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With just over one month until the start of the regular season, NC State finally knows who it will be facing in 2020. Following the release of the Wolfpack's 2020 schedule, Michael and Cory take a look at the slate an offer an in-depth breakdown of every game and more on the Pack Pride Podcast. How difficult will the opening stretch of four games on the road in the first seven weeks be for the Pac...

The 2020 football season is just over one month away, but NC State is still not sure who to prepare for in its season opener. Following the ACC shifting the schedule to conference-only with a plus-one model, Michael and Cory break down the matchups and offer their thoughts on the changes. Did NC State's schedule get easier or tougher? What are the best new matchups on the 2020 schedule? Will fans...

This sports season has been a trying one for athletes all over the country, but none more so than Olympic athletes. Former NC State National Champion Nick Gwiazdowski joins the Pack Pride Podcast to discuss how he's preparing for the postponed Summer Games and the current state of the Wolfpack wrestling program. Following Gwiazdowski's interview, Cory and James dissect the new matchups for NC Stat...

With NC State basketball returning to the court last week and another huge AAU tournament in Rock Hill, S.C. over the weekend, Cory and Miles take a look at some of the biggest storylines surrounding the Pack. How much has Terquavion Smith improved this offseason? Where does the Pack stand with De'Ante Green? What would the return of D.J. Funderburk mean for State in 2020-21? What are the expectat...

With the football season ramping up toward a September kickoff, the News & Observer has hired a new NC State beat writer in Jonas Pope. The newest member of the Wolfpack media joined the Pack Pride Podcast to discuss his new role with Cory and James. What led to Pope accepting the position? Will NC State remain undefeated in basketball in games he attends? How much pride does Pope take in being an...

Thanks to a two-month stretch that saw NC State add 12 of its 15 commits in the 2021 class, the Wolfpack is back on track in recruiting. Steve Wiltfong, 247Sports Director of Recruiting, joined the podcast to discuss the Pack's current haul, how COVID-19 limited the program's success and how wild this fall will be for recruiting. Cory and James Curle also discuss various topics including conferenc...

Following the hiring of Ruffin McNeill in a Special Assistant to the Head Coach role, Cory and James were joined by two people who know him best -- his high school coach Finley Read and Fayetteville Observer beat writer Sammy Batten. What makes McNeill such a beloved coach? How will he bring change in a limited role with the Wolfpack? Can he make an impact in recruiting despite not being able to t...

Despite already filling all of its vacancies for the 2020 football season, NC State was still looking for one more leader on the staff. On Tuesday morning, the Wolfpack officially announced the hiring of former ECU head coach and Oklahoma assistant Ruffin McNeill. What does the hire mean for the Pack? How expansive will his role be in Raleigh? In what ways can McNeill help in recruiting and advisi...

While most of the sports world is still shut down due to COVID-19 restrictions, the NWSL has already kicked off the season. Former NC State women's soccer star Tziarra King was finally able to make her debut with a goal in the 89th minute for the Utah Royals FC in a 3-3 draw. King joins R. Cory Smith and James Curle on the Pack Pride Weekly Podcast to discuss her huge debut, how NC State helped sh...

The COVID-19 pandemic has put an end to sports all across the country, but it's never too early to start looking ahead to the season. In the second part of our "double album" podcast edition with B.J. Barham of American Aquarium, we discuss the NC State football and basketball program. What was Barham's most memorable moment as a Wolfpack fan? What are his thoughts on the upcoming recruiting class...

The COVID-19 pandemic has put an end to sports all across the country, but it's hit the music industry especially hard. In the first part of our "double album" podcast edition with B.J. Barham of American Aquarium, we discuss his love of NC State and the band's newest album. What went into releasing "Lamentations" during the pandemic? How did the album rise to the top of the Billboard charts? In w...

NC State's recruiting momentum continued to roll on Friday evening with the commitment of four-star defensive end Travali Price and long snapper/tackle Jayden Tate. Michael Clark and R. Cory Smith break down the two newest commits for the Wolfpack on the Pack Pride Podcast! What does Price add to the 2021 class? How did the Pack pull the brothers out of North Lincoln? How will they both fit in wit...

After losing one of its top assistants in Takayo Siddle to UNCW, NC State brought Mike Summey back home. The newest NC State assistant joins James Curle and Cory Smith on this week's Pack Pride Weekly Podcast! What led to Summey falling in love with NC State as a kid? How did his connection to Siddle lead to his hiring by Kevin Keatts? How much more passionate is Summey about recruiting to his alm...

The Wolfpack continued to roll on the recruiting trail over the last week with two new commitments on the defensive side of the ball. Michael Clark and R. Cory Smith provide their thoughts on the latest commits in defensive back Nate Evans and linebacker Caden Fordham and what they mean to the 2021 class. What led Evans to flip from Tennessee? What is Fordham's fit in the Pack's defense? Will the...

After starting out his high school and college career in Raleigh, N.C., former NC State defensive back Juston Burris was drafted to the New York Jets in 2016. Following an up-and-down four years in the NFL, Burris signed with the Carolina Panthers this offseason to return to his home state. This week on the Pack Pride Weekly Podcast (From Home), Burris joins James Curle and R. Cory Smith to discus...

When it comes to NC State football, Nate Irving is widely considered one of the best defensive players to ever suit up for the Wolfpack. Nate joined Cory and James on this week's podcast to discuss his time with the Pack and his life now. Among the topics on this week's show, Nate talks about what led him to NC State, his time in the NFL, life as a high school coach and how closely he still keeps...

NC State has landed its second 4-star recruit in the 2021 class with Micah Crowell making his commitment official. Michael Clark and Cory Smith break down what his commitment means for the Pack. What does Crowell add to the 2021 class? How did the Pack pull him out of East Forsyth? How will he fit in with the program? Who's next for the 2021 class following Crowell?

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...