NC State Athletics - Pack Pride Podcast

Early National Signing Day is coming this week, and NC State is expected to sign a Top 30 class, according to the 247Sports rankings. With a big focus on recruiting, James and Cory are joined by 247Sports Director of Scouting Barton Simmons to break down the Wolfpack's class. Who is Barton higher on than other recruiting services? How important is the transfer portal this season? Is there any need to panic compared to other in-state programs? How does one prepare for an 8-hour live show on CBS Sports Network?

NC State wrapped up its 2020 football season with an 8-3 record and seven ACC wins for the first time in program history. Former Wolfpack receiver Kelvin Harmon joined the Pack Pride Podcast to discuss the season, his rehab from injury and the Washington Football Team. James and Cory also break down their thoughts on Dave Doeren for ACC Coach of the Year, the Pack women's basketball team downing No. 1 South Carolina and the why the men's basketball program canceled two games.

NC State moved to 8-3 (7-3 ACC) on the year with a 23-13 win over Georgia Tech to win a fourth straight game to close out the regular season. Cory and Michael look back on the win, including a breakdown of the passing game, Chris Dunn's historic night and the stingy scoring defense. What does Saturday's win mean for the program with bowl season coming up? How important were the linebackers yet again against GT? Is this a sign of what's to come for the Wolfpack next season?

Thursday was a great day for NC State basketball all the way around. It got started with the Wolfpack men's team cruising to an easy win over UMass-Lowell in Bubbleville before the No. 8 NC State women's program toppled No. 1 South Carolina in Columbia, S.C. Kevin Keatts said it best on Thursday night: It was a Double Scoop for NC State. Following the pair of victories, Cory and Miles take a look at what the wins mean for each program, how the Pack WBB was able to overcome the loss of Jada Boyd and the continued progress of the State MBB guards through three games.

The regular-season finale for NC State is finally here, and it's another opportunity at a revenge game from last season. With the Wolfpack hosting Georgia Tech this Saturday on Senior Day, Rod MacKenzie of GoJackets on the 247Sports network joined us to break down the Yellow Jackets. What has Geoff Collins done this season to further implement his system in Year 2? How has the progress of Jeff Sims helped the offense grow? Will Jahmyr Gibbs be available this Saturday? Which young players have stepped up on defense? Who does MacKenzie believe will take the W?

With NC State's basketball game canceled on Monday, the Pack Pride Weekly Podcast recorded at its usual time. This week, Cory and James were joined by Wolfpack legend Dereck Whittenburg to discuss State basketball, football and more! Topics this week included NC State's start to the 2020-21 basketball season, the Wolfpack's win in Syracuse, the busy week ahead in basketball and football and Whittenburg gives his thoughts on the program.

NC State found yet another unique way to win, pulling out a second-half comeback for a 36-29 win over Syracuse. Cory and Michael take a look back at the victory in the Carrier Dome and hand out their game balls. They give their thoughts on Bailey Hockman's huge second half, Thayer Thomas' career afternoon and the Pack's strong defensive outing for a second straight week.

NC State wrapped up its MTE at Reynolds Coliseum with another lopsided victory over North Florida Friday evening. Cory and Miles take a look back at the win and some key takeaways for the Pack moving forward. Is this the Manny Bates we should expect this season? What was the difference for Jericole Hellems vs. UNF? How good have Braxton Beverly and Cam Hayes been at the point through the first two games?

It may be Thanksgiving Day, but the Postgame Podcast never stops! Miles and Cory take a look back at the Pack's 95-61 win over Charleston Southern to open the season and what they took away from the game. Just how productive can Devon Daniels be in the hybrid 3 role? What were their thoughts on Braxton Beverly starting at point guard? How impressive were the freshmen in their debuts? Get all the reaction here!

We're finally entering the most entertaining -- and hectic -- time of the year for NC State Athletics. Not only is the Wolfpack nearly wrapping up a great football season with a trip to Syracuse this Saturday, but basketball also tips off on Wednesday. With all that on the docket, Cory is flying solo this week, but was joined by Stephen Bailey of CuseNation and our own Miles Masercola to discuss the basketball season. It's a jam-packed podcast you don't want to miss!

It wasn't a pretty game, but it was a win for NC State. And when you're talking about facing a previously undefeated Liberty team that had knocked off two ACC opponents this season, a 15-14 victory to move to 6-3 on the season sounds pretty sweet. Following the win, Cory and Michael take a look back at the defense's standout performance, Levi Jones' blocked field goal, Zonovan Knight's huge night, the play of Bailey Hockman and also hand out game balls for the Pack.

This Saturday, NC State will host No. 21 Liberty in its lone non-conference matchup of the season at Carter-Finley Stadium. While the Flames have put themselves on the map in the college football world, we had Emily Austen of Flame Central TV join us to break down Liberty's special season. How has Hugh Freeze completely overhauled the Liberty program? What makes Malik Willis such a dynamic quarterback? Which defensive players will NC State fans need to know? Get all that and more on this week's Pregame Podcast!

NC State football is coming off a convincing win over Florida State and has three games left, but the Wolfpack basketball program is tipping off in just over one week. With that in mind, assistant coach James Johnson joined the podcast to discuss the Pack's upcoming hoops season. Just how versatile is this year's roster? How have Cam Hayes and Shakeel Moore progressed at the point? What are JJ's thoughts on the 2021 signing class? James and Cory wrap up the podcast with a discussion about the FSU win and the upcoming Liberty matchup.

Needing a win to right the ship, NC State got a convincing one over Florida State by a final of 38-22 at home. Cory and Michael take an immediate look back on the win and what it means for the rest of the year. How stellar has Bailey Hockman's play been the last two weeks? What does Thayer Thomas' emergence mean for State's offense? Can this defense hold up against Malik Willis and Liberty? We discuss all that and hand out our game balls following the win over the Seminoles.

NC State (4-3) is reeling after a two-game losing streak, but remains at home this weekend against Florida State (2-5, 1-5 ACC). Chris Nee of Noles247 joins the Pregame Podcast to discuss where the Seminoles stand heading into the matchup. What exactly has transpired for the Noles this season and particularly this past week? Who will be the starter at quarterback? Where are the weaknesses in the FSU defense? What is Nee's prediction for Saturday night?

With NC State coming off another tough loss, the Wolfpack has a chance to rebound this Saturday with a struggling Florida State program coming to town. Ahead of the matchup, Bud Elliott of 247Sports joins us to discuss his alma mater along with take a look at the state of the Pack's program. How has Tim Beck's offense changed the look of the program nationally? What should Wolfpack fans expect against FSU? Cory and James also take a look back at the Miami loss in the second portion of the podcast.

Just when it appeared NC State would come away with a win over a Top-15 program, the Wolfpack grabbed defeat from the jaws of victory in a 44-41 loss to No. 11 Miami Friday night. Michael and Cory take a look back on the loss on the Pregame Podcast and look forward to the final four games. What happened in the fourth quarter on both sides of the ball? How did the Pack's offense look with Bailey Hockman under center? What has to change down the stretch for NC State to finish strong?

Following a bye week for both programs after a strong start to the season, No. 11 Miami will travel to NC State on Friday night. Ahead of the matchup, David Lake of Inside The U joins the Pregame Podcast to discuss the Hurricanes. What type of culture has Manny Diaz built in Miami? How dynamic has D'Eriq King made the Canes' offense? Where does the defense stack up after six games? Who does Lake predict will pull this game out in primetime on Friday night?

Coming off a bye week after a 4-2 start, the Wolfpack will take the field this Friday night against Miami at Carter-Finley Stadium. With NC State taking on the Hurricanes, James and Cory are joined this week by Wolfpack legend Andre Maddox, a Miami product who helped lead the Pack's defense from 2001 through 2004. Maddox discusses his time playing under current Miami head coach Manny Diaz, how the "Killian Cats" helped change the program and the memorable 2002 season. There's also a bonus discussion (at the 1:06:26 mark) about Maddox's "most memorable game" at Texas Tech.

It's officially November, which means college hoops season is right around the corner. Though the season would normally be tipping off in early November, we'll have to wait until at least Nov. 25 this year -- but it should be worth the wait. Cory and Miles preview each position group, breakdown what we know about the schedule thus far and offer their picks for preseason MVP, most improved player, top freshman and more!

With the 2020 Wolfpack football season now at the midway point, it's time to take a look back -- and look ahead -- with Cory and Michael on the Pack Pride Podcast. We review the first six games of the season, breakdown the final five games of the year and offer our thoughts on where the Pack will end the season. Which position group has shined on each side of the ball? What areas will the Pack need to clean up to finish strong? Who should State start at the quarterback position moving forward? We answer all that and more on this week's podcast!

Following a rough loss to UNC, NC State football has a bye week with plenty of questions heading into the second half of the season. James and Cory take a look at some of those questions, including what should happen at the QB position moving forward. We also use the second half of the podcast to discuss the reported schedule updates for NC State men's basketball. How is the non-conference schedule shaping up with less than one month away from State tipping off? What could the starting lineup look like?

Well, that was something. NC State missed tackle after tackle, turned the ball over four times and was outgained on the ground by 292 yards. Cory and Michael take a look back on the loss and look forward to where the Pack goes from here. Should Ben Finley be the starter the rest of the way? What was the biggest issue with the Pack's defense? How much did turnovers cripple any chance of an effective offense?

Following a 31-20 win over Duke at home, NC State heads back out on the road with a 4-1 record against UNC-Chapel Hill at noon this Saturday. C.L. Brown of the News & Observer joins us to discuss the Tar Heels ahead of the first ranked matchup between the two schools since 1993. Is Sam Howell back on track after a slow start? How will UNC respond after a loss to Florida State on the road? What makes the Tar Heels' running back duo so explosive? Which team does C.L. pick to pull out the win?

In a year where nothing has been normal, Ben Broussard has taken over as the Executive Director position with the Wolfpack Club and ran with it. Broussard sits down with James and Cory to discuss his past, his first few months, how the Pack is navigating the pandemic and what comes next! In the second portion, we take a look back on the win over Duke, the impact of Devin Leary's injury, the Pack's resilient defense and, of course, break down State's matchup this weekend at UNC.

NC State moved to 4-1 on the season with a 31-20 win over Duke to win a second straight home game, but it came at a cost. Cory and Michael take a look back on the in-state win, including a look at the impact of Devin Leary's injury and a breakdown of the defense stepping up in the second half. What does Saturday's win mean for the program with a tough stretch coming up? Will Bailey Hockman remain the starter, or is Ben Finley set to get playing time? Just how good has this defense become -- when it's not dealing with self-inflicted penalties?

Coming off a 38-21 win over Virginia, NC State now heads back to Carter-Finley Stadium for the first time in nearly one month to take on Duke. Adam Rowe of The Devils' Den on the 247Sports Network joins us to discuss the Blue Devils ahead of their first matchup since 2013. Is Chase Brice finally back on track for the Duke offense? Will the Blue Devils experienced running backs repeat their success against Syracuse? Can Duke's defense limit the Pack's potent offense? Which team does Adam believe will pull out the win?

With the Wolfpack coming off yet another road win over Virginia, Cory and James are joined by Wolfpack Sports Radio pregame and postgame show host Andrew Sanders to discuss the game and his path to covering NC State! How did Andrew get his start in doing play-by-play for the Wolfpack? What were the guys' thoughts on the win for the Pack in Charlottesville? How much did the last two wins change the perception for the program?

NC State moved to 3-1 on the season with a 38-21 win over Virginia to win a second straight game on the road in ACC play. Cory and Michael take a look back on the road win, including a breakdown of the up-and-down performance from the offense, the defense's four turnovers and hand out their game balls. What does Saturday's win mean for the program with a tough stretch coming up? What happened to the passing game after the hot start? Is this a sign of what's to come for the NC State defense?

Coming off a Top-25 win over Pittsburgh last weekend, the Wolfpack will conclude its three-game road trip with a showdown against Virginia on Saturday afternoon. With the game less than 48 hours from kickoff, we brought on Richmond Times-Dispatch columnist David Teel to offer an in-depth look at the Cavaliers prior to Saturday. How well has new QB Brennan Armstrong performed through the first two weeks? How versatile is the Cavaliers' offense? How pivotal is this game for both teams with multiple ranked matchups coming up in the next few weeks?

NC State landed its sixth four-star prospect in either the 247Sports rankings or 247Sports Composite rankings on Tuesday afternoon with Cary (N.C.) Panther Creek safety Chase Hattley committing to the Pack. Michael Clark and Cory Smith take a look at what his commitment means for State, why he picked the Pack, how he fits into the system and who's next for State's 2021 class on the Pack Pride Podcast!

Monday night at Amedeo's was a celebration of two different things: NC State's win over Pitt and James Curle's birthday. We packed it all into one podcast with surprise appearances from Lauren Brownlow, Austin Johnson and even Chuck Amato! Cory, James and Lauren take a look back on the road win over Pitt, Devin Leary's performance, the Pack's red-zone offense and preview the matchup with UVA. Cory also shares his thoughts on some recruiting news taking place this week.

NC State moved to 2-1 on the young season with a 30-29 win over No. 24 Pitt to snap a five-game losing on the road in ACC play. Cory and Michael take a look back on the critical victory, including a breakdown of Devin Leary's four-touchdown performance and the injury-ravaged defense making stops at the end of the game. What does Saturday's win mean for the program this season as a whole? How much better is the passing game with Leary under center? Which players earned game balls from Michael and Cory following the win?

The Wolfpack will look to bounce back from a rough outing in Blacksburg, Va., with a trip to take on No. 24 Pittsburgh this Saturday with a second straight road contest. With that in mind, we brought on Ed O'Brien of Panther247 to offer an in-depth look at the Panthers prior to Saturday's matchup. Just how effective is the Panthers' experienced offense? What makes Pitt's defense so special? How important is this game for the Panthers with a chance to start 4-0 for the first time in two decades?

Saturday night was an ugly loss for NC State, but we're already looking forward to this week's game against Pitt. James and Cory are joined this week by ESPN's ACC beat writer David Hale to break down the Pack and the rest of the conference. Can State recover from the blowout in Blacksburg? Who does Hale believe should be under center moving forward? What's going on with the Pack's defense? We take a look at all of it -- and why ESPN doesn't consider NC State in the QBU discussion.

Well, that wasn't pretty. But we're professionals, so we still recorded a podcast. After NC State's 45-24 loss to No. 20 Virginia Tech, Cory and Michael discussed the horrid start from Bailey Hockman, issues in the trenches -- on both sides -- and their thoughts on the Pack's offense late in the game under Devin Leary.

On Saturday afternoon, NC State landed its second in-state commit in the 2021 class with guard Breon Pass committing to the Wolfpack. Cory and Miles take a look at what Ross' commitment means for Kevin Keatts and his staff along with the entire 2021 class. What does Pass bring to the Wolfpack in this class? How does he fit in with the current 2020 and 2021 commits? What will the Wolfpack do with the final scholarship in the 2021 class?

Coming off a 45-42 win over Wake Forest, NC State now heads to Blacksburg, Va. for its first road contest of the season. Evan Watkins of VTScoop on the 247Sports Network joins us to discuss the Hokies ahead of their season opener. Will Hendon Hooker or Brock Burmeister lead VT under center? Are the transfer running backs ready to lead the offense? What are the expectations for LB Rayshard Ashby? Which team will pull out the win according to Evan?

NC State got the football season started off right with a win over Wake Forest in a 45-42 shootout at Carter-Finley Stadium. This week, James and Cory are joined by Abby Labar, a sideline reporter for Fox Sports South and NHL host for the Carolina Hurricanes, to discuss the win and her life over the last wild eight months. How did Bailey Hockman perform after being thrust into the starting role? How impressive was Tim Beck as a playcaller? Will the Pack play this upcoming weekend against Virginia Tech? We cover all that -- and hand out our three stars for the week!

NC State won a nailbiter over Wake Forest by a final of 45-42 Saturday night thanks to an explosive new offense and key defensive stops at the end. Cory Smith and Michael Clark take a look back on what led to the win, key players and more on the first edition of the 2020 Postgame Podcast. What were their impressions of Bailey Hockman's start? Just how studly is this running back trio? How good can the front six be after Saturday's showing defensively?

We're now just two days away from the start of the 2020 football season officially kicking off for NC State against Wake Forest in Carter-Finley Stadium. With that in mind, we brought on Les Johns of Demon Deacon Digest to offer an in-depth look at the Deacs prior to Saturday's matchup. What did we learn, if anything, from Wake's blowout loss to Clemson? How effective is the Deacs' offense after losing nine starters from last season? Just how important is this game for both sides in a conference-only season?

It's finally game week in Raleigh! With the season opener set to kickoff this Saturday between NC State and Wake Forest, James Curle, Cory Smith and special guest host Alec Sawyer take a look at the last week and preview the 2020 football season. What were our thoughts on the team captains and Isaiah Moore wearing the No. 1 jersey? How will the Pack recover from Louis Acceus being out for the season? We finish the podcast with several over/under projections -- including our projection for wins.

Despite the change in schedule, we're now eight days away from NC State's 2020 football season kicking off on Sept. 19. With the Wolfpack winding down fall camp, Michael and Cory will take a look at every position leading up to the matchup with Wake Forest. Just how good can the Wolfpack be on special teams with Chris Dunn and Trenton Gill earning preseason hype? Who are the options as returners outside of Thayer Thomas? What are Michael and Cory's predictions for the 2020 football season?

NC State's football season kicks off in nine days, but the NFL begins tonight! With that in mind, James and Cory touch on Wolfpack topics at the top of the show before CBS Senior Analyst Will Brinson joins the podcast. What are Cory's thoughts on the ACC's proposal for every team to make the NCAA Tournament? What will this season hold for Philip Rivers and Russell Wilson? Will defensive stars like Bradley Chubb, Justin Jones and Germaine Pratt take the next step this fall? Brinson covers all that and more during his segment -- which begins at the 50-minute mark in this week's episode.

Despite the change in schedule, we're now less than two weeks away NC State's 2020 football season kicking off on Sept. 19. With the Wolfpack recently starting fall camp, Michael and Cory will take a look at every position leading up to the matchup with Wake Forest. Just how high is the ceiling for Tyler Baker-Williams entering his first year as a starter at nickel? Who are the contenders for the cornerback rotation? Will Tanner Ingle and Jakeen Harris hold down the safety spots? How much will the new position coaches shape the secondary?

NC State has landed its second -- and final -- defensive end commit in the 2021 class with Zyun Reeves making his commitment official. Michael Clark and Cory Smith break down what his commitment means for the Pack. What does Reeves add to the 2021 class? How did the Pack pull him out of East Forsyth? How will he fit in with the program? Who's next for the 2021 class following Reeves with defensive numbers getting tight?

Since the last Pack Pride Podcast, NC State has returned to the field and court in every sport for practice ahead of the 2020 season -- including football. James and Cory return to Amedeo's to discuss the last week in NC State news on the latest Pack Pride Podcast. What has been the most difficult aspect of the COVID-19 protocols this offseason? What led to the women's soccer program opting out for the fall? Why did Terquavion Smith get a huge boost in the recent 2021 rankings?

Despite the change in schedule, we're still less than one month away NC State's 2020 football season kicking off on Sept. 19. With the Wolfpack recently starting fall camp, Michael and Cory will take a look at every position leading up to the matchup with Wake Forest. What needs to happen for Alim McNeill to take the next step? Who are the contenders for the defensive line rotations? Does the depth at linebacker and starting lineup of Isaiah Moore, Payton Wilson and Louis Acceus make it the best position group on the roster? How much will Tony Gibson's defense lean on both positions?

Following an outbreak within NC State Athletics, the program put a pause on all activities and delayed the football season opener. Cory and James return to Amedeo's for the first time to discuss everything in the last week for the Pack. What led to the stoppage for NC State and moving the Virginia Tech game? How does this affect the season? Just how good has Trea Turner been in the last two weeks? What does the addition of Nikki West add to the WBB program?

We're less than one month away NC State's 2020 football season kicking off on Sept. 12. With the Wolfpack set for its first scrimmage on Saturday, Michael and Cory will take a look at every position leading up to the matchup with Virginia Tech. What will the starting wide receiver corps look like? Which wideouts need to step up the most? Will the tight ends be a strength of the offense this season? How does the depth of the offensive line look midway through fall camp?