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4/25/2009 6:58:36 PM

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"know some people have been saying that our o-line is a concern, but I'm truly not concerned about it."

the problem with those stats is that they are skewed a bit by Russel. He prolly averaged ~50-60 yds rushing per game himself there towards the end.

4/25/2009 10:55:39 PM

^ True, but the O-line is getting some much needed help depth-wise with the addition of our talented redshirt freshmen.

4/26/2009 11:52:55 AM

seems like the best place for it

SI's post spring practice top 25....We're not in it, but:

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"Just missed the cut: Kansas, Miami, Pitt, BYU, Michigan State, Boston College, NC State. "

Not much, but it's something.

4/30/2009 2:20:08 PM

I don't want to have to be that guy...but really, its on SI and you think everybody in Sports Talk missed it for 2 days?

http://www.thewolfweb.com/message_topic.aspx?topic=508086&page=53

You could at least provide the link:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/andy_staples/04/28/spring-top25/index.html?eref=T1

4/30/2009 2:30:52 PM

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"I don't want to have to be that guy"

well, you failed miserably

4/30/2009 2:33:34 PM

anybody with a rivals subscription wanna post this?:
http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/barrier_noentry.asp?ReturnTo=&sid=&script=content.asp&cid=941219&fid=&tid=&mid=&rid=

[Edited on April 30, 2009 at 2:39 PM. Reason : .]

4/30/2009 2:39:00 PM

^^^That guy is predicting one hell of a year for the ACC

4/30/2009 2:46:21 PM

31-14.

[Edited on May 1, 2009 at 8:51 AM. Reason : oops]

5/1/2009 8:47:08 AM

So whats the deal with buying season tickets if I'm not part of the Wolfpack Club? It looks like I have to go ahead and pay for them, even though I don't know where the seats are and I am not guaranteed to even get the tickets?

5/1/2009 4:16:34 PM

if you are not in the wolfpack club the seats will be in the stands in the north endzone.

5/1/2009 6:45:49 PM

no posts in 4 days???? jeez people, come on!

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"NC State is going to be a legitimate contender to win the Atlantic Division and it's not just because the Wolfpack has the best quarterback in the league in Russell Wilson. It's also because the defense should be one of the deepest, most productive units the program has seen in recent years, starting up front with Shea McKeen, Alan-Michael Cash, Leroy Burgess and Willie Young. "I think our strength of our defense will be our defensive line," defensive coordinator Mike Archer said. "Our first four guys ... it will be the best defensive line they've had here since Mario Williams and [John] McCargo. Those guys were No. 1 picks. I'm not saying they're as good as them, but they're comparable in the sense they've got talent and they really have gotten better and developed." NC State is confident in its two-deep at both defensive line and at linebacker. The secondary is where some lingering competition will remain this summer, but there are plenty of options. The players are much more comfortable with the staff and the system now that it's Tom O'Brien's third season, and the familiarity, communication and trust has made a difference. This spring, Archer said he's heard the players talking about something they haven't before -- playing in the ACC championship game. "We feel like we have as good a chance as anybody," Archer said. "If you don't believe it and you don't dream it, it's never going to happen." It's a significant transformation from mid-way through last fall, when Archer had to challenge his defense because it ranked last in the ACC in nearly every relevant statistical category. "The last half of the season, during practice, I very seldom had to raise my voice, I very seldom got upset because they learned how to practice, they went about their business, they got their work done and they got off the field," Archer said. "... To me, that was the biggest thing they learned, how to prepare in practice and how to go out and play on Saturday." The latter half of the season also showed how good NC State's defense could be when everyone is healthy. Linebacker Nate Irving missed three games, Cash missed three games, and safety Clem Johnson was also out for a few. It was no coincidence that when they returned, NC State started to win. Despite the loss in the Papajohns.com Bowl, NC State ended the 2008 season with its best defensive performance of the year. At the time, Rutgers quarterback Mike Teel was on a hot streak, but the Pack was still able to get to him numerous times. "I don't want to be overboard with the confidence," Archer said, "but I feel much better going into this season than I did the previous two." "

5/5/2009 10:13:46 AM

i guess mike archer thinks manny lawson played linebacker

5/5/2009 10:16:39 AM

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"no posts in 4 days???? jeez people, come on!"

I was in Stamford/NYC from Friday night to Monday night, and I didn't really have access to a computer.

5/5/2009 10:20:03 AM

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" 2009 USuCk Gamecocks Outlook OFFENSE - 7 ----RETURNING STARTERS---- DEFENSE - 6 KEY LOSSES OFFENSE: Mike Davis-TB, Kenny McKinley-WR, Larry Freeman-TE, Jamon Meredith-OG, Justin Sorensen-OT, Ryan Succop-K, Jared Cook-TE (NFL), Chris Smelley-QB (transferred) DEFENSE: Jordin Lindsey-DE, Marvin Sapp-WLB, Jasper Brinkley-MLB, Stoney Woodson-CB, Carlos Thomas-CB, Emanuel Cook-SS (NFL), Captain Munnerlyn-CB (NFL) 2009 OFFENSE QUARTERBACK Stephen Garcia is in a position to take over the job he was handpicked for two years ago when coach Steve Spurrier recruited the highly acclaimed Tampa native. Both of the players he had been competing with have now transferred. Last year's eight game starter Chris Smelley is now a catcher for the Alabama baseball team and Tommy Beecher opted to attend Liberty University in Virginia. Garcia did get three starts last fall and played in five others. He has to improve dramatically in terms of reading the field, an area of his game that was hurt by how he spent the previous two springs on suspension. His eight interception total of 2008 culminated in a forgettable Outback Bowl performance where he tossed three of them. The spread running package coaches have installed will give Garcia a chance to show what he can also do with his feet. He is the Gamecock's leading returning rusher, a facet that can be attributed to a lagging running game, but he is mobile enough to run this scheme. Reid McCollum is competing with fellow redshirt frosh Aramis Hillary and walk-on Zac Brindise for the backup role. The No. 2 quarterback has always found playing time under impatient Spurrier's rotating scheme, and the job behind Garcia is open for the takings. If the season were to start today, McCollum would be the likely answer. None appears ready to play/impact in the SEC. RUNNING BACK Since Mike Davis’ departure, the RB spot is wide-open, and that would be an understatement. A new RB coach takes over in Jay Graham, and yes, he has stated that upwards of four ball carriers could easily share time while he decides on a first teamer. This spring, the reps have been divided equally. The veteran of the bunch, junior Brian Maddox is beginning to emerge as a front-runner. His 400-pound bench press is an example of his strength/power. Coaches have conceded that Maddox should have gotten more opportunities last year. He is the only tailback that tips the scales at over 200 pounds. Eric Baker displayed brief flashes as a frosh last season while recording the most rushing yards of all the returning backs. The excitement on campus concerns two newly recruited prep stars; both Jarvis Giles and Stephon Gilmore graduated early so as to enroll this spring. Giles was a top 25 Florida prospect and one of the quickest backs in the state. Gilmore is a former prep cornerback who also knows the QB spot since he rushed for 1,300 yards from that position, which earned him the coveted Mr. Football award here in the Palmetto State. Spurrier has already stated he wants to install a run package for Gilmore...heady stuff for a guy that has been on campus for less than a full semester. Gilmore could revamp how South Carolina’s backfield works. If and when coaches choose to use a fullback, Patrick DiMarco is an extremely capable blocker that has logged significant playing time. Look for DiMarco in the flat once they’re in the red zone. After finishing dead last in the SEC in rushing the past two seasons, coaches have been working on implementing run packages out of a one-back set and shot gun formations. Also, ala Gilmore, get ready for the "Cocky" formation, a scheme synonymous with the "Wildcat" formation (that became popular in the NFL last season) where a running back or receiver will line up under center. RECEIVER / TIGHT END Gone is one of the SEC's best receivers and school record holder (in most categories) Kenny McKinley. Two of the remaining incumbents are Moe Brown and Jason Barnes. Dominating this spring, Brown has elevated his play and is catching everything in sight, according to coaches. The first three seasons of Brown's career have some critics labeling his career as a bust, and apparently Brown has heard the rumblings. Barnes is also making a case to become the No.1 option via his strong spring. Not to be ignored, Joe Hills looks to fit the big man role with his 6'4 height advantage and is going to see plenty of reps. The possession receiver of the group could be Dion LeCorn. After short stints on defense the second half of last season, he is back and is starting to display some of the star potential shown as a true frosh in 2007. But when looking for one-on-one skills, look no further than newcomer Tori Gurley, the 6'5 accomplished prep basketball player. After a two-year stint at two different prep schools, Gurly has shown a knack for catching the fade and jump balls. While he lacks top speed, he could be a huge asset in the end zone. With Jared Cook leaving early for the NFL Draft, keep an eye on tight end Weslye Saunders full package of size, speed and blocking ability. With TE depth so thin, two defensive ends, Byron McKnight and Cliff Matthews, are going to get a look here. Matthews played TE in high school and is/was one of the most athletic players on the Gamecocks defensive front wall. Spurrier said he might already be the team's best blocking TE. OFFENSIVE LINE A constant problem during Steve Spurrier's tenure has been his offensive line, and last season just continued the deficient trend. The pass protection has been awful, which yielded 39 sacks (ranked 111th nationally) and a nation-leading 27 interceptions. Too often, ball carriers were buried immediately. To fix the situation, new line coach Eric Wolford came in from Illinois. The talent is there for shaping, although depth may be a serious problem that only gets compounded by the fact this group just cannot stay healthy. Monster-sized Jarriel King started 11 games at tackle last fall and has the potential to be one of the leagues best after transferring from Georgia Military. But King has not yet been cleared to play due to an irregular heartbeat. Quinn Richardson has been working primarily on the right side and has a solid chance to be the starter here. Richardson’s experience is short after working with the first-team last summer before his lacking play meant being replaced by Hutch Eckerson, who also is competing for time with King sitting. Coaches will have to wait until fall before naming a starting five since two more Georgia Military transfers have yet to arrive - Rokevious Watkins and Steven Singleton. Another health concern rests with guard Lemuel Jeanpierre as he remains “snake bitten”. The fifth-year senior is out with another knee injury that will require surgery. Hopes are that Heath Batchelor, who has spent time at guard the past two seasons, can return to the team after leaving a year ago for personal reasons. The cement of the group is center Garrett Anderson with 21 starts to his name. He is the Gamecock's best and should be the lone Gamecock blocker to see some post-season accolades. Coaches are pushing him hard in an effort to build some much-needed leadership. Work-in-progress is our best description for this un-gelled, fledging group. "

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5/5/2009 2:17:43 PM

2009 Gamecocks Defensive Outlook

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"DEFENSIVE LINE The line took a major hit when narcotics investigators arrested tackle Ladi Ajiboye for marijuana possession. He is currently suspended from the team, but Spurrier has not ruled out a return. Ajiboye started 22 games his first two years for USC and is truly one of the top six or seven tackles in the conference. But his absence has to be accepted to where this DL can operate without him…a tough task, no doubt, but a necessary one for the group to mentally move on and, therefore, to do its best. Then if Ajiboye returns, it’s all gravy, so to speak. The two best available inside options for now appear to be Nathan Pepper and Travian Robertson since they are the only players with experience. Former DE Robertson has put together a mediocre career, but came on strong to finish out 2008. His continued improvement will be important, regardless. Pepper has been with the program since 2005 and is going to be receiving all of the double teams under the current conditions. On the outside, the 6'8, 281 pound Clifton Geathers has yet to make an impact. The younger brother of Cincinnati Bengals DE Robert Geathers, Clifton is starting to make some noise. The Gamecock faithful has been waiting for him to break out, and 2009 could turn wishes into reality. Needless to say, he too has extremely high expectations on his shoulders. The other projected starter is Cliff Matthews. Coaches feel he will have a chance to play in the NFL down the road. Matthews has also been displaying his athletic skills while working in with the tight ends on the offensive side this spring. Young Chaz Sutton has begun his first year in Columbia. The former Gator commitment is making an early case for extended playing time. Another huge option is the 6'7 redshirt frosh Devin Taylor who was a Class 4A state triple jump champion in high school. LINEBACKER The most positive defensive outlook rests with this unit. Big Eric Norwood considered taking his chances in the NFL Draft, but this “sure bet” changed his mind and decided to finish his Gamecock career. He is a NationalChamps.net 2009 Preseason All-American honoree and should be on the preliminary watch list for most every major college award honoring his position. He is the SEC's active leader in both sacks and tackles-for-loss. The 252-pound linebacker is qualified to man any spot within the defensive front seven. Rodney Paulk has started 22 games in his career and is the appointed successor to Jasper Brinkley in the middle after taking a medical redshirt last fall due to a knee injury. The former Freshman All-American is not as big as Norwood and won't garner as much attention, which bodes well for the productivity of this forgotten gem. Paulk has a nose for the ball and is the strongest player on the squad according strength-training results. Both have been given light demand from coaches this spring in order to give JUCO transfers Tony Straughter and Josh Dickerson most of the reps. In this 4-2-5 defensive alignment, the SPUR position is a hybrid linebacker/safety. Darian Stewart started every game there last fall but has been moved to strong safety due to the <sigh> large array of injuries and question marks in the secondary. That move could be permanent depending on the performance of redshirt freshman Alonzo Winfield, whose 4.38-clocked 40-yard dash make him a good bet to hold the spot. DEFENSIVE BACK The heaviest team losses at any one position are at cornerback. The nation's third rated pass defense of ’08 will have to reload. The entire backfield was hit hard by both graduation and the early-to-the-NFL declarations (Cook and Munnerlyn). The depth on the corner is so thin that walk-ons have been counted on, at least until August arrives. And much like many other units on this team, injuries and suspensions have been no stranger here. The troubles of C.C. Whitlock continue to hamper his plight. He has been suspended indefinitely and is apparently running out of chances. While his absence hurts the unit’s depth, prior to his suspension he was losing ground to both Akeem Auguste and Stephon Gilmore in their competition. Gilmore has taken Columbia by storm. As mentioned in the offensive preview, South Carolina's Mr. Football of a year ago enrolled early and will be heavily counted on to take over one of the corner spots. At 6'2, Gilmore has the size advantage over the others (none is taller than 5'10). Through the spring he continued to physically outmatch the receivers and made a highlight reel with some of his interceptions until an ankle injury sidelined him. The injury allowed smaller Addison Williams to get some much-needed reps, which has unveiled his difficulties when matching up with bigger receivers. The strong safety is Darian Stewart, who started every game at SPUR a year ago. One way or another, Stewart is going to play a big role in this scheme. The hard-hitting senior is one of the unsung heroes of the team. The other returning starter is free safety Chris Culliver, who has the potential to be an All-SEC performer. While the holes may appear glaring due to key personnel losses, this year's version is more than capable of upholding South Carolina’s stellar reputation as one of the SEC’s best."

2009. yet another season of FAIL for the Shamecocks, and it starts in RALEIGH

5/5/2009 2:20:40 PM

Rivals did an article about the "brightest starts of spring" and the State player he mentioned was probably not who you'd expect:

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"K Josh Czajkowski, N.C. State, Jr. He took the proverbial next step, going 7-for-9 on field-goal attempts with a long of 52. "

good to hear the Czajkowski is improving his range, here's a link to the article if anyone cares to read the whole thing:
http://collegefootball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=942728&PT=4&PR=2

5/5/2009 3:11:20 PM

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"So whats the deal with buying season tickets if I'm not part of the Wolfpack Club?"

pay and pray


i often contemplate, which is cheaper, paying an endowment to the WPC, then paying for season tickets, parking, etc,

or just going to the few big games a year in both sports and paying scalper prices from the fat old guys for just a few games

5/5/2009 4:07:56 PM

^packpride is always pretty good for buying season tickets/game tickets at face.

5/6/2009 1:22:47 PM

I believe I speak for a lot of people when I say that football season just can't freakin' get here soon enough...


Dear God PLEASE speed up the next 4 months!

5/6/2009 5:27:32 PM

the problem with the hype in that article is that i get excited by our team only to be let down (usually)

5/6/2009 5:41:15 PM

i am both excited and terrified by football season.

5/6/2009 5:51:38 PM

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"Your Atlantic Division favorite Yeah, it's N.C. State. The Wolfpack has the best quarterback in the conference, two NFL-level game-changers on defense and a smart coach. Technically, State finished last in the division in '08 but it was only one game behind the winner (Boston College). All six teams finished either 5-3 or 4-4. Expect the same competitiveness this season. Which means you pick the team with the best QB (his right knee willing)? And eight home games. Consider the alternatives: — Florida State Probably will take the preseason media vote because, well, they always do, but the Noles are a hot mess. Running back Antone Smith (792 yards, 15 TDs) carried that offense last season and he's gone. Maybe Greg Paulus will play receiver because among the (annual?) offseason transgressions, the Noles lost five receivers to the police blotter/waiver wire. A sixth, Taiwan Easterling, ruptured his Achilles. Scary that FSU only lost one defender to the NFL (rush end Everette Brown), and the Noles, as usual, will be good on defense, but don't underestimate the value of kicker Graham Gano. If Marcus Sims doesn't fumble on the goal line, FSU beats Georgia Tech and wins the Atlantic, and probably the ACC title. If that happens, Gano, not Wilson, is the league's MVP. Gano's gone. — Maryland Is there any good reason to believe the Terps will break the cycle of mediocrity they're in? (Aside: Consensus says Oakland took Maryland receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey way too soon in the NFL Draft. Agreed. But what about the teams (all 32?) that had Hey-Bey ahead of UNC's Hakeem Nicks on their draft board? That's insane.) — Wake Forest The Deacs' offense will better in Riley Skinner's seventh season as the starter — it has to be. Not the defense, though. I'd take Jim Grobe over any coach in the ACC but as a program, Wake's simply not to the point where it can lose talent like Aaron Curry (fourth overall pick) and Alphonso Smith (second-round pick) and replace it without taking a step back. With Grobe, it won't get much worse than 6-6 but this is not another Orange Bowl team. — Clemson Let's face it, Clemson's broke. They had to buyout Tommy Bowden and they couldn't afford another coach. Hence, Dabo Swinney. Given the fiscal environment, that's commendable but look at what has happened almost every time an ACC program has hired an inexperienced coach. The ACC is not the place for on-the-job training. Look at how much further along UNC and N.C. State are with established head coaches who know how to manage a coaching staff and understand what it takes to build a program? This is not going end well for Clemson. Maybe not 3-9 bad, or even no-bowl bad but it's not going to end with a division title either. — Boston College The Eagles defied the odds in '08. And I'll be the first to admit I was wrong about that. But another coaching transition? This one without Matt Ryan at quarterback or two NFL defensive linemen? Or without an innovative assistant like Steve Logan? BC won't fall off the map, the schedule won't let them, but the post-O'Brien Era will truly hit the Heights this season. "

[Edited on May 7, 2009 at 12:06 PM. Reason : http://blogs.newsobserver.com/accnow/your-atlantic-division-favorite]

5/7/2009 12:06:28 PM

the assessment is nice of course, for us, and i kind of agree with it, but for the next four months, i think is controlling the excitement.

We've sucked for a long time, do we finally have a coach that knows what to do when we're favored? we'll see. That's what exciting i guess. There's some high expectations, State SHOULD do something, but...man...HOWWWLLLL

5/7/2009 12:59:48 PM

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"do we finally have a coach that knows what to do when we're favored?"

When we're favored, TOB has tended to bash everyone back down to earth with realism.
He tries to bring the anti-hope, which somehow works for NC STATE.

5/7/2009 1:05:40 PM

Lol, anti-hope.

I don't think TOB is much into anti hope. I think he has as much confidence as anyone else and expects to be the best. The difference is how you handle being the best. Cocky compared to confident kind of thing.

5/7/2009 3:14:08 PM

Is there anyway to set that countdown as a wall paper in Vista?

5/7/2009 3:37:14 PM

^ are you like a Goth-kid and into self-torture/mutilation?

5/7/2009 3:40:37 PM

119 days is a long, long ways away!

Hurricanes game + Good Weather + Tailgating = me ready for football season!

5/7/2009 7:00:52 PM

Dinich is saying we're in the Gator Bowl
http://myespn.go.com/blogs/acc/0-6-45/Never-too-early-for-way-too-early-bowl-predictions.html

5/9/2009 3:48:23 AM

Harsh poll results at http://sports.espn.go.com/chat/sportsnation/poll/index?pCat=46&sCat=436 only 3% of voters think we'll win the ACC .

5/9/2009 1:41:22 PM

considering where that poll puts carolina... i'm not too concerned with the validity of that one

5/9/2009 2:07:18 PM

^^^huge lol at some of the UNC fans comments on that post... complaining that they're being UNDERRATED and can't get no respect.

[Edited on May 9, 2009 at 2:43 PM. Reason : .]

5/9/2009 2:42:22 PM

they don't realize that football is a different sport than bball

5/9/2009 3:50:46 PM

I love how he makes fun of her prognostications... a particular article about atmosphere ranking on gameday comes to mind.

5/10/2009 4:50:46 AM

http://www.southernpigskin.com/index.php/site/southern_qb_rankings/

Through the summer, members of the SouthernPigskin.com Staff will rank their top players at each position in the south. Up first, the quarterbacks.


1. Tim Tebow, Florida – Entering his senior season, Tebow already has a Heisman Trophy and two national championships on his resume. He has scored 94 touchdowns the last two years. Tebow, who lead the top-ranked Florida Gators this fall, is the most recognizable player in all of college football.

2. Jevan Snead, Ole Miss – There have been whispers of Snead possibly being the number one overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft. In his first season as starter, he threw for 2,762 yards and 26 touchdowns. With his size and arm strength, he is the prototypical pocket passer.

3. Russell Wilson, NC State – Wilson came out of nowhere last season to have an incredible freshman campaign. He threw for just under 2,000 yards, averaging 7.1 yards per pass attempts. Wilson threw 17 touchdowns compared to just one interception. He led the ACC in passing efficiency and added four rushing touchdowns.

4. Thad Lewis, Duke – A bit underrated because of who he plays for, Lewis has thrown 36 passes touchdowns compared to just 16 interceptions the past two seasons. In 2007, he threw a career-high 21 touchdown passes; last season he completed 62% of his passes. Lewis is entering his fourth season as starter.

5. Riley Skinner, Wake Forest – Skinner, who led his team to the 2006 ACC Championship, will go down in Demon Deacon lore. In 2007, he led all of college football with a 72.4% completion percentage. Last year, Skinner had nearly a two-to-one (13-7) touchdown-to-interception ratio

#6 - TJ Yates...

5/11/2009 10:19:54 AM

The canes are really helping to shorten the gap until college pigskin (mentally at least!)

5/15/2009 7:39:51 AM

This has to be Riley Skinner's ninth year at Wake.

5/15/2009 9:35:51 AM

^^No kidding. Long live the canes

5/15/2009 11:15:10 AM

http://wolfpackpigskin.blogspot.com/2009/05/getting-to-know-ryan-cheek_14.html

Haha, Ryan Cheek is going to become a fan favorite.

5/15/2009 1:13:57 PM

^Good read, thanks for posting. I see what you mean about him becoming a fan favorite...

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"Did you grow up being a Ohio State fan? I did because we live really close to Columbus. But I'm done with that crap. After I committed to State, I haven't watched a Ohio State game since. Every Saturday I was glued to the computer screen watching the NC State game. Well it sounds like you would fit in quite well down here. Thank you so much for taking the time to talk to us. Let us know if there are is any videos or information that we could run on the site for you. Well actually if you could make me 6'3, 240 pounds, and run a 4.3 40 yard dash I would be pretty pumped. See if you can cook that up for me."

Sounds like a good kid, did well fielding the questions. The end response was pretty clever, I thought.

5/15/2009 1:31:15 PM

ESPN ACC BLOG, HD picked us #2 in the pre-season power rankings, below VT. I know it doesn't mean squat but i don't want a target painted on us, I would like to leave that for FSU, VT & UNC.

5/15/2009 1:51:10 PM

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"I know it doesn't mean squat but i don't want a target painted on us"

i really hate it when people say things like this. it makes no sense. do you want to field good teams or not? maybe we'll quietly go 12-0, how sweet would that be?

5/15/2009 1:54:15 PM

I'm friends with Ryan on myspace and we've exchanged a few messages. He seems like a nice guy and anxious to get to Raleigh. I remember he asked me about the tailgating situation one time before he came for his official visit, and I was able to provide him with plenty of information.

5/15/2009 1:59:21 PM

^^ What he said.

If State is ever going to break the seemingly endless cycle of mediocrity, then it'll have to at some point win, win often, and win when they're supposed to. Seems like when State wins a few and gets favored... well, that's when we start losing again. It's time to start kicking ass regardless of whether we're "supposed to" or not.

5/15/2009 2:55:11 PM

^^Awesome. He sounds pumped to come to state. I like to hear kids that seem to think, "Wow, I'm lucky to be going to State," instead of, "Wow, NC State sure is lucky to have me."

5/15/2009 3:42:46 PM

Once Mario Williams graduates, which should be sometime soon according to him, do you think we should retire his number? When you look at the records that he holds it's easy to see why we would do so even though he was here only 3 years.

Excerpt from Wolfpack Pigskin posting:

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"No one left a dent in the NC State All-Time Defensive Records like Defensive End Mario Williams. By the time Mario had finished his three year stint in Raleigh, he had already claimed every possible record in the books that had to do with Sacks and Tackles for Loss. There were high expectations when Mario came to Raleigh and he didn't disappoint. After a stellar Freshmen season in which he earned Freshmen All-American accolades, he went on to earn First-Team All-ACC honors the next two seasons. His Junior season at NC State, which was his last, also earned him 1st Team All-American honors as well. In that year his 14.5 Sacks led the ACC and ranked 4th Nationally and his 27.5 Tackles for Loss ranked 2nd in the ACC and 6th Nationally. Mario defied all odds when he became not only the first NC State player to be drafted with the #1 pick, but also the first player in ACC history to do so as well. Mr. Williams has started all 48 games for the Houston Texans over the past three seasons, averaging a little over 10 sacks a year. His efforts last year earned him a slot as a Pro Bowl alternate and 2nd Team All-Pro. Super Mario is just getting started in the NFL and he seems destined to put smiles on Pack fans faces for years to come."

http://wolfpackpigskin.blogspot.com/2009/05/nc-state-football-all-time-records.html

5/15/2009 8:40:00 PM

[Edited on May 15, 2009 at 8:43 PM. Reason : ]

5/15/2009 8:42:49 PM

(WPH/P writers need to learn about capitalization)

5/15/2009 8:42:49 PM

GO PACK

5/15/2009 8:47:06 PM