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NC State: Toney Baker Granted Sixth Year

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:53:59 -0500

The NCAA has granted NC State senior tailback Toney Baker a sixth year of eligibility, Wolfpack head coach Tom O'Brien announced following Thursday's football practice.

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"We will sit down with him after the end of the season and talk about it and see what he wants to do,"O'Brien said at the Dail Practice Field. "We still have two games to play. There is plenty of time to talk with him about what he wants to do."

Baker will graduate in December with a degree in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management. While he has the option of returning, he has not made a firm decision yet.

One more go 'round, Toney?

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ACC OWNS UP TO BLOWN CALL AND REVIEW

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:34:00 -0500

N.C. State has announced that football coach Tom O'Brien has been informed by ACC officiating coordinator Doug Rhoads that a key play in last week's loss to Clemson should have been ruled a fumble.The play occurred in the third quarter was a fumble that would have given the ball to the Wolfpack with Clemson leading 24-14. Clemson was driving and would eventually score a touchdown.Officials initially ruled that Clemson running back C.J. Spiller was down and the play was dead before the...

Clemson’s CJ Spiller Fumbles Against NC State; Officals Blow Call

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:48:36 -0500

CJ Spiller took a pitch left during Saturday’s NC State/Clemson pigskin match-up with Clemson leading 24-14 and lost the ball after he was hit. The Wolfpack’s Clem Johnson recovered, but the referees ruled Spiller down. Clemson hurriedly ran their next play, a clear sign of a fumble. Notice Spiller signaling with his hand [...]

Clemson’s CJ Spiller Fumbles Against NC State

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:48:36 -0500

CJ Spiller took a pitch left during Saturday’s NC State/Clemson pigskin match-up with Clemson leading 24-14 and lost the ball after he was hit. The Wolfpack’s Clem Johnson recovered but the referees ruled Spiller down. Clemson hurriedly ran their next play a clear sign of a fumble. The officials inexplicably failed to initiate [...]

Russell Wilson better in worse year for N.C. State

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:52:00 -0500

From Darryl Slater at the Richmond Times-DispatchBLACKSBURG This time last year, quarterback Russell Wilson was leading North Carolina State to wins in its final four games, which made the Wolfpack 6-6 and eligible for a bowl game. A redshirt freshman, Wilson impressed everyone with his poise, and after the season, he was named ACC rookie of the year and became the first freshman quarterback in league history to be chosen first-team all-conference.Read the rest of this entry here.

Got turnovers?

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:10:03 -0500

It didn't take long. Maryland quarterback Chris Turner’s first pass was intercepted in the flat by defensive end Willie Young. Only 13 seconds had elapsed in the game when N.C. State took over on Maryland’s 21. Two plays later, Russell Wilson fired a touchdown pass over the middle to 17 yards to tight end George Bryan to put the Wolfpack ahead, 7-0. TBut the Terps, going no-huddle, drove 69 yards in 10 plays on their next possession, tying the game on a third-and-inches leap into t...

North Carolina State Wolfpack @ Florida State Seminoles Preview

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:52:28 -0500

More photos » by Ethan Hyman - AP Russell Wilson should have a field day against Florida State's defense. Can FSU outscore the 'Pack? (AP Photo/The News Observer, Ethan Hyman) Browse more photos » Time: Noon EasternTV: Raycom or Espn360.com WeatherLine: FSU -10/ (Over/Under 64) Last year, Florida State pulled the game out 26-17 on a Thursday night in Raleigh. The Pack's offense tore up F...

Ray Michel, TJ Graham Out For FSU

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:04:27 -0500

Bummer.

Middle linebacker Ray Michel, who leads N.C. State in tackles, and wide receiver/kick returner T.J. Graham will miss Saturday’s game at Florida State with injuries, the school announced Thursday evening.

Michel, who has 53 tackles, has an ankle injury and will be replaced by Dwayne Maddox in the starting lineup. Maddox usually plays the boundary linebacker position, where Terrell Manning will start Saturday.

Graham, who has a leg injury, usually returns kickoffs and punts for the Wolfpack. Clem Johnson, Jamelle Eugene and Donald Bowens will split those duties with Graham out.

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The Conversation- Talking NC State with BackingThePack.com

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:34:50 -0500

To get our readers ready for the Homecoming game, I swapped bounced some questions off Akula Wolf of BackingThePack.com, the premiere N.C. State site. He also asked me a few. My answers are here, check them out. A lot was expected out of Russell Wilson this year by some in the national media. How has he lived up to the hype? What are some of the reasons for his shortcomings? He's struggled a bit in conference play, at least by his standards. He's averag...

College Football Season Is Finally Here

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:00:33 -0500

by Rogelio V. Solis - AP View full size photo uploaded September 3, 2009 I really feel like, for me, everything that needs to be said has been said. The 2009 college football season starts tonight with a game between South Carolina and NC State. I'm not terribly interested in the game, as neither are future opponents of LSU. Despite my status as a regular college football blogger, my appetite for watching college football is really not insatiable. I have to ...

Four starters: Players to watch Thursday

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:12:56 -0500

Multitalented Wilson directs the Wolfpack attack. College football season kicks off tonight with two prove-it games. Keep an eye on these four players: Oregon Out to prove: QB Jeremiah Masoli is among the nation's elite Here he is, people, your 2009 Heisman Trophy sleeper. Masoli struggled early last year like most junior college transfers, then blossomed in the last month of the season. The perfect fit for coach Chip Kelly's spread option offense, he'll play with more...

Monday Morning Tomahawks- Tuesday 07.28.09 Edition

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 08:22:30 -0500

Lots of 'Nole news today, so let's get to it. The Quad Countdown: No. 36 North Carolina State - The Quad Blog - NYTimes.comThe Wolfpack hopes to maintain the momentum developed over last season's late rush to postseason play. As long as quarterback Russell Wilson remains healthy, anything is possible. The problem is they don't play a lick of defense. Trickett proves ESPN blogger wrong | tallahassee.com | Tallahassee DemocratRick Trickett made certa...

WOLFPACK’S RUSSELL WILSON – GOOD NEWS, BAD NEWS

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 07:50:00 -0500

The good news for N.C. State fans is that their quarterback Russell Wilson appears to be the best int eh ACC. He was Rookie of the Year his freshman season, and he finished third in the pre-season ACC Player of the Year voting.Bad news is he may not be around too long.Wilson, a first-team All-ACC selection as a redshirt freshman last season, is on an accelerated academic schedule that has him on track for graduation in the spring of 2010. He also is a baseball prospect who's eligible for ...

Quantifying the Russell Wilson Effect at N.C. State

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:22:31 -0500

Part of the Doc's ACC Week. Whenever I think of N.C. State quarterback Russell Wilson, I always go back to his first steps on the college stage as a redshirt freshman, as the rather unlikely starter in the Wolfpack's season opener last year at South Carolina, which could not have gone more poorly: N.C. State was so bad in that game, finishing 5-of-20 passing with four turnovers, 138 yards total offense and zero points, that it seemed entirely plausible the Wolfpack wouldn't find t...

NBA Eastern & Western Conference Finals Preview

Sun, 17 May 2009 22:09:38 -0500

Who is the X-factor in the Los Angeles-Denver series? Trevor Ariza. When Ariza is making threes it opens up the Los Angeles defense and allows Kobe Bryant to drive the ball much easier. Derek Fisher has struggled offensively, meaning its up to Ariza to pick up the slack. In game seven [...]

Baby.Unborn. Already Brilliant!

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:46:54 -0500

So, in case you haven't noticed, some of us are a wee bit pumped up for the rivalry game tomorrow between State and carolina. I am no different. The douches are favored and "should" win this game, but that doesn't faze me. I have a good feeling about the game. You know who else has a good feeling about the game?? Unborn baby fetuses! (or is it feti?) Below is a picture I found here. It shows an unborn child already supporting the school it will undoubtedly follow through good and bad(mostly bad...sorry little guy/gal, it's an uphill battle). I take this as a good sign, GO WOLFPACK!! More youtubage of The Pack after the jump! (authors's note: Yes, I understand photoshop exists and that the date is 8/29/08...but I choose to believe it's real and ignore the date and still view it as a sign!) (2nd author's note: Yes, I meant to leave carolina uncapitalized.)

Nate's Hungry: A Pack v. Heels Prediction

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:09:19 -0500

There are few things in the world more satisfying to me than seeing a Heel suffer (after a sports defeat, of course). To all of my blue-brainwashed friends, I am sorry. Not really. And whether they want to admit it or not, they hate NC State. And I love it! So at high noon on Saturday, November 22nd, this rivalry will be renewed in front of the comatose crowd (except for the RED) in Kenan Stadium. Prediction after the jump, and as always.....GO TO HELL CAROLINA!! As biased as I may be, I will approach this objectively. I will also, ultimately, choose the Pack. I mean, come on, we're just a MUCH better team. In all seriousness...SUCK IT, HEELS! WOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOO!!! YEA!!!!!! Sorry. The Heels, while enjoying a great year so far, have made a living off of bullsh#t non-offensive touchdowns. TJ Yates was having a solid year before his injury, but Good Lord, don't say a word about injuries. State's starters have missed approximately 70 games due to injuries this year. Cameron Sexton has filled in admirably for the Heels and is certainly more mobile, but he's no Yates. The Heels' D has been solid all year but has been marched on (and here). I know I'm reaching, but the point is, if you don't turn it over against the Heels, you can put up enough points. The Heels' WRs are very good. And Hakeem Nicks is as good a receiver as I've seen all year, save Michael Crabtree. Motivation: A slim, slim, slim chance at Tampa and a win over the Pack. That being said...... AND This has been stated ad nauseam, but the presence of Russell Wilson, QB, and Nate Irving, LB, makes A WORLD of difference for the Pack. And it has shown the past two weeks. State's D has not been good this year but has been good enough THE LAST TWO WEEKS. State's running game has not been good this year but has been more than adequate THE LAST TWO WEEKS. Notice a pattern here? Everything has changed recently for the Pack. For the most part, everyone's healthy, Russell has some experience, and the team is gaining confidence. Every single position group for the Pack has improved as the season has progressed. And the Pack has the momentum advantage after the Heels' loss to Maryland last Saturday. Oh, and Russell Wilson and Nate Irving are badasses. Motivation: A bowl game and a win over the Heels. What will Happen: 1. The reported attendance will be far less than the actual attendance (omitting the large number of State fans); 2. The Pack will turn it over only once which may or may not lead to points for the Sheep; 3. The Pack will rush for ~150 yards with Russell leading the way; 4. Jamelle Eugene, State's starting RB, will lead the team in receptions and reception yardage; 5. Russell will throw for 190 yards, rush for 50 and account for two scores; 6. Nate will record 11 tackles, 2 for loss and 1 sack and will crap thunder somewhere in the process; 7. The Heels will score 20 points, and I don't really give a sh#t how they do it; 8. The Pack's D will bend violently but not break; 9. The officiating crew will be horrendous; 10. The Pack will win 23-20; and 11. I will dance like no one's watching! GO PACK!!! Donk Spotter

N.C. State football Recruiting Class 2008

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 23:12:50 -0500

North Carolina State has a pretty good recruiting class for 2008, starting with quarterback Mike Glennon.

NC State Football Preview

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 16:06:16 -0500

A new coaching staff takes over a 3-9 season last year.

He's Baaack, Amato Back at Florida State

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 17:50:15 -0500

We knew that it wouldn't take long for former NC State head coach Chuck Amato to find another job, and we also knew that Bobby Bowden was feeling a little lonely after seeing his son step down as offensive coordinator. So what's the next best thing?