After a 3-0 open to ACC play and an 11-3 start to the season, the Wolfpack heads into a tough rivalry matchup against No. 7 UNC at home on Wednesday night. State has won in a variety of ways to get to this point, including a last-second winner at Notre Dame and a blowout victory against UVA, so Miles and Chase will recap all of it! The guys look back at the last play against the Fighting Irish, how State dominated against the Cavaliers, breakout performances for Dennis Parker Jr. and others. Als...
Jan 09, 2024•39 min
After two weeks off, Cory and James are BACK at Amedeo’s to discuss everything that’s happened with Wolfpack Athletics. The guys will be joined by N.C. State legend Ernie Myers to discuss the current squad, the women’s basketball program and UNC rivalry week. We’ll also break down the latest moves for the Pack football program in the portal, expectations for next fall and more hoops in the second portion. Watch/listen to the podcast to get all of that and more in episode No. 200 of the Weekly Po...
Jan 09, 2024•1 hr 15 min
NC State has landed a massive commitment from the No. 8 wide receiver and No. 43 overall player in Noah Rogers. The former Ohio State receiver is returning home and our guys will break it all down. Michael Clark and Cory Smith discuss what the move means for the Wolfpack, how he fits into the system, the strengths and weaknesses in his game and the transfer class as a whole. Watch/listen to the full podcast to get all of this and more!
Jan 04, 2024•25 min
It wasn't pretty, but it was an ACC road win. And even with a 54-52 clunker in South Bend, the Wolfpack is now 2-0 on the road in ACC play and notched its 10th win of the season in the first game of 2024. Cory Smith and Miles Masercola recap the win, discuss Burns' game-winner, what it all means for the Wolfpack and what must happen moving forward with Virginia coming to town on Saturday. Join us for the latest podcast to discuss all that and more!
Jan 04, 2024•45 min
The Wolfpack put up a valiant effort to stage a comeback in the Pop-Tarts Bowl, but Kansas State closed out a 28-19 win over the Pack. Michael Clark and Cory Smith recap what led to the Wolfpack's loss, takeaways from the season and more following the game. Why can't the Pack get over the hump in bowl games and get that elusive 10th win? What does this loss mean for the momentum of the offseason? Who were the biggest standouts from the loss? We'll recap it all and more in this podcast. This podc...
Dec 29, 2023•55 min
Tim Fitzgerald of GoPowercat.com on the 247Sports network joins Cory smith to preview the Wolfpack vs. Wildcats in the inaugural Pop-Tarts Bowl. How different is the K-State offense with Avery Johnson under center? Who are the playmakers to know for the Wildcats? How about the portal and injury losses for both sides of the ball? We’ll explore all that and give our picks on the final Pregame Podcast of the 2023 season!
Dec 28, 2023•27 min
There is a LOT going on for N.C. State, but the transfer portal is dominating the headlines. Cory and James will breakdown the latest moves in the portal, men’s and women’s hoops along with some National Signing Day discussion. In the final portion of the podcast, Wolfpack tight end commit Justin Joly joins us to talk about why he joined the program, his expectations for next year and more. Watch the full podcast to get a jam-packed episode this week! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and ...
Dec 19, 2023•1 hr 11 min
NC State travels down to San Antonio on Saturday night for a potential resume-building matchup against No. 12 Tennessee. Miles Masercola and Chase Graham dissect the matchup, give their thoughts on how the Pack can pull out a win and more. The guys also discuss how the play of MJ Rice has impacted the team and what it would mean to have Mohamed Diarra at full strength against the Volunteers. Get caught up with Wolfpack hoops and more in the latest Two Perspectives Podcast! This podcast is sponso...
Dec 16, 2023•28 min
NC State got its guy. The Wolfpack has landed former Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall out of the transfer portal for the 2024 season — his final year of eligibility. Michael Clark and Cory Smith discuss the big move, what it means for the remainder of the portal window and the future of the program. Join the guys LIVE to get your questions answered along with behind-the-scenes breakdown of how State landed McCall. This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lending...
Dec 13, 2023•55 min
NC State got the portal started off strong with three transfer commits along to complete a week with five new additions. Tom Livolsi of Savage Wolves hops on to discuss NIL's impact in the portal, how the Wolfpack's success on the field impacts the portal, what makes Savage Wolves different from others and much more. We'll recap all of that in the first segment then be joined by Notre Dame transfer and Wolfpack commit Zeke Correll! The veteran center announced he'll join the Wolfpack for his fin...
Dec 12, 2023•1 hr 2 min
On this week's episode of the Two Perspectives Podcast, Chase Graham and Miles Masercola are joined by Scott Wood to discuss NC State's recent stretch of games and the outlook as they move forward in the non-conference slate. Wood also tells stories about his time overseas and how everyone found out about Sidney Lowe losing his job. The guys wrap things up talking about Scott’s new travel ball team, SW15H Elite, and his new role as director/coach.
Dec 06, 2023•44 min
The ACC continues to get snubbed at every turn, as NC State linebacker Payton Wilson was not selected as the Bronko Nagurski Trophy winner for the 2023 season. On this week's podcast, Cory Smith and James Curle discuss the Wolfpack accepting a bid to the Pop-Tarts Bowl along with Payton Wilson being snubbed in the Nagurski Trophy presentation. The guys also discuss the last week for Wolfpack hoops, as the men's team secured an ACC win at Boston College and the women's team continues its climb up...
Dec 05, 2023•1 hr 9 min
NC State came out and punched UNC in the mouth early and just kept beating on the Tar Heels to the tune of a dominant 39-20 win on Senior Day in Carter-Finley Stadium. Cory Smith and Michael Clark take a look back on the win in the Postgame Podcast. What can you say about the performances of Brennan Armstrong and Payton Wilson in their final home games? How about Kevin Concepcion shining again and the Wolfpack offense putting up 500-plus yards and eight scoring drives? We'll discuss all of that ...
Nov 26, 2023•52 min
On this episode of the Two Perspectives Podcast with Chase and Miles, the guys look at the Wolfpack's upcoming matchup with Vanderbilt. The Wolfpack travels to Las Vegas for a showdown with the Commodores in a winnable game that should tell us more about the Pack's current roster. Chase and Miles also look back at another trip for a Multi-Team Event in 2020, discuss their Thanksgiving Day plans and more! Get your hoops fix while you travel for the holidays before a late-night tip-off in Mandalay...
Nov 23, 2023•35 min
Coming off a four-game winning streak with one game left of the regular season, NC State wants nothing more than to take down UNC and notch its ninth win of the year on Saturday. Meanwhile, despite having a future first-round pick at QB in Drake Maye, the Tar Heels enter after losing three out of their last five games and needing a win over the Pack to salvage what has been a horrendous close to the season. Chip Alexander of The News & Observer joins Cory Smith on the Pregame Podcast to brea...
Nov 22, 2023•37 min
The past week has been another remarkable one for the Wolfpack with a football win in Blacksburg, another women's cross country National Championship and everything else in between. James and Cory will discuss all of that and preview the Rivalry Week against UNC on this week's podcast. In the second segment, the guys will be joined by none other than two NC State legends in Nyheim Hines and Emeka Emezie to discuss the week ahead. We'll get into their take on the rivalry, their most memorable mom...
Nov 21, 2023•1 hr 12 min
NC State needed to hang on late, but five straight touchdown drives between the second and third quarters were enough for the Wolfpack to pull out a 35-28 win in Blacksburg, Va. on Saturday. Cory Smith and Michael Clark discuss the victory, the key performances and more on the Postgame Podcast. What did Brennan Armstrong's performance mean to the Pack and what is the latest on his status? Just how dangerous is Kevin Concepcion as a true freshman for the Wolfpack? What happened to the Wolfpack de...
Nov 20, 2023•50 min
NC State and Virginia Tech have been heading toward similar trajectories over the last several weeks, but only one can come away with a crucial win on Saturday in Blacksburg. The Wolfpack has won its last three straight while VT has won four out of its last six and is knocking on the door of bowl eligibility with two games remaining. Matej Sis of VTScoop on the 247Sports network joins the Pregame Podcast to discuss where the Hokies stand heading into the matchup, the breakout years for Kyron Dro...
Nov 16, 2023•30 min
Everything came up NC State over the past week for a wide variety of programs. The Wolfpack won huge games in football, women’s basketball, got off to strong starts in men’s basketball and wrestling, both cross country teams qualified for Nationals and men’s hockey swept a home series — and we’ll try our hardest to recap all of it! James and Cory will also be joined by Wolfpack legend Scott Wood to discuss the start of the men’s basketball season, his ventures in being a color analyst, thoughts ...
Nov 15, 2023•1 hr 15 min
Both NC State basketball programs are off to hot starts, with the men's team notching a 20-point win over Abilene Christian while the women's squad cruised to a 92-81 win against No. 2 UConn. Miles Masercola and Chase Graham discuss both teams and what the last week means for the programs. On the back half of the podcast, current Philadephia 76ers G-League guard Terquavion Smith joins the guys for an exclusive interview. Smith breaks down his time with the Wolfpack, thoughts on the current team,...
Nov 13, 2023•50 min
NC State got just three first-half touchdowns on Saturday afternoon, but it didn't need that many points in a 26-6 drubbing of Wake Forest. It marked the Wolfpack's first win in Winston-Salem since 2015 and only the second time since the 2003 season -- but that's all ancient history now, right? Michael Clark and Cory Smith take a look back on the win, give their thoughts on Brennan Armstrong's solid play, the offensive playmakers who stepped up, the elite defensive performance and much more! Lis...
Nov 12, 2023•21 min
NC State travels to Wake Forest on Saturday afternoon looking to get a major monkey off its back. The Wolfpack has won its last two games to get back to bowl eligibility, but heads on the road looking for just its second win in Winston-Salem in two decades. Ahead of the in-state matchup, Cam Lemons Debro joins Cory Smith for the pregame podcast to discuss the Deacs' quarterback situation, how the playmakers have performed this season, the strengths and weaknesses of the defense and his predictio...
Nov 09, 2023•35 min
With MJ Morris' decision to redshirt the remainder of the 2023 season going public on Tuesday morning, Cory Smith and Michael Clark join up to discuss the decision on this emergency podcast. The guys will give some background and take questions from viewers! We also take a look ahead at what this means for the quarterback room the remainder of the season and heading into next year. Could Morris actually return to the team next season after redshirting the final three games? We'll touch on that a...
Nov 08, 2023•1 hr 11 min
NC State football continued its turnaround on Saturday night with a convincing 20-6 win over Miami to lock in bowl eligibility. Days later, the Wolfpack men's basketball team tipped off the season with a 72-59 victory over The Citadel with several new faces standing out. Cory Smith and James Curle recap the last week for the Wolfpack, focusing first on the huge win for State over Miami before the Pack's season opener on the court. We'll break it all down for both squads and look ahead to another...
Nov 07, 2023•1 hr 8 min
A brand new college basketball season is upon us, and so too is a brand spanking new podcast to feast your ears on this season. Pack Pride analyst Miles Masercola and former NC State basketball walk-on Chase Graham have teamed up to bring you the Two Perspectives Podcast for the entire winter! In this debut episode, Miles and Chase preview the 2023-24 season for the Wolfpack ahead of the opening game, hand out superlatives, give some betting odds previews for the year and much more. Also listen ...
Nov 06, 2023•45 min
NC State and Miami traded blows defensively all night long, but the Wolfpack kept the Hurricanes out of the end zone and did just enough offensively to pull out a 20-6 win. The victory marked Dave Doeren's program-record 78th at NC State, locked in bowl eligibility and further proved the team's resilience through adversity this season. Cory Smith and Michael Clark take a look back on the primetime win, the glimmer of optimism from the offense, the ridiculous performance from the defense and Doer...
Nov 05, 2023•1 hr 9 min
NC State just wrapped up a bounce-back performance with a 24-17 win over Clemson in a game as a double-digit underdog. James and Cory take another look back at that win and look ahead to the Miami matchup and more! Prior to talking football, the guys are also joined by two-time All-American and four-time ACC champion wrestler Trent Hidlay live at Amedeo's. We'll discuss his move up in weight class, why he returned for one final season, the team goals for this year and much more! This podcast is ...
Oct 31, 2023•4 hr 3 min
NC State's defense smothered Clemson all afternoon while its offense did just enough to pull out a 24-17 win. Kevin Concepcion had his third multi-touchdown game of his career while Payton Wilson got in on the scoring with a pick-six in a smothering performance for the Wolfpack D. Michael Clark and Cory Smith take a look back on the win with an eye on what went right and still needs improving moving forward. The guys also take a look at individual performances, hand out helmet stickers and look ...
Oct 30, 2023•57 min
NC State and Clemson head into Saturday's matchup with strikingly similarly tough rows to hoe, but one will earn a critical win this weekend. With the matchup just days away, Christina Long of The Greenville News joins Cory Smith to discuss where Clemson stands heading into Week 9 of the season. What has led to the offensive struggles in Garrett Riley's first season at Clemson? Can Cade Klubnik fix his turnover issues on the road in a hostile environment? How will Will Shipley play in his final ...
Oct 25, 2023•25 min
With the football team off the field this past weekend, Cory Smith and James Smith take a look at the biggest areas where the team can improve heading into the matchup against Clemson. The guys will also discuss the critical homecoming matchup as both programs look to turn things around this season. But first, the guys will be joined by Ryan Combs and the ALS North Carolina President and CEO Dave Shore to discuss the "Drive Out ALS" event at Drive Shack in two months. We'll also discuss Chris Co...
Oct 24, 2023•1 hr 1 min
