Bo had sure hands...something our other WR's didn't prove that they had. Don't remember Bo dropping a pass this season. We will return MVS, Alston, Cherry, Ramos(if he doesn't fully disappear), Trowell and Louis while adding in Bryan Sessoms and Nyheim Hines. We should be fine at the wideout position.

12/27/2014 8:53:51 PM

He's a solid, steady WR. Our offensive philosophy is trending to a more run heavy scheme and in that type of offense you typically want big, athletic playmakers who will go downfield in single coverage (see: GT, Wisconsin). While Hines would still be valuable going forward he's not as useful doing that as he'd be in a pass heavy one. He's not a #1 receiver and his stats reflecting that say more about our other WRs than they do him.

12/27/2014 9:37:55 PM

He was a really good WR with great hands and great awareness. The reason he led us in receiving wasn't because he had amazing separation ability. It's because he always knew where the soft spots in zones were and made it easy on the QB. Definitely going to miss him, but best of luck.

12/27/2014 11:51:14 PM

I found this news SICKENING. During the Spring game there were two players that stood out to me on which were Jacoby and Hines. I called it that Jacoby was a baller even-though so many TWW were discrediting him for not starting over Driskel. I also called that Bines would be starter as true freshman because the kid simply has hands of gold. I was looking forward to seeing him improve over the course of four years and going to the NFL. He's not the fastest receiver but he knows how to run routes and find the perfect positions. He also simply doesn't drop balls as if its near him he's going to catch it and pull that sucker in. Also, on punt return he never made bad decision. I'm extremely irritated by this but cant blame the kid for wanting an IVY league education. Grinnage and Dayes were the second and third best receivers.

12/28/2014 8:48:19 AM

He was never going to ever get any burn in the NFL. It takes a lot more than hands and brains to play on that level.

We've got a myriad of options at that position so I'm not concerned at all. There's game breaking potential from a number of players that will fill his role.

12/28/2014 9:22:53 AM

Pretty sure Hines was told to never do anything but fair catch punts or let them hit the ground. I don't remember him ever attempting to gain yards but I guess that is better than a turnover. Still would rather us find someone that is a threat to do something with a kick, Hines was simply someone who would prevent a negative but was never a positive and in college football and the number of bad punters need to find someone who can make things happen occasionally.

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"I called it that Jacoby was a baller even-though so many TWW were discrediting him for not starting over Driskel"

You mean in the spring game? When was Jacoby ever not our starter? Doren like gave him the reigns of the team before he was even allowed to play...wtf are you talking about? My head hurts.

12/28/2014 9:26:19 AM

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"Still would rather us find someone that is a threat to do something with a kick"

He goes by the name of Nyheim Hines

12/28/2014 9:27:19 AM

Him transferring hurts...but it's not really crippling news for our offense.

Wonder if Dakwa Nichols would get some time at WR since it seems like he will struggle to see the field as a RB.

[Edited on December 28, 2014 at 9:52 AM. Reason : d]

12/28/2014 9:51:10 AM

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"He was never going to ever get any burn in the NFL. "

That's a little extreme. He still has a chance of playing in the NFL. He has exceptional hands and decent speed. He will probably put up good/great numbers at Yale, plus he has already proven himself against decent FBS competition as a freshman. If he continues to improve, he could definitely get drafted, even playing for Yale.

Also LOL at people complaining about fair catching punts. Ask the Carolina Panthers if they'd like someone who could field punts.

12/28/2014 12:05:22 PM

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"Don't remember Bo dropping a pass this season."

I think I heard in the bowl game that in being targeted 40+ times, he only dropped one.

12/28/2014 12:33:49 PM

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" He was never going to ever get any burn in the NFL "

What? Are you an oracle or a NFL scout at least? You do realize he's only a freshman and played with the poise of a redshirt senior. With more maturation and the
excellent training facilities at State I see no reason why he wouldn't develop into a NFL caliber receiver. When was the last time State
had a such consistent receiver as FRESHMAN. It's frustarting to lose our best receiver after a turn around season, it would
made thinking about the 15 season very fun.

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" Pretty sure Hines was told to never do anything but fair catch punts or let them hit the ground. "

He's a smart player and will always make the right decision. I would take that over someone that would occasionally run a touch down but would more than
likely make a bad mistake and lose yardage or worst, turn it over. He's not the fastest guy but he got the job done which is why he lead the team in receiving
yards. Senior receiver Underwood was one of the fastest receivers in the ACC but has a low skillset which negated his speed.

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" When was Jacoby ever not our starter? "

No dude, do you even football? It's common knowledge to most real State fans that Jacoby transferred here from FLORDIA b/c he didn't start over Driskel. Some State
fans said Driskel sucked, and since Driskel won the QB job over Jacoby then they concluded that Jacoby sucked. I squashed this theory after eyeing
the Spring game, but some clamored on to the idea that "he was the QB that couldn't start over Driskel."

12/28/2014 1:13:53 PM

I football enough to know touchdown is 1 word not 2.

Maybe Hines is going to Yale so he can be President one day. I hear he ALWAys makes the right decision. Probably his campaign slogan.

12/28/2014 1:51:49 PM

read this. stunned. STUNNED.

this is bad, like Amerson leaving early bad but wurst

especially if he left due to academic worth as that is State's only real recruiting tool like Duke and Vandy

12/28/2014 2:21:57 PM

Haha, better stay quite when you have no rebuttal.

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" ...wtf are you talking about? My head hurts. "

Bet you say that a lot idiot.

12/28/2014 2:23:22 PM

^lol

12/28/2014 2:24:09 PM

Bo Hines is the best NC State football player in history with only 1 career TD

12/28/2014 2:24:54 PM

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"better stay quite when you have no rebuttal. "

There is no comeback for your moronic ramblings. Reading your garbage is an annoying waste of time. Not sure why I bothered in the first place.

12/28/2014 2:32:15 PM

Word is Juston Burris thinking about transferring since he will graduate this spring, but have 1 more year of eligibility remaining

12/28/2014 3:57:41 PM

^That would be a much bigger blow than Hines. Just not sure why he'd want to transfer when he knows he's going to start and our defense should be improved.

12/28/2014 4:10:57 PM

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"especially if he left due to academic worth as that is State's only real recruiting tool like Duke and Vandy"

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
(breathe)

Really? You're really saying that our *academics* are a recruiting tool? We're the lowest ranked school in the conference academically other than Lousiville.

We used to be good academically, like 10+ years ago. Living in the past.

12/28/2014 4:37:19 PM

and Jibbles gets another one

12/28/2014 4:38:01 PM

Dumpster fire of a page

12/28/2014 5:48:10 PM

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"Word is Juston Burris thinking about transferring since he will graduate this spring, but have 1 more year of eligibility remaining"

where's this word coming from? i highly doubt that will happen based on what i know about the kid, but that doesn't mean much. but for the record, he graduated earlier this month.

12/28/2014 11:13:07 PM

y'all know we're talking about a white receiver, right? that can't possibly be much of a loss.

12/28/2014 11:48:10 PM

12/29/2014 1:11:51 AM

lol, who gives a shit if Bo Hines could make it in the NFL or not? Him transferring to Yale is more than enough evidence that football is not a goal in his life...its a hobby. Therefore, he prolly doesn't give 2 dicks about playing in the NFL.

12/29/2014 1:42:44 AM

State Champs!!

http://www.newsobserver.com/2014/12/28/4433903_no-billboard-needed-but-pack-can.html

12/30/2014 4:03:17 PM

Only NC team to win a bowl game.

1/3/2015 4:03:54 PM

NEW WR Coach from Syracuse?

1/6/2015 10:12:24 AM

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"Pack Pride @PackPride · 36m 36 minutes ago RT @ThayerEvansSI: Syracuse WRs coach George McDonald has accepted the same position at North Carolina State per source."

he's the guy that got demoted from their OC this year, so I wouldn't be surprised if he doesn't stay long if he gets an offer to be a coordinator again (he stayed at Arkansas as WR coach for less than a month to take that Syracuse job). supposedly a great recruiter though, so I'll take it. hadn't heard anything about Frisman Jackson leaving though.

1/6/2015 10:31:22 AM

Sounds like Jackson got fired more or less.

1/6/2015 3:53:34 PM

seems like the northeast would be a prime, untapped recruiting zone now that paterno and the big east are both gone.

I wouldn't be surprised if one of the northeast schools become a powerhouse to fill the void in that part of the country. Definitely would be nice to compete with them for some of that talent.

1/6/2015 4:36:46 PM

^it sounded like most of his recruiting ties were actually south florida.

he was WRs coach at arkansas before going to syracuse and was only there 2 seasons, i think.

[Edited on January 6, 2015 at 4:41 PM. Reason : d]

1/6/2015 4:40:35 PM

[Edited on January 19, 2015 at 2:35 PM. Reason : dammit just found the 2015 thread]

1/19/2015 2:34:32 PM

Nvm, found a more appropriate thread to post in.

[Edited on May 3, 2015 at 8:20 PM. Reason : -]

5/3/2015 8:18:32 PM

more relevant to recruiting thread but didn't wanna get hopes up with a bump. thought this was interesting, though I'm not sure what it really means

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"Dave Doeren ?@StateCoachD We are invading Florida! #Pack16 #Pack17 #Pack18 #RecruitingTakeOver #WolfpackBlitz "

edit: ah, apparently all 9 assistants are hitting 6 schools/day in Florida over the next two days. jeez.

[Edited on May 4, 2015 at 8:53 AM. Reason : ]

5/4/2015 8:47:40 AM

Post it in the 2015 thread

5/4/2015 8:53:28 AM

lol didn't even notice this was 2014. good work to whoever bumped this recently

5/4/2015 9:08:09 AM