NC State Athletics - Pack Pride Podcast

On the latest Pack Pride Podcast, Cory and Michael break down both the Alpha Wolf Showcase and offer a lookahead to the 2018 NC State football season with analysis of the offensive and defensive line positions. Sandwiched in between the two segments is an exclusive interview with Earl Wolff. The former NC State safety discusses his time with the Wolfpack, where he's at now ahead of the NFL season and his expectations for NC State football this fall. Wolff also gives his take on NC State's recent string of recruiting classes and how much recruiting has changed since he committed to State one decade ago. Listen to the entire podcast below and make sure to subscribe on iTunes, the Google Play Store or find us on Spotify by searching for the "Pack Pride Podcast" under the podcasts tab.

On this week's Pack19 Podcast, Cory and Michael preview the upcoming Alpha Wolf Showcase. With tons of recruits from the 2019 and 2020 classes expected to flood into Carter-Finley Stadium this Friday, Pack Pride takes a look at some of the biggest names on the list. But it's not all about the targets in each class, the current commits will also be in Raleigh for the Alpha Wolf. What role will the commits play on Friday? Where does NC State stand with some of the 2019 and 2020 classes? Find out more on the Pack19 Podcast! Listen to the full podcast below and subscribe on iTunes, the Google Play Store and find us on Spotify by simply searching "Pack Pride Podcast" today!

On this week's Pack19 Podcast, Cory Smith and Michael Clark take a look at the recent commits for NC State in the last week. With elite talent in Zonovan Knight, Joshua Harris and Khalid Martin joining the fold, we analyze what it all means for the recruiting class and program as a whole. Is NC State wrapped up at each of the positions? Who's next for NC State when it comes to the 2019 class? How unprecedented is this year's class for the program? Cory and Michael break it all down on the podcast. Listen to the full podcast below and subscribe on iTunes, the Google Play Store and find us on Spotify by searching "Pack Pride Podcast."

On the latest Pack Pride Podcast, Cory sits down for an exclusive interview with NC State guard C.J. Bryce. The former UNCW standout sat out a full season and is eager to finally hit the court this coming winter. Bryce discussed what he's worked on during his season off, his development under Kevin Keatts, taking on a veteran role on a young team and a lightning round to get to know the new face for the Wolfpack. Listen to the full podcast below, subscribe on iTunes or the Google Play Store and find us on Spotify by simply searching "Pack Pride Podcast."

On the latest Pack Pride Podcast, Editor R. Cory Smith is joined by a very special guest in former NC State quarterback Roman Gabriel. Commonly known as the founding member of "QBU," Gabriel has his name forever enshrined in the NC State Hall of Fame. Cory and Roman discuss the current campaign to get him in the NFL Hall of Fame, his legacy at NC State and his thoughts on the current members of QBU in the NFL. Listen to the podcast below and subscribe on iTunes, the Google Play Store or find us on Spotify by searching "Pack Pride Podcast."

On the latest Pack19 Podcast, Pack Pride editor Cory Smith and football analyst Michael Clark discuss the newest commitments for NC State football. How huge are the commitments of C.J. Clark and Ikem Ekwonu for the 2019 class? What it mean for Kam Walker to blueshirt this season? Who will be next for the Wolfpack's star-studded recruiting class? Listen to the full podcast below and subscribe on iTunes, the Google Play Store or find us on Spotify by searching "Pack Pride Podcast" now!

Following Savion Jackson's commitment, Pack Pride Editor R. Cory Smith and football analyst Michael Clark take a look at the overall impact for NC State in the 2019 class, the updated depth chart at defensive end and what his impact will be as a recruiter. Will Jackson bring in more top talent for the Pack? How special is the 2019 class shaping up to be? Who is next for the Pack19 class? Listen to the full podcast below and subscribe on iTunes, the Google Play Store or search for the "Pack Pride Podcast" on Spotify.

On the latest Pack Pride Podcast, Editor R. Cory Smith sits down for an exclusive interview with NC State Athletics Director Debbie Yow. Among the topics in the first podcast, we discuss: Importance of upgrading facilities -- including Doak Field Projects on NC State's bucket list Possible retirement date; pride in where program stands Involvement in search for the next AD? Balancing success of revenue sports compared to Olympic sports Thoughts on ACC wanting to expand NCAA Tournament, transfer rules Beer and wine sales coming to Carter-Finley? Will there be additional parking for football season? What does the future of NC State look like? Listen to the full podcast below and subscribe on iTunes, the Google Play Store or on Spotify by searching "Pack Pride Podcast."

On the latest Pack Pride Podcast, Editor R. Cory Smith sits down for an exclusive interview with NC State Athletics Director Debbie Yow. Among the topics in the first podcast, we discuss: Overall success of the program First-year head coaches making postseason Kevin Keatts' quick turnaround for men's basketball Importance of keeping Dave Doeren at NC State Football developing players for NFL; impact on recruiting ACC officials -- enough said Impact of social media on job as an AD Power 5 revenue and ACC Network impact Importance of upgrading facilities -- including Doak Field Listen to the full podcast below and subscribe on iTunes, the Google Play Store or on Spotify by searching "Pack Pride Podcast."

On the latest Pack19 Podcast, Cory Smith and Michael Clark break down the most recent commitment for NC State in 2018 linebacker Drake Thomas. The Heritage standout made his commitment at his high school on Friday and Pack Pride was on scene. Cory and Michael analyze the fit for Thomas with the program, the current depth at the linebacker position and what he means as a recruiter for the program moving forward. Listen to the podcast below and subscribe on iTunes, the Google Play Store or find us on Spotify by searching "Pack Pride Podcast" now!

On the latest football recruiting podcast, R. Cory Smith and Michael Clark break down the latest additions to the Pack 19 class. With Jamious Griffin entering the fold, we take a look at the upcoming depth chart at RB and who he compares to, and analyze the addition of Jaylon Scott. We also look ahead to Friday's commitment announcement for 4-star tight end Luke Deal and where the Wolfpack stands with just days remaining. Listen to the full podcast below, subscribe on iTunes or the Google Play Store or find us on Spotify by searching "Pack Pride Podcast."

On the latest Pack Pride Podcast, Editor R. Cory Smith and basketball analyst Chris Corchiani Jr. break down the latest moves for NC State basketball. Between the additions of Sacha Killeya-Jones, Eric Lockett and Wyatt Walker, the Pack has a large influx of new faces coming to the program. We also discuss the loss of Saddiq Bey and what to expect in the Josh Level Classic this coming weekend. Listen to the full podcast below and subscribe on iTunes, Google Play Store or Spotify today!

With the 2018 NFL Draft completely wrapped up, Cory and Michael take a look at the full list of NC State players drafted and undrafted free agent pickups. Who has the best chance to make an instant impact? Which player was the best fit? We also analyze the 2019 potential draft class and stock for high-profile players like Ryan Finley and Darian Roseboro. Will Kelvin Harmon enter the draft after his junior season? Can NC State top the program-record seven picks from the 2018 crop? Listen to the full podcast below and subscribe to the Pack Pride Podcast on iTunes or the Google Play Store now!

On this week's loaded Pack Pride Podcast, Cory and Michael discuss the upcoming 2018 NFL Draft. With the potential for seven or more players from NC State being selected, we break down the possible historic implications for the program. Will Brinson also joins the show to discuss Bradley Chubb, NC State's player development and Ryan Finley's stock for next year. Nyheim Hines also sits down to break down his draft prep, teams who have shown interest and his Fortnite skills.

On this week's football recruiting podcast, Cory and Michael focus on NC State targets who stood out at the Elite 11 camp. With both offensive and defensive players being analyzed, Michael breaks down which players are both sides of the ball put together strong performances. We also take a look at which Pack prospects could be next to pull the trigger and commit in the coming months. Listen to the full podcast below and subscribe on iTunes or the Google Play Store.

Earlier this week, NC State received its fourth commitment in the class of 2019 with Hough DB/Nickel Jalen Frazier. Editor R. Cory Smith and football analyst Michael Clark break down the newest commit and what he means for the program. We also take a look back at the NC State spring camp, the development of Ryan Finley and Maurice Trowell as a starting cornerback. Listen to the full podcast below and subscribe on the iTunes or Google Play Store now!

Following the NC State Spring Game, Cory and Michael take a look back at which players stood out, who stepped up and much more from Saturday's game at Carter-Finley Stadium.

On the latest Pack Pride Podcast, Cory and Deuce discuss the huge month of March for NC State. With multiple individual national champions, two top-five finishes and a baseball team that continues to rise in the rankings, we take a look at all of the Pack's achievements. At the 22-minute mark, NC State guard Devon Daniels joins the show to talk about his expectations for the upcoming season and how he prepared during his season off the court.

We're just days away from the 2018 NC State Spring Game on Saturday, April 7 at Carter-Finley Stadium. R. Cory Smith and Michael Clark break down which position groups and players to watch in the live scrimmage. We also take a look at the recruiting angle and a few big names that are expected to be on campus for the big weekend.

On the latest football recruiting podcast, Cory and Michael discuss Pack Pride's first 2019 mock class release. With more than 15 players in the opening mock class, there is a wealth of talent that could be heading to Raleigh. Where would the class rank if State lands every target? How good of a spot is the Pack in with Savion Jackson? How beneficial can the Spring Game be for recruiting? We break it all down on the Pack2K19 Podcast.

On the latest Pack Pride Podcast, Cory and Deuce break down the release of Omer Yurtseven from NC State. Yurtseven will pursue a professional career or transfer to another program after being granted his release by Kevin Keatts. Will Yurtseven actually transfer to another program? What impact did Yurtseven have on his time in Raleigh? We take a look at everything on this week's podcast.

On the latest football recruiting podcast, Cory and Michael take a look at NC State's huge Friday practice filled with in-state recruits. That practice led to a commitment from 6-foot-4 wideout Chris Toudle, which we break down for NC State fans. Finally, Michael offers a look at some of the most talented players to watch who have been trending toward the Wolfpack recently.

Following NC State's loss to Seton Hall in the 2018 NCAA Tournament, Cory and Deuce take a look at what went wrong for the Wolfpack in Wichita, Kansas. We also look back on the turnaround season as a whole in Kevin Keatts' first year with the Pack along with a lookahead to the future of the program with the current players coming back and incoming freshmen and eligible transfers getting playing time next year.

Following the 2018 NCAA Tournament Selection show, Cory and Deuce discuss NC State earning the No. 9 seed and the upcoming matchup with No. 8-seeded Seton Hall in Wichita, Kansas. The guys also break down the overall Midwest Region bracket and the potential for a matchup with No. 1 Kansas if the Pack prevails over Seton Hall. And is the Wolfpack in the "Bracket of Death" in this year's March Madness?

Following NC State's loss in the 2018 ACC Tournament, Cory and Deuce break down what went wrong for the Wolfpack after the 91-87 defeat in Brooklyn. We also take a look at the likely seeding for the Pack in the NCAA Tournament and areas where Keatts' squad needs to improve heading into March Madness.

Saturday's win over Louisville capped off a 21-10 (11-7 ACC) season for NC State under first-year head coach Kevin Keatts. Cory and Deuce take a look at the win and what it means in the grand scheme for the Wolfpack basketball program. We also take a look ahead at what the No. 5 seed means for NC State and what the route to Saturday would potentially look like.

On the latest Pack Pride Podcast from The Players' Retreat, Cory and Deuce discuss the recent four-game winning streak for NC State basketball with the ACC and NCAA Tournaments rapidly approaching. NC State offensive coordinator Eli Drinkwitz also joins the show to discuss the return to spring camp, Ryan Finley returning, the 2018 recruiting class, replacing a lot of offensive production and more.

Following the Wolfpack's 10th ACC victory of the season over No. 25 Florida State, Cory and Deuce break down the crucial home win. NC State never trailed in the contest and thoroughly dominated the Seminoles for a fourth-straight win in ACC play. We take a look at how the Pack pulled away from the Noles and take a look at what the win means moving forward along with a look at the hot shooting of Kevin Keatts' first team.

On the latest Pack Pride Podcast from The Players' Retreat, Deuce and Cory discuss the recent wins over Syracuse, Wake Forest and Boston College for the NC State basketball team. At 9-6 in conference play, we break down how important the victories were for the NCAA Tournament resume. We're also joined by Omer Yurtseven from the Dail Basketball Center prior to the matchup with Wake Forest. Yurt talks about his breakout season and why he ultimately stayed with NC State under first-year head coach Kevin Keatts.

With the 2019 class beginning to get more in focus for the Wolfpack, Editor Cory Smith and football recruiting analyst Michael Clark take a look at some of the top defensive targets for NC State. The Pack is taking a look at two of the top linebackers in North Carolina and could be eyeing a packaged deal with one of them. Clark also shares one player that is quickly being made a priority ahead of spring practices.

On this week's Pack Pride Podcast, Ben McCauley joins the guys from The Players' Retreat. The former Wolfpack forward discusses his time with NC State, overseas and the time he's spent with the current players and staff throughout the last several months. Cory and Deuce also discuss the last week for NC State with the basketball team handed two tough losses and recapping National Signing Day for the Wolfpack.

It's extremely early in the process of recruiting the 2019 class, but there are already a few offensive players standing out for NC State. With one commit already in offensive lineman Timothy McKay from Wakefield, Cory and Michael discuss a duo of running backs and McKay's commitment on the latest recruiting podcast.

Following the best recruiting class for NC State during the Dave Doeren era, Michael Clark and Cory Smith analyze the latest signees with Taiyon Palmer, Derrick Eason, Cary Angeline and Val Martin all joining the Pack on National Signing Day. They also take a look at some of the superlatives for the 2018 class with a look at the earliest contributors and possible diamonds in the rough moving forward.

NC State's incoming defensive backfield crop could get a little more crowded this Wednesday during National Signing Day with the possibility of adding four-star corner Taiyon Palmer. But following the early National Signing Day, Steve Williams offers his take on the current players heading to Raleigh this season. With the likes of De'Von Graves and Tyler Williams likely moving to the defensive side of the ball full time and the addition of four more corners in the fold, listen to the full podcast for a complete breakdown of the position.

On the latest podcast with Chris Corchiani Jr. and Chris Corchiani, the two discuss the recent win over UNC and the upcoming matchup with Notre Dame this weekend. They also discuss the toughest atmospheres they've played in, the biggest standout for NC State at the start of ACC play -- outside of the obvious Omer Yurtseven -- and the Wolfpack's chances at making the NCAA Tournament with nine games left in conference play.

Two positions of need this coming up season are undoubtedly the middle of the defense and place kicker. Luckily, the Pack has some of the top prospects in the country coming in at both with the likes of Payton Wilson, Calvin Hart and, of course, Chris Dunn. Will Wilson redshirt? Can Hart carve out a role right away? Is Dunn already handed the place-kicking role? Steve Williams breaks down both positions and expectations moving forward on the latest PACK2K18 Podcast.

On the latest Pack Pride Podcast from The Players' Retreat, Cory and Deuce offer their analysis following the Wolfpack's huge win over UNC in Chapel Hill. With the Wolfpack moving to 15-7 (5-4 ACC), the guys break down where the team currently stands and how the Pack is overachieving as February approaches. Nyheim Hines also joins the show to talk about his decision to head to the draft, his preparation for the NFL and reflect on his time at NC State.

Steve Williams takes a look at the current crop of signees along the defensive line for the 2018 class. With local names like Alim McNeill and Joseph Boletepeli coming in and JUCO transfer Joe Babros expected to make an immediate impact, Steve breaks down everything NC State fans need to know.

On this week's Pack Pride Podcast from The Players' Retreat, Cory and Deuce are joined live by NC State wrestling coach Pat Popolizio and talk to Jaylen Samuels from San Diego prior to playing in the Senior Bowl. We also discuss the previous week for NC State, including the Wake Forest win, controversial ending against Miami and Kentavius Street and Devin Leary's standout performances in the Shrine Game and Polynesian Bowls, respectively. The guys also discuss the upcoming Pitt and UNC matchups for the Pack ahead of a huge week on the road for the basketball team.

In the latest recruiting podcast, Steve Williams breaks down the incoming offensive line signees for the Pack. Whether it's Jalynn Strickland, Kahric Belle or in-state prospect Gabriel Gonzalez, NC State has a wealth of size coming to Raleigh in the trenches.

On this week's Pack Pride Podcast at The Players' Retreat, Cory and Deuce discuss the wild week in NC State Athletics that included a win over Clemson, Nyheim Hines, Will Richardson and Jalan McClendon departing the football team and the upcoming games against Wake Forest and Miami. Former Wolfpack safety Shawn Boone also joins the show to discuss his time in Raleigh and preparation for the 2018 NFL Draft.

Steve Williams gives his breakdown of the incoming wide receivers for the 2018 class, including local wideout Devin Carter and another New Jersey athlete in Jasiah Provillon. Keep checking back for more from the PACK2K18 Podcast with more analysis to come!

Pack Pride breaks down the full football class of 2018 in a position-by-position podcast. In the first podcast, Steve takes a look at the backs, featuring Army All-American running back Ricky Person, Elite 11 quarterback Devin Leary and more talented players in the upcoming class.

On this week's Pack Pride Podcast from The Players' Retreat, Cory and Duece discuss an eventful week for NC State that included a win over No. 2 Duke in basketball, Ryan Finley's return and a huge performance from Ricky Person in the Army Bowl. Pack Pride covers it all, along with Person himself joining the podcast fresh off the airplane before his first classes at NC State.

After a huge Sun Bowl win to finish the year at 9-4 overall, Editor R. Cory Smith takes a look at the 2017 season for NC State football and takes a look ahead at what Wolfpack fans should look forward to this offseason and next fall.

On the final edition of the Pregame Podcast for the 2017 season, Chris Karpman of Sun Devils Source joins the podcast to discuss the matchup with Arizona State in the Sun Bowl. Karpman discusses the versatility of quarterback Manny Wilkins, both sides of the ball for ASU and where the team currently stands with its head coach fired and offensive coordinator already leaving the team.

On this week's podcast, Carlos Rodon and Elliott Avent join Editor R. Cory Smith live from The Players' Retreat to discuss everything baseball -- Wolfpack and White Sox. Whether it's the battles between Rodon and Avent when Rodon didn't want to come out of games, the camaraderie of NC State baseball or life after playing for the Pack, everything is discussed in this week's podcast.

Following the signing of 21 players on the first ever early National Signing Day, Cory and Steve break down what the haul looks like for NC State. Which position saw the most growth? Which player has the highest expectations? Who is the underrated player with the most upside? The Pack Pride crew breaks it all down for the No. 22 class in the country.

On this week's Pack Pride Podcast from The Players' Retreat, our recruiting blowout episode includes Steve Wiltfong and Evan Daniels of 247Sports. Wiltfong and Daniels break down both NC State football and basketball recruiting classes, respectively, along with national headlines, which players will make the most immediate impact and more as both classes are nearly wrapped up.

On this week's Pack Pride Podcast from The Players' Retreat, former NC State basketball star Tom Gugliotta joins Cory and Deuce to discuss playing in the Old Barn, Jim Valvano and longevity in the NBA as a 13-year veteran. Cory and Deuce also take a look back at a wild week for NC State athletics between football and basketball making headlines nationally.