NC State Athletics - Pack Pride Podcast

Tuesday night was set up to be the perfect trap game for NC State on the road in Atlanta, but the Wolfpack didn't take the bait. Despite having another big man out in EB Dowuona, the Wolfpack got huge performances from its lead guards to come away with the win. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger break down the Pack's latest victory, focusing in on the early turnover issues, stellar play from the guards and much more. The guys also look ahead to Saturday's matchup against UNC and what the Pack will need to do to extend its winning streak in Chapel Hill.

NC State men's and women's basketball are heading in different directions after the past week, with the men's program surprising many on a three-game winning streak and the women's program dropping two games on the road. Cory Smith and James Curle recap an eventful week for both programs on this week's podcast! Listen to the two-part episode with the first segment looking at men's and the second focusing on women's heading into another critical week.

NC State notched its third straight win over a potential Quad I opponent with an 83-81 overtime victory against Miami on Saturday afternoon. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger discuss the win and why it was so important for the Pack's resume on the latest Postgame Podcast. What led to Ernest Ross' best outing of his career and can it translate to a larger role? How big of an impact did DJ Burns have in every aspect of the game? Cory and Brian break it all down following the Pack's huge win.

NC State is set for its third straight matchup wtih a Top-50 team in the NET rankings on Saturday when it hosts Miami at PNC Arena. Miles Masercola and Cory Smith jumped on a Spaces session to discuss the recent success, preview Miami and take questions from fans on Twitter. What should NC State fans be watching for against Miami? How vital have DJ Burns and Casey Morsell been to the Pack's efficiency? Listen to the full Twitter Spaces session below before the game tips off at noon!

We may be still be more than one month away from the start of NC State spring camp, but it's never too early to start looking ahead. Cory and Michael did just that when they revived Pack Pride Spaces to discuss the early depth chart and what battles to watch in camp. The guys also look ahead to what's coming up in recruiting, including multiple visitors this weekend and Junior Day next weekend. Listen to the full Twitter Spaces session in podcast form!

NC State bounced back from a 1-3 start in ACC play with two critical wins over Duke and Virginia Tech this past week. James and Cory are joined by Wolfpack legend Scott Wood to breakdown the wins, give his thoughts on the current team and much more on this week's podcast. In the second portion, the guys take a look at the commitment of Brennan Armstrong, how the expectations change for this season, his fit with Robert Anae and more. Also, the guys discuss Nyheim Hines' huge day and the recent stumbles for Pack women's basketball and why the program is set to get back on track with key players getting healthy.

NC State traveled up to Virginia Tech on Saturday night and escaped with its first road win of the season by a final of 73-69. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger discuss how the Wolfpack came way with the win and the importance of getting two Quadrant I wins in a week. What led to Terquavion Smith and Jarkel Joiner going off against the Hokies? How critical were Casey Morsell and Greg Gantt to the success of the Pack in the win? The guys touch on all of that and answer questions at the end of the podcast.

With NC State's backs against the ropes in the ACC and a daunting three-game stretch coming up, the Wolfpack was expected to struggle against No. 16 Duke. Add on the fact that State was without Dusan Mahorcic and Jack Clark, and the length of the Blue Devils frontcourt should have dominated the Pack, right? Wrong. Not only did the Wolfpack come away with a win, it blistered Duke to the tune of an 84-60 win in PNC Arena, marking the largest deficit for a ranked Duke squad against an unranked opponent. It was also the third-largest margin of victory for the Wolfpack over the Blue Devils as State thoroughly dominated all night long to move to 12-4 (2-3 ACC) on the year. Following the game, Cory Smith and Miles Masercola discussed what led to the critical win, the backcourt dominance from Terquavion Smith and Jarkel Joiner, the play of D.J. Burns, the importance for the resume and much more. Listen to or watch the full podcast below.

After an up-and-down week for NC State athletics, James and Cory ring in the New Year with Debbie Antonelli! The former Wolfpack star and Women's Basketball Hall of Famer discusses both hoops teams after covering both from the broadcasting booth already this year. In the second half of the podcast, the guys will take a look back on the Duke's Mayo Bowl, look ahead to the football offseason and discuss the state of the hoops program heading into a critical month in the ACC schedule.

NC State got out to an early lead and had a defense that held tough all day long, but couldn't finish offensively in a 16-12 loss to Maryland in the Duke's Mayo Bowl. Michael Clark and Cory Smith discuss the loss, how it happened and look ahead to the offseason. How much of a hindrance was Ben Finley's performance for the offense? Why couldn't the running game get going against Maryland's defense? What did Friday's game say about the defense's strength all season long? The guys cover all of that and more on the Postgame Podcast!

Four-time ACC champion Kayla Jones joins this episode of The Clutch Cast along with former teammate and fellow four-time ACC champion Kai Crutchfield. The duo discuss their time with the Wolfpack, where Jones is playing today and much more! Crutchfield and Jones also discuss the current team, what to expect at the start of ACC play and more ahead of Thursday's game against Duke. Look out for the duo inside Reynolds Coliseum for the in-state matchup!

NC State and Maryland are set to renew a rivalry that has been dormant since the 2013 season this Friday when the Duke's Mayo Bowl kicks off. Jeff Ermann of InsideMDSports on the 247Sports network joins Cory Smith to discuss the matchup and what to expect from the Terrapins. How has Taulia Tagovailoa progressed this season as a passer? Will he have enough weapons around him in the receiving corps in Charlotte? What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Maryland defense? Ermann discusses all of that and gives his prediction for Friday's matchup.

On this episode of The Clutch Cast, former NC State player and current broadcaster Ernie Myers joins Kai Crutchfield. Myers discusses the recent 1983 championship reunion, stories from the team, the impact of Jim Valvano and much more. He also takes a look at the current teams and what he's seen as a broadcaster for both teams along with being an observer for the men's team in multiple recent games.

Michael Clark and Cory Smith jump on the Pack Pride Podcast live to discuss the latest signings for the Wolfpack! The guys took an in-depth look at some of the biggest gets and storylines for the Wolfpack in the #Pack23 class! We also take questions from the life audience including a look at the player who can make the biggest immediate impact, where things stand with a prospect (who has since signed) and much more!

Cory Smith and James Curle return to Amedeo's for a live podcast with Shyheim Battle! The NC State defensive back will discuss his new NIL ventures, his plans for the future, his career thus far with the Wolfpack and more! The guys will also discuss the busy last week for NC State when it comes to the hardwood, transfer portal, recruiting and much more!

NC State came away with its 10th win of the 2022-23 season with a 70-66 victory over Vanderbilt in the United Center on Saturday night. The Wolfpack got huge production from D.J. Burns, had up-and-down performances from its guards and ultimately closed out non-conference play at 10-1 overall before the meat of the ACC slate starts later this week. Cory Smith and Miles Masercola break down the win, including Burns' best outing in an NC State uniform, Terquavion Smith and Casey Morsell trading strong halves, how this sets the Pack up for ACC play and more. Watch/listen to the full discussion at the video at the top or the podcast below.

In its final non-conference game inside PNC Arena, NC State dismantled Furman by a final score of 92-73. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger discuss the Wolfpack's latest win to move to 9-3 on the season on the postgame podcast. What did this win do for the confidence of players like LJ Thomas and Jack Clark? Is Casey Morsell rounding back into form with ACC play truly approaching? How much did the Pack's 20 forced turnovers play into the convincing win? We'll touch on all of that and more!

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.