September 2, 2011 NC STATE FOOTBALL COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF: 1 DAY!!! J.P. GIGLIO (N&O) Pack’s Glennon will let his play do the talking Mike Glennon gets it. You want to compare him to Russell Wilson, that’s fine. N.C. State’s new quarterback understands it’s unavoidable, given the success Wilson enjoyed with the Wolfpack and the way […]
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Sunday Samplings
August 7, 2011 NC STATE FOOTBALL JP Giglio (N&O) ACC’s Atlantic Division has plenty to prove Everyone’s a winner in July. The unproven quarterback will be the Next Big Thing, the young offensive linemen will mesh by Columbus Day and the only way your team could possibly lose is to the No. 1 team in […]
ESPN: “Is Philip Rivers Canton-bound?”
Considering Philip is only entering his sixth season as a starter (preceded by two as a backup), it’s probably a little premature, but still a fun topic to discuss. ESPN’s Bill Williamson briefly takes on this debate in his AFC West Blog, comparing Philip to Jim Kelly, Warren Moon, and Dan Marino, other Hall of […]
Thinking Super Bowl
It’s a very slow sports viewing weekend…except for the Super Bowl. Packers vs. Steelers in the house Jerry built. I have nothing against the Steelers, and really admire Mike Tomlin (though Ben Roethlisberger is more than a little creepy, in a Lenny from “Of Mice and Men” way). But I will be pulling hard for […]
Jets’ Cotchery doesn’t grab attention, just receptions
The New York Post and the New York Times ran pieces about Jerricho Cotchery this week. All well deserved. Link to Times piece. Link to Post piece. Largely overshadowed by brash fellow receivers Santonio Holmes and Braylon Edwards, Jerricho Cotchery doesn’t do choreographed celebrations or headlinegrabbing trash-talk. All he seems to do is play — […]
Just laugh and enjoy it
Carolina Hurricanes Mid-Season Report
Courtesy of packpowerfan! THANKS! —————————- With the super performance by the NC State basketball team against the Seminoles today, I found myself MUCH more interested in keeping up with the Hurricanes game against Tampa Bay. Afterward, I thought it would be nice to post a good write-up of a SUCCESSFUL (!) team in Raleigh, and […]
Philip Rivers & Adrian Wilson make NFL Pro Bowl
Congratulations to NC State’s Philip Rivers and Adrian Wilson for making the NFL’s 2011 Pro Bowl! I’m certain Mario Williams would have joined the NC State alums on the All-Star rosters if not for season-long nagging injuries that ultimately shelved his season. The selection must be particularly satisfying for Rivers who has been robbed by […]
Could Cowher end up in Houston?
Would be awesome news for Mario Williams/Wolfpack lovers. Report: Cowher eyes three teams As Bill Cowher nears the fourth anniversary of his resignation from the Steelers, Chris Mortensen of ESPN has linked Cowher to a trio of teams. Cowher’s wish list, per Mort, consists of the Dolphins, Texans, and Giants. Former Steelers running back Jerome […]
ACC in the NBA Part 1: Overall Numbers & Talent Dropoff?
Does it seem to you like the talent level in ACC men’s basketball isn’t what it used to be? Didn’t it seem like every team in the early/mid 90s had at least one legitimate NBA player and now there might be a handful in the entire league? There are some reasons why I might think […]
