GO PACK! (NCAA 09)

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The 2017 NC State Wolfpack:

Offensive Line

Starter
Redshirting

Left Tackle

#68 Ron Martin, 6'5" 321 lbs. FR. 71 OVR
#69 Chad Walker, 6'1" 285 lbs. FR. 71 OVR

Left Guard

#75 Greg Lewis, 6'6" 328 lbs. JR(RS). 87 OVR
#77 Cedric Burch, 6'3" 311 lbs. FR. 81 OVR

Center

#74 Beau Ewing, 6'3" 274 lbs. SO. 79 OVR
#64 Logan Lewis, 6'1" 288 lbs. SO(RS). 66 OVR

Right Guard

#76 Jason Callahan, 6'4" 317 lbs. SO(RS). 85 OVR
#65 Ali Malone, 6'2" 327 lbs. JR(RS). 84 OVR
#78 Nelson Parker, 6'4" 299 lbs. FR. 76 OVR
#63 Kyle Richard, 6'2" 264 lbs. FR. 72 OVR

Right Tackle

#60 Jay Dukes, 6'6" 314 lbs. SR(RS). 96 OVR
#62 Jack Barber, 6'8" 308 lbs. FR(RS). 74 OVR
#61 Kevin Casey, 6'6" 297 lbs. FR. 73 OVR



Outlook:

We've got new starters at LT, LG, and C. LG Greg Lewis is ready to step in for two seasons, while the other two spots are a bit weaker. Jay Dukes at 96 OVR may be the highest rated player I've ever had on my roster.

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The 2017 NC State Wolfpack:

Defensive Line

Starter
Redshirting

Left End

#93 Corey Stewart, 6'0" 237 lbs. SO(RS). 85 OVR
#96 Matt Brown, 6'4" 257 lbs. JR(RS). 84 OVR
#91 Matt Foster, 6'2" 260 lbs. FR(RS). 80 OVR
#99 Chris Crews, 6'1" 248 lbs. FR. 65 OVR

Defensive Tackle

#70 Martin Henderson, 6'5" 267 lbs. SR(RS). 91 OVR
#92 Marque Jenkins, 6'0" 283 lbs. SR(RS). 89 OVR
#95 Heath Phillips, 6'5" 200 lbs. JR(RS). 87 OVR
#94 Casey Heinz, 6'4" 299 lbs. FR(RS). 80 OVR
#98 Terry Carlson, 6'1" 285 lbs. FR. 79 OVR
#66 Stephon Brown, 6'3" 283 lbs. FR. 75 OVR

Right End

#90 Will Mayo, 6'0" 244 lbs. SO(RS). 85 OVR
#97 Steven Gibson, 6'2" 255 lbs. FR. 68 OVR

Outlook:

With 3 starters returning, and Will Mayo about as good as Arnold was last year, we are very strong here. Corey Stewart takes over the starting job from Matt Brown at Left End after developing like crazy.

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The 2017 NC State Wolfpack:

Linebackers

Starter
Redshirting

Left Outside Linebacker

#50 Nick Coleman, 6'4" 217 lbs. JR(RS). 86 OVR
#57 Chuck Lamb, 6'6" 234 lbs. SR (RS), 79 OVR
#54 Gabe Abrams, 6'1" 217 lbs. FR(RS). 76 OVR
#59 Seth Robinson, 6'4" 231 lbs. FR. 70 OVR

Middle Linebacker

#52 Quincy Davis, 6'0" 246 lbs. JR(RS). 95 OVR
#58 Marcello Slaughter, 6'3" 225 lbs. SR(RS). 91 OVR
#1 Anthony Hollis, 6'2" 201 lbs. FR. 78 OVR
#55 Michael Bright, 6'3" 226 lbs. FR. 76 OVR

Right Outside Linebacker

#56 Clint Bush, 6'1" 220 lbs. SR (RS). 93 OVR
#53 Tyrone Means, 6'4" 214 lbs. JR(RS). 81 OVR
#2 Scott Williams, 6'3" 214 lbs. FR. 79 OVR


Outlook:

We're very strong here again this year, but will have OLB depth issues and need to continue to recruit there.

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The 2017 NC State Wolfpack:

Secondary

Starter
Redshirting

Cornerbacks

#47 Marvin Wallace, 5'10" 167 lbs. JR(RS). 90 OVR
#30 Jimmie Jackson, 5'9" 185 lbs. SR. 86 OVR
#23 Josh Walker, 5'11" 185 lbs. SO(RS). 84 OVR
#27 Chris Silva, 6'0" 190 lbs. FR(RS). 83 OVR
#26 Jabari Glover, 6'1" 194 lbs. SO(RS). 80 OVR
#28 Jonathan Chambers, 6'1" 196 lbs. FR(RS). 79 OVR
#33 Ray Finley, 5'11" 179 lbs. JR(RS), 77 OVR

Free Safety

#46 David Ball, 6'3" 205 lbs. SO(RS) 85 OVR
#49 John Goff, 6'0" 171 lbs. JR(RS). 83 OVR

Strong Safety

#25 Terry Bracey, 6'0" 190 lbs. SO(RS). 87 OVR
#38 Derrick Mitchell, 6'4" 171 lbs. FR(RS). 78 OVR

Outlook:

We lost SS Perry Eaton last year, but Bracey now rates better than Eaton did to start last season. With everyone else at CB and FS returning, our secondary is even better than last year.

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The 2017 NC State Wolfpack:

Kicking Game

Starter
Redshirting

Kicker

#19 Eric Rust, 5'9" 160 lbs. SO. 86 OVR

Punter

#18 Scott Thibodeaux, 5'9" 218 lbs. SO(RS). 71 OVR


Outlook:

Looking good here.

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2017 Recruiting

PIPELINE

Our Pipeline states are NC, VA, GA, FL, TX, TN, and MD.

Major Needs

Fullback: I could use better than I'm going to have after this season.

Wide Receiver: I'm graduating two this year and two next year, so after taking a year off from recruiting WR's, its time to get back to it.

Tight End: If I can find a 4* TE to bring in, its a huge priority. A 3* one... eh, I've got two that will be around awhile.

Defensive Tackle: I need 1 for depth with two guys graduating this year and one next year(with a RS freshman and two true freshmen, just one would be fine).

Outside Linebacker: I have 7 on my roster, 2 graduate this year, 2 graduate next year, and I'm only really excited about one of the other guys that'll be left afterwards.

Cornerback: I am losing 1 this year and 2 next year, that'll leave 4 on the roster, bringing in one guy to redshirt this year and keep the chain of improved upper classmen starting would be good. Not a huge need, but I can usually find good CB's anyway.

Minor Needs

Offensive Line: I only have 3 upperclassmen on the O-line, but, I need to recruit 4* players if I can find them.

Free Safety: Minor need as my starter is a soph, but my backup is a junior, if I want a redshirt year then I need to get one this year.

Strong Safety: Both my starters are soph's, if I wait til next year to start looking it could get tight.

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2017 NC State Recruiting Ratings

Changes from last year are noted.

Academic Prestige: G
Campus Lifestyle: VG
Coach Experience: EX
Coach Prestige: GR
Conference Prestige: EX
Championship Contender: EX
Athletic Facilities: EL
Fan Base: EX
Pro Factory: EX
Program Stability: EL (up from EX)
Program Tradition: EL
Television Exposure: GR

EL = Elite
EX = Excellent
GR = Great
VG = Very Good
G = Good
Fair = Fair


I would have hoped a national title would have at least given me excellent prestige as a coach. But I can't really complain with 3 elite ratings and 5 more excellent ones.

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Preseason Recruiting Board

Name, State: Rating (National Position Rank)
Scholarship Offered
Soft-Committed Elsewhere
Committed Elsewhere
Soft Committed to NC State
Committed to NC State


Quarterbacks:


Running Backs:


Fullbacks

Carl Whitlock, VA: *** (#5)

Wide Receivers:

(JUCO) Bobby Horton, PA: ***** (#2)
Jermaine Holmes, GA: **** (#25)

Tight Ends:


Tackles:


Guards:

Jermey Perkins, FL: ***** (#1)
(JUCO) Justin Sanchez, NY: **** (#11)
John Harris, TN: **** (#12)

Centers:

Jacob Davis, FL: **** (#3)
Matt Smiley, FL: **** (#4)

Defensive Ends:


Defensive Tackles:

Cameron Moses, TN: **** (#7)
Andrew Bradley, SC: **** (#12)
Pete Brown, NC: **** (#13)

Outside Linebackers:

(JUCO) Michael Thomas, NE: ***** (#1)
Michael Young, MS: ***** (#3)
Tyler Miller, NC: **** (#10)

Middle Linebackers:



Cornerbacks:

Stephen Johnson, TX: ***** (#3)

Free Safeties:

Kenneth Hodges, AL: ***** (#1)
Adam Smith, GA: **** (#7)

Strong Safeties:


Kicker


Punters


Athlete

Eddie Thorn, VA: **** (#8)
Reggie Reed, IN: **** (#18)

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There were not nearly as many 5* players interested in me as I expected. One interesting thing to note though, is that we only have 10 seniors on our team. So we're not really thin at a lot of positions, mostly i'm recruiting for Juniors to try to give guys a redshirt year. Next year we'll have 15 seniors, and the year after 18... I expect more interest in more positions then.

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2017 Season Schedule

Week 1: vs Marshall
Week 2: vs #16 Fresno State
Week 3: vs Maryland
Week 4: vs #25 North Carolina
Week 5: vs Virginia Tech
Week 6: BYE
Week 7: vs Clemson
Week 8: at Wake Forest
Week 9: BYE
Week 10: at #7 Florida State
Week 11: at Boston College
Week 12: at Georgia Tech
Week 13: vs #25 Central Florida
Week 14: vs #15 TCU

Our schedule is "A" rated. I could have snagged another top 20 team in week 1 instead of Marshall, but decided against it this year.

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2017 Preseason Polls

1. NC State
2. Wisconsin
3. Notre Dame
4. Ohio State
5. Alabama
6. Georgia
7. Florida State
8. Texas
9. Michigan
10. Auburn
11. Arizona State
12. UCLA
13. Tennessee
14. Oklahoma
15. TCU
16. Fresno State
17. Colorado
18. BYU
19. Indiana
20. West Virginia
21. Penn State
22. Texas A&M
23. North Carolina
24. USC
25. Central Florida


26. Georgia Tech
27. Clemson
31. Miami
35. Virginia Tech
39. Virginia


On this list, NC State, Wisconsin, Notre Dame, Florida State, and Texas are all 6* schools. That's the entire list.

Also, looking at the letter grades that show up on the preseason top 25, #7 FSU is an A, #3 Notre Dame A-, #8 Texas A-, and #24 USC A-. We're a B+ as is most of the rest of the top 10.

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2017 ACC Outlook

Atlantic Division

1. NC State
2. Florida State
3. Clemson
4. Boston College
5. Wake Forest
6. Maryland

Coastal

1. North Carolina
2. Georgia Tech
3. Miami
4. Virginia Tech
5. Virginia
6. Duke

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Preseason 1st Team All-Americans

CB Marvin Wallace
FS David Ball

2nd Team All-Americans

CB Jimmie Jackson


Clemson has a sophomore QB, Dallas Boone, rated 92 OVR, preseason 1st team all american, and the early favorite for the Heisman. That'll be interesting to see.

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Toughest Places to Play

1. Camp Randall Stadium - Wisconsin - 23 game home winning streak
2. Notre Dame Stadium - 4 game winning streak

ACC Teams:

4. Doak Campbell - FSU - 3 game winning streak
9. Carter Finley Stadium - NC State - 15 game home winning streak
12. Clemson Memorial - 2 game home winning streak
20. Lane Stadium - Virginia Tech - 3 game home winning streak.


Carter Finley was #17 to start the last season. movin on up

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2017 Week 1

Recruiting

FS Kenneth Hodges is the #1 overall recruit in the nation. I want him, and I'm thrilled to see he has two of my "elite" ratings as "very high" importance.

I get most of my scholarship offers out, but with only 10 guys graduating this year, I'm spending more time on my 5* recruits from day 1.

Preseason Recruiting Board

Name, State: Rating (National Position Rank)
Scholarship Offered
Soft-Committed Elsewhere
Committed Elsewhere
Soft Committed to NC State
Committed to NC State


Quarterbacks:


Running Backs:


Fullbacks

Carl Whitlock, VA: *** (#5)

Wide Receivers:

(JUCO) Bobby Horton, PA: ***** (#2)
Jermaine Holmes, GA: **** (#25)

Tight Ends:


Tackles:


Guards:

Jermey Perkins, FL: ***** (#1)
(JUCO) Justin Sanchez, NY: **** (#11)
John Harris, TN: **** (#12)

Centers:

Jacob Davis, FL: **** (#3)
Matt Smiley, FL: **** (#4)

Defensive Ends:


Defensive Tackles:

Cameron Moses, TN: **** (#7)
Andrew Bradley, SC: **** (#12)
Pete Brown, NC: **** (#13)

Outside Linebackers:

(JUCO) Michael Thomas, NE: ***** (#1)
Michael Young, MS: ***** (#3)
Tyler Miller, NC: **** (#10)

Middle Linebackers:



Cornerbacks:

Stephen Johnson, TX: ***** (#3)

Free Safeties:

Kenneth Hodges, AL: ***** (#1)
Adam Smith, GA: **** (#7)

Strong Safeties:


Kicker


Punters


Athlete

Eddie Thorn, VA: **** (#8)
Reggie Reed, IN: **** (#18)



Week 1

#1 NC State at Marshall

I didn't realize this was on the road, oops heh. We're rated 89 OVR, an improvement over last year's title team. 88 Offense, 92 Defense. Marshall is rated 60 OVR(62 O/62 D). Time to see how my new starters, espiciall at QB and RB, pan out.


Well, we run the opening kickoff back 60 yards to the Marshall 40. Kellar throws a 11 yard pass on his first play. A few plays later, Stewart gets his first career touchdown on a 23 yard off tackle run.

I decide to play this one all the way out, after running out to a 14-0 lead but stalling a bit and only leading 17-7 midway through the 2nd Quarter. We got it together though and I've gotten more comfortable with what Kellar and Stewart are capable of.


Keller: 17-23, 182 yards, 3 TD/1 INT
Stewart: 25 carries, 216 yards, 3 tD
Moore: 6 rec, 43 yards
Dave Johnson: 4 rec, 41 yards

Holley, Dan Johnson, and Stewart each had 2 catches, one for a TD for each.


#1 NC State 52
Marshall 14

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2017 Week 2

#1.

Recruiting

We don't lose anyone to "instant signings" by other teams this year, a great sign, as that's been happening to a couple of players every year lately.

We're going a very, very aggressive route this year, I'm willing to spend almsot all my time every week on the 5* guys we have our eye on, as long as we have a shot at them, instead of spreading things out and trying to land a more sizable class. I would like to land 15-17 players, but, I'll take 10 to replace my 10 graduating ones if they're all 5* and a 4*.

Preseason Recruiting Board

Name, State: Rating (National Position Rank)
Scholarship Offered
Soft-Committed Elsewhere
Committed Elsewhere
Soft Committed to NC State
Committed to NC State


Quarterbacks:


Running Backs:


Fullbacks

Carl Whitlock, VA: *** (#5)

Wide Receivers:

(JUCO) Bobby Horton, PA: ***** (#2)
Jermaine Holmes, GA: **** (#25)

Tight Ends:


Tackles:


Guards:

Jermey Perkins, FL: ***** (#1)
(JUCO) Justin Sanchez, NY: **** (#11)
John Harris, TN: **** (#12)

Centers:

Jacob Davis, FL: **** (#3)
Matt Smiley, FL: **** (#4)

Defensive Ends:


Defensive Tackles:

Cameron Moses, TN: **** (#7)
Andrew Bradley, SC: **** (#12)
Pete Brown, NC: **** (#13)

Outside Linebackers:

(JUCO) Michael Thomas, NE: ***** (#1)
Michael Young, MS: ***** (#3)
Tyler Miller, NC: **** (#10)

Middle Linebackers:



Cornerbacks:

Stephen Johnson, TX: ***** (#3)

Free Safeties:

Kenneth Hodges, AL: ***** (#1)
Adam Smith, GA: **** (#7)

Strong Safeties:


Kicker


Punters


Athlete

Eddie Thorn, VA: **** (#8)
Reggie Reed, IN: **** (#18)



Week 2

#16 Fresno State (0-0) at #1 NC State (1-0)

Fresno State is rated 74 overall, similar to the other mid-major schools that we played last year. We expect them to be tougher than rated, but expect to win too.

We struggle quite a bit in the first quarter. Fresno state has a safety with a 95 speed rating, and he is EVERYWHERE. On my first drive he single handedly sent us 3 and out, 1 sack and two tackles on running plays. I scored first, a field goal, but Fresno got a TD and led 6-3 after one. I speed things up on offense, no more play action, more runs up the middle to wear down the defense, and we took over the game, leading 20-6 at the half. I thought we were going to run away with it at this point, but FSU scored to open the 3rd quarter to make it 20-13. I score quickly and its 27-13.

Fresno State scores late in the 3rd and its 27-20 and I'm having a hard time shaking these guys. We're forced to punt, and Fresno State has a chance to tie. We finally come up with the big play we need, a pick returned 60 yards for a TD. We add on one more TD late and pull it out.


I was chatting w/ my sister when the game ended and didn't get the stats recorded. Kellar threw for 190 yards, 1 TD/2 INT, while Stewart ran 30 times for 220 yards and 3 TDs. He broke a 52 yard TD run and was able to run the ball consistantly.

#1 NC State 41
#16 Fresno State 20

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2017 Week 3

Still #1.

Recruiting

Most of the 5*'s have us #1 right now. We're setting up all our visits for Week 4 when we host ACC Rival North Carolina. We're going to have at least 7 players visiting next week, hopefully more.

Preseason Recruiting Board

Name, State: Rating (National Position Rank)
Scholarship Offered
Soft-Committed Elsewhere
Committed Elsewhere
Soft Committed to NC State
Committed to NC State


Quarterbacks:


Running Backs:


Fullbacks

Carl Whitlock, VA: *** (#5)

Wide Receivers:

(JUCO) Bobby Horton, PA: ***** (#2)
Jermaine Holmes, GA: **** (#25)

Tight Ends:


Tackles:


Guards:

Jermey Perkins, FL: ***** (#1)
(JUCO) Justin Sanchez, NY: **** (#11)
John Harris, TN: **** (#12)

Centers:

Jacob Davis, FL: **** (#3)
Matt Smiley, FL: **** (#4)

Defensive Ends:


Defensive Tackles:

Cameron Moses, TN: **** (#7)
Andrew Bradley, SC: **** (#12)
Pete Brown, NC: **** (#13)

Outside Linebackers:

(JUCO) Michael Thomas, NE: ***** (#1)
Michael Young, MS: ***** (#3)
Tyler Miller, NC: **** (#10)

Middle Linebackers:



Cornerbacks:

Stephen Johnson, TX: ***** (#3)

Free Safeties:

Kenneth Hodges, AL: ***** (#1)
Adam Smith, GA: **** (#7)

Strong Safeties:


Kicker


Punters


Athlete

Eddie Thorn, VA: **** (#8)
Reggie Reed, IN: **** (#18)



Week 3

Maryland (1-0) at #1 NC State (2-0)

Maryland is rated 60 overall. This is the first ACC game for both of us.


Yeah, if Stewart stays healthy we're looking at a Heisman I think.


Keller: 13-18, 265 yards, 3 TD/0 INT
Stewart: 26 carries, 215 yards, 5 TD
Dave Johnson: 5 rec, 139 yards, 2 TD
Moore: 4 rec, 78 yards

#1 NC State 56
Maryland 16

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2017 Week 4

Still #1. Big rivaly week this week as we host a ranked North Caroilna team.

Recruiting

The 5* Guard we're going after is from Florida and Florida and FSU have both overtaken us for him. We've got him visiting this week and hope he doesn't want to stay near home so badly that we have no shot.

We've got 9 recruits visiting today, including our top 8 targets.

Preseason Recruiting Board

Name, State: Rating (National Position Rank)
Scholarship Offered
Soft-Committed Elsewhere
Committed Elsewhere
Soft Committed to NC State
Committed to NC State


Quarterbacks:


Running Backs:


Fullbacks

Carl Whitlock, VA: *** (#5)

Wide Receivers:

(JUCO) Bobby Horton, PA: ***** (#2)
Jermaine Holmes, GA: **** (#25)

Tight Ends:


Tackles:


Guards:

Jermey Perkins, FL: ***** (#1)
(JUCO) Justin Sanchez, NY: **** (#11)
John Harris, TN: **** (#12)

Centers:

Jacob Davis, FL: **** (#3)
Matt Smiley, FL: **** (#4)

Defensive Ends:


Defensive Tackles:

Cameron Moses, TN: **** (#7)
Andrew Bradley, SC: **** (#12)
Pete Brown, NC: **** (#13)

Outside Linebackers:

(JUCO) Michael Thomas, NE: ***** (#1)
Michael Young, MS: ***** (#3)
Tyler Miller, NC: **** (#10)

Middle Linebackers:



Cornerbacks:

Stephen Johnson, TX: ***** (#3)

Free Safeties:

Kenneth Hodges, AL: ***** (#1)
Adam Smith, GA: **** (#7)

Strong Safeties:


Kicker


Punters


Athlete

Eddie Thorn, VA: **** (#8)
Reggie Reed, IN: **** (#18)



Week 4

#22 North Carolina (2-0, 1-0 ACC) at #1 NC State (3-0, 1-0 ACC)

UNC is rated 84 OVR(83 O/85 D), probably one of the best 2 or 3 teams we'll face all season. Their ACC win was over defending ACC Coastal winners Georgia Tech.


The start to this one is terrifying. Our offense can't move the ball at all. UNC puts together a great drive to go up 7-0, and after our 2nd straight punt, they drive for a field goal and lead 10-0. We throw an INT and its UNC's ball in our territory, we're seriously looking at being down 17-0 early in the 2nd quarter.

We get the game changing play we need with 5:13 left in the 2nd. SS Ball picks off a pass and takes it 67 yards to the house to make it 10-7 UNC. The game completely changes after that play, and we go on a 24-0 run to take a 24-10 lead before UNC scores again. They get a field goal late in the 3rd, and a touchdown with 15 seconds left in the game, but its too late by then, and we get our 2nd straight win over North Carolina.

Keller: 10-16, 151 yards, 1 TD/2 INT
Stwart: 23 carries, 111 yards, 2 TD
Dave Johnson: 4 rec, 50 yards, 1 TD


#1 NC State 31
#22 North Carolina 21

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2017 Week 5

Still #1.. in the coaches poll. Wisconsin has been #1 for a couple weeks in the media poll, we're #2 there. Wisconsin is actually #3 in the coaches poll(Notre Dame #2), we'll see how things shake out if we're still all undefeated when the BCS rankings are first released.

Following the win over the rival, a 2 TD, 111 yard performance, freshman HB Cedric Stewart is now #1 in the Heisman race. He's got 746 rushing yards, and 13 rushing TDs... through 4 games.

Recruiting

Our first recruit signs following the North Carolina win. 5* JUCO WR Bobby Horton signs with the Wolfpack!

Our top 7 recruits all had A or A+ visits with us last week, and all list us #1.

Preseason Recruiting Board

Name, State: Rating (National Position Rank)
Scholarship Offered
Soft-Committed Elsewhere
Committed Elsewhere
Soft Committed to NC State
Committed to NC State


Quarterbacks:


Running Backs:


Fullbacks

Carl Whitlock, VA: *** (#5)

Wide Receivers:

(JUCO) Bobby Horton, PA: ***** (#2)
Jermaine Holmes, GA: **** (#25)

Tight Ends:


Tackles:


Guards:

Jermey Perkins, FL: ***** (#1)
(JUCO) Justin Sanchez, NY: **** (#11)
John Harris, TN: **** (#12)

Centers:

Jacob Davis, FL: **** (#3)
Matt Smiley, FL: **** (#4)

Defensive Ends:


Defensive Tackles:

Cameron Moses, TN: **** (#7)
Andrew Bradley, SC: **** (#12)
Pete Brown, NC: **** (#13)

Outside Linebackers:

(JUCO) Michael Thomas, NE: ***** (#1)
Michael Young, MS: ***** (#3)
Tyler Miller, NC: **** (#10)

Middle Linebackers:



Cornerbacks:

Stephen Johnson, TX: ***** (#3)

Free Safeties:

Kenneth Hodges, AL: ***** (#1)
Adam Smith, GA: **** (#7)

Strong Safeties:


Kicker


Punters


Athlete

Eddie Thorn, VA: **** (#8)
Reggie Reed, IN: **** (#18)



Week 5

Virginia Tech(3-0, 2-0 ACC) at #1 NC State (4-0, 2-0 ACC)

Virginia Tech is trying to improve, and is back up to 77 OVR(79 O/78 D). This one isn't a guarenteed win.

The defense is stellar from play 1. We give up 3 points and its really not because of a ton of turnovers, though we did get 2 INTs. Va Tech just couldn't move the ball at all. We led 14-3 with 3 minutes left in the 1st half before scoring two quick TDs, taking a 28-3 lead into the locker room and controlling the game totally.


Keller: 19-27, 257 yards, 3 TD/1 INT
Stewart: 27 carries, 207 yards, 3 TD
Holley: 5 rec, 70 yards
Dave Johnson: 4 rec, 76 yards, 2 TD


#1 NC State 45
Virginia Tech 3

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2017 Week 6

Wisconsin loses, we're #1, Notre Dame #2 in both polls.

Stewart has 953 yards and 16 TD's through 5 games. He's on pace for ~2250 yards and 38 TDs. I doubt that will continue.

Recruiting

A couple second tier recruits came to visit during the Virginia Tech game, and one of them, 4* DT Cameron Moses, signs with us this week.

Preseason Recruiting Board

Name, State: Rating (National Position Rank)
Scholarship Offered
Soft-Committed Elsewhere
Committed Elsewhere
Soft Committed to NC State
Committed to NC State


Quarterbacks:


Running Backs:


Fullbacks

Carl Whitlock, VA: *** (#5)

Wide Receivers:

(JUCO) Bobby Horton, PA: ***** (#2)
Jermaine Holmes, GA: **** (#25)

Tight Ends:


Tackles:


Guards:

Jermey Perkins, FL: ***** (#1)
(JUCO) Justin Sanchez, NY: **** (#11)
John Harris, TN: **** (#12)

Centers:

Jacob Davis, FL: **** (#3)
Matt Smiley, FL: **** (#4)

Defensive Ends:


Defensive Tackles:

Cameron Moses, TN: **** (#7)
Andrew Bradley, SC: **** (#12)
Pete Brown, NC: **** (#13)

Outside Linebackers:

(JUCO) Michael Thomas, NE: ***** (#1)
Michael Young, MS: ***** (#3)
Tyler Miller, NC: **** (#10)

Middle Linebackers:



Cornerbacks:

Stephen Johnson, TX: ***** (#3)

Free Safeties:

Kenneth Hodges, AL: ***** (#1)
Adam Smith, GA: **** (#7)

Strong Safeties:


Kicker


Punters


Athlete

Eddie Thorn, VA: **** (#8)
Reggie Reed, IN: **** (#18)



Week 6

BYE

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2017 Week 7

Still #1 coming off the bye.

Recruiting

We get a soft commit from our #1 recruit, 5* FS Kenneth Hodges.

unfortunately, we lose one of our top recruits too. 5* CB Stephen Johnson signs with Oklahoma after visiting them.

I add 2 3* CB's and put them in my top 10, both will be getting significant amounts of love along with the remaining top targets.

Preseason Recruiting Board

Name, State: Rating (National Position Rank)
Scholarship Offered
Soft-Committed Elsewhere
Committed Elsewhere
Soft Committed to NC State
Committed to NC State


Quarterbacks:


Running Backs:


Fullbacks

Carl Whitlock, VA: *** (#5)

Wide Receivers:

(JUCO) Bobby Horton, PA: ***** (#2)
Jermaine Holmes, GA: **** (#25)

Tight Ends:


Tackles:


Guards:

Jermey Perkins, FL: ***** (#1)
(JUCO) Justin Sanchez, NY: **** (#11)
John Harris, TN: **** (#12)

Centers:

Jacob Davis, FL: **** (#3)
Matt Smiley, FL: **** (#4)

Defensive Ends:


Defensive Tackles:

Cameron Moses, TN: **** (#7)
Andrew Bradley, SC: **** (#12)
Pete Brown, NC: **** (#13)

Outside Linebackers:

(JUCO) Michael Thomas, NE: ***** (#1)
Michael Young, MS: ***** (#3)
Tyler Miller, NC: **** (#10)

Middle Linebackers:



Cornerbacks:

Stephen Johnson, TX: ***** (#3)
Mike Hackett, TX: *** (#30)
Bernard Todd, NC: *** (#25)

Free Safeties:

Kenneth Hodges, AL: ***** (#1)
Adam Smith, GA: **** (#7)

Strong Safeties:


Kicker


Punters


Athlete

Eddie Thorn, VA: **** (#8)
Reggie Reed, IN: **** (#18)



Week 7

Clemson (3-2, 2-2 ACC) at #1 NC State (5-0, 3-0 ACC)

Clemson, despite the record, is rated 84 OVR(88 O/80 D) and we expect quite a challenge.


Boy do we get a challenge. Each team scores twice in the first half. We get two TDs and they get two field goals though and its 14-6 NC State. We've gotten our TD's on big plays(38 yard TD pass and a long option run from Stewart) while Clemson has put together solid drives that we've stopped before they can get in the end zone.

We score 23 seconds into the second half, long run, two long passes, TD, and its 21-6. Our defense comes up big and we can turn this into a blowout with another score. But, we have to punt, and Clemson makes it a game again with a TD with 15 seconds left in the 3rd quarter.

21-13 going into the 4th, and we're just unable to move the ball anymore. KEller throws a key INT allowing Clemson to put together one more TD drive with 1:48 to go in the game. We get a HUGe stop on the 2 point conversion and its 21-19. We recover the onside kick, but can't get a first down and have to punt. Clemson gets into FG range but as they're lining up for an unlikely 54 yard FG, time expires. Whew.


Keller: 11-17, 194 yards, 2 TD/2 INT
Stewart: 19 carries, 148 yards, 1 TD
Holley: 3 rec, 34 yards, 1 TD
Stewart: 3 rec, 53 yards
Dave Johnson: 1 rec, 38 yards, 1 TD

#1 NC State 21
Clemson 19

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2017 Week 8

Still #1.

Stewart is still #1 for the Heisman. He made the tackle on both of Keller's INT's. Amusingly, his stat line on the heisman board for his last game is: "2 tkls, TD" Kinda left out the ~150 yards rushing. 1101 yards rushing, 17 rushing TDs

Recruiting

We get one more soft commit this week in 5* G Jeremy Perkins.

Preseason Recruiting Board

Name, State: Rating (National Position Rank)
Scholarship Offered
Soft-Committed Elsewhere
Committed Elsewhere
Soft Committed to NC State
Committed to NC State


Quarterbacks:


Running Backs:


Fullbacks

Carl Whitlock, VA: *** (#5)

Wide Receivers:

(JUCO) Bobby Horton, PA: ***** (#2)
Jermaine Holmes, GA: **** (#25)

Tight Ends:


Tackles:


Guards:

Jermey Perkins, FL: ***** (#1)
(JUCO) Justin Sanchez, NY: **** (#11)
John Harris, TN: **** (#12)

Centers:

Jacob Davis, FL: **** (#3)
Matt Smiley, FL: **** (#4)

Defensive Ends:


Defensive Tackles:

Cameron Moses, TN: **** (#7)
Andrew Bradley, SC: **** (#12)
Pete Brown, NC: **** (#13)

Outside Linebackers:

(JUCO) Michael Thomas, NE: ***** (#1)
Michael Young, MS: ***** (#3)
Tyler Miller, NC: **** (#10)

Middle Linebackers:



Cornerbacks:

Stephen Johnson, TX: ***** (#3)
Mike Hackett, TX: *** (#30)
Bernard Todd, NC: *** (#25)

Free Safeties:

Kenneth Hodges, AL: ***** (#1)
Adam Smith, GA: **** (#7)

Strong Safeties:


Kicker


Punters


Athlete

Eddie Thorn, VA: **** (#8)
Reggie Reed, IN: **** (#18)



Week 8

#1 NC State (6-0, 4-0 ACC) at Wake Forest (4-2, 2-2 ACC)

Wake is rated 64 overall.

Keller is hurt in the 2nd quarter and is going to miss 4 weeks. We return the favor by knocking their QB out for 12 weeks in the 3rd quarter. Our backup, Josh Novak, is rated 88, same as Keller, and will be a fine replacement.

This one is a laugher, we score 28 before they manage a field goal, and blow them out.

Novak: 9-13, 158 yards, 3 TD/0 INT
Keller: 8-10, 83 yards, 1 TD/0 INT
Stewart: 23 carries, 141 yards, 2 TD
Dave Johnson: 4 rec, 96 yards, 2 TD

#1 NC State 56
Wake Forest 10

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2017 Week 9

Still #1.


Recruiting

In an unexpected turn, we don't land our soft commit from last week, but, 5* OLB Michael Young bypasses the soft commit altogether and hard commits to the Wolfpack!

In fact, 5* G Jeremy Perkins signs with UCF after visiting them last week. Doh.

Two new soft commits this week. JUCO OLB Michael thomas, another 5* guy, soft commits to the Pack, while 3* FB Carl Whitlock is on the verge of signing with us as well.


Preseason Recruiting Board

Name, State: Rating (National Position Rank)
Scholarship Offered
Soft-Committed Elsewhere
Committed Elsewhere
Soft Committed to NC State
Committed to NC State


Quarterbacks:


Running Backs:


Fullbacks

Carl Whitlock, VA: *** (#5)

Wide Receivers:

(JUCO) Bobby Horton, PA: ***** (#2)
Jermaine Holmes, GA: **** (#25)

Tight Ends:


Tackles:


Guards:

Jermey Perkins, FL: ***** (#1)
(JUCO) Justin Sanchez, NY: **** (#11)
John Harris, TN: **** (#12)

Centers:

Jacob Davis, FL: **** (#3)
Matt Smiley, FL: **** (#4)

Defensive Ends:


Defensive Tackles:

Cameron Moses, TN: **** (#7)
Andrew Bradley, SC: **** (#12)
Pete Brown, NC: **** (#13)

Outside Linebackers:

(JUCO) Michael Thomas, NE: ***** (#1)
Michael Young, MS: ***** (#3)
Tyler Miller, NC: **** (#10)

Middle Linebackers:



Cornerbacks:

Stephen Johnson, TX: ***** (#3)
Mike Hackett, TX: *** (#30)
Bernard Todd, NC: *** (#25)

Free Safeties:

Kenneth Hodges, AL: ***** (#1)
Adam Smith, GA: **** (#7)

Strong Safeties:


Kicker


Punters


Athlete

Eddie Thorn, VA: **** (#8)
Reggie Reed, IN: **** (#18)



Week 9 Game

BYE

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2017 Week 10 BCS Rankings

1. NC State (7-0)
2. Notre Dame (8-0)
3. Alabama (8-0)
4. Oklahoma (8-0)
5. Auburn (8-0)
6. Miami (8-0)
7.UCLA (7-0)
8. Ohio State (6-1)
9. USC (6-0)
10. Wisconsin (7-1)
...
15. Florida State (6-1)

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2017 Week 10 ACC Standings

Atlantic Division

1. NC State 7-0 (5-0)
2. Florida State 6-1 (5-1)
3. Clemson 4-4 (3-3)
4. Wake Forest 5-3 (3-3)
5. Maryland 2-5 (1-5)
6. Boston College 2-6 (0-5)


Coastal Division

1. Miami 8-0 (6-0)
2. Virginia Tech 5-2 (3-1)
3. Virginia 6-2 (3-2)
4. North Carolina 5-3 (3-3)
5. Georgia Tech 3-4 (1-4)
6. Duke 1-7 (0-6)


Miami beat FSU in Tallahassee for FSU's only loss of the year. They have a huge game this week vs Virginia Tech, and a game 3 weeks from now vs Virginia. Win vs Va Tech and they clinch the ACC Coastal. Win out and the ACC Title game will be very fun.