On this episode of the Pack24 Podcast, Michael Clark is joined by NC State quarterback commit Cedrick Bailey Jr. for an exclusive interview to discuss his commitment to the Wolfpack. Bailey breaks down his initial interest in the program, what he loves about Robert Anae's system, his relationship with the coaches, who he's recruiting in the 2024 class, what he brings to Raleigh and much more! This video podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wol...
Apr 21, 2023•15 min
NC State landed the top running back on its board in Stockbridge (GA) playmaker Jayden Scott. The 5-foot-10, 200-pound back chose the Wolfpack over 20-plus other offers including Wake Forest, Rutgers, Louisville, Duke, Maryland, Kansas State, Georgia Tech, Mississippi State, South Carolina and several others. Cory and Michael breakdown Scott's commitment, look back at his recruitment with the Wolfpack, how he fits into the running back room and much more. The guys also give their take on who cou...
Apr 20, 2023•21 min
NC State has had a wild week that included a series sweep over Florida State in baseball, two new men's basketball commitments and most recently a shocking addition of Diamond Johnson to the transfer portal. James and Cory will discuss that with Mitchell Northam of USA Today, along with the state of NC State women's basketball as a whole. The guys will also break down everything else that's taken place in the last week in the second segment! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott ...
Apr 18, 2023•57 min
NC State snapped a four-game losing skid earlier this week with a 12-3 win over UNCW, but still has a long ways to go in ACC play. Currently at 5-9 in conference after dropping a doubleheader against Wake Forest, the Wolfpack returns home to face a struggling Florida State squad. Alec and Andrew take a look back on the tough losses to Wake, the huge win over UNCW and what comes next against FSU to start three straight weekends at home. Is this the point where the Pack9 turns things around? The g...
Apr 14, 2023•31 min
NC State had an up-and-down week overall, struggling on the diamond and in the portal, but also won another national title in cheerleading and showed a glimpse of the future in the Spring Game. James and Cory will be joined by head coach Harold Trammel and Madison Walker of the cheerleading team to discuss the success in Daytona and the program overall. The guys will also break down the Spring Game, how the Pack can change its fortunes in the transfer portal and more! This podcast is sponsored b...
Apr 11, 2023•1 hr 7 min
NC State finished the spring portion of the football calendar with a Spring Game to remember on Saturday afternoon. Despite rough conditions, the Wolfpack fought through with 41-10 win for the Red Team -- mostly starters -- over the White Team in the 2023 showcase game. Michael Clark and Cory Smith recap the event, including a look at the QB battle, standouts from the both sides of the ball and give their thoughts on the biggest areas of improvement for the Pack moving forward. Listen to the ful...
Apr 09, 2023•25 min
The NC State football Spring Game is less than 72 hours away! Between the quarterback battle that has been raging on for weeks, the new offensive scheme, early enrollees and transfers generating buzz and the revamped defensive core, there is so much to discuss! Cory Smith and Michael Clark preview all of those storylines and more -- including early takeaways from new faces on both sides of the ball -- in the Spring Game preview. Listen to the full podcast below ahead of Saturday's exhibition. Th...
Apr 05, 2023•32 min
On this episode of the Pack Pride Weekly Podcast, Cory Smith and James Curle will be joined by a special guest in former NC State linebacker Isaiah Moore. The guys discuss NC State's Pro Day, the impact of the Wolfpack program for him, his plans for the future and more! In the second segment, Cory and James take a look back on the Pack9's series win over No. 11 Louisville and what lies ahead for the rest of April. We also breakdown the latest in the transfer portal with a busy week ahead for the...
Apr 04, 2023•55 min
NC State was yet again able to pull one win out from its series against Boston College over the weekend. But the Pack9 is looking for more against No. 11 Louisville when it returns to Doak Field for another critical ACC series. This week, Alec Sawyer and Andrew Ciencin are joined by Wolfpack Radio and ESPN broadcaster Andrew Sanders to discuss State's tough start in ACC play, the upcoming series, and how the Pack9 can rebound to close out the year. This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the...
Mar 31, 2023•39 min
NC State's season ended less than two weeks ago and the offseason is already in full swing. Whether it's looking at players entering the transfer portal and the Wolfpack hosting visits for potential incoming transfers, James and Cory will break down the latest. In the second half of the podcast, Cory will interview Pack of Wolves NIL Collective General Manager Chris Vurnakes! He'll discuss the work Wolfpack student-athletes are doing in the community, how NIL at NC State is changing, the impact ...
Mar 28, 2023•1 hr 8 min
NC State is off and running in the transfer portal with several prospects already emerging at the top of its list this offseason. Two critical visitors will be on campus this coming weekend in Dontrez Styles and Damian Dunn as the Pack looks to restart the Kinston pipeline through the portal. But those aren't the only targets near the top of the list and the roster moves aren't done for NC State with several players set to return and more potentially moving on. Listen to the full Twitter Spaces ...
Mar 24, 2023•30 min
NC State is set to host a slew of top targets over the weekend and has already had multiple priority recruits on campus this week. That comes after the Wolfpack landed quarterback Cedrick Bailey and defensive back Asaad Brown in the last two weeks. Michael Clark and Cory Smith discuss the latest on the recruiting trail for the Pack along with give some updates on spring camp thus far. Listen to the full Twitter Spaces in podcast form now! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Woo...
Mar 24, 2023•29 min
NC State was able to salvage another series with a win in the finale against Virginia over the weekend, but is looking to get a series win this weekend in Chestnut Hill to get back on track in the ACC. Alec Sawyer and Andrew Ciencin recap the Wolfpack’s series against Virginia, look ahead to the trip to Boston College and discuss Trea Turner’s performance in the World Baseball Classic. This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfpack legend ...
Mar 24, 2023•28 min
Over the weekend, NC State fell in the men’s and women’s NCAA Tournaments, losing in the first round of both. Cory and James discuss their seasons as a whole, the offseason ahead and what to expect next year. The guys are also joined by NC State wrestling head coach Pat Popolizio to look back on the Pack’s season, Top-10 finish in the NCAA Championships and more!
Mar 22, 2023•1 hr 4 min
NC State couldn't come up with the shots or stops at the end of the game against Creighton in a 72-63 loss in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. The Wolfpack got a huge performance from Terquavion Smith, but not much else offensively to end the season on a low note against the Bluejays. Following the 72-63 loss for NC State to Creighton, Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger reflect on the game, Smith's season, the Wolfpack's season as a whole and more on the Postgame Podcast. This podcast is sp...
Mar 18, 2023•36 min
NC State is back in the NCAA Tournament after a memorable 2022-23 season, earning a No. 11 seed in the South Region. The Wolfpack will open play on Friday at 4 p.m. ET against No. 6 Creighton in Denver, Col., so our guys look ahead to the matchup! Cory Smith, Miles Masercola and Brian Geisinger break down the Wolfpack's seeding, matchup against Creighton, projected path and what it all means for NC State to turn things around from last year. This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott ...
Mar 13, 2023•52 min
NC State baseball had some close calls in the last week, but remains unblemished heading into the ACC portion of the schedule. The Pack9 sits at 12-0 after a comeback win over NJIT on Sunday and an exciting back-and-forth contest with UNCG on Tuesday. Alec Sawyer and Andrew Ciencin take a look back at another sweep from NC State’s at home, the win over UNCG and the ACC opener against Miami this weekend! Listen to the full podcast below. This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood ...
Mar 10, 2023•29 min
For the third time this season and the sixth straight in the series, NC State fell to Clemson on the hardwood Thursday evening. The Wolfpack started off strong, but went cold offensively as it dropped its 10th game of the season by a final of 80-54 to bow out of the ACC Tournament. Cory Smith and Miles Masercola take a quick look back on what happened against the Tigers, discuss the Pack's NCAA chances, the Helter Skelter play of State's guards, take questions from the audience and more. Listen ...
Mar 10, 2023•19 min
Terquavion Smith and Jarkel Joiner led the way for NC State in a lopsided win over Virginia Tech to open play for the Wolfpack in the ACC Tournament. The Pack punched the Hokies in the mouth early and ran away with a 97-77 victory to advance to the ACC Quarterfinals. Cory Smith and Miles Masercola recap the Pack's dominant performance, Terquavion Smith's 30-point outing, Jarkel Joiner's near triple-double, emergence of EB Dowuona, Greg Gantt's injury and much more. Listen to the full podcast bel...
Mar 09, 2023•30 min
With NC State opening up its potential run in the ACC Tournament on Wednesday night, Cory and Miles preview the Virginia Tech matchup in the latest Twitter Spaces. What are the keys to the Pack getting a win? Can Terquavion Smith get out of his offensive slump? The guys touch on those topics along with a look at some potential X-factors and what State needs to do to make the NCAA Tournament. Listen to it all on the latest episode of the Pack Pride Spaces now! This podcast is sponsored by Scott W...
Mar 08, 2023•33 min
It's been another eventful week for NC State with the Pack winning big in wrestling, baseball and several other sports. But this week will be all about men's basketball, as the Pack heads to Greensboro with a shot to make a deep run in the ACC Tournament. Cory Smith and James Curle will be joined by Wolfpack legend Scott Wood to breakdown State's season, life on the bubble in March and much more! Listen to the full podcast live or listen to it back on the Pack Pride Podcast feed or YouTube....
Mar 07, 2023•1 hr 5 min
NC State's 2022-23 season is still underway with the calendar rolling over to March, but it's never too early to start looking toward the future. On this edition of the Pack Pride Podcast, Wolfpack signee Trey Parker joins Cory Smith to discuss a number of topics important to Pack fans. What made Parker pick the Pack? How much closer has he grown with the staff since signing? What role does he see for himself next season? Why did he choose to play with Overtime Elite this season? How important i...
Mar 03, 2023•14 min
The Wolfpack is off to a hot start to the 2023 season with a 9-0 start after storming back against Radford for a 9-7 win. It's the best start since the shortened 2020 season and has been powered by the Pack's hot bats and strong pitching in the weekend rotation and bullpen. Andrew Ciencin and Alec Sawyer discuss the Wolfpack’s hot start to the season, Payton Green’s monstrous numbers, NC State’s comeback win over Radford and more! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home L...
Mar 02, 2023•31 min
NC State fought back after trailing by 12 points with 1:40 left to play to make it a one-possession game with 32 seconds remaining, but couldn't pull out a win at Duke. The Wolfpack fell in Cameron Indoor, 71-67, to close out the regular season with its first consecutive losses of the entire season. Cory Smith, Brian Geisinger and Miles Masercola give their thoughts on the game as a whole, the impact of Jarkel Joiner, offensive issues for Terquavion Smith and Casey Morsell and most importantly w...
Mar 01, 2023•1 hr 7 min
The last week has been another rollercoaster ride for NC State hoops, but the celebration for the 1983 team went down without a hitch. Dereck Whittenburg and the entire living roster was involved in a ceremony during the blowout win over Wake Forest last Wednesday. Cory Smith and James Curle were joined on Monday night by the 1983 National Champion live from Amedeo’s! The guys discuss the 1983 reunion, relationship with the current team, memories of the historic run and much more! Whittenburg al...
Feb 28, 2023•1 hr 9 min
To say that Saturday wasn't the Wolfpack's day would be an understatement. Coming off two big in-state wins, NC State couldn't slow down a red-hot Clemson offense inside PNC Arena as the Tigers cruised to a 96-71 win to sweep the season series with the Wolfpack. Following the loss for the Wolfpack in the home finale, Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger breakdown NC State's performance, frustrating Senior Day and how the Pack can flush this one before playing Duke on Tuesday.
Feb 26, 2023•36 min
NC State and Wake Forest traded blows for the entire first half offensively, but it was the Wolfpack that pulled away late for a 90-74 win over the Demon Deacons. The Pack moved to 22 wins for the first time since the 1987-88 season and locked in 12 wins in ACC play -- the most during the Kevin Keatts era. Miles Masercola and Cory Smith breakdown the huge performances from Jarkel Joiner and D.J. Burns, the importance of the defensive play in the second half, where the Pack stands in the ACC and ...
Feb 23, 2023•38 min
NC State baseball opener the 2023 season with a sweep for the fifth straight year, this time over Wagner. Alec Sawyer and Andrew Ciencin will break down the series and look forward to the Coastal matchup and this weekend’s series. Former NC State catcher and current assistant coach Brett Austin will also join the guys for an interview! Austin discusses how he returned to NC State, his time as a player, developing current players like Jacob Cozart and Payton Green along with much more!...
Feb 22, 2023•37 min
Over the last five days, NC State has collected wins over UNC in women’s basketball, wrestling, men’s basketball and ice hockey — at Carter-Finley Stadium. Cory and James will discuss all of those wins and the rest of the success for Pack athletics. The guys will also be joined by Icepack forward Zach Herman to discuss his hat trick against UNC, playing in a once-in-a-lifetime game and much more! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending Team. Reach out to the Wolfp...
Feb 22, 2023•1 hr 18 min
NC State's season got even more intriguing on Sunday afternoon with its third win over an in-state opponent -- this time against UNC-Chapel Hill. The Wolfpack held tight for the first 34 minutes, then had an electric stretch to close things out and bring home a 77-69 win over the Tar Heels. Cory Smith, Brian Geisinger and Miles Masercola discuss the Wolfpack's huge win over UNC to clinch a winning record in ACC play, Jarkel Joiner's huge performance, how DJ Burns outscored Armando Bacot and much...
Feb 20, 2023•43 min
