The NC State football season is rapidly approaching and fall camp is about to start. Before we get to that point, Cory Smith and Michael Clark will have complete breakdowns of each position group heading into the 2024 season. Next up is an in-depth look at the wide receiver room. With Kevin Concepcion returning after a breakout freshman campaign, what are realistic expectations for the Freshman All-American? Just how high are the ceilings for incoming transfers Noah Rogers and Wesley Grimes? Can...
Jul 24, 2024•32 min
The NC State football season opens in less than six weeks with the Wolfpack kicking off against Western Carolina. The Pack brings back a wealth of experience from last year's squad along with one of the best transfer recruiting classes in the country. On this Sunday Sit Down with Pack Pride, offensive tackle Anthony Belton discusses how he's preparing for his final season with the Wolfpack. Belton breaks down areas he's improved this offseason, having Garett Tujague as a position coach, how the ...
Jul 21, 2024•18 min
The NC State football season is rapidly approaching and fall camp is about to start. Before we get to that point, Cory Smith and Michael Clark will have complete breakdowns of each position group heading into the 2024 season. This episode will take an in-depth look at the running back position. What will the additions of Jordan Waters and Hollywood Smothers do for the Pack's backfield? Can Kendrick Raphael take a leap after a strong finish to the 2023 season? Who are the other names to know in t...
Jul 19, 2024•31 min
The NC State football season is rapidly approaching and fall camp is about to start. Before we get to that point, Cory Smith and Michael Clark will have complete breakdowns of each position group heading into the 2024 season. First up is an in-depth look at the quarterback room. With Grayson McCall transferring to NC State, what are the realistic expectations for the veteran QB? Just how ready is Cedrick Bailey if he's thrust into action? And what does the future look like at the position? We'll...
Jul 18, 2024•26 min
NC State wrapped up the 2023-24 season in recent weeks, and what a season it was. Not only did the Wolfpack land multiple ACC Championships and finish inside countless Top 25s, but also earned trips to both Final Fours, the College World Series and another National Championship. Cory Smith and James Curle planned to wrap all of that up, but the discussion with former Wolfpack guard Casey Morsell was too compelling to end, so we spent the entire episode talking to him. We'll discuss his time in R...
Jul 02, 2024•57 min
Just three months ago, DJ Horne and NC State were preparing for a trip to Dallas to take on Marquette and eventually Duke in the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight. While the Wolfpack's magical run is over, Horne joins the Pack Pride Weekly Podcast to look back on the wild ride to Phoenix, his status as a hometown hero, preparing for the NBA Draft and several other topics. On the second segment, Cory Smith and James Curle will look back at a productive week for NC State football recruiting with five new c...
Jun 25, 2024•1 hr 3 min
NC State is done in Omaha after falling to Florida, 5-4, in Monday's elimination game in the College World Series. The Wolfpack gave up four runs in the second with Dom Fritton on the mound and couldn't quite get back over the hump after taking a 1-0 lead in the first inning to end the season in the CWS. Alec Sawyer joins Cory Smith and James Curle to discuss the Wolfpack's season, the tough losses in Omaha and more when it comes to NC State baseball. Can the Wolfpack rebuild this loaded team an...
Jun 18, 2024•57 min
After downing No. 7 Georgia in the Super Regionals, NC State is already in Omaha for the third time in the last 11 years! Cory Smith and Alec Sawyer take a look back at the Athens Super Regionals and look ahead to the College World Series. Who were some of the biggest stars from Athens? How battle-tested is the Pack9 after beating two SEC teams in the last two weeks to reach Omaha? What does NC State's side of the bracket look like this weekend? We'll take a look at all of that and more on the l...
Jun 14, 2024•1 hr
NC State clinched an 8-5 win over No. 7 Georgia to seal up the Athens Super Regional and head back to the College World Series. James Curle and Cory Smith recap the Pack's huge win on the latest edition of the podcast! How big were the bats from veterans and freshmen alike to propel the Pack to Omaha? How about those arms with Logan Whitaker, Jacob Dudan and Derrick Smith all shutting down the Dawgs? We'll discuss all of that and preview Omaha on this week's podcast!
Jun 11, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Following a dominant showing in the Raleigh Regional, No. 10 NC State is heading to Athens to take on No. 7 Georgia in the Super Regionals. Peter Flaherty of Baseball America joins Alec Sawyer and Cory Smith to discuss the Pack9's run and preview the Athens Super Regionals. The guys break down the hitting, pitching and defense for the Bulldogs, along with what to expect from Charlie Condon and the rest of the UGA lineup. We'll also dissect the Pack9's current draft class and where players like J...
Jun 06, 2024•29 min
For the second time in four years, NC State is heading to the Super Regionals after sweeping the Raleigh Regional. Cory Smith and James Curle will discuss how the Pack9 rolled through the competition at Doak Field and what comes next against No. 7 Georgia in the Athens Regional. In the second segment, ACC Network analyst Eric Mac Lain will join the guys to discuss NC State football's offseason. How does this team match up with his former program in Clemson? And does the Pack have the pieces to m...
Jun 04, 2024•1 hr 12 min
NC State is set to host its first Regional in Raleigh since the 2018 season after a strong finish to the 2024 campaign. With South Carolina, James Madison and Bryant coming to town, can the Wolfpack advance from Doak Field for the first time in over a decade? Andrew Ciencin rejoins Alec Sawyer and Cory Smith to recap the season, break down the Raleigh Regional and discuss the Pack9's chances of advancing. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all of that and more!
May 30, 2024•40 min
NC State was bounced from the ACC Tournament after going 1-1, but still earned hosting duties with the Raleigh Regional starting this Friday. The Pack9 will play as the No. 10 overall seed with South Carolina, James Madison and Bryant all coming to Doak Field. Cory Smith and James Curle will take a look at the field, what led to the Wolfpack finishing with a Top-10 seed and what the path to Omaha looks like. The guys will also discuss Abby Lampe's second Cheese Roll championship, the latest on N...
May 28, 2024•52 min
Coming off a massive sweep of Wake Forest, NC State heads into the ACC Tournament as a near lock for a Regional host and a Top 4 seed in Charlotte. But could a run this week lead to even more for the Pack when it comes to the NCAA Tournament? Cory and James are joined by Alec Sawyer to discuss the latest when it comes to the Pack9, break down the ACC Tourney and outlook for the NCAA Tournament. Get all of that and more on the latest podcast! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott ...
May 21, 2024•1 hr 5 min
No. 17 NC State baseball is coming off another huge series win over No. 10 Virginia on the road and has just one series remaining. With the Pack9 hosting No. 8 Wake Forest this weekend, the opportunity to host an NCAA Regional and clinch a Top 4 seed in the ACC Tournament are both on the line. Eric Sorenson of D1Baseball joins Alec Sawyer and Cory Smith to talk about the Pack's hopes at hosting a Regional with three regular-season games remaining. Watch or listen to the full podcast for that dis...
May 16, 2024•44 min
NC State had another big week on and off the field as the football team added several quality transfers and baseball kept things humming. Cory Smith and James Curle discuss the latest on the Pack Pride Weekly Podcast! The guys discuss the additions of Kerry Martin, Chazz Wallace and Ja'Had Carter through the transfer portal on the football side. They'll also breakdown the series win over No. 10 Virginia and where the Pack9 stands heading into the final series of ACC play. This podcast is sponsor...
May 14, 2024•49 min
After a long hiatus, the Sawyer & Ciencin Podcast is back! Andrew Ciencin is still out, but Cory Smith jumps in to discuss everything that's happened for the Pack9 over the last month and look ahead to the upcoming series. Alec Sawyer and Cory discuss the Wolfpack's recent play, the upcoming series against Virginia and much more on the return of the Sawyer & Ciencin podcast! With the postseason just around the corner, NC State is finally retooling with players returning from injury and c...
May 09, 2024•31 min
On this week's Pack Pride Weekly Podcast episode, Cory and James look back at the week that was for baseball, basketball recruiting and more. We'll also dissect the weekends for men's and women's tennis, softball and what the next few weeks could bring. On the second portion of the show, NC State signee Zamareya Jones joins the show to discuss her State Championship-winning season with North Pitt, the McDonald's and Jordan Brand All-American Games and what she's bringing to the Wolfpack next sea...
May 07, 2024•47 min
On this week’s episode of the Pack Pride Weekly Podcast, Cory Smith and James Curle discuss the Pack9’s sweep over Ball State, the results of the 2024 NFL Draft, the addition of Marcus Hill and Caitlin Weimar through the portal and the departure of Mo Diarra. In the second segment, former NC State wideout Kelvin Harmon will join the show to discuss his hot start in the UFL with the DC Defenders, his journey back to football, the current Wolfpack wide receivers room and much more! This podcast is...
Apr 30, 2024•48 min
This week's Pack Pride Weekly Podcast is PACKed with great guests in person and through the live stream! In the first segment, Cory and James will be joined live from Amedeo's by former Wolfpack forward Richard Howell to discuss NC State's run in the ACC and NCAA Tournament, his new position as Green Hope head coach and much more. In the second segment, CBS Sports Senior NFL Writer Will Brinson will jump on the podcast to break down the upcoming NFL Draft, Payton Wilson's stock and the Pack's pr...
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 7 min
After one week off, the Pack Pride Weekly Podcast is BACK! Cory Smith and James Curle are back at Amedeo's prior to the NC State and City of Raleigh celebration for the men's and women's teams making the Final Four. The guys will reflect once more on the runs that got them to this point, how it has helped State early on in the portal and much more. Michael Clark will also join to discuss the Spring Game and recap the camp as a whole in the final portion! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood a...
Apr 16, 2024•52 min
NC State fought back all night against Purdue on defense, but couldn't find enough offense in a 63-50 loss in the Final Four. The Wolfpack ends the year with 26 wins -- the most in the Kevin Keatts era -- along with its fourth Final Four in program history. Cory Smith and Miles Masercola recap the Wolfpack's loss to Purdue, Michael O'Connell's injury, the run for State to turn the entire program around and the legacy of the seniors. Watch or listen to the full podcast to get all of that and more...
Apr 07, 2024•35 min
Over the course of 20 days, NC State has now won nine straight games to propel itself into the Final Four. But that's not the only huge story as the Pack has both the men's and women's teams in the Final Four for the first time in program history. Cory Smith and James Curle will be joined by singer BJ Barham of American Aquarium to discuss his trips to see the Pack cut down the nets, moments with his daughter Pearl and what both runs mean for Wolfpack fans. Watch or listen to the full podcast to...
Apr 02, 2024•1 hr 28 min
DALLAS -- NC State is heading to the Final Four for the first time since the 1983 season! The Wolfpack downed Duke by a final of 76-64 to win its ninth straight game and keep the improbable run going all the way into Phoenix! Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger break down the win on the Postgame Podcast, highlighting the play of the DJs, the Wolfpack's miraculous run, putting the game into perspective and look ahead to Purdue! Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all of that and more! This po...
Apr 01, 2024•55 min
NC State kept dancing with a dominant win over No. 2 Marquette, 67-58, to advance to the first Elite Eight for the program since the 1986 season. The Wolfpack will meet up with No. 4 Duke for a chance to advance to the Final Four. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger break down the massive win over Marquette, the performances from DJ Horne, Casey Morsell and Mohamed Diarra along with a preview of Duke. Watch or listen to the latest Postgame Podcast to get all that and more! This podcast is sponsored b...
Mar 30, 2024•49 min
The Wolfpack is dancing into the Sweet 16 for the first time in nine years! Cory Smith and James Curle will be joined by Scott Wood to discuss the Wolfpack’s run so far and what comes next in Dallas against Marquette. The guys will also break down the women’s game against NC State at Reynolds Coliseum, the gymnastics ACC Championship and baseball’s series win over Duke! Watch or listen to the full podcast to get that and more! This podcast is sponsored by Scott Wood and the Scott Wood Home Lendi...
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 10 min
NC State is heading to the Sweet 16 for the first time in nine years after a 79-73 win over Oakland. The No. 11 Wolfpack got a 24-point, 11-rebound double-double from DJ Burns along with four other players finishing in double figures to pull out its seventh straight win and keep dancing into Dallas. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger break down the Wolfpack's massive win, DJ Burns' historic double-double, how belief continues to drive the Pack and what comes next in Dallas. Watch or listen to the fu...
Mar 24, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Don't call them Cinderella. NC State and Oakland may be double-digit seeds, but both believe they landed in March Madness for a reason. The Wolfpack dominated Texas Tech, but can it advance to the Sweet 16 with a win over the Golden Grizzlies? Chase Graham and Miles Masercola preview the Wolfpack's Round of 32 game, how to limit Jack Gohlke, the rise of the Pack's big men surrounding DJ Burns and what the Pack needs to do in order to survive and advance. Watch or listen to the full podcast to ge...
Mar 23, 2024•28 min
NC State ran away from Texas Tech in the second half for an 80-67 win to advance to the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament. The Wolfpack got three huge performances from the big men with Ben Middlebrooks, D.J. Burns and Mohamed Diarra all finishing with 16-plus against the Red Raiders. Cory Smith and Brian Geisinger break down the Wolfpack's first NCAA Tournament victory of the Kevin Keatts era, the key players that got the Pack past the Red Raiders and what comes next in Pittsburgh. Watch or l...
Mar 22, 2024•44 min
It's been more than 48 hours and the feeling of being an ACC Champion hasn't worn off for NC State men's basketball fans. Now the Wolfpack is heading off to Pittsburgh to take on No. 6 seed Texas Tech in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. James Curle and Cory Smith give their look back at the Wolfpack's historic run to the ACC Tournament and preview what the NCAA Tournament will look like for both the men's and women's hoops teams. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all of that, w...
Mar 19, 2024•1 hr
