NC State Athletics - Pack Pride Podcast

There has been a lot happening over the past week when it comes to NC State Athletics, so James and Cory will do their best to recap things! On this week's episode, NC State legend Nate Irving joins in the first segment to discuss the Wolfpack's 2022 season, the transfer portal, his time in Raleigh and much more! In the second segment, Travis Branham of 247Sports will join the guys to breakdown the addition of Isaiah Miranda, how he can help the Pack rebound from the loss of Dusan Mahorcic and much more!

NC State moved to 8-2 earlier this week with a win over Coppin State, but it came at a cost with Dusan Mahorcic suffering a dislocated patella that requires surgery. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger discuss the impact of the loss of Mahorcic for both sides of the court, the effect on the guards and what the rotations could look like moving forward. But it hasn't all been negative for the Wolfpack this week, as State also signed 7-footer Isaiah Miranda and will have him on campus next week. The guys discuss how he can help instantly in practice and the potential for him in Kevin Keatts' offense -- including an element that hasn't been present since Year 1 under Keatts.

Kai Crutchfield is joined by Pack Pride Editor Cory Smith to discuss the last week for NC State men's and women's hoops! The women's program continued its rise with big wins over Iowa and Georgia to move to No. 8 in the AP Poll. The men's program suffered a loss to Pittsburgh, but bounced back in the Heritage Game then landed a huge commit in Isaiah Miranda. We discuss all of those topics and how the injury for Dusan Mahorcic changes the lineups heading into Miami. Visit https://scriptedapprl.com/ to get your holiday order in and support the Clutch Cast!

Cory Smith rides solo for the Pack Pride Weekly Podcast to discuss the latest on the transfer portal for NC State -- particularly the entry of Devin Leary -- and the Tim Beck hire by Coastal. Who else could enter the portal? What is the legacy left behind for Leary? Who might be the next hire at offensive coordinator? On the second half of the podcast, we'll get to on-the-field matters for the Wolfpack with Miller Yoho of the Duke's Mayo Bowl joining the show. We'll talk to the man behind the best Bowl Game Twitter account in the game, the matchup against Maryland and more.

NC State men's and women's basketball are both off to strong starts to the season with just one loss apiece to Top 5 programs. The Wolfpack women head to Iowa for another Top 10 showdown in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge while the men open ACC play against Pittsburgh on Friday. Kai Crutchfield is joined in the latest Clutch Cast by NC State play-by-play announcer Andrew Sanders to discuss both teams. After calling all of the women's games on the radio and the most recent men's wins on the broadcast team, Sanders gives his take along with Crutchfield heading into December. Visited https://scriptedapprl.com/ to get your holiday order in and support the Clutch Cast!

After a nearly perfect week for NC State on the gridiron and hardwood, James and Cory take a look back on the results for football and basketball in three different countries! How much did the win over UNC change the outlook on the 2022 season? What did we learn about both men's and women's hoops in the Bahamas and Cancun? We'll recap it all in the latest live podcast from Amedeo's!

NC State went down to the Bahamas and came away with a 2-1 mark and a strong showing throughout. The Wolfpack earned resume-boosting wins over Dayton and Butler, along with a hard-fought loss to No. 3 Kansas, proving how different this year's squad is with its new pieces. Cory Smith, Miles Masercola and Brian Geisinger give their takeaways from the Battle 4 Atlantis, including Jarkel Joiner's play, concerns for Terquavion Smith(?), the bigs stepping up on the big stage, Jack Clark's versatility and what the recent showing says about the Pack's chances in March.

NC State went into Chapel Hill with a fourth-string quarterback and came away with a massive win to close out the regular season. Michael Clark and Cory Smith take a look back on the win for NC State in Chapel Hill to move to 8-4 (4-4 ACC) on the season. How did the Pack pull off the upset? What went so right for Ben Finley and the offense (in the first half, at least)? Who stood out for the Pack's defense? How significant was this win for the program on and off the field? We'll cover it all on the postgame podcast!

NC State men's and women's hoops are coming off tough losses to Top 5 opponents, with the women's team falling at No. 5 UConn and the men's team dropping a close one to No. 3 Kansas in the Battle 4 Atlantis. Kai Crutchfield is joined by Wolfpack Club member and season-ticket holder Daniel Williams to discuss the Wolfpack's start to the season on both the men's and women's hoops teams. How will they bounce back in the next few games and who must step up for the Pack moving forward? We discuss it all on the Clutch Cast!

NC State heads into this week with a chance to rebound after two straight losses and gets an opportunity against its arch rival in UNC. The Wolfpack still sits at seven wins, but can help itself in a number of ways with a win in Chapel Hill before UNC heads to the ACC Championship Game. CL Brown of the News & Observer joins Cory Smith to discuss the turnaround for UNC, the play of Drake Maye, the Tar Heels' wideouts and the struggles on the defensive side of the ball.

James and Cory are joined by National Champion cross country runners Sam Bush and Kelsey Chmiel on this week's podcast! We'll discuss their second straight national championship, coming home to a celebration and much more! The guys will also talk about what happened over the weekend in Louisville, the state of the football program and some hoops ahead of some overseas trips for both the men's and women's basketball teams.

NC State was dealt more massive blows on both sides of the football when it came to injury news throughout the week and couldn't get the job done with several backups in a 25-10 loss to Louisville. Cory Smith and Michael Clark take a look back at the loss and what comes next for the Wolfpack. What went wrong for NC State's offense that led to just 10 total points? How has the defense responded despite having entire games on their shoulders this season? Will this be one of the busiest offseasons of the Dave Doeren era? The guys touch on all of that and more in this podcast!

NC State suffered a baffling loss to Boston College last weekend, but will look to turn the page on the road against Louisville. However, the Cardinals are looking to bounce back and get to .500 in ACC play to close out the conference schedule at home against the Wolfpack. Michael McCammon of Cardinal Authority joins Cory Smith to discuss the Louisville offense under both quarterbacks, the explosive running game, the Cardinals strong defense and give a prediction in the latest Pregame Podcast.

Cory Smith and James Curle are joined by former NC State basketball player and ESPN commentator Ernie Myers to discuss the men's and women's hoops teams in the first segment. Cory and James also discuss the loss to Boston College, the feeling around the program moving forward and if the Pack can bounce back in the final two weeks on the road.

On an afternoon where NC State was set to make program history and send its seniors off in memorable fashion in the final home game of the season, the Wolfpack fell flat in the final three quarters. The end result was a 21-20 loss to Boston College in arguably the worst loss of the Dave Doeren era. Pack Pride's Cory Smith and Michael Clark break down the Wolfpack's befuddling 21-20 loss to Boston College on Senior Day. The guys take a look at the offensive struggles and the somber feeling for NC State's seniors in their final home game of their careers.

NC State is set to host a critical matchup against Boston College this coming weekend for a number of reasons. Not only will it be Senior Day for 30 players, but it's a chance to make history with a 17th straight win at home for the Wolfpack. All of that has somewhat overshadowed the opponent this week, but AJ Black of Eagle Insider joins Cory Smith this week to break the game down. Black discusses the potential for Emmett Morehead at quarterback, the struggles on the ground, dynamic play of Zay Flowers, the Eagles' defense and his prediction for Saturday's showdown.

Welcome to the first episode of the Clutch Cast with Kai Crutchfield! For those who don't know, the podcast name is a play on Kai's nickname, "Clutchfield," for her play in big games throughout her career. Kai will bring weekly updates and her own thoughts for both men's and women's basketball throughout the season on this podcast! In this introduction episode, Kai explains her vision for the show and gives some background on her own career in the first segment. She's then joined by Pack Pride Editor and show producer Cory Smith to hand out some preseason awards for both the men's and women's teams! ***The title sponsor for this episode is Scripted Apprl. Make sure to support Kai directly by purchasing a new hoodie, t-shirt or kids merch from the store now! Follow this link to find out more about Kai's company: https://scriptedapprl.com/

NC State pulled off an improbable victory over Wake Forest on Saturday evening behind one of the most complete performances of the Dave Doeren era. The Wolfpack rose up to No. 17 in the AP Poll and appears primed to fight for a strong finish starting with Senior Day against Boston College on Saturday. James Curle and Cory Smith take a look back on the win, look forward to the road ahead and discuss some NC State basketball as the season tips off. This podcast was recorded in between the women's and men's basketball season openers, so most of the talk was about the women's victory over Quinnipiac.

Behind dominant performance from every facet of the game on offense, defense and special teams, NC State pulled out a 30-21 win over Wake Forest. Cory Smith and Michael Clark give their immediate thoughts after the win and what led to the Pack downing the Deacs. Just how impressive was MJ Morris' performance in his first start? How did the Pack get the passing game going early and close out with the ground game? What led to the defense's dominance? How underrated is Christopher Dunn's impact? We discuss it all and hand out helmet stickers!

NC State and Wake Forest kickoff a critical game between two 6-2 programs looking to rewrite their seasons with an in-state win on Saturday. Cam Lemons Debro of Demon Deacon Digest joins Cory Smith on the Pregame Podcast to break down Wake Forest ahead of the primetime showdown. Will Sam Hartman bounce back after a rough outing against Louisville on the road? How dynamic is the wide receiving corps with A.T. Perry, Donovan Greene and Jahmal Banks leading the way? Has the defense shown growth under new defensive coordinator Brad Lambert? We cover all of that and get Cam's prediction for Saturday night!

NC State certainly didn't get off to a hot start against Virginia Tech, but the Wolfpack pulled out a 22-21 win to move to 6-2 on the season. James and Cory discuss the emergence of MJ Morris, explosive plays making a return, the defense bouncing back and what this means moving forward. The guys also discuss the upcoming matchup against Wake Forest, the dominance from the women's cross country program and the men's and women's basketball exhibitions this week. Listen to the full podcast or watch the live broadcast on the Pack Pride YouTube page!

After struggling mightily for nearly three quarters and falling behind 21-3 to Virginia Tech at home, NC State (6-2, 2-2 ACC) rallied to score three touchdowns in nine minutes, and secured a 22-21 win. True freshman quarterback MJ Morris came off the bench and led the way offensively, completing 20-of-29 passes for 265 yards and three touchdowns. The Wolfpack's receiving corps also stepped up down the stretch in the win. Thayer Thomas tallied 10 receptions for 118 yards and two scores, while Devin Carter finished with five receptions for 62 yards, and true freshman receiver Terrell Timmons Jr. added two catches for 51 yards -- including a 43-yarder for the longest play of the night.

After nearly three years of recruiting Dennis Parker III, NC State finally landed the four-star wing from Richmond (VA) John Marshall moments ago. Cory Smith and Miles Masercola jump on an emergency podcast to discuss the Wolfpack's first commitment in the 2023 class. Just how important was it for Kevin Keatts and the staff to land Parker? What does he bring to the program that's missing? Who does he compare to from the Pack's past? Can this help to keep turning the tide in the Commonwealth of Virginia? We touch on all that and more in this podcast!

NC State returns home this Thursday night for a primetime showdown against Virginia Tech in Carter-Finley Stadium. Doug Bowman of VTScoop joins the pregame podcast to discuss the Hokies' struggles this season, what areas they looked to improve during the bye and more. Will Grant Wells look to use his legs more against the Wolfpack's defense? What has led to the struggles running the ball for the Hokies? How improved is Dax Hollifield at linebacker, and does VT have other impact players on defense around him? Get all that and more on this week's podcast!

On this week's podcast from Amedeo's, Cory and James are joined by Torin Dorn. The former NC State guard and current grad manager discuss his time with the Wolfpack, his current role with the team, standouts from the offseason and much more! In the second segment, the guys give more thoughts on the current QB situation, where the Pack can improve out of the bye, focus on the Thursday night game and whether or not State should start burning redshirts to win down the stretch.

NC State football suffered its second loss of the season at Syracuse on Saturday in its first game without Devin Leary. James and Cory breakdown the loss and evaluate where the team stands heading into the bye week. Also, should the Pack continue to roll with Jack Chambers under center or switch things up and go with M.J. Morris to lean into his development for the future? We discuss all of that and Zoe Brooks earning her fifth star in the 2023 class.

NC State's offense went from bad to worse on Saturday against Syracuse, failing to score a touchdown in a game for the first time since Tim Beck took over as offensive coordinator. The Wolfpack's defense also struggled, allowing 387 total yards and continues to get consistent pressure on the quarterback, with Garrett Shrader beating the Pack with his arm and legs. Cory Smith and Michael Clark take a look back on the loss, the struggles offensively, what the Pack should do at quarterback, the costly injuries and penalties and where the Wolfpack goes after the bye week.

NC State vs. Syracuse are set to match up on Saturday in the first ranked matchup ever played between the two teams. James Finneral of CuseNation joins Cory Smith to breakdown the No. 18 Orange on the latest edition of the Pregame Podcast. Finneral discusses the growth of Garrett Shrader, what makes Sean Tucker such a dynamic tailback, the strength of the defense at linebacker and gives a prediction for Saturday's showdown. Listen to the full podcast to prepare for the Top-25 matchup!

NC State found a way to pull out a tough win over Florida State in 19-17 fashion, but has to get ready with a new quarterback likely under center against Syracuse. Cory and James break down where things stand for Devin Leary -- and several other injuries -- along with a look at the potential for Jack Chambers under center. The guys also discuss the men's and women's basketball teams, preview the season for both, discuss the ACC Tip-Off festivities and hand out their three stars for the week. Listen to the full podcast below!

It wasn't pretty, but NC State was able to put away Florida State late for a 19-17 win to move to 5-1 overall and 1-1 in ACC play. Michael and Cory take a look back on the nail-biting win over the Seminoles and the critical injuries in the second half. What should the Pack do at quarterback if Devin Leary is out moving forward? How critical was the second half for the Pack defense? Just how good has Christopher Dunn been this season for the Pack? We recap all of that and hand out helmet stickers for the win.

NC State returns home this Saturday after its first loss on the road at Clemson with a hungry Florida State team coming to Raleigh. The Seminoles and Wolfpack both dropped their first conference games last weekend and are eager to get back in the win column on Saturday night at 8 p.m. on ACC Network. Cory Smith is talkin bout the Noles with Brendan Sonnone of Noles247 in the latest Pregame Podcast, including what to expect from Jordan Travis, the FSU three-headed backfield, the Noles' strengths on defense and a prediction for Saturday's huge Atlantic Division contest.

NC State suffered a tough loss to Clemson over the weekend, but still has just one L and a lot of opportunity ahead of it. James and Cory are joined by Sports Channel 8 alum Mark Wood to discuss the Clemson game and the road ahead for the Wolfpack. How important are the next two games in getting back on track before the bye week for the Pack? What are the biggest changes that need to happen to right the ship? Can the Pack still get to 10 wins and potentially a New Year's Six bowl this season? We discuss it all on the latest Pack Pride Weekly Podcast from Amedeo's!

NC State was so close on multiple opportunities to claw its way back into the game on Saturday night against Clemson, but ultimately fell 30-20 in Death Valley. The Wolfpack's offense was anemic in the second half, leading to State's defense getting picked apart by Clemson. Cory and Michael take a look back on what went wrong at Memorial Stadium, who to place the blame on for the offense, the Pack's defensive performance and look ahead to the next few weeks in the Postgame Podcast.

After an entire offseason and four weeks worth of games, NC State vs. Clemson is finally here -- and the stakes have never been higher. The Wolfpack and Tigers are set for a Top-10 showdown on ABC with Atlantic Division title implications at the start of ACC play for the Pack. Kelly Gramlich of the ACC Network joined Cory Smith to discuss the Tigers' start to the season, D.J. Uiagalelei's growth, Will Shipley and Demie Sumo-Karngbaye's potential impact, Clemson's secondary struggles, the effects of Hurricane Ian and give a prediction for the matchup.

NC State is coming off another dominant win in non-conference play, but the real fun will begin this Saturday against Clemson. The Wolfpack will be met with not only the No. 5 Tigers and 81,500 fans, but also the remnants of Hurricane Ian on Saturday night in primetime on ABC. Therefore, on this week's episode, James and Cory are joined by Spectrum News meteorologist and NC State graduate Lee Ringer to discuss Ian and its potential impact on the game. Bud Elliott of 247Sports and CBS Sports also joins the podcast in the final segment to break down the national perspective of Saturday's game and give his thoughts on NC State, Clemson and more!

There's no hiding it at this point, all four games for NC State in September were leading up to Oct. 1 against Clemson. The Wolfpack cleared the final hurdle on Saturday against UConn, so Cory and Michael breakdown the 41-10 win over the Huskies on the Postgame Podcast. What were the biggest takeaways from Devin Leary's performance? How big was it to get Devin Carter, Thayer Thomas and the other experience wideouts heavily involved? What's the status of injured players? Who earned helmet stickers on offense and defense? How critical is next Saturday's game in Death Valley?

NC State took down its lone non-conference Power 5 opponent in Texas Tech on Saturday behind a blistering performance from the Wolfpack's defense and a strong outing from Demie Sumo-Karngbaye. James and Cory recap the game in the first portion of the podcast before linebacker Isaiah Moore joined the show. Moore discussed the #PackUnited initiative, what made Saturday such a dominant night for the Pack defense, his leadership style, his return along with Payton Wilson's huge game and much more in the second segment.

The Wolfpack moved to 3-0 on the season Saturday night after putting together a 27-14 win over Texas Tech at home. It marked the second non-conference Power 5 win in the Dave Doeren era -- both of which have come at home. Cory Smith and Michael Clark break down the smothering defensive performance, the offense's continued struggles in the red zone, dominance from special teams and much more on the Postgame Podcast!

NC State is set for its first home non-conference showdown against a Power 5 program since 2016 when it hosts Texas Tech on Saturday. Jarret Johnson of Inside the Red Raiders on 247Sports joined the pregame podcast to preview Texas Tech with Cory Smith. What is different about the new offense for the Red Raiders? What type of quarterback is Donovan Smith? How experienced is this Texas Tech defense? We discuss all that and get Jarret's prediction for Saturday's matchup.

On this week's podcast, James and Cory were joined by a very special guest in former Wolfpack WR Emeka Emezie live from Amedeo's! Emezie discussed his busy offseason, being a fan of NC State for the first time, relives some moments over the years and much more. On the second half of the podcast, the guys hand out their three stars of the week, take a look at the Texas Tech matchup and break down the talks about Dave Doeren and Nebraska.

On a day where the college football world was going crazy, the Wolfpack looked dominant in a 55-3 win over Charleston Southern. Michael and Cory take a look at how NC State trounced the Buccaneers early and just kept pouring it on. Did Saturday's game prove Devin Leary bounced back from the ECU performance? Just how important is Tyler Baker-Williams to the Pack's defense? Which reserve players stood out in the blowout win? We take a look at all of that and hand out game balls on this podcast!

Coming off an up-and-down showing on the road against East Carolina, NC State returns home this Saturday for a 12:30 p.m. kickoff against Charleston Southern. David Shelton of the Post & Courier joins Cory Smith to discuss the Buccaneers and what to expect from Autry Denson's team in Week 2. Who are the offensive players to know for the Bucs? What was Jack Chambers' impact before transferring to NC State? Will this be a get-right game for the offense against CSU's defense? Finally, does he expect the Pack to cover the massive spread on Saturday?

On this week's episode of the Pack Pride Weekly Podcast, Cory and James talk about actual football being played! The guys recap the narrow win over ECU, Devin Leary's performance, the injuries coming out of Greenville and if the wake-up call was a good thing in Week 1. We also take a look around the rest of the ACC, including who looks better -- or worse -- than we initially thought heading into the season. The podcast is wrapped up with the return of the "Three Stars" with a look at the standouts from the past week.

After a nail-biting finish on Saturday afternoon that took a missed PAT and field goal from ECU, NC State came out with a 21-20 victory in Greenville. It wasn't a pretty win, but Michael and Cory break it all down nonetheless on the postgame podcast. The guys take a look at the play of Devin Leary, Demie Sumo-Karngbaye's breakout performance, the defensive outing and where the Pack goes from here. We also hand out MVPs to offensive and defensive players from the win over East Carolina.

The first pregame podcast of the season is here! Stephen Igoe of Hoist the Colours on the 247Sports network joins Cory Smith to preview the Wolfpack's season opener in Greenville against East Carolina on Saturday. How much has changed under Mike Houston since 2019? What should NC State fans expect from the backfield of Holton Ahlers and Keaton Mitchell? How experienced is the defense for the Pirates? What will the atmosphere be like for the Pack at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium? We touch on it all in this podcast!

With the start of the 2022 football season just days away, Cory and James give their predictions for the ECU matchup, over/under for 8.5 wins and other props like Devin Leary going for 4,000+ yards, a 1,000-yard receiver and several defensive categories, too. The guys also break down the last week for NC State -- including two huge games for Jameese Joseph and Jaiden Thomas -- and discuss the bulletin board material from an ECU linebacker on Monday afternoon.

We are officially single-digit days away from the start of the NC State 2022 football season. And with so much hype building around the program, the expectations are at an all-time high for the Wolfpack. Cory Smith, Michael Clark and Alec Sawyer go through the entire schedule and give their pick and reasoning for each game. The guys also give their predictions for several awards, including player of the year and breakout player on both sides of the ball.

It's that time of year again! NC State heads into the 2022 football season with a wealth of talent and depth all over the roster, so it's time to dive into the depth chart with the position preview podcasts. With just 10 days left before the season starts, Michael and Cory dive into the special teams units. Who are the leaders for the kickoff return position? What should Pack fans expect from Shane McDonough? What will Chris Dunn and Thayer Thomas do in their final seasons? We cover it all in this podcast!

Several teams from NC State Athletics are on the cusp of starting the season, but the women's soccer program is already off to a 2-0 start. Wolfpack veterans Jameese Joseph and Jaiden Thomas join us to talk about the hot start, their leadership on the team, working with the Pack of Wolves NIL Collective, becoming the first student-athletes with an Adidas NIL deal and more! In the second segment, James and Cory break down Kevin Concepcion's commitment, the latest with NC State football in fall camp, players who have stood out and what we've learned from the All-Access show on ACC Network.

NC State has landed its first wideout in the 2023 class with the commitment from Kevin Concepcion. Michael and Cory breakdown the addition of Concepcion and what it means for the Wolfpack's class. What does Concepcion bring to the Pack on the field? Why did he pick State over finalist UNC and double-digit Power 5 offers? Will Concepcion lead to other playmakers joining the recruiting class? And who's next?