NC STATE BASKETBALL Andrew Jones (FoxSportsSouth.com) Is it finally NC State’s turn? North Carolina State wants to wake up the echoes of its basketball program much like a certain Midwestern football power croons about on the gridiron. The Wolfpack’s basketball history doesn’t rival Notre Dame’s football tradition, but it’s pretty darn good. But it’s also […]
College Basketball
Wednesday Woolgathering
NC STATE BASKETBALL Brett Friedlander (starnewsonline.com) State freshman star Purvis finally has something to smile about The first thing you notice about Rodney Purvis is his smile. It’s infectious and genuine. And these days, as he approaches the start of his first preseason practice as a member of the N.C. State basketball team, he has […]
Tuesday Tidbits
NC STATE BASKETBALL Joe Giglio (N&O) N.C. State wants great season, not just great finish With four starters back from last season’s team, optimism and expectations for this season, Gottfried’s second, are in rarefied air. When the conference media meets next Wednesday in Charlotte, there’s a chance – as Sports Illustrated and ESPN already have […]
Monday Musings
NC STATE FOOTBALL Joe Giglio (N&O) Five key plays ignited N.C. State’s upset of No. 3 FSU The celebratory music blaring in Carter-Finley Stadium late Saturday night drowned out what N.C. State coach Tom O’Brien was trying to tell the ESPN2 audience after the Wolfpack’s upset of third-ranked Florida State. The words to the song […]
Wednesday Woolgathering
NC STATE FOOTBALL Joe Giglio (N&O) Pack emerges from players-only meeting confident, together Quarterback Mike Glennon and linebacker Sterling Lucas, the team captains, led the meeting, which in the words of senior safety Earl Wolff, boiled down to one question. “We’re just trying to get everybody on the same page and make sure everybody is […]
CJ Leslie: TSN pre-season All-American & more
The preseason attention on Mark Gottfried’s NC State Basketball program continues to garner positive press for the Wolfpack and our players. Today, RALEIGH, N.C. – NC State junior forward C.J. Leslie was named to The Sporting News’ preseason All-America second-team the publication announced today. Leslie led the Wolfpack in scoring last season with 14.7 points […]
Thursday Compendium
NC STATE FOOTBALL Joe Giglio (N&O) N.C. State’s only option against The Citadel: Tackle the player, not the ball The Citadel (3-0) is off to its best start since 1992 with wins over the Mountaineers, Georgia Southern and Charleston Southern. A switch to the triple option has paid off for the Bulldogs and coach Kevin […]
Thursday Compendium
NC STATE FOOTBALL GoPack.com Chandler Steps into New Role at Left Tackle Some say the most important position on the Pack’s offensive line is the left tackle, having to protect the blindside for QB Mike Glennon. Last week at Connecticut, the Pack had to make an adjustment at that position as Week 1 starter Rob […]
Wednesday Woolgathering
NC STATE FOOTBALL AARON BEARD (AP) N.C. State’s offense off to sluggish start Coach Tom O’Brien said several factors have contributed to the slow start for Glennon – and the offense, for that matter. “It starts with the protection and goes to the route running … and it goes to him with his decision making […]
Tuesday Tidbits
NC STATE FOOTBALL GoPack.com Wolff Named ACC Defensive Back of the Week Senior safety Earl Wolff was named the ACC Defensive Back of the Week after his performance in helping the Wolfpack come away with a 10-7 win at Connecticut. GoPack.com Carter-Finley Stadium Starts Digital Ticketing Tickets will now be scanned upon entry in Carter-Finley […]