Tue, 22 September 2020
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!
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Category:Pack Pride Podcast -- posted at: 12:16pm EDT |
Sun, 20 September 2020
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?
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Category:Pack Pride Podcast -- posted at: 3:44am EDT |
Thu, 17 September 2020
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?
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Category:Pack Pride Podcast -- posted at: 2:30am EDT |
Tue, 15 September 2020
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.
Direct download: Pack_Pride_Weekly_Podcast_ep_52.mp3
Category:Pack Pride Podcast -- posted at: 12:28pm EDT |
Fri, 11 September 2020
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?
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Category:Pack Pride Podcast -- posted at: 2:01pm EDT |
Thu, 10 September 2020
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.
Direct download: Pack_Pride_Weekly_Podcast_ep_51.mp3
Category:Pack Pride Podcast -- posted at: 2:52am EDT |
Tue, 8 September 2020
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?
Direct download: State_of_the_Position_Podcast_2020-_Corners_Safeties_Nickels_-_9_8_20_3.46_PM.m4a
Category:Pack Pride Podcast -- posted at: 4:23pm EDT |
Fri, 4 September 2020
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?
Direct download: Pack_Pride_Podcast_--_2021_DE_Zyun_Reeves_commits_to_NC_State_-_9_4_20_11.49_AM.m4a
Category:Pack Pride Podcast -- posted at: 3:40pm EDT |
Thu, 3 September 2020
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?
Direct download: Pack_Pride_Weekly_Podcast_ep_50.mp3
Category:Pack Pride Podcast -- posted at: 4:28pm EDT |
Fri, 28 August 2020
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?
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Category:Pack Pride Podcast -- posted at: 4:28pm EDT |
Thu, 27 August 2020
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?
Direct download: Pack_Pride_Weekly_Podcast_ep_49.mp3
Category:Pack Pride Podcast -- posted at: 2:00pm EDT |
Fri, 21 August 2020
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?
Direct download: Pack_Pride_Podcast_--_WR.TE.OL_State_of_the_Position_-_8_21_20_1.34_PM.m4a
Category:Pack Pride Podcast -- posted at: 4:21pm EDT |
Thu, 20 August 2020
While the main topic of discussion for college sports has been on the fall season, Kevin Keatts and NC State men's basketball have returned to the court as well. Keatts joins Cory and James on this week's podcast to discuss the offseason and look forward to his fourth year with the Pack. What does Keatts think about his current roster? How are the freshmen performing this offseason? Is Keatts a proponent of the "NCAA Bubble" idea? What has Mike Summey brought to the program? Keatts' interview begins at the 21:24 mark, but make sure to listen to James and Cory discuss the first day in full pads for NC State football and basketball recruiting in the opening portion!
Direct download: Pack_Pride_Weekly_Podcast_ep_48.mp3
Category:Pack Pride Podcast -- posted at: 11:55am EDT |
Fri, 14 August 2020
We're less than one month away NC State's 2020 football season kicking off on Sept. 12. With the Wolfpack recently starting fall camp, Michael and Cory will take a look at every position leading up to the matchup with Virginia Tech. What needs to happen for Devin Leary to take the next step? Who are the contenders for the backup QB spot? Is running back the best position group on the roster? How will Tim Beck's offense impact both positions?
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Category:Pack Pride Podcast -- posted at: 2:40pm EDT |
Thu, 13 August 2020
There may be some uncertainty when it comes to college sports, but that's never stopped us from putting out quality podcasts. This week, James and Cory are joined by a Wolfpack legend Scott Wood, who discussed a wide range of topics on this week's Pack Pride Weekly Podcast. Just how many times was the "Corner" play successful? Did he see T.J. Warren having this much success in the NBA bubble? What are his thoughts on college football seasons being cancelled?
Direct download: Pack_Pride_Weekly_Podcast_ep_47.mp3
Category:Pack Pride Podcast -- posted at: 12:06pm EDT |