NC State Athletics - Pack Pride Podcast

Every year, the entire ACC collects in Charlotte for the unofficial kickoff to the football season. Pack Pride was on hand as the Wolfpack sent Dave Doeren and two players to represent the program. What were the biggest takeaways from ACC Kickoff? Who performed the best at Life for Life? With one week until Alpha Wolf camp, Michael and Cory break down what to expect at the elite camp. Listen to th...

On the final day of the Dave Doeren Football Camps, NC State hosted arguably two of the most important prospects in both the 2020 and 2021 class on campus. Cory Smith and Michael Clark take a look at the summer camps as a whole along with the impact of having 2021 QB Aaron McLaughlin and 2020 WR commit Porter Rooks on the field. How significant was this past weekend for NC State's recruiting class...

Over the weekend, NC State hosted hundreds of high school athletes on campus, but the biggest story happened off the field. Four players committed over the course of four days -- wearing out the red light. Cory Smith and Michael Clark break down each player who committed along with a look back at the start of Dave Doeren Football Camps. Note: This podcast was recorded before Ezemdi Udoh's commitme...

The upcoming week is a busy one for NC State football when it comes to recruiting. Whether it's the start of summer camps or multiple important visits for the 2020 class, R. Cory Smith and Michael Clark take a look at myriad topics for the Pack. Which visitors are expected for the Pack this coming week? Just how critical are the Dave Doeren Summer Camps for NC State? What will the month of June ho...

RALEIGH, N.C. -- On Friday at noon, No. 2 NC State will throw out the first pitch of the Greenville Regional against No. 3 Campbell. The Wolfpack will have to go through two of the toughest in-state teams in order to advance to the Super Regional. Stephen Igoe of Hoist the Colours joins the Pack Pride Podcast break down the Pirates and take a look at the Camels. Cory Smith and Igoe take a look at...

In less than 48 hours, NC State lost a commitment from a four-star recruit, missed on its top linebacker target then rebounded with a four-star offensive tackle. Cory Smith and Michael Clark take a look at the class so far and what all three recruits add for the Wolfpack. How significant was was the addition of Austin Blaske for NC State's recruiting class? Is Georgia becoming a hotbed for Wolfpac...

With the 2019 NFL Draft just over 24 hours away, former NC State wide receiver Stephen Louis is hopeful he'll hear his name called. While it's more likely he'll have to wait to sign with a team afterward, Louis is ready to do whatever to make his NFL dreams come true. In the latest Pack Pride Podcast, Louis discusses his NFL future, his thoughts on Kelvin Harmon and Jakobi Meyers and his comeback...

With exactly one week left until the 2019 NFL Draft, NC State has a chance to place five or more players in the NFL for a second straight year. Will Brinson of CBS Sports joins the Pack Pride Podcast to discuss this year's class. Where will each player land starting next Thursday? Is Garrett Bradbury a lock in the first round? How high can Kelvin Harmon go on draft day? What do these back-to-back...

NC State hosted its annual Kay Yow Spring Game on Saturday, concluding the spring camp season with an emphatic statement about where the program stands. Cory and Michael break down the biggest takeaways from the weekend for the Wolfpack. How did the trio of quarterbacks fighting for the starting gig look? Who were the offensive and defensive MVPs? How impressive were the early enrollees?

Saturday is the official end of spring camp for NC State football, which is punctuated by the 2019 Kay Yow Spring Game. Cory Smith and Michael Clark take a look at some of the biggest topics heading into the annual event. Which quarterbacks do they expect to shine? Who will be the standout early enrollees? How big is this weekend for NC State football recruiting? Listen to the full podcast below a...

In less than 48 hours, NC State landed three of its top recruits in the 2020 class in Joseph Johnson III, Aydan White and Nate McCollum. Cory Smith and Michael Clark take a look at the class so far and what all three recruits add for the Wolfpack. How significant was this past weekend for NC State's recruiting class? Is the Wolfpack full at cornerback and how many more wideouts will the program ta...

On Wednesday evening, NC State's 2018-19 season came to a halt as the Wolfpack's final shot fell short in the NIT Quarterfinals. State wrapped up a 24-12 season with a NIT run despite falling short for the NCAA Tournament, but heads into the offseason with a lot to look forward to for next year. What happened in the loss to Lipscomb? What was the biggest factor in NC State missing the Big Dance? W...

NC State hosted its annual Pro Day earlier this week, once again featuring a slew of potential NFL talent on hand in front of scouts and coaches from every team. Cory and Michael were both on hand to take in the event and break down the prospects on hand along with talk to Dave Doeren about his updated contract. Who were the biggest standouts in the NC State Pro Day? Which under-the-radar players...

The Wolfpack missed out on the NCAA Tournament, but is making the most of its postseason in the NIT. Coming out of spring break, NC State football returned to the practice field this week with several battles still ongoing. Michael and Cory break down the latest on the QB rotation and spring standouts. How important is the Pack's run in the NIT for Reynolds? What's the latest on the WBB team in th...

With NC State football heading into the ACC Tournament, the Wolfpack football team one week into spring camp, wrestling winning the ACC Championship and baseball remaining undefeated, it was a busy weekend in Raleigh. Cory Smith and Michael Clark discuss the most important topics surrounding the Pack on the latest Pack Pride Podcast. Does NC State need one or two wins in the ACC Tournament to get...

With NC State football opened up spring camp, the Wolfpack basketball team's season winding down and several non-revenue sports winning in big ways, it was a busy weekend in Raleigh. Cory Smith and Michael Clark discuss the most important topics surrounding the Pack on the latest Pack Pride Podcast. How impressive did the Pack football team look on opening day of camp? What does NC State need to d...

With NC State spring camp officially kicking off on Saturday, Cory and Michael take a look at what to watch for the Wolfpack. Just months after the end of the 2018 season, the Pack has a lot of spots to fill and names to know. How will the new assistant coaches impact the position battles in camp? Who are the early favorites for Cory and Michael to win the QB job? Which early enrollees will make a...

On this week's Pregame Podcast, Cory Smith is joined by Mike Waters, Syracuse beat writer for Syracuse.com and  Syracuse Post-Standard , to discuss the upcoming matchup between the Wolfpack and the Orange. How critical is the play of Tyus Battle to the success of the program? Where is Syracuse at in the development of this year's version of the 2-3 zone? Which freshman guard has played a critical ...

With the baseball season exactly one week away, Aaron Fitt of D1Baseball joins Cory to discuss the start of NC State's season. The Wolfpack comes into the season outside of several preseason Top 25 lists -- including sitting just outside the D1Baseball rankings despite having three preseason All-Americans. How important will the trio of Will Wilson, Patrick Bailey and Kent Klyman be for the Pack9?...

With the final National Signing Day for the 2019 in the rearview mirror, NC State has pieced together the No. 26 recruiting class in the country, according to 247Sports. The Wolfpack has now locked in a combined 12 four-star players -- six in each class -- by the 247Sports rankings and all at positions of need in the coming years. Michael and Cory take a look at the final players added with Jordan...

On this week's Pregame Podcast, Cory Smith is joined by Brant Wilkerson-New, ACC writer for the Greensboro News-Record, to discuss the upcoming matchup between the Wolfpack and Tar Heels. What can NC State fans expect to see from the streaking Heels offensively? Can the Pack find its mojo in Chapel Hill again after an embarrassing loss to Virginia Tech? Who are the biggest stars to watch for UNC?...

On this week's Pregame Podcast, Cory Smith is joined by Mike Barber, Virginia beat writer for the Richmond Times-Dispatch, to discuss the upcoming matchup between the Wolfpack and the Cavaliers. What makes Kyle Guy such a special player in the UVA system? How has De'Andre Hunter changed the Hoos' offense as a starter? Why is this year's offense scoring as a much higher clip than Tony Bennett's fir...

On this week's Pregame Podcast, Cory Smith is joined by Michael McCammon, Louisville writer for Cardinal Authority, to discuss the upcoming matchup between the Wolfpack and the Cardinals. What can Wolfpack fans expect to see from Jordan Nwora? How has Chris Mack turned the program around in less than one year? Which transfer guard has played the biggest role for the Cards in ACC play? Listen to th...

NC State is off to a 13-1 start to the season, matching its best mark since the 1973-74 national championship campaign. With that in mind, Cory and Deuce break down the start to the year for the Pack. How difficult was the come-from-behind victory over Miami? Which player has been the biggest surprise heading into ACC play? Can the Wolfpack pull off a Top 25 matchup against UNC for the first time...

NC State dropped to 9-4 (5-3 ACC) on the season after a 52-13 loss to No. 19 Texas A&M (9-4, 5-3 SEC) in the 2018 Gator Bowl. Cory and Michael take a look back on the final game of 2018 on New Year's Day. Pack Pride breaks down the takeaways from the loss, how C.J. Riley and Brock Miller performed as well as a final season overview. We also provide a lookahead to the 2019 season -- which will see...