Hosted by R. Cory Smith and Michael Clark, the Pack Pride Podcast is the official podcast of Pack Pride. A syndicated partner of 247Sports, Pack Pride is an independent publication that brings you the latest on NC State athletics. You can find us at www.PackPride.com.

Earlier this week, NC State landed two of its top offensive line targets in the 2021 class in a span of three days. Michael Clark and Cory Smith break down the new additions and what it means for the 2021 recruiting class.

What is the Pack getting in Jaleel Davis and Thornton Gentry? How will they help in recruiting fellow o-linemen in 2021? Who's next for State's class in 2021?

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When it comes to NC State legends, one of the most well-known players in the program's history is Julius Hodge. The former NC State star joined the Pack Pride Weekly Podcast to discuss his past with the Pack and his present as a coach!

What ultimately led Jules to committing to NC State? What are his thoughts on Kevin Keatts and the current program? What advice would he give to players testing the NBA waters? Hodge also gives a surprising pick in his Top 3 point guards of all time.

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Category:Pack Pride Podcast -- posted at: 10:21am EDT

Though there are still no live sports to talk about, the last week was packed with NC State news. Cory and James discuss the latest topics and dig into the mailbag from social media and the Pack Pride message boards.

Topics include the commitment of Aaron McLaughlin, hiring of Mike Summey for NC State basketball, Raina Perez committing to WBB, NC State's case going to the IARP and much more in the mailbag feature!

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Category:Pack Pride Podcast -- posted at: 1:16pm EDT

On Thursday afternoon, NC State landed its top target at the quarterback position in Aaron McLaughlin. Michael and Cory breakdown the 4-star 2021 QB on the latest podcast.

How did the Pack land McLaughlin? How will he fit into Tim Beck's system? What will his connection with Porter Rooks mean for the future? What does his commitment mean for the rest of the 2021 class? We break all of that down and much more!

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Last May, A.J. Cole got an invite to the Raiders' rookie mini-camp with a chance to get an invite to fall camp. Cole blew away the competition that weekend, made the preseason roster and ultimately won the job as one of 32 punters in the entire NFL last year with Oakland.

The former NC State special teams star joined the Pack Pride Weekly Podcast with James and Cory to discuss his rookie season, preparation during the COVID-19 pandemic, his time with the Wolfpack, mission trips to Africa, supporting Kyle Bambard after the Clemson game in 2016 and much more!

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Category:Pack Pride Podcast -- posted at: 10:13am EDT

With all of college sports shut down and recruiting in a dead period, creative teams all across the country have been busier than ever. Whether it's creating social content, graphics for recruits or tracking down creative pirates -- you know who you are -- Chanelle Smith-Walker has been working like crazy lately for the Wolfpack.

The Director of Creative Media for NC State Football joined the Pack Pride Weekly Podcast to discuss her position and its importance to the program as a whole. James and Cory also break down Josh Hall's departure, what next year's roster might look like and Will Shipley's decision to commit to Clemson.

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Category:Pack Pride Podcast -- posted at: 9:45am EDT

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