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Earlier this week, NC State landed two of its top offensive line targets in the 2021 class in a span of three days. Michael Clark and Cory Smith break down the new additions and what it means for the 2021 recruiting class. What is the Pack getting in Jaleel Davis and Thornton Gentry? How will they help in recruiting fellow o-linemen in 2021? Who's next for State's class in 2021? Listen to the full...

When it comes to NC State legends, one of the most well-known players in the program's history is Julius Hodge. The former NC State star joined the Pack Pride Weekly Podcast to discuss his past with the Pack and his present as a coach! What ultimately led Jules to committing to NC State? What are his thoughts on Kevin Keatts and the current program? What advice would he give to players testing the...

Though there are still no live sports to talk about, the last week was packed with NC State news. Cory and James discuss the latest topics and dig into the mailbag from social media and the Pack Pride message boards. Topics include the commitment of Aaron McLaughlin, hiring of Mike Summey for NC State basketball, Raina Perez committing to WBB, NC State's case going to the IARP and much more in the...

On Thursday afternoon, NC State landed its top target at the quarterback position in Aaron McLaughlin. Michael and Cory breakdown the 4-star 2021 QB on the latest podcast. How did the Pack land McLaughlin? How will he fit into Tim Beck's system? What will his connection with Porter Rooks mean for the future? What does his commitment mean for the rest of the 2021 class? We break all of that down an...

Last May, A.J. Cole got an invite to the Raiders' rookie mini-camp with a chance to get an invite to fall camp. Cole blew away the competition that weekend, made the preseason roster and ultimately won the job as one of 32 punters in the entire NFL last year with Oakland. The former NC State special teams star joined the Pack Pride Weekly Podcast with James and Cory to discuss his rookie season, p...

With all of college sports shut down and recruiting in a dead period, creative teams all across the country have been busier than ever. Whether it's creating social content, graphics for recruits or tracking down creative pirates -- you know who you are -- Chanelle Smith-Walker has been working like crazy lately for the Wolfpack. The Director of Creative Media for NC State Football joined the Pack...

Over the weekend, NC State football had two more former players taken in the 2020 NFL Draft. Defensive linemen Larrell Murchison and James Smith-Williams join the Pack Pride Weekly Podcast to discuss being selected by the Titans and Redskins, respectively. Murchison and Smith-Williams talk with Cory and James about the grueling final day of the draft, how NC State developed them for the NFL, their...

On Sunday evening, NC State landed its highest commit in the 2021 class with wing Ernest Ross committing to the Wolfpack. Cory and Miles take a look at what Ross' commitment means for Kevin Keatts and his staff along with the entire 2021 class. What does Ross bring to the Wolfpack in this class? How does he fit in with the current 2020 and 2021 commits? Which player will be next to commit to State...

With the 2020 NFL Draft kicking off on Thursday evening, there's no better person to talk to about the development of NC State players than Dantonio Burnette. The former Wolfpack linebacker and current Assistant AD/Director of Strength & Conditioning for football joined the podcast to discuss the upcoming draft and strange offseason. How are players working out during the pandemic? What does the P...

Despite the current dead period due to COVID-19, NC State has still been active on the recruiting trail. With four commits currently in the fold, the Wolfpack still has several of its top targets on the board. Michael and Cory break down the Top 11 players still on the Pack's board, update where State currently stands for all of them, and discusses what the final class should look like overall. Li...

In these uncertain times, the lack of live sports isn't stopping NC State from making news. James and Cory are joined this week by Joe Giglio -- along with a special appearance by Dereck Whittenburg! We discuss the current landscape of sports for the Wolfpack and all of college athletics, Joe's new gig and what the latest NCAA news means for the future of the Wolfpack basketball program. Listen to...

With the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions forcing the Pack Pride Podcast to shoot remotely, we haven't recorded from Amedeo's in more than a month. So James and Cory joined our "regulars" on a Zoom video to discuss life in quarantine. There's also some NC State discussion focusing on Josh Hall's decision to go through the NBA Draft process and the latest on NC State's NCAA case, but this week wa...

The NC State basketball season has been officially over for three weeks now. It's left a void in the lives of Wolfpack fans who had hopes of an NCAA Tournament run this year, but Cory Smith and Miles Masercola are here to help! We opened up the mailbag to answer questions from subscribers in this Q&A podcast. What would an ideal starting 5 look like? How much will depth help Kevin Keatts run his s...

The season came to an unceremonious end for several winter and spring athletes, but NC State still put together a strong athletic year. James and Cory take a look back on the year and hand out their awards for several categories. They make their case for awards such as Freshman of the Year, Senior of the Year, Female and Male Athlete of the Year, Overall MVP, Best Team and much more. And no ... no...

At this point, we've all come to terms with the fact that the 2019-20 season isn't coming back for any sport. While it's a reality, it's still a tough pill to swallow for any senior athlete that fought so hard to get to the NCAA Tournament. Former NC State point guard Aislinn Konig joins the Pack Pride Podcast to discuss the end of her career, her proudest moment in an NC State uniform, what the W...

After an insane week across the country and the sports world in particular, James Curle and Cory Smith discuss how the week affected NC State athletics. Whether it was the end of the men's and women's basketball seasons or what comes next, James and Cory cover it all! What was it like being in Greensboro when the ACC Tournament was canceled? Why does the cancelation cripple a special season for bo...

On Thursday afternoon, the entire 2019-20 season came to an abrupt end as the NCAA announced the cancellation of the NCAA Tournament. Following the ACC Tournament, Cory and Miles take one final look back at the 20-12 campaign for the Wolfpack. What do we make of the 2019-20 season overall for the Pack? Will seniors return to the team after not playing the conclusion of the year? How much potential...

NC State downed Pittsburgh with ease, 73-58, to advance in the ACC Tournament and likely put itself firmly inside the NCAA Tournament bubble. But what would a win over Duke on Thursday provide? Miles and Cory take a look at what the win over Pitt means for the Pack, Devon Daniels' huge performance, preview the Duke matchup and the strange day across college basketball on the Postgame Podcast. List...

NC State basketball finished the regular season firmly on the bubble, but will need another win to feel good about its chances. Miles and Cory take a look at the opener of the ACC tournament for the Wolfpack against Pitt before tipoff in Greensboro. Just how critical is this game for the Pack's NCAA Tournament chances? Which players need to step up the most to topple Pitt again? How important will...

Coming off a monumental weekend for NC State, James and Cory were joined by former Wolfpack running back Nyheim Hines to discuss everything from the WBB and wrestling ACC championships to the start of the ACC Tournament this Wednesday. Hines also discusses his recruitment at NC State, favorite game with the Wolfpack, relationships with current players, NFL career and life as a Pack fan now that he...

Looking to sweep Duke in the season series, NC State got off to a strong start, but fell apart on both ends of the floor late in an 88-69 loss to No. 12 Duke. Cory and Miles take a look back on the loss as well as what State needs to correct against Wake Forest. How much did the Blue Devils' zone hinder the Wolfpack's offense? What changed on the offensive glass from NC State's last win over Duke?...

NC State needed all 40 minutes to pull out a win over Pitt, but got exactly what it needed to move to 18-11 (9-9 ACC) on the season. Miles and Cory take one final look back at the win for the Wolfpack and preview the Duke matchup. How special was Manny Bates' performance? What did NC State's ability to finish say about its growth down the stretch? Can the Pack complete the Duke sweep for the first...

Tuesday night was yet another deflating loss for NC State against a hapless UNC team by a final of 85-79. The Wolfpack had its chances to run away, but crumbled on the offensive glass and couldn't stage a late comeback to win the game. Miles and Cory take a look back at the loss, including Markell Johnson's double-double, the domination on the boards and the moments that ultimately led to the loss...

Prior to NC State's latest Play 4 Kay Game against Duke, James and Cory shot a live podcast from Reynolds Coliseum. The guys were joined by former NC State star and WNBA player Kiara Leslie! Leslie takes a look back at her time in Raleigh, what it was like being a first-round pick and what makes Wes Moore and the current WBB team so successful. James and Cory also examine the last week for NC Stat...

Despite playing yet another strong first half, NC State couldn't keep up with Florida State in the final 20 minutes to clinch a second straight Top 10 win. Miles and Cory take a look back at the outcome on the Postgame Podcast. What happened on the boards in the second half? How much did foul trouble for D.J. Funderburk affect the game? Can the Pack fix its rebounding issues before facing UNC on T...