The Sawyer & Ciencin Podcast is back, baby! With the 2023 NC State baseball season just around the corner, Alec Sawyer and Andrew Ciencin are firing the podcast back up for a third straight season! The guys will preview the 2023 season, including handing out awards, giving their predictions and more. They'll also take a look at the first series against Wagner, discuss the Doak Field upgrades and give their thoughts on all of it. This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home...
Feb 16, 2023•52 min
NC State suffered a deflating road loss at Syracuse on Tuesday night to drop its second in a three-game road trip. The Wolfpack jumped out to an early lead, but struggled to close out the first and the start of the second before clawing back and being on the wrong side of Bert Smith's whistle late. Cory Smith and Miles Masercola dissect the Wolfpack’s tight road loss, the officiating down the stretch, Jarkel Joiner’s career night and much more. Listen to the full podcast to get our take now! Thi...
Feb 15, 2023•41 min
It's been a rollercoaster week for NC State athletics with wins and losses for both hoops teams, a massive win for the wrestling team and records shattered (again) by Katelyn Tuohy. Join Cory Smith and James Curle on this week's podcast to breakdown the last week of NC State hoops -- the good and bad -- along with a discussion about Dusan Mahorcic's injury and the possibility of a medical redshirt. The guys also discuss Wolfpack wrestling's big win, the upcoming week and much more!
Feb 14, 2023•1 hr 2 min
In what could have been a classic letdown game after the loss to Virginia, NC State left no doubt in a 92-62 win over Boston College on the road. The Wolfpack got huge contributions from Jarkel Joiner and D.J. Burns after down games while Casey Morsell and Terquavion Smith continued their strong play. State also saw the return of Jack Clark after a 10-game absence along to hit two of the Pack's 15 3-pointers in Conte Forum. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger breakdown the win and what it means for t...
Feb 11, 2023•39 min
On this week's episode, former NC State men's player and women's coach joins Kai Crutchfield for the show. Harris discusses his time with the Wolfpack with both programs, learning from his father, Larry, and life lessons he's learned over the years. Harris and Crutchfield also have an in-depth discussion about the current women's team and the treatment of student-athletes going through struggles. Listen to the full podcast here or watch the video on YouTube!
Feb 09, 2023•55 min
No. 22 NC State's four-game winning streak was snapped Tuesday night as No. 8 Virginia ran away with a 63-50 win in Charlottesville. The Cavaliers put the clamps on defensively all night to take away multiple offensive stars for the Pack as it fell to 19-6 (9-5 ACC) overall. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger breakdown the Pack's offensive struggles, Casey Morsell's return to Charlottesville, how the Hoos kept D.J. Burns off balance and the overall importance of the loss. This podcast is sponsored b...
Feb 08, 2023•40 min
Following the Wolfpack's loss to Virginia Tech at home, Cory Smith and James Curle host the weekly podcast to recap the Play4Kay Game on Monday night. What's going on with the Pack in the last week to stumble back to .500 in ACC play? The guys discuss also discuss the big week for Pack men's basketball, the matchup against UVA, getting back in the AP Poll and much more! Listen to the full podcast below to recap the full week for NC State Athletics!
Feb 07, 2023•58 min
DJ Burns was once again the driving force for NC State with 24 points and eight rebounds in a 72-64 win over Georgia Tech, but there were different faces showing up to help. With Terquavion Smith and Jarkel Joiner struggling offensively, Ernest Ross and Casey Morsell stepped up with a combined 33 points in the victory. Cory Smith and Miles Masercola break down the Wolfpack's hard-fought win over Georgia Tech to move to 19-5 (9-4 ACC) on the season. Listen to the full podcast and give us your tho...
Feb 05, 2023•50 min
Whatever could go right did go right for NC State on Wednesday night in a 94-66 victory over Florida State. The Wolfpack jumped out to as much as a 30-point lead in the first half and never looked back behind Terquavion Smith's 32-point night -- just two points short of his career high. Cory Smith and Miles Masercola break down the huge win, including Smith's performance, the play of D.J. Burns, how Greg Gantt has quietly been a huge asset and what the win means for the Pack. Listen to the entir...
Feb 02, 2023•42 min
With basketball season in full swing and spring camp still nearly one month away, it's still never too early to talk about NC State football. And with the ACC releasing the full schedule on Monday evening, Michael and Cory break it all down on the latest podcast. How favorable is the schedule for NC State in conference play? What is the toughest stretch of the season for the Pack? How critical will a strong start be for State on the season? We cover it all on this podcast!
Jan 31, 2023•56 min
Coming off his most dominant performance to date against Wake Forest over the weekend, D.J. Burns joins Cory Smith on this edition of the Pack Pride Podcast. This 1-on-1 interview covers everything from Burns' huge season, his NIL opportunities, his signature shades and much more. Burns also discusses why he enjoys being a "Dinosaur" in today's game, thriving off the belief from his teammates and coaches, his response to Wake Forest fans heckling him, plans for next year and much more. Listen to...
Jan 31, 2023•19 min
With the NHL Stadium Series coming to Carter-Finley Stadium in a few weeks, the Icepack will get a chance to utilize the stadium just a few days later. Cory Smith and James Curle are joined by Icepack head coach Tim Healy to discuss the season, the Frozen Finley game and much more! The guys will also break down the huge wins for both the men's and women's hoops programs throughout the last week. All that, along with a recap of Katelyn Tuohy's record-setting weekend, why wrestling's win was impor...
Jan 31, 2023•1 hr 11 min
NC State fought all the way back from a 10-point deficit in the second half to pull out a 79-77 victory over Wake Forest on the road to pull out a quality win. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger break down the latest win on the Postgame Podcast along with a look at the importance of the victory. What led to D.J. Burns finding so much success offensively against Wake? How critical were the roles for players like L.J. Thomas, Greg Gantt and Ernest Ross off the bench? The guys dive into all that and mo...
Jan 29, 2023•1 hr 12 min
After spending nine years in the NFL or professional football, T.J. Graham has returned home to Raleigh to help others reach their dreams. The former Wakefield and NC State wideout sat down with Kai Crutchfield to discuss his lengthy career, what led him to the Wolfpack and what he's doing now. The two former NC State sat down for a conversation about speed analytics in football and sports in general, how he's working with Wolfpack athletes to improve their game, their thoughts on the transfer p...
Jan 26, 2023•48 min
Though the matchup on paper may have looked lopsided, Notre Dame was feisty on Tuesday night in a tough 85-82 win for NC State. Pack Pride Editor Cory Smith is joined by Brian Geisinger and Miles Masercola to discuss the Wolfpack's bounce-back win over Notre Dame inside PNC Arena. How pivotal has Jarkel Joiner's play been in the last month of the season? What did the Wolfpack get from Terquavion Smith in his return? Just how significant was this win to bounceback before traveling to Wake Forest?...
Jan 25, 2023•50 min
After a tough loss for the Wolfpack in Chapel Hill, Cory Smith and James Curle are joined by NC State legend Chris Corchiani to discuss the rivalry game. Corchiani goes in-depth on his thoughts on why this year's team is one of his all-time favorites, the injury to Terquavion Smith, the loss to UNC and much more live at Amedeo's. In the second segment, the guys discuss the huge turnaround for the women's basketball program over the last week with notable wins against Miami and Louisville. Can th...
Jan 24, 2023•1 hr 4 min
NC State and UNC tip off on Saturday night for the first time this season with a lot on the line for both programs. For the Wolfpack, it's a chance to continue a five-game winning streak, while the Tar Heels continue to work back into the rankings after stumbling to start out ACC play. Miles and Cory take a look at the matchups to watch, give their predictions and more to preview the big game. The guys also take a look back on watching NC State signee Trey Parker earlier in the week and give the...
Jan 21, 2023•31 min
In just a few months, NC State women's basketball will welcome a four-player recruiting class includes four Top-75 players. At the top of that list is Zoe Brooks, the No. 9 overall player in the class and a full-blown superstar at the high school level with Saint John Vianney High School. Brooks sits down with Cory Smith of Pack Pride to discuss why she joined the Wolfpack, her recent success toppling the No. 1 team in the country and her role with NC State next year. Listen to this brief podcas...
Jan 19, 2023•13 min
NC State men's basketball is riding high on a four-game winning streak heading into Chapel Hill against UNC this Saturday. Meanwhile, the women's program has dropped four of its last six before facing Miami on Thursday evening in Reynolds Coliseum. Former NC State guard and four-time ACC Champion Kai Crutchfield is joined by Pack Pride Editor Cory Smith to breakdown the seasons so far for both NC State men's and women's programs heading into the end of January.
Jan 19, 2023•1 hr
Tuesday night was set up to be the perfect trap game for NC State on the road in Atlanta, but the Wolfpack didn't take the bait. Despite having another big man out in EB Dowuona, the Wolfpack got huge performances from its lead guards to come away with the win. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger break down the Pack's latest victory, focusing in on the early turnover issues, stellar play from the guards and much more. The guys also look ahead to Saturday's matchup against UNC and what the Pack will n...
Jan 18, 2023•37 min
NC State men's and women's basketball are heading in different directions after the past week, with the men's program surprising many on a three-game winning streak and the women's program dropping two games on the road. Cory Smith and James Curle recap an eventful week for both programs on this week’s podcast! Listen to the two-part episode with the first segment looking at men's and the second focusing on women's heading into another critical week.
Jan 17, 2023•51 min
NC State notched its third straight win over a potential Quad I opponent with an 83-81 overtime victory against Miami on Saturday afternoon. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger discuss the win and why it was so important for the Pack's resume on the latest Postgame Podcast. What led to Ernest Ross' best outing of his career and can it translate to a larger role? How big of an impact did DJ Burns have in every aspect of the game? Cory and Brian break it all down following the Pack's huge win....
Jan 15, 2023•35 min
NC State is set for its third straight matchup wtih a Top-50 team in the NET rankings on Saturday when it hosts Miami at PNC Arena. Miles Masercola and Cory Smith jumped on a Spaces session to discuss the recent success, preview Miami and take questions from fans on Twitter. What should NC State fans be watching for against Miami? How vital have DJ Burns and Casey Morsell been to the Pack's efficiency? Listen to the full Twitter Spaces session below before the game tips off at noon!...
Jan 14, 2023•39 min
We may be still be more than one month away from the start of NC State spring camp, but it's never too early to start looking ahead. Cory and Michael did just that when they revived Pack Pride Spaces to discuss the early depth chart and what battles to watch in camp. The guys also look ahead to what's coming up in recruiting, including multiple visitors this weekend and Junior Day next weekend. Listen to the full Twitter Spaces session in podcast form!
Jan 13, 2023•27 min
NC State bounced back from a 1-3 start in ACC play with two critical wins over Duke and Virginia Tech this past week. James and Cory are joined by Wolfpack legend Scott Wood to breakdown the wins, give his thoughts on the current team and much more on this week's podcast. In the second portion, the guys take a look at the commitment of Brennan Armstrong, how the expectations change for this season, his fit with Robert Anae and more. Also, the guys discuss Nyheim Hines' huge day and the recent st...
Jan 10, 2023•53 min
NC State traveled up to Virginia Tech on Saturday night and escaped with its first road win of the season by a final of 73-69. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger discuss how the Wolfpack came way with the win and the importance of getting two Quadrant I wins in a week. What led to Terquavion Smith and Jarkel Joiner going off against the Hokies? How critical were Casey Morsell and Greg Gantt to the success of the Pack in the win? The guys touch on all of that and answer questions at the end of the po...
Jan 08, 2023•53 min
With NC State's backs against the ropes in the ACC and a daunting three-game stretch coming up, the Wolfpack was expected to struggle against No. 16 Duke. Add on the fact that State was without Dusan Mahorcic and Jack Clark, and the length of the Blue Devils frontcourt should have dominated the Pack, right? Wrong. Not only did the Wolfpack come away with a win, it blistered Duke to the tune of an 84-60 win in PNC Arena, marking the largest deficit for a ranked Duke squad against an unranked oppo...
Jan 05, 2023•41 min
After an up-and-down week for NC State athletics, James and Cory ring in the New Year with Debbie Antonelli! The former Wolfpack star and Women's Basketball Hall of Famer discusses both hoops teams after covering both from the broadcasting booth already this year. In the second half of the podcast, the guys will take a look back on the Duke's Mayo Bowl, look ahead to the football offseason and discuss the state of the hoops program heading into a critical month in the ACC schedule.
Jan 03, 2023•1 hr 16 min
NC State got out to an early lead and had a defense that held tough all day long, but couldn't finish offensively in a 16-12 loss to Maryland in the Duke's Mayo Bowl. Michael Clark and Cory Smith discuss the loss, how it happened and look ahead to the offseason. How much of a hindrance was Ben Finley's performance for the offense? Why couldn't the running game get going against Maryland's defense? What did Friday's game say about the defense's strength all season long? The guys cover all of that...
Dec 31, 2022•24 min
Four-time ACC champion Kayla Jones joins this episode of The Clutch Cast along with former teammate and fellow four-time ACC champion Kai Crutchfield. The duo discuss their time with the Wolfpack, where Jones is playing today and much more! Crutchfield and Jones also discuss the current team, what to expect at the start of ACC play and more ahead of Thursday's game against Duke. Look out for the duo inside Reynolds Coliseum for the in-state matchup!
Dec 29, 2022•30 min
