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Dave Doeren (@StateCoachD) on the NCAA not ruling the Holiday Bowl as a forfeit: “The NCAA stands for No Clue At All in my opinion. I don't really care what they say about it.”
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“I never tried to get into UNC, but according to Drake I couldn’t have. It’s nice to get a degree from NC State in finance.” — Ben Finley
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Payton Wilson postgame: "If you want to have culture, come to Raleigh. Them boys in blue don't know about it." #H11M
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The DJ Burns mural at the Free Expression Tunnel is complete! 🔥🔥
Artist: Sean O. Rock
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2024 ACC CHAMPIONS!!!!
THE MAGICAL RUN IS COMPLETE!!
FINAL: NC State 84, North Carolina 73
NC State has pulled of something never before done! Five games in five days as the Wolfpack have won an ACC title for the first time since 1987!!
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NC State head coach Will Wade: "I want to be very clear, this is not a rebuild. We're going to be in the top part of the ACC next year, and we're going to the NCAA Tournament. This is not going to be something that's going to take a while."
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Kevin Keatts postgame:
"I don't put UNC wins over any other ACC wins. It's not a rivalry, right? Why would I care?"
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Both teams now huddled together praying for SC State player, who is still lying on the sideline as CPR is performed. 🙏🙏🙏
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NC State guard @Dennis4Smith with the Windmill to close out the win over Tennessee State.
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NC State head coach Kevin Keatts postgame following Final Four loss against Purdue: "I don't know if I could be prouder of a group of guys that I've coached than this group here."
"We will walk out of here with our heads up as champions."
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Sun Bowl representative just referred to NC State as "North Carolina." @StateCoachD's response? "You can't call us North Carolina. I'll fight you." #WPN
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ACC CHAMPS!
The NC State women beat Florida State to win the Pack's first ACC title since 1991.
Ace Konig, Elissa Cunane lead the way with 18 points.
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Kevin Keatts on wearing the red blazer: “I knew Roy was going to try to come in here with his Carolina blue blazer on. I was not going to let him show me up. I'm a way better dresser than him.”
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Congratulations to Abby Lampe on winning the Cooper’s Hill Cheese Roll Race for a second time!
NC State is now a cheese rolling school! 🐺🐺
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If you are anything other than proud of this Wolfpack team, you're missing the point. This was not a team expected to even be here and fought their hearts out multiple times against an experienced Seton Hall team. Not the way #WPN wanted it to end, but hell of a season.
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"Wolfpack fans, have a hell of a night. You don't have to listen to all those people in blue talk for another year." -- Doeren
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BREAKING: NC State has landed former Coastal Carolina QB Grayson McCall out of the transfer portal, per sources. (@petenakos 1st)
Read more here: 247sports.com/college/north-…
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Top 50 commits from the state of NC:
NCSU - 13
DUKE - 4
WAKE - 3
UNC - 2
Might be time to change the bulb on that red light. 🚨🚨🚨
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ACC Digital Network
ALERT: @treavturner is wearing a @PackFootball Tuffy helmet during the Nationals World Series celebration! 🐺🐺
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ACC CHAMPIONSHIP BOUND!!!
FINAL (OT):
NC State: 73
Virginia: 65
A desperation heave from Michael O'Connell as time expires keeps NC State season alive as it was all DJ Burns in overtime.
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NCAA March Madness
Bill Belichick getting a first-hand look at every defensive lineman at NC State Pro Day
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The job is done. The wait is over.
After a historic run of five wins in five days, NC State is the ACC Champion in men's basketball for the first time since 1987 with an 85-76 win over UNC!
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BREAKING: NC State head coach Dave Doeren has announced that true freshman quarterback CJ Bailey will make his first collegiate start in Death Valley this weekend.
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Doeren on NC State-Clemson not being on ESPN College GameDay: "Obviously you would think with 2 of the undefeated teams with 8 left, we'd have a good chance. ... They can put it on AM radio for all I care. We're ready to play that game."
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BREAKING: NC State QB CJ Bailey has announced his return for the 2025 season. Bailey has re-signed with @SavageWolvesNIL and will be back in Raleigh for his sophomore campaign.
🔗: 247sports.com/college/north-…
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BREAKING: NC State has landed 5-star PG Robert Dillingham in the 2023 class. Dillingham is the No. 8 recruit in the class, making him the second-highest commit in the modern recruiting era for the Wolfpack.
🔗: 247sports.com/college/north-…
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South Carolina State coaches and players are crying on the sidelines. EMT crew waiting for player to respond. Player's mother also screaming, "Oh my God don't die!" Terrifying scene here at PNC Arena.
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Jimmy V’s grandson honoring him during the halftime reception for the NC State 1983 National Championship team.
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What's the best part?
A. UNC's entire team throwing a tantrum
B. NC State fans jumping for joy
C. Deonte Wilson saying "Not in my house" after getting the W
D. All of the above
This is a masterpiece, @Roland_Deslau. (via @PackWrestle)
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WOLFPACK VICTORY!!!
FINAL (OT):
NC State: 79
Oakland: 73
The Wolfpack is Sweet 16 bound after prevailing in the extra period for what is now its 7th straight victory!! DJ Burns led the show for the Pack finishing with 24 pts, 11 reb, 4 ast.
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NC State lands the No. 11 seed in the South Region against No. 6 Texas Tech!
Here’s the reaction from the NC State Selection Show 👇👇
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NC State head coach Will Wade: "We can compete with anybody in the country. I challenge our fans, our first home game is November 3rd. I want to sell out the Lenovo Center, 19,500 people in there."
"We need to send a message to the State, ACC, and nation that the Pack is back."
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According to an AP report, Omaha health officials did not recommend NC State's removal from the CWS -- which directly contradicts the NCAA's release.
The Douglas County Health Department said there was "no local directed health measure in effect."
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BREAKING: NC State LB Payton Wilson has won the 2023 Chuck Bednarik Award as the most outstanding defensive player in college football -- becoming the first winner in NC State history!
Read the full story from @bryanpyrtle here 👇👇
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BREAKING: NC State has landed a commitment from Top247 athlete Jonathan Paylor (@jonathan_paylor) in the 2024 class! Paylor is the No. 2 player in NC and a Top 10 athlete in the 247Sports Composite Rankings!
Full story from @BrianDohn247: 247sports.com/college/north-…
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Welcome back, Wolfpack!
NC State returned from the Final Four to #WPN at the Dail Center on Sunday night.
🎥: @ScientifNick
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BREAKING: NC State linebacker Payton Wilson (@payton_wilson21) just learned he is the 2023 winner of the Dick Butkus Award.
Wilson is the first NC State player to ever win the award.
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Dear ESPN,
We know how badly you want this to be true, but it’s still not. NC State is a No. 5 seed. UNC-Chapel Hill is the No. 6 seed. Thanks.
Sincerely,
#WPN
(h/t @rwwilmington)
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BREAKING: NC State has landed 4-star WR Terrell Anderson from Grimsley High in Greensboro! The 6-foot-3 WR is the No. 11 player in North Carolina!
Full story: 247sports.com/college/north-…
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Payton Wilson ends his postgame availability imploring Wolfpack fans not to boo Brennan Armstrong
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FINAL: NC State 88, Duke 66
Markell Johnson with 28, Daniels with 25. Quite the resume builder for the Pack
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BREAKING: NC State big man DJ Burns has officially announced he will return for the 2023-24 season. Major piece for the Pack returning -- and he's dropping some NIL deals, too!
Full story: 247sports.com/college/north-…
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BREAKING: Redshirt freshman Devin Leary named starting QB vs. Wake Forest:
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BREAKING: Elite combo guard Jalen Lecque — the No. 29 player in the 2019 class has committed to NC State. #WPN
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BREAKING: Top-50 wing Josh Hall (@jay5mula) has officially committed to NC State for the 2020 class! 247sports.com/college/north-…
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Most picks by school in the 2018 NFL Draft:
Alabama 12
NC State 7
Ohio State 7
LSU 7
Penn State 6
FSU 6
Georgia 6
Miami 6
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"Chris had a bad night. Chris is the best field goal kicker I've been around. He's going to bounce back...He's going to come back and win a game for us. I know he will...I believe in him, and I'm asking for you as a fan base to do the same and have his back." -- Doeren
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WOLFPACK VICTORY!!!
Final:
NC State: 80
Texas Tech: 67
NC State advances to the second round of the NCAA Tournament behind a career night from Ben Middlebrooks who finishes with 21 pts, 4 reb. The Wolfpack will face off against No. 14 seed Oakland on Saturday.
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NC State head coach Kevin Keatts postgame: “Every game we got stronger and stronger. When looking at ‘74 team and ‘83 team, we hope we made those guys proud.”
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There are currently three Hall of Fame head coaches in the ACC -- Mike Krzyzewski, Roy Williams and Jim Boeheim.
Kevin Keatts now has wins over all three 13 games into conference play.
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BREAKING: For the first time in their careers, former @NCStateBaseball studs Carlos Rodón (@Carlos_Rodon55) and Trea Turner (@treavturner) have been named to the MLB All-Star Game! // Story by @RCorySmith
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BREAKING: NC State record-setting freshman WR Kevin Concepcion has been named the ACC Rookie & Offensive Rookie of the Year for the 2023 season!
Read more here from @RCorySmith 👇👇
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WOLFPACK VICTORY!!!
NC State: 74
Duke: 69
The Wolfpack have taken down #2 seed Duke to advance to the ACC semifinals for the first time since 2014. Huge games from DJ Horne and Mohamed Diarra help propel the Pack to their third win in as many days.
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"My recruitment is shut down. ... I'm all in with the Wolfpack and I'll be recruiting heavily for the 2020 class. We're trying to win a championship and help build a dynasty in Raleigh." -- Porter Rooks (@p9rooks)
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FINAL: NC State 39, Louisville 25.
After beating two ranked opponents, the Wolfpack moves to 3-0 in ACC play for the first time since 2002
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FINAL: NC State 34, UNC 30
What. A. Game.
Pack closes out the season undefeated on home with a big win on Senior Night.
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FINAL: No. 11 NC State 76, No. 4 Duke 64
The Wolfpack is dancing into the Final Four for the first time since 1983 after DJ Burns and DJ Horne combined for 49 points against the Blue Devils.
NC State will face Purdue in Phoenix for a spot in the National Championship game.
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When you win at UNC, you don’t just eat ice cream — you serve it! @CoachKeattsNCSU is already behind the counter serving fans.
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FINAL | NC State 92, UConn 81
THE WOLFPACK UPSETS THE HUSKIES IN REYNOLDS COLISEUM!!!
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Christian Wilkins on NC State: “They’ve been our little brothers in the ACC for a long time.”
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NC State head coach Kevin Keatts postgame:
"We're going to the sweet 16. Most people didn't believe we would make it out of D.C."
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Heel Hater
Vincent Robinson becomes the first EVER NC State National Champion in the 125-pound weight class with his OT win!
He’s the fourth individual National Champion under Pat Popolizio.
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BREAKING: Markell Johnson has officially announced he will return to NC State for his final year. Huge player for the Wolfpack in 2019-20 season.
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NC STATE KNOCKS OFF NO. 1 NOTRE DAME IN DOUBLE OT
The Wolfpack scored 14 points in double overtime to pull off a 104-95 win over the Irish and remain undefeated at home in Reynolds Coliseum.
Zoe Brooks' career-high 33 points propels the Pack to a massive win.
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Former NC State QB passes to former NC State RB and is tackled by a former NC State DT.
Yeah, there’s a LOT of #PackPros on NFL rosters 👀
aight, let's get another one.
@Twenty7Savage | #INDvsLAC
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With Florida State's 86-81 win over Notre Dame, NC State now has full control of its destiny.
If the Wolfpack defeats SMU on the road on Sunday, it will win the regular season ACC Championship and secure the No. 1 seed in the ACC Tournament.
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Brennan Armstrong did not throw in practice all week, Doeren said.
Armstrong threw for 334 yards and 3 TDs while battling a rib injury
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All that remains of the “UNC national title” sign on the side of I-40 near PNC Arena and Carter-Finley Stadium. 🤷♂️🤷♂️
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Keatts on having pride in breaking Clemson's winning streak against Tobacco Road teams: "We don't work together. ... I coach NC State."
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BREAKING: NC State has officially announced former ECU head coach Ruffin McNeill as the Special Assistant to the Head Coach for the football program. #WPN
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Not 1, not 2, not 3 … FOUR STRAIGHT ACC Tournament titles for @PackWrestle! 🐺🤼
Raleigh turning into ACC Title Town!
📸: @s_t_editz
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