The official Twitter of Elliott Avent, head coach for NC State University baseball.
Raleigh, NC
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Congrats to an NC State legend & one of the fiercest competitors I’ve ever known. We text before the game and I told him to shove it tonight .... I didn’t really mean that far ! I always told him he competes like Bob Gibson ... tonight he reminded even more of him ! Congrats Los
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Had a good week of practice and play by @NCStateBaseball kicked off by spending Monday afternoon with my parents celebrating my Daddy’s 91st birthday ! He got me hooked on the pack as a young pup ! Thank you Daddy ! #best man I’ve ever known
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Just spent the afternoon with the best man I’ve ever known ! Taught me many things .. most importantly love of God , Family , Baseball , and NC State !
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Want 2 express my thanks 4 the 1st class experience traveling 2 Starkville with our football program last weekend ! Also, a Special Thanks 2 @JohnCohenAD, @Lemo22, @sfoxhall,@Rafael_Palmeiro & Lynn 4 the thorough tour of Dudy Noble 4 me & @BooCorrigan & @Fred_Demarest
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Opening day never gets old and is always special. The overwhelming wishes from so many former players, their parents & sports fans these past several days is a tribute to the pride this program represents. It’s humbling to be a part of such a rich & proud Wolfpack Tradition !
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@RipkenTheBatDog and me getting ready for a big homecoming W on a beautiful Saturday afternoon in the city of oaks ! #pack9
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2 great Wolfpack legends repping #pack9 before tonite’s subway series finale @yankeestadium !@Carlos_Rodon55 helped @Yankees win series opener while @DangeRussWilson gets ready to lead @NewYorkGiants ! That’s a great pair to draw to !!
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Had blast watching @MLB home run derby with some of best college players representing @USABaseballCNT & getting terrific pic of former #Pack9 greats having their own blast @A33bates @treavturner @Carlos_Rodon55 & future ⭐️Dash Turner ! #packpride
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Wow ! Of all the terrific things that Patrick Bailey has accomplished in @MLB …tonight’s inside the park walk off has to be at the top of his list ! ….#pack9
Awful Announcing
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“Class act”talking about one of the most “Class Acts” of all time .. so blessed to have known Coach Yow , shared same office hallway with her , mentored by her , felt her passion , and loved her. Coach Yow was an inspiration then and even more so today.. She lives on #Play4Kay
NC State plays its Play4Kay game Monday night vs Georgia Tech. Wes Moore on why it's special here at NC State. #Play4Kay @PackWomensBball @ABC11_WTVD
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Head of Wolfpack club Bobby Purcell spends fun filled afternoon reliving good times with former coaching colleague @PeteCarroll & Pack favorite @DangeRussWilson today in Seattle ! # Go Pack Go Hawks
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What a game & what a special memory for a man who worked so hard for that moment in time ! Lots of smiles & hugs from the best players n our country topped off by hug from best player I ever saw @Ken Griffey Jr #worldbaseballclassic
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Was an honor to gather at our Iconic Bell Tower and pay tribute to our brave men and women who have served and continue to serve every hour of every day to protect the freedoms and liberties that we are so fortunate to live ! #Pack9#USA
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The city of oaks & Wolfpack baseball lost a very special lady today .. 98 years dedicated to those she could help & engage with. Sharpest memory I’ve ever known. “Ms Kate “& John Ward were the most loyal and dedicated fans & loved the boys. Heaven has reunited a special couple !
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Great being on the sidelines again with @ Chuck Amato -one of the best competitors of all time ! #bleed state red
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Great enthusiasm as #pack9 warms up today after having a locker room reflection session remembering the worst tragedy in our country since Pearl Harbor …lots of RESPECT for the brave men & women that serve & protect to give us all the freedom that isn’t free !
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Been there before @AaronBoone @Carlos_Rodon55 …We had a tug of war with the ball one time … He won .. We were both happy ! One of the most competitive players I’ve ever seen .. He doesn’t like to give the rock up & When He’s Locked In ….He’s Locked In ! #pack9
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So proud to see @DrockSmith22 @CooperConsiglio @DudanJacob proudly wear the uniform of the red white & blue ! There’s no better thrill than wearing the uniform and representing your country for America’s past time ! Thank you 4 how u represent #pack9
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One of top 5 plays I’ve ever seen made at the Doak ! Team played with lots of heart and grit today ! #pack9
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Happy Veterans Day to one of my hero’s General Hugh Shelton. A True American Hero….spent a lifetime protecting our country & leading with dignity & wisdom. This is a day to salute & thank all the courageous men & women who selflessly serve to guarantee freedom for all ! #USA
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A big thanks to Lou at Popeyes on Western Blvd 4 partnering w/100 bags & boxes of their delicious fried chicken & sandwiches 4 our heroes & heroines of the Rex ER & ICU units ! Huge shoutout to Dr Denton & Ledean 4 making this happen today # prayers 2 all nurses doctors & staff
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Big Time Congrats 2 @evanjustice34 on call up 2 the show by the @Rockies ! One of the great competitors & teammates 2 ever wear the Red &White ! Work ethic deluxe … always head down & doing all he could 2 get better every day & help the Pack win ! #pack9proud !
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One of the great people of the world has passed at 99. He has been such a good part of our world & been such a big part of so many lives. Not liberal , Not conservative .. just what’s right. He’s needed today more than ever ! Billy Graham #may u live n our hearts forever
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A Big Happy Birthday to one of the all time great coaches & Wolfpack legends @Chuck Amato ! He brought energy , excitement , & the feeling every Saturday that made us all proud of NC State football ! images.app.goo.gl/GJYVDQkFmj…
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Happy 64 to Sir David Thompson who helped make 74 a very special year ! Thanks DT, alias Skywalker to one of the classiest champions & greatest basketball players of all time ! Your presence still transcends time for all Wolfpack fans everywhere !
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Congrats to @MattWilladsen & his family on his graduation today & what makes it all the better …. On his birthday ! But as nice as this day is … wish he were in Tallahassee with his other family #pack9 baseball .. have a great day #23 !
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Great spending quality time with @Follow24Hodge celebrating big birthday bash for @Larry Harris … former Pittsburgh basketball great & longtime assistant Wolfpack basketball coach !
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Good bumping into @Jacob Dudan & @RyanMarohn21 @ Doak field as @USABaseballCNT trials begin …lots of fun representing the red white & blue with the best players in the country !
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Good day for the Wolfpack with @ScottyMcCreery throwing out first pitch @ White Sox game & @Carlos_Rodon55 following up to remain one of hottest pitchers in MLB ! One guy cutting albums - the other cutting fastballs...Scotty said he airmailed a heater in lieu of his money curve !
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Always special when Monte Towe shows up @Doak Field or anywhere on NC State campus or Raleigh, NC ! 4 year point guard helped engineer the Pack to a 94-8 record, undefeated season & a national championship! My Mama’s all time favorite player & a big time favorite of Coach Espo !
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Got lots of positive feedback from professional & college coaches today that watched @ChrisHart21 help kick off @ABCA1945 convention with dynamic hitting talk. Hart continues to solidify himself as one of the best hitting coaches in college baseball #pack9
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So much fun watching @Carlos_Rodon55 get the @Yankees kickstarted vs Cleveland tonite. Dominant stuff with plus plus command of all his pitches, along with great poise and his signature wipe out slider !
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Monte Towe continues 2 b the floor general that helped lead that magical 74 team n being 1 of the top 5 greatest college basketball teams of all time. A big thank u to Monte, Burleson, & The “Skywalker” for kicking off the 1st game of the year on ACC Network #still clutch today !
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Great celebrating the wedding of @treavturner & @kdharabedian with so many players & coaches from the 2013 World Series team ! A close knit group full of many leaders that make me as proud today as I was then.
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Fun day celebrating 92nd birthday for one of #pack9 most loyal & long time baseball fans Jim Deal @ Angie’s ! Great man .. Great family !
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It was a very good day celebrating 65 wonderful years of marriage with our states only 4 term Governor Jim Hunt and his lovely Iowa farm bride Carolyn. Parker’s restaurant was the perfect place & Steve Stroud & Ray Snead helped show our appreciation 4 their many years of service
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Sad day but good day to remember & honor the 6th anniversary of the “Godfather” Coach Esposito. It all started n Spo’s office starting at 530 where pearls of wisdom were sewn each & everyday. Sloan, Guzzo,Valvano,Stewart,Tarantini,
Tanner…1x1 we all received more than we gave 🙏
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Let’s all take pause and reflect on decades of sacrifice of our bravest & proudest men & women that have given everything so we can enjoy the freedom & fun that today gives…maybe instead of just Memorial Day…We All should give thanks and remember what we can do to pay respect !
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Join the #pack9 Monday at 11am @sportssocialnccary at Fenton 2 watch selection show …. Show will begin at noon !
Happy Memorial Day weekend to everyone , remembering all our brave men & women that have served and given their lives so we can celebrate the freedom we enjoy !
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Nothing better after a good day of skill work with our players than getting to watch @Carlos_Rodon55 twirl a gem at the mighty @Yankees to remain one of hottest pitchers in MLB ! His toughness & competitive spirit tonight brought back fun flashbacks !
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Seen that play & many others many, many times …..Always felt like I should be paying money watching “Sea Biscuit”play ! #pack9
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So Happy for & So Proud of @ Jacob Cozart.. Not many work harder or want it more ! Great Teammate …Great Competitor .. Great Love for the Game #pack9 nitter.app/s_t_editz/status/18126…
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Great to watch @A_Knizner take advantage of a great opportunity & looks like he’s not only prepared but having a ball .. always be prepared .. never know when your opportunity might knock on your door ! No one out worked Kiz ! Definitely earned his way !
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Great 2 C 2018 ACC pitcher of year @bbrownie33 & freshman of year @patrick bailey @same ballpark that 2014 Brooks Wallace award winner @treavturner gets walk off hit while 2012 golden spikes finalist @Carlos_Rodon55 was dealing at yankee stadium #gopack9
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Fun freshman fall flashback pic @treavturner @Carlos_Rodon55 @brettaustin_3 of 3 great players & even better competitors & persons that gave 3 terrific years 2 our university ! Lucky 2 have coached these 3 & many more like them that love their Wolfpack & think of Raleigh as home
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Great GRIT & resolve to keep grinding & get big rivalry win on the road @StateCoachD &@PackFootball ! Hard work & belief n what u do pays !
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Couldn't be happier for @Joedunand & his family ! Lots of excitement & humbleness in his voice tonight ! Great player ... Better person !
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The absolute best human being a person can be….Served 7 head coaches & countless players and everybody loves him !!! No better ambassador 4 NC State Athletics than KB ! Never had a bad day .. Never raised his voice … KB will be missed more than I can say !
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Big Congrats 2 @groover_gino on being selected 2 play in 2025 All-Star Futures Game ! Born 2 hit & worked on his all around game 2 make himself a complete player & future Big Leaguer ! Congrats & always wear that smile #pack9
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Good baseball day today .. started with a great camp PACKed with good campers ! Day got better with good friend and two time all star @ChrisArcher22 stopping by to speak to camp & do some pen work & now watching the best all star game in all sports ! #baseball PACKed day
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Congrats to Mike & Cheryl & family on giving a big part of their lives & love for Mike’s dedication of teaching & developing students/players in a most important time of their lives. His principles, creed,& ethics laid a yellow brick road for them to follow. Enjoy Oz U Deserve !
Always loved this image. @NCStateBaseball's Elliott Avent and @DiamondHeels' Mike Fox got together to talk about things that maybe weren't baseball after their game in 2019. The mutual respect is there. Read @LukeDeCock's great story at bit.ly/3ihVDgk
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What an intense playoff game with an atmosphere that shows all the brotherly love & pride a city can muster. Terrific suite with 2 precious boys, next 2 @Tastykake suite on an unbelievable night that spilled over with lots of excited boys & girls running all the bases
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Great seeing Coach Chrysler with@ Jacob Dudan @RyanMarohn21 @AndersonNance8 on a beautiful night @USABaseball ! #pack9
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Good looking swing belonging to a good player @treavturner whose brought lots of fun & pride to @NCStateBaseball @Phillies @Dodgers @Nationals … Congrats on reaching a cool milestone with a bang ! #pack9
1️⃣5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ is a HOME RUN
#CocaCola x #RingTheBell
ALT Trea Turner records his 1,500th career hit. Text reads "1,500 career hits. Trea Turner." Photo is of Trea hitting a ball. He's wearing the pinstripes uni.
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Maybe it will work out as good as last #pack9 shortstop padres traded… great defense , speed , & passion for the game …@Orioles getting a gritty & good player in @SlippinOnButter
Butterworth ➡️ Orioles
The San Diego Padres are trading Brandon Butterworth to the Baltimore Orioles.
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Thanksgiving is such a special Holiday ! One spent with family, giving thanks, & lending a hand helping others. Thanks to the graciousness of Dan Thomas & Whole Foods the #Pack9 were able to share in the warmth of giving before heading home to share in the love of family& friends
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Big Congrats 2 @terrell_tatum2 on being named minor league player of the year @whitesox organization ! One of many #pack9 players making a splash in the Pros !
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Good spending quality time with @LizzieHattrich reminiscing on the incredible job she did with our players, staff, & media as she worked tirelessly with a true love 4 NC State & was an integral part of our program ! USA baseball is adding a quality person 2 their 1st class way !
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Good to reunite in the @charlotte knights dugout with @wbw_12 &@patrick Bailey for opening game of USA / Japan series ! Quite an honor & privilege to wear the red white & blue ! #wolfpack proud !
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25 years ago I had the honor 2 talk with a great marine Richard Fiske, a survivor of the horrific attack of the USS West Virginia. On National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, we all should embrace how precious, yet fragile our freedoms are. Let us never take for granted or forget !
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Great 2 watch @ASOS131 join @DudanJacob &@CooperConsiglio & some of the best collegiate freshman in the country for a USA win in Johnson City , Tennessee ! #pack9 proud ….#USA proud !
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Big congratulations today on the birth of Willow Mo’orea Rodon ...precious & beautiful little girl ! Ashley & Carlos are extremely proud & happy parents !
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Had great time today @PRraleigh reliving stories with @Carlos_Rodon55 on @PackPride podcast accompanied by his lovely bride @AshleyPaddock .. good way to follow up a wonderful Christmas Day ! Couple great PackQB’s in background ! Those 2 & the big lefty gave us lots of memories
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Our players proudly saluted all our brave men & women that allow US ALL our most under appreciated treasure #freedom
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God bless & huge thanks 2 the many 1st responders that worked thru the night 2 prevent disaster to our beautiful downtown city !#appreciated
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A show of honor & respect to our veterans & military. A quote we should all take heed to “ Freedom is never more than one generation from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, & handed on for them to do the same “
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Big time kudos to @CarlosRodon16 on his lifetime dream of going to the show ! A big man in a big time uniform that still plays like a kid !
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Proud of and big congrats to that guy with the million dollar smile & attitude @DevonteBrown03 for being selected the ‘Packademic student-athlete of the month ! Shout out 2 Jenny Womack. Simply the best of the best for her caring, guidance, & wisdom for all her students !
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Fun watching @JacobyBrissett run down the field like the pro he's always been ! Love the perfect form on his baseball slide ! #goodguy
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Great meeting & spending time with @JackFritzWIP … the guy that rallied an incomparable sports city around @treavturner & @Phillies .. & also pitched against ACC pitcher of the year @bbrownie33 in West Chester County ! #Pack9
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So appreciated that @DWhittNCstate& King David .. 2 Pack Legends & champions joined the alumni celebration n 👸city !
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Happy 85th birthday to legendary Coach Esposito.. architect of Wolfpack Baseball, loyal asst 2 Coach Sloan, mentor 2 Coach V, & hero 2 many
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Great hearing & congrats @DevonteBrown03 on being called up 2 AAA @BuffaloBisons No one more prepared 4 the moment & opportunity…. Level headed , steady , plays hard every day , respects the game & great teammate ! #pack9
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Great to see @A_Knizner tonight in his quick ascension to the futures game .. moved from freshman all American infielder to catcher in his sophomore year in college ..terrific work ethic & want to .. fun to watch knowing the work he puts in !
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Loved watching @treavturner steal home tonight ! Seen it before .. Always fun watching the road runner go beep beep !
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DT still my hero and iconic figure to so so many who admire & appreciate his nearly half a century of just being DT !
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Final game #Pack9 Fall World Series 3:30 Wednesday afternoon ! Series all even one game apiece ! Team Willadsen vs Team Fritton Don’t Miss Game 3 at Doak Field at Dail Park !
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Our captains picked their teams last Thursday for the #pack9 Wolfpack World Series @AmedeosRaleigh. Series even at one game apiece with series winner crowned Wednesday afternoon ! Batting practice starts at 2:25 game time 3:30 free admission .. get a feel for 2024 #Pack9
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Sporting my scraggly face out of respect & n honor of team combs & his valiant fight !Great player on great team 1997
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A really good man ! Always giving thanks to others when many of us should be giving thanks to him ! Always giving … always thankful .. & always loving what he does ! A real credit to his industry ! #pack9
My annual pregame selfie inside the pressbox formerly known as “Vaughn Towers” prior to NC State’s first home football game of the season.
I’m an extremely lucky fella. I’m grateful to so many that I get to be here.
Cheers,
Rob
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The “Stallion” looks good in red and white ! Easy to see how the Canes follow that leader ! #go canes # go pack
We’re out of brick walls to run through @canes #inrodwetrust
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Love our @PackWTennis team. Competitive ladies , great work ethic & a vision for where they want to be ! Led by two great coaches & oh yea …very talented @CoachEarnshaw ….complete class program !!!
Ok @PackWTennis has been on a reasonably hot streak thus far but @NCStateBaseball @tommywhite44 is completely ridiculous @Elliott_Avent #TommyTanks #GoPack ⚾️
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Always a blast catching up with former #pack9 catcher & long time great assistant coach @JimToman1 … always lot of laughs & good memories !
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Got these trading cards in the mail when getting home tonight…. Has been fun watching @chris_villaman & @samhighfill11 compete for NC State these past years as well as Team USA this past summer ! 2 great competitors & 2 great people & teammates ! #pack9
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#pack9 sends out a big thank you 2 @sluggernation @wilsonballglove 4 spending the afternoon with Wolfpack baseball ! Like @MattWilladsen says “getting a new glove never gets old“ …never ever forget my 1st one …. Slept with it !
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Pretty good day Thursday starting @dalessandro’s 4 a big time cheesesteak with my Godsons @ChrisCorchJr13 @treyphanatic13 & half of the fire & ice legendary backcourt @Chris_Corchiani & then on 2 watch @treavturner with @PhilliesNation #pack9
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No telling who you’ll bump into in The Big Apple but @themarkuskuhn ! Looking forward 2 dinner tonight near Central Park with the former Wolfpack football great & @ChrisCNC & Wendell Murphy ! Lots of Pack Pride in the city that definitely never sleeps !
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So proud of @Lvoiron & @A_Knizner - one serving our country & the other playing America’s pastime ! Our players continue to represent NC State & show great respect & love for our great country !
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Now that’s a pretty baby @treavturner
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Really happy for his success ! Not only a great player here, but very hard worker, attention to detail on school as well as football, plus “A Class Act”Great weekend for Jacoby and his dog !
Pelissero: "What are you gonna do with a rare weekend off?"
Brissett: "Take my dog on a nice walk to the beach."
How could you not love this dude?
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Very quickly got on his horse … lots of players would have watched that rocket off the bat way too long & would not have scored … kudos to @ Patrick Bailey !! Always had very high baseball instincts IQ just like @treavturner who had to watch that romp around the bases #pack9
Here's an iso of Bailey's walk-off. Notice a slight hesitation after contact, thinking it might go out. Then he quickly got on his horse and rode to an inside-the-park HR.
Baseball instincts by the @NCStateBaseball 🌟
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Lineups and pitching matchups posted for fall championship World Series finally ! Hoping students and fans can get out to check out 2024 edition of #Pack9 and enjoy great fall weather !
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Pretty fitting … pretty cool …great all around player … great all around teammate ! We all loved your time in Raleigh … you brought a lot … gave a lot … and left a lot of good memories ! 🤙🤘#pack9
Hawaii native Kalae Harrison says "Aloha!" on Aloha shirt jersey night 🤙
@GSOHoppers | @Pirates | @YoungBucsPIT
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Helluva night with a lot of really good people for a very special guy & tremendous cause ... #lots of love
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Good to c @A_Knizner off to good start at @Cardinals with homer today to go along with a double, 2 walks and a sac fly. One of a long list of hard workers that made #pack 9 fans love watching baseball at the Doak !
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