We all know how the coaches cliche goes that every game is a big game and the team is taking it one game at a time but come on, no one believes that at all. Â The fans, the players and the coaches have all thought about Clemson looming large on a Thursday night in 2 […]
NCS Football
An Inside Look Back at the Louisiana Tech game in Video Form
I’m not sure if its the new coaching staff or Debbie Yow’s influence but whatever is driving the changes of the NC State Sports Marketing department I’m a fan of it. For the longest time the information and access to our programs has been static and stale but recently, and especially, this year we’ve seen […]
Red & White Spring Game Thoughts and Discussions
Came back from the State spring game today and have a few thoughts I’d share: As usual, the defense is well ahead of the offense. Â We’ve been accustomed to seeing that for that last few years and today was no different. With the offense learning an entirely new system and the defense seeing it all […]
Spring Football Practice Starts Today & Roster Notes
Coach Doeren & the Pack open spring football practices this morning and conclude with the Spring Game on April 20th @ 1:30pm. Some of the media will have access to the early sessions of practice so we can expect to see a good bit of coverage which is a breath of fresh air that State […]
StateFans Nation BBQ Team Continues Tradition of Excellence
Yes, it’s that time of year again! Right before the Kay Yow Spring Football game, the StateFans Nation BBQ Team will be competing in the second annual Wolfpack BBQ Bowl! Last year, our team placed fourth overall, but more important, we won the hearts and tastebuds of former Wolfpack football players Mario Williams and Willie […]
Benchmark Tom O’Brien: The Race to Perceived Success
First, something for the liberal-arts lovers: “All our knowledge has its roots in our perception.”  -Leonardo da Vinci. I wonder if da Vinci ever tried quantifying perception?  Every college program has coaching dynasties that we view, or perceive, as “good programs”.  To back this up, we have all of the records, stats, and bowl trophies to […]
ACC AET Index (2006-2009)
The Age, Experience, & Talent (AET) Index is a quantifiable look at the each ACC team in 5 different categories: (1) Class Size (Percentage of team that are Jr/Sr) (2) Returning Starters (Percentage of starters that are returning from previous year(s)) (3) Returning Lettermen (Percentage of players who have received a Letter) (4) Depth Chart […]
N.C. State’s Tradition Coordinator – Who knew???
After posting (erroneously – sorry and thanks!) about the Pep Rally that will be held at Harris Field on Wednesday night, I was contacted by the Director of Traditions for the Alumni Association Student Ambassador Program. Call me disconnected if I’m the only one without knowledge of this group, position and/or effort by the University. […]
Duke has Pig Flu – UNC has “Stunted Growth Syndrome”
Duke football is dealing with a near-epidemic case of Swine Flu, and to date there isn’t much you can do to avoid a random H1N1 attack. You could obviously help your odds a bit by wearing a mask to work, confining yourself to a bubble, and/or canceling your vacation to that third-world-country paradise resort. But […]
Another year, another round of injuries
Un-f*ing believable. Just last year the NC State Wolfpack lost a staggering number of players to injury, including our three best offensive players – Anthony Hill, Toney Baker and Andrew Brown. This year, Toney Baker has already been sidelined with another knee surgery and has no scheduled return date; and Andre Brown hasn’t practiced with […]
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