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...
Dec 28, 2022•21 min
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.
Dec 22, 2022•50 min
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!
Dec 21, 2022•43 min
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!
Dec 20, 2022•1 hr 3 min
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 str...
Dec 18, 2022•28 min
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!...
Dec 14, 2022•43 min
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 m...
Dec 13, 2022•1 hr 22 min
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 guy...
Dec 09, 2022•43 min
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.co...
Dec 08, 2022•42 min
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 be...
Dec 06, 2022•55 min
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 t...
Dec 01, 2022•45 min
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!
Nov 29, 2022•1 hr
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 ...
Nov 28, 2022•1 hr 13 min
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 ...
Nov 26, 2022•57 min
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 ...
Nov 24, 2022•48 min
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.
Nov 23, 2022•25 min
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.
Nov 22, 2022•1 hr 5 min
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 ...
Nov 21, 2022•46 min
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....
Nov 17, 2022•28 min
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.
Nov 15, 2022•1 hr 4 min
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...
Nov 13, 2022•27 min
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...
Nov 10, 2022•28 min
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 E...
Nov 10, 2022•51 min
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 ...
Nov 08, 2022•39 min
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...
Nov 06, 2022•57 min
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 und...
Nov 03, 2022•32 min
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...
Nov 01, 2022•1 hr 2 min
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 Dev...
Oct 28, 2022•43 min
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 V...
Oct 26, 2022•20 min
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 defens...
Oct 25, 2022•25 min
