With the holidays quickly approaching, James and Cory were joined this week by local NC State star James Smith-Williams. Just weeks after finishing his Wolfpack career, he reflects on his time in Raleigh and looks ahead to his bright future. The interview with Smith-Williams starts at the 4:30 mark and takes at a look at his impact on and off the field, dealing with injuries and how he's training for a shot at the NFL. James and Cory also discuss the week for NC State basketball starting at the ...
Dec 24, 2019•52 min
NC State fought hard against the No. 12 Auburn Tigers on Thursday night, but ultimately made too many mistakes down the stretch in a 79-73 loss on the road. Miles Masercola joins Cory Smith on the Postgame Podcast to take a look back at the second loss to a ranked opponent on the year. Was Markell Johnson's great play on offense overshadowed by turnovers, fouls and poor free-throw shooting? Is C.J. Bryce the most consistent player on the roster? What can the Pack take away from the loss into ACC...
Dec 20, 2019•21 min
NC State locked down 17 new football signees for the 2020 class on the 2019 Early Signing Day. The Wolfpack got multiple big-name targets on both sides of the ball, but also missed out on some of the highest-ranked targets it was aiming to sign. Michael and Cory take an in-depth look at several topics surrounding the 2020 class, including the impact of Ben Finley and Porter Rooks, rise of Davin Vann and what position groups the Wolfpack must target ahead of National Signing Day in February. List...
Dec 19, 2019•35 min
With a range of topics to discuss, News & Observer writer Joe Giglio joins the Pack Pride Podcast to dive into the latest on both basketball and football. James Curle and Cory Smith take a look back at NC State's response to the Notice of Allegations from the NCAA, win over UNCG and the offseason for football. Why did NC State opt to self-impose penalties in the response to the NCAA? How critical was Sunday's win over UNCG for the Wolfpack? What should State fans expect with the coaching sta...
Dec 17, 2019•1 hr 9 min
NC State needed a last-second heave from Markell Johnson to down UNC-Greensboro, but came away with a quality win nonetheless. Cory and Miles take a look back on the win and what it means for the season. How crucial was that half-court shot by Johnson for the Pack's resume? What areas of improvement were glaring for State on Sunday? How much did the guard play carry the team against UNCG? Listen to the full podcast below and subscribe on iTunes, the Google Play Store or find us on Spotify by sea...
Dec 16, 2019•21 min
Coming off two straight wins over Wisconsin and Wake Forest, NC State had more than one week off from action for exams. On Sunday, the Wolfpack will resume the regular season with a road matchup against UNC-Greensboro, a program that knocked off the Pack in Kevin Keatts' first year in Raleigh. Jeff Mills of the Greensboro News-Record joins the pregame podcast to discuss the coaching job Wes Miller has done with UNCG, emergence of Isaiah Miller, loss of Kaleb Hunter and the defensive style that t...
Dec 13, 2019•17 min
This week's Pack Pride Podcast was an extremely busy one. With a football coaching hire, two big wins for men's basketball, a massive home victory for women's basketball, new commits and transfers for football and the release of the response to the Notice of Allegations, this week was packed with information! James and Cory discuss all of the topics, hand out their three stars and offer a breakdown of the NOA response from NC State. Joe Giglio, who was initially scheduled to be on the podcast, w...
Dec 10, 2019•1 hr 16 min
NC State jumped out to a big lead against Wake Forest and finished off a 91-82 win Saturday in its first road game of the year. Cory Smith and Miles Masercola take a look back at the dominant win in Winston-Salem. What has changed offensively for the Pack since the loss to Memphis? How much would the lineup change if Jericole Hellems misses time? What is State up against in a week against UNCG? Listen to the full podcast below and subscribe on iTunes, the Google Play Store or find us on Spotify ...
Dec 08, 2019•22 min
Needing a win at home to get back on track before a three-game road trip, NC State handled Wisconsin with ease in a 69-54 win. Cory and Miles take a look back on the win along with what it could mean for the month of December. Is Jericole Hellems the most improved player on both sides of the ball for the Wolfpack? Was this the most complete game the Pack has played thus far? How crucial are the first three road games before ACC play? Listen to the full podcast below and subscribe on iTunes, the ...
Dec 05, 2019•15 min
With the football season concluding on Saturday, it's time to look back on the year and look ahead to both men's and women's basketball. There was no more perfect guest than Ernie Myers to discuss all three topics! Was the Dave Huxtable firing a sign of things to come this offseason? Will NC State men's basketball rebound with a win over Wisconsin Wednesday? Can the Pack women remain undefeated against No. 9 Maryland? Listen to the full podcast below and subscribe on iTunes, the Google Play Stor...
Dec 03, 2019•1 hr 7 min
NC State dropped it sixth straight game of the 2019 with a lopsided 41-10 loss to North Carolina at home to close out the season. Following the loss, Cory and Michael break down the game and take a look ahead at a pivotal offseason for the Wolfpack -- which starts this week. What happened in the third quarter that led to another huge loss? Where does the Pack go at quarterback this offseason? What are the biggest areas where State needs to improve this offseason? Listen to the full podcast below...
Dec 01, 2019•35 min
NC State heads into its final game against UNC with no chance of landing in a bowl game for the first time in six years. The Wolfpack's lone hope of salvaging the season is by knocking off a Tar Heels team looking to earn bowl eligibility on Saturday in Carter-Finley Stadium. Brant Wilkerson-New of Sports Illustrated's Heels Maven joins the podcast to discuss UNC, including whether or not Mack is truly "back," Sam Howell's freshman season and the Tar Heels' struggling secondary. Listen to the fu...
Nov 29, 2019•26 min
Following a five-game winning streak after a season-opening loss, NC State travels to Brooklyn, N.Y. to take on Memphis in the Barclays Center Classic. Ahead of the huge non-conference test for both opponents, Christian Fowler of GoTigers247 joins the Pregame Podcast to discuss the Tigers. How is Year 2 under Penny Hardaway different from his first season? What changes have the Tigers made since the suspension of James Wiseman and injury to Lester Quinones? How much does Memphis emphasize the up...
Nov 27, 2019•15 min
Win or lose this week, NC State's football season will officially come to an end after playing UNC-Chapel Hill at home. But with a win, the Wolfpack would eliminate the Tar Heels from bowl eligibility to keep both teams in the Triangle this December. Cory and James ride solo this week without a guest to give a full breakdown of the loss to Georgia Tech and the final game for the Pack. They also take a look at the upcoming Thanksgiving Day matchup for NC State basketball against No. 16 Memphis. L...
Nov 26, 2019•46 min
NC State lost a fifth straight game on the season and dropped to 0-5 on the road with a baffling loss to Georgia Tech. Michael Clark and Cory Smith take a look back on the loss on the Postgame Podcast. How crippling was the first half for the team to fight back from in Atlanta? What were the signs of progress in the second half despite coming up short? What is the mindset for NC State with one game remaining and no bowl hopes? Listen to the full podcast below and subscribe on iTunes, the Google ...
Nov 22, 2019•22 min
With NC State's football season on the brink following a fourth straight loss, Cory and James are joined by Lauren Brownlow to discuss the Louisville loss, the final two games and wrap up the week for NC State basketball. What are the biggest areas of concern for the Pack heading into Atlanta? How difficult will the short week be for the young roster? Why are the next two games so important for NC State basketball? Listen to the full podcast below and subscribe on iTunes, the Google Play Store o...
Nov 19, 2019•51 min
NC State has landed consensus Top 50 small forward Josh Hall in the 2020 recruiting class! Following his commitment, Cory Smith and Miles Masercola break down what the commitment means for the Wolfpack along with the overall 2020 recruiting haul. What do Moravian Prep teammates Hall and Shakeel Moore bring to the table? What will the fit be for each player in the 2020 class? Which players are due for a ratings bump if they put together strong senior campaigns? Listen to the full podcast below an...
Nov 18, 2019•35 min
Despite a solid first half from its defense, NC State fell apart in the third quarter against Louisville in a 34-20 loss. Michael Clark and Cory Smith take a look back on the loss and what comes next in the Postgame Podcast. How much are turnovers hurting any sort of progress for the Wolfpack offense? What happened to the defense in the second half? What does NC State need to do to rebound in a short week? Listen to the full podcast below and subscribe on iTunes, the Google Play Store or find us...
Nov 17, 2019•20 min
RALEIGH, N.C. -- NC State is looking to turn things around after a three-game losing streak when Louisville comes to Raleigh on Saturday night. Michael McCammon of Cardinal Authority joins the Pregame Podcast to breakdown the Cardinals' quick turnaround this season under new head coach Scott Satterfield. How personal is this game for former NC State offensive line coach Dwayne Ledford? What makes the 5-foot-9 duo of RB Javian Hawkins and WR Tutu Atwell so lethal? Where does the defense stand aft...
Nov 14, 2019•18 min
It's busy season for NC State Athletics with both football and basketball underway! Despite the rough results for football and a loss for men's basketball, we discuss why there's reason for optimism at the end of November. Mark Wood of SportsChannel 8 joins Cory Smith and James Curle to take a look at the Clemson loss, the 1-1 start for men's basketball and hand out their three stars of the week! Listen to the full podcast below and subscribe on iTunes, the Google Play Store or find us on Spotif...
Nov 12, 2019•1 hr 6 min
When it comes to forgettable games, Saturday night was one of the worst. Not only was NC State manhandled in the first half to go down 42-0 at the half, but more players were lost to injury on defense in the 55-10 lopsided defeat for the Wolfpack. Cory and Michael take a look back on the offensive struggles, defensive issues and young players who showed fight all the way til the end. They also look ahead at the final three games and what needs to transpire for the Pack. Listen to the full podcas...
Nov 10, 2019•22 min
NC State returns home for the first time in nearly one month against the toughest opponent it will face all year -- defending national champion Clemson. Matt Connolly of The State joins the Pregame Podcast once again to take a look at the Tigers ahead of Saturday's contest. How pissed off is this Clemson team after being left out of the Top 4 of the College Football Playoff rankings? Has Trevor Lawrence settled in after a rocky start to the year? Is this year's Clemson defense even more potent t...
Nov 07, 2019•17 min
After NC State held onto a lead or tie throughout the entire regulation on Tuesday evening, the Wolfpack fell in overtime to Georgia Tech by a final of 82-81. Cory Smith and Miles Masercola take a look back on the loss, including what happened down the stretch, being shorthanded and the huge nights from C.J. Bryce and James Banks ... again. Listen to the full podcast below and subscribe on iTunes, the Google Play Store or find us on Spotify by searching for "Pack Pride Podcast" under the podcast...
Nov 06, 2019•19 min
Welp, the beauty of shooting a live podcast is that sometimes things go wrong and there's no way of correcting it. That was the case on Monday night as the first portion was cut off, including a look back at the Wake Forest loss -- which was probably a blessing in disguise. James Curle and Cory Smith were joined by former NC State safety Brandan Bishop at Amedeo's. Bishop discussed his growing pains as a young player, the adversity the current team is facing and much more. James and Cory also ta...
Nov 05, 2019•45 min
NC State fell to 4-4 (1-3 ACC) with another blowout loss on the road at Wake Forest on Saturday. Michael Clark and Cory Smith try to come to terms with the latest tough loss for the Pack. How did Devin Leary look in his first start? What has happened to the Wolfpack defense after another 40-plus points allowed? What are the updated expectations for State with four games remaining. Listen to the full podcast below and subscribe on iTunes, the Google Play Store or find us on Spotify by searching f...
Nov 03, 2019•16 min
On this week's Pregame Podcast, Cory Smith is joined by Les Johns, Wake Forest editor for Demon Deacons Digest, to discuss the upcoming matchup between the Wolfpack and the Deacs. Who can Wolfpack fans expect to see at quarterback for Wake? How strong is the Wake receiving corps? Can the Deacs' defense bounce back after losing its leader to injury? Listen to the full podcast below and subscribe on iTunes, the Google Play Store or find us on Spotify by searching for "Pack Pride Podcast" under the...
Oct 31, 2019•21 min
The Pack Pride Weekly Podcast had a special guest at Amedeo's this week as James Curle and Cory Smith were joined by former NC State quarterback and pitcher Terry Harvey! James, Cory and Terry take a look back on his career with NC State in both baseball and football. All three also take a look at the the current season for NC State on the gridiron, what needs to be accomplished over the last five games and how past recruiting classes have shaped this team. Listen to the full podcast below and s...
Oct 29, 2019•59 min
With the NC State basketball season tipping off this Sunday with an exhibition against Mount Olive, Pack Pride pulled in a special guest every Wolfpack fan needs to know -- Pat Andree. The grad transfer addition to the Pack discusses why he committed to NC State, his weight loss this offseason and why the NCAA Tournament is the only goal this year. Andree also answers a slew of rapid fire questions. Listen to the full podcast below and subscribe on iTunes, the Google Play Store or find us on Spo...
Oct 24, 2019•16 min
On this week's Pack Pride Weekly Podcast, James and Cory are joined by media Swiss Army knife Abby Labar. The NC State, Carolina Hurricanes and college football reporter jumped on to discuss the Wolfpack's game against Boston College. The talk also moves over to NC State basketball -- which tips off this Sunday with an exhibition against Mount Olive -- Abby's coverage of the UNC vs. Virginia Tech game and they all hand out their three stars from the loss in Chestnut Hill. Here's a hint: All thre...
Oct 22, 2019•58 min
NC State dropped its third straight road game and fell below .500 in ACC play Saturday afternoon against Boston College. Cory and Michael take a look back at the loss on the Postgame Podcast. Does the Wolfpack have a definitive answer now at quarterback? What happened to NC State's rushing defense? Where does the Pack need to improve the most heading into the second bye week? Listen to the full podcast below and subscribe on iTunes, the Google Play Store or find us on Spotify by searching for "P...
Oct 20, 2019•28 min
