On this week's Pack19 Podcast, Cory and Michael preview the upcoming Alpha Wolf Showcase. With tons of recruits from the 2019 and 2020 classes expected to flood into Carter-Finley Stadium this Friday, Pack Pride takes a look at some of the biggest names on the list. But it's not all about the targets in each class, the current commits will also be in Raleigh for the Alpha Wolf. What role will the commits play on Friday? Where does NC State stand with some of the 2019 and 2020 classes? Find out m...
Jul 25, 2018•15 min
On this week's Pack19 Podcast, Cory Smith and Michael Clark take a look at the recent commits for NC State in the last week. With elite talent in Zonovan Knight, Joshua Harris and Khalid Martin joining the fold, we analyze what it all means for the recruiting class and program as a whole. Is NC State wrapped up at each of the positions? Who's next for NC State when it comes to the 2019 class? How unprecedented is this year's class for the program? Cory and Michael break it all down on the podcas...
Jul 11, 2018•20 min
On the latest Pack Pride Podcast, Cory sits down for an exclusive interview with NC State guard C.J. Bryce. The former UNCW standout sat out a full season and is eager to finally hit the court this coming winter. Bryce discussed what he's worked on during his season off, his development under Kevin Keatts, taking on a veteran role on a young team and a lightning round to get to know the new face for the Wolfpack. Listen to the full podcast below, subscribe on iTunes or the Google Play Store and ...
Jul 03, 2018•13 min
On the latest Pack Pride Podcast, Editor R. Cory Smith is joined by a very special guest in former NC State quarterback Roman Gabriel. Commonly known as the founding member of "QBU," Gabriel has his name forever enshrined in the NC State Hall of Fame. Cory and Roman discuss the current campaign to get him in the NFL Hall of Fame, his legacy at NC State and his thoughts on the current members of QBU in the NFL. Listen to the podcast below and subscribe on iTunes, the Google Play Store or find us ...
Jun 27, 2018•28 min
On the latest Pack19 Podcast, Pack Pride editor Cory Smith and football analyst Michael Clark discuss the newest commitments for NC State football. How huge are the commitments of C.J. Clark and Ikem Ekwonu for the 2019 class? What it mean for Kam Walker to blueshirt this season? Who will be next for the Wolfpack's star-studded recruiting class? Listen to the full podcast below and subscribe on iTunes, the Google Play Store or find us on Spotify by searching "Pack Pride Podcast" now!...
Jun 21, 2018•17 min
Following Savion Jackson's commitment, Pack Pride Editor R. Cory Smith and football analyst Michael Clark take a look at the overall impact for NC State in the 2019 class, the updated depth chart at defensive end and what his impact will be as a recruiter. Will Jackson bring in more top talent for the Pack? How special is the 2019 class shaping up to be? Who is next for the Pack19 class? Listen to the full podcast below and subscribe on iTunes, the Google Play Store or search for the "Pack Pride...
Jun 14, 2018•15 min
On the latest Pack Pride Podcast, Editor R. Cory Smith sits down for an exclusive interview with NC State Athletics Director Debbie Yow. Among the topics in the first podcast, we discuss: Importance of upgrading facilities -- including Doak Field Projects on NC State's bucket list Possible retirement date; pride in where program stands Involvement in search for the next AD? Balancing success of revenue sports compared to Olympic sports Thoughts on ACC wanting to expand NCAA Tournament, transfer ...
Jun 08, 2018•19 min
On the latest Pack Pride Podcast, Editor R. Cory Smith sits down for an exclusive interview with NC State Athletics Director Debbie Yow. Among the topics in the first podcast, we discuss: Overall success of the program First-year head coaches making postseason Kevin Keatts' quick turnaround for men's basketball Importance of keeping Dave Doeren at NC State Football developing players for NFL; impact on recruiting ACC officials -- enough said Impact of social media on job as an AD Power 5 revenue...
Jun 05, 2018•22 min
On the latest Pack19 Podcast, Cory Smith and Michael Clark break down the most recent commitment for NC State in 2018 linebacker Drake Thomas. The Heritage standout made his commitment at his high school on Friday and Pack Pride was on scene. Cory and Michael analyze the fit for Thomas with the program, the current depth at the linebacker position and what he means as a recruiter for the program moving forward. Listen to the podcast below and subscribe on iTunes, the Google Play Store or find us...
Jun 01, 2018•14 min
On the latest football recruiting podcast, R. Cory Smith and Michael Clark break down the latest additions to the Pack 19 class. With Jamious Griffin entering the fold, we take a look at the upcoming depth chart at RB and who he compares to, and analyze the addition of Jaylon Scott. We also look ahead to Friday's commitment announcement for 4-star tight end Luke Deal and where the Wolfpack stands with just days remaining. Listen to the full podcast below, subscribe on iTunes or the Google Play S...
May 23, 2018•19 min
On the latest Pack Pride Podcast, Editor R. Cory Smith and basketball analyst Chris Corchiani Jr. break down the latest moves for NC State basketball. Between the additions of Sacha Killeya-Jones, Eric Lockett and Wyatt Walker, the Pack has a large influx of new faces coming to the program. We also discuss the loss of Saddiq Bey and what to expect in the Josh Level Classic this coming weekend. Listen to the full podcast below and subscribe on iTunes, Google Play Store or Spotify today!...
May 17, 2018•22 min
With the 2018 NFL Draft completely wrapped up, Cory and Michael take a look at the full list of NC State players drafted and undrafted free agent pickups. Who has the best chance to make an instant impact? Which player was the best fit? We also analyze the 2019 potential draft class and stock for high-profile players like Ryan Finley and Darian Roseboro. Will Kelvin Harmon enter the draft after his junior season? Can NC State top the program-record seven picks from the 2018 crop? Listen to the f...
May 02, 2018•20 min
On this week's loaded Pack Pride Podcast, Cory and Michael discuss the upcoming 2018 NFL Draft. With the potential for seven or more players from NC State being selected, we break down the possible historic implications for the program. Will Brinson also joins the show to discuss Bradley Chubb, NC State's player development and Ryan Finley's stock for next year. Nyheim Hines also sits down to break down his draft prep, teams who have shown interest and his Fortnite skills.
Apr 25, 2018•32 min
On this week's football recruiting podcast, Cory and Michael focus on NC State targets who stood out at the Elite 11 camp. With both offensive and defensive players being analyzed, Michael breaks down which players are both sides of the ball put together strong performances. We also take a look at which Pack prospects could be next to pull the trigger and commit in the coming months. Listen to the full podcast below and subscribe on iTunes or the Google Play Store.
Apr 20, 2018•20 min
Earlier this week, NC State received its fourth commitment in the class of 2019 with Hough DB/Nickel Jalen Frazier. Editor R. Cory Smith and football analyst Michael Clark break down the newest commit and what he means for the program. We also take a look back at the NC State spring camp, the development of Ryan Finley and Maurice Trowell as a starting cornerback. Listen to the full podcast below and subscribe on the iTunes or Google Play Store now!
Apr 13, 2018•15 min
Following the NC State Spring Game, Cory and Michael take a look back at which players stood out, who stepped up and much more from Saturday's game at Carter-Finley Stadium.
Apr 08, 2018•12 min
On the latest Pack Pride Podcast, Cory and Deuce discuss the huge month of March for NC State. With multiple individual national champions, two top-five finishes and a baseball team that continues to rise in the rankings, we take a look at all of the Pack's achievements. At the 22-minute mark, NC State guard Devon Daniels joins the show to talk about his expectations for the upcoming season and how he prepared during his season off the court.
Apr 04, 2018•38 min
We're just days away from the 2018 NC State Spring Game on Saturday, April 7 at Carter-Finley Stadium. R. Cory Smith and Michael Clark break down which position groups and players to watch in the live scrimmage. We also take a look at the recruiting angle and a few big names that are expected to be on campus for the big weekend.
Apr 03, 2018•15 min
On the latest football recruiting podcast, Cory and Michael discuss Pack Pride's first 2019 mock class release. With more than 15 players in the opening mock class, there is a wealth of talent that could be heading to Raleigh. Where would the class rank if State lands every target? How good of a spot is the Pack in with Savion Jackson? How beneficial can the Spring Game be for recruiting? We break it all down on the Pack2K19 Podcast.
Mar 28, 2018•13 min
On the latest Pack Pride Podcast, Cory and Deuce break down the release of Omer Yurtseven from NC State. Yurtseven will pursue a professional career or transfer to another program after being granted his release by Kevin Keatts. Will Yurtseven actually transfer to another program? What impact did Yurtseven have on his time in Raleigh? We take a look at everything on this week's podcast.
Mar 21, 2018•12 min
On the latest football recruiting podcast, Cory and Michael take a look at NC State's huge Friday practice filled with in-state recruits. That practice led to a commitment from 6-foot-4 wideout Chris Toudle, which we break down for NC State fans. Finally, Michael offers a look at some of the most talented players to watch who have been trending toward the Wolfpack recently.
Mar 17, 2018•14 min
Following NC State's loss to Seton Hall in the 2018 NCAA Tournament, Cory and Deuce take a look at what went wrong for the Wolfpack in Wichita, Kansas. We also look back on the turnaround season as a whole in Kevin Keatts' first year with the Pack along with a lookahead to the future of the program with the current players coming back and incoming freshmen and eligible transfers getting playing time next year.
Mar 16, 2018•22 min
Following the 2018 NCAA Tournament Selection show, Cory and Deuce discuss NC State earning the No. 9 seed and the upcoming matchup with No. 8-seeded Seton Hall in Wichita, Kansas. The guys also break down the overall Midwest Region bracket and the potential for a matchup with No. 1 Kansas if the Pack prevails over Seton Hall. And is the Wolfpack in the "Bracket of Death" in this year's March Madness?
Mar 12, 2018•19 min
Following NC State's loss in the 2018 ACC Tournament, Cory and Deuce break down what went wrong for the Wolfpack after the 91-87 defeat in Brooklyn. We also take a look at the likely seeding for the Pack in the NCAA Tournament and areas where Keatts' squad needs to improve heading into March Madness.
Mar 08, 2018•13 min
Saturday's win over Louisville capped off a 21-10 (11-7 ACC) season for NC State under first-year head coach Kevin Keatts. Cory and Deuce take a look at the win and what it means in the grand scheme for the Wolfpack basketball program. We also take a look ahead at what the No. 5 seed means for NC State and what the route to Saturday would potentially look like.
Mar 04, 2018•17 min
On the latest Pack Pride Podcast from The Players' Retreat, Cory and Deuce discuss the recent four-game winning streak for NC State basketball with the ACC and NCAA Tournaments rapidly approaching. NC State offensive coordinator Eli Drinkwitz also joins the show to discuss the return to spring camp, Ryan Finley returning, the 2018 recruiting class, replacing a lot of offensive production and more.
Feb 27, 2018•36 min
Following the Wolfpack's 10th ACC victory of the season over No. 25 Florida State, Cory and Deuce break down the crucial home win. NC State never trailed in the contest and thoroughly dominated the Seminoles for a fourth-straight win in ACC play. We take a look at how the Pack pulled away from the Noles and take a look at what the win means moving forward along with a look at the hot shooting of Kevin Keatts' first team.
Feb 26, 2018•9 min
On the latest Pack Pride Podcast from The Players' Retreat, Deuce and Cory discuss the recent wins over Syracuse, Wake Forest and Boston College for the NC State basketball team. At 9-6 in conference play, we break down how important the victories were for the NCAA Tournament resume. We're also joined by Omer Yurtseven from the Dail Basketball Center prior to the matchup with Wake Forest. Yurt talks about his breakout season and why he ultimately stayed with NC State under first-year head coach ...
Feb 22, 2018•35 min
With the 2019 class beginning to get more in focus for the Wolfpack, Editor Cory Smith and football recruiting analyst Michael Clark take a look at some of the top defensive targets for NC State. The Pack is taking a look at two of the top linebackers in North Carolina and could be eyeing a packaged deal with one of them. Clark also shares one player that is quickly being made a priority ahead of spring practices.
Feb 19, 2018•9 min
On this week's Pack Pride Podcast, Ben McCauley joins the guys from The Players' Retreat. The former Wolfpack forward discusses his time with NC State, overseas and the time he's spent with the current players and staff throughout the last several months. Cory and Deuce also discuss the last week for NC State with the basketball team handed two tough losses and recapping National Signing Day for the Wolfpack.
Feb 14, 2018•30 min