE BASKETBALL Joe Giglio (N&O) In a surprising spot at ACC tournament, NC State addresses expectations There have been concrete problems, specifically on defense and with rebounding, but there have also been intangible issues, such as chemistry and lack of focus. The latter has been prevalent, even in the Wolfpack’s signature wins. “We had […]
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Wednesday Woolgathering
NC STATE BASKETBALL Omega Wolf (BackingthePack.com) ACC POY Green to Face Improving Wolfpack Defense The only times the Pack have struggled defensively of late are when they failed to end opponents’ possessions on the defensive glass. En route to 1.17 PPP Saturday, Florida State grabbed 48% of its misses. It certainly didn’t help the Pack’s […]
Coaches who look like their Mascot
In order to fill the gap until Thursday. Coaches who look like their mascot Coach Cuss The guy who replaced Greenburg
Tuesday Tidbits
NC STATE BASKETBALL Mark Thomas (WRALSportsfan.com) Pack ready for postseason Leslie remains wild card State’s three McDonald’s All-Americans will have solid college careers, and you could say that they are at least more gifted than the outgoing seniors. But they are still freshmen. For NC State to improve, the core of Lorenzo Brown, C.J. Leslie, […]
Battle of the States game day thread
There is a lot at stake today because if we win we get a bye in the ACC tournament but more importantly it would mar my game day thread record (yes it is all about me). I see us coming out focused and ready to play. I think/hope they are in “tournament mode” in which […]
The Importance of 3
2004 was the last year of the 9 team ACC Tournament. That year it was won by #6 seed Maryland, needing only 3 games to win. It has been often stated that a team playing before Friday has no chance of winning it all. Of course, there will always be the chance, but the odds […]
Gameday Headlines (Pack at Noles)
Here we go folks, this one is for the coveted day off. Remember the Pack can finish as the #3 seed (NCSU Win & UNC Loss), the #4 seed (NCSU Win & UNC Win or NCSU Loss/UVA Loss), or the #5 seed (NCSU Loss & UVA Win). This one means a lot so there is […]
Friday Farrago
NC STATE BASKETBALL Tim Crothers (N&O) NC State’s Howell, Wood remember the beginning Once upon a time, many years ago, their story began at a Pizza Hut on Western Boulevard. Two freshmen. One sprung from SEC soil. The other straight out of Hoosiers. One a relentless rebounder. The other the kind of sublime jump shooter […]
Thursday Compendium
NC STATE BASKETBALL Joe Giglio (N&O) Leslie leads NC State to 81-66 win over Wake Forest Leslie’s 19 points and 10 rebounds helped N.C. State throttle Wake Forest 81-66 for the Pack’s sixth win in seven games and third straight at home by double-digits. N.C. State closed out its home schedule with a 16-1 record, […]
The REVENGE game thread
This is not going to be close. Not even remotely. Not even the refs can stop this beat down. I know, I know, the “don’t jinx us” crowd (cough BJD cough) is furious with me but I am that confident about this game. I have been saying we will finish 11-7 but I may be […]
