No. 7. Russell Wilson, QB, NC State
No. 8 Joshua Nesbitt, QB, Georgia Tech
No. 9 Rodney Hudson, LG, Florida State
No. 10 Anthony Castonzo, OT, Boston College
No. 11 Allen Bailey, DE, Miami
No. 12 (tie) S Deunta Williams, CB Kendric Burney, UNC
No. 13 Bruce Carter, LB, North Carolina
No. 14 Luke Kuechly, LB, Boston College
No. 15 Brandon Harris, CB, Miami
No. 16 Jacory Harris, QB, Miami
No. 17 Tyrod Taylor, QB, Virginia Tech
No. 18 Donovan Varner, WR, Duke
No. 19 Alex Wujciak, LB, Maryland
No. 20 Montel Harris, RB, Boston College
No. 21 Torrey Smith, WR, Maryland
No. 22 Greg Reid, CB, Florida State
No. 23 Anthony Allen, RB, Georgia Tech
No. 24 Ras-I Dowling, CB, Virginia
No. 25 Mark Herzlich, LB, Boston College

6/28/2010 9:25:36 AM

well, hell, go ahead and show us 1-6 while you're at it

6/28/2010 9:46:56 AM

^I think they are adding to the list one at a time....1-6 doesn't exist yet.

6/28/2010 10:11:43 AM

Denzelle Good # 68



Offensive Lineman
Height:6-6 Weight: 336
Redshirt Freshman
Gaffney HS

Prep: Played offensive tackle at Gaffney Senior High School for Coach Phil Strickland and is rated the No. 5 overall prospect in South Carolina…The number 6 rated offensive guard by Scout.com…Was a two time all-region and all-area (Spartanburg) player in high school and in 2008 was voted first-team all-state by the Associated Press, Coaches Poll, Media Poll, and HSSR Poll … Participated in the Shrine Bowl following his senior campaign…Named to the All-Atlantic Region class of 2009 by Prep Star…During his senior year, his overall blocking grade was 84% and he graded out at 80% or higher in 10 out of 13 games…Tallied 62 knockdown blocks and 30 pancake blocks in the 2008 season…A member of the Giving Back Organization and an Honor Roll student in 2008 ... Born 3/8/91.

6/28/2010 10:13:15 AM

I thought this was encouraging from O'Brien in a recent interview:

"Certainly after last year all those young kids played in the secondary. They grew up a lot. I think the tell-tale statements to me after about two weeks of spring ball I asked Earl Wolff what he has learned in spring, he told me he learned he really didn't know anything last year. He was finding things out that he didn't have any clue about. I think that's a positive going forward for those kids in the secondary. They don't have to grow up as fast as they did last year but they'll have to certainly play a lot better."

[Edited on June 28, 2010 at 11:15 AM. Reason : edit]

[Edited on June 28, 2010 at 11:19 AM. Reason : edit]

6/28/2010 11:07:53 AM

#6 Quan Sturdivant

[Edited on June 28, 2010 at 11:10 AM. Reason : wrong tarhole]

6/28/2010 11:08:28 AM

wut

he's #13 on the list

[Edited on June 28, 2010 at 11:11 AM. Reason : that makes more sense ]

6/28/2010 11:10:43 AM

Fuck it.

[Edited on June 28, 2010 at 11:25 AM. Reason : f]

6/28/2010 11:13:51 AM

good gosh... TOB uses the word "certainly" as often as normal people use "a" and "the." I know it's not breaking news, but dammit man.

6/28/2010 11:14:02 AM

i heard they're editing the Oxford-English dictionary to add all of BMFD's sighs and breath sounds when he does interviews.

6/28/2010 11:16:03 AM

ahahahahahha

6/28/2010 11:22:31 AM

Christian Ponder will be in the top 6, and probably a couple more fucks from unc. What bothers me is that BC, MD, Duke, and Virginia account for 8 players on the list, and Nate and our WRs will be left off.

6/28/2010 11:42:10 AM

Notable players not listed yet:

Christian Ponder, QB, Florida State
Robert Quinn, DE, North Carolina
Marvin Austin, DL, North Carolina
George Bryan, TE, NC State
Owen Spender, WE, NC State
Nate Irving, LB, NC State
DeAndre McDaniel, S, Clemson
Ryan Williams, RB, Virginia Tech
Darren Evans, RB, Virginia Tech

6/28/2010 12:43:24 PM

whispers on PP of a big time commitment this afternoon/evening.

6/28/2010 1:31:17 PM

Any ideas on who it could be?

6/28/2010 1:33:57 PM

not really, people are wildly throwing names around like Stephen Rivers or Stephone Anthony but that doesn't mean a whole lot.

6/28/2010 1:38:43 PM

^ESPN recruiting (as shitty as it may be) says that Stephen Rivers has narrowed his list to 3 and we're not on it (FSU, Miss St, UCLA).

6/28/2010 1:55:46 PM

^ I'm fine with that. We've got some pretty good QB talent on the roster with Glennon and Brosious when he gets to college and you know he doesn't want to have to try and live up to what PR did.

Anyone with any PP Insider stuff know what position this potential recruit today may be?

6/28/2010 2:02:33 PM

Quote :

"ESPN recruiting (as shitty as it may be) says that Stephen Rivers has narrowed his list to 3 and we're not on it"

Why do you think I said "wildly throwing names around"?

6/28/2010 2:08:13 PM

The long snapper commitment better not have been what all the whoopla was about.

6/28/2010 3:14:34 PM

I love this university

6/28/2010 3:17:33 PM

Poll Skew. Vote for Russell Wilson obviously.

http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/rank?versionId=2&listId=631#topOfList

Currently this is how you should vote your Top 5 (you only have to vote for 5 and should only vote for 5)

1.Russell Wilson
2.John Brantley
3.Blaine Gabbert
4.Garrett Gilbert
5.Robert Griffin

[Edited on June 28, 2010 at 6:32 PM. Reason : ]

6/28/2010 6:26:57 PM

voted

6/28/2010 7:03:26 PM

Quote :

"whispers on PP of a big time commitment this afternoon/evening"

big time news, not big time commitment.

6/28/2010 7:10:29 PM

a visit from a 3 star QB isn't really big news in my book, but whatever

6/28/2010 9:59:14 PM

Yeah, I mean it's cool that he came to visit and all and that some on PP said that Philip is behind him going to NCSU, but at the same time I was hoping for a legit recruit to be landed. Some have said TOB is right on schedule where he normally is recruiting-wise at this point, but still.......

6/28/2010 11:03:24 PM

Even if he did commit it wouldn't make a huge difference as to where the program is as a whole, QB play hasn't been the problem the past 2 seasons and it doesn't look to be a problem for the next 3. A stud LB or DB committing would be a different story altogether, but unfortunately that isn't the case.

6/28/2010 11:40:54 PM

Brass, I'm trying to understand your strategy. I noticed you didn't include any other ACC QB's in your top 5, so I see we're trying to keep them out.

But why Garrett Gilbert? I'm not sure why an appearance in the national championship game would warrant the honor of being mentioned in the top 15 QB's in the country by ESPN to start with. Not to mention he accounted for 5 turnovers in that game. But you would assume that they would rank them based on established stats and experience.

Tyrod Taylor, for example, would be a more appropriate name to mention I think.

6/29/2010 12:04:35 AM

You vote for the ones behind RW not the ones in front of him, so that he can move up. That's the strategy.

6/29/2010 5:35:22 AM

Wayne Crawford # 67



Center
Height: 6-3 Weight: 303
Redshirt Junior
Previous Affiliations
Chestnut Hill Academy
Hometown
Philadelphia, Pa.

In 2008: Reserve defensive tackle who saw action in six games ... In for a season-high 27 snaps versus South Florida ... Played in five of the first six games, then not again until the bowl game.


In 2007: Redshirted the season at defensive tackle ... Named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll for 2007-08.


Prep: First-team Class AAA all-state selection as a senior, he was also named all-league, all-area and all-city… Tallied 50 tackles, three sacks and two forced fumbles in 2006 … Also played on the offensive line … Team captain his final season … Was also a standout track athlete, leading the state in throws and ranking in the top-10 nationally in the shot put … Played for head coach Richard Knox at Chestnut Hill Academy ... Enrolled in the first-year college program ... Born 12/11/87.

6/29/2010 10:01:08 AM

#5 Marvin Austin

6/29/2010 5:42:45 PM

Sam Jones # 66







Offensive Tackle
Height: 6-7 Weight: 321
Redshirt Freshman
Previous Affiliations: Fuquay-Varina/Hargrave
Hometown: Fuquay-Varina, N.C.

In 2009: Reshirted the season at offensive tackle. Originally a member of the 2008 recruiting class. Spent the 2008-09 academic year at Hargrave Military Academy. Named a starter in the 2010 Kay Yow spring game in leu of R.J. Mattes injury.

6/30/2010 2:35:44 PM

REAL WOLVES




if true blood can do it.... we can do it

6/30/2010 9:09:53 PM

A.J. Ferguson # 65







Defensive End
Height: 6-3 Weight: 279
Freshman
Previous Affiliations: S. Brunswick HS
Hometown: Southport, N.C.

In 2010: Enrolled at NC State in January and went through winter workouts with the team.

Prep: Originally signed with the Pack in 2009, but spent last season at Fork Union Military Academy … Named to the USA Football Junior National squad that represented the United State in the first IFAF Junior World Championship in Canton, Ohio, during the summer of 2009 ... A four-year starter at South Brunswick High School for Coach Gordon Walters, he recorded 90 tackles, including 20 for loss, and 10 sacks during his senior season… Scored three touchdowns on defense as a senior… Also played tight end, pulling down 10 receptions and four touchdowns in 2008… Helped lead his team to the third round of the 2AA state playoffs… Named all-conference in 2008 and 2007… Led South Brunswick in sacks for three seasons (2006-08)… Named to the All-Atlantic Region Class of 2009 by Prep Star… Also ran track in the 100 and 200-meter events.

[Edited on July 1, 2010 at 1:12 PM. Reason : .]

7/1/2010 1:09:29 PM

ESPN Top 25 Player List (Updated)

No 3. Ryan Williams, RB, Virginia Tech
No. 4 Christian Ponder, QB, Florida State
No. 5 Marvin Austin, DT, North Carolina
No. 6 Quan Sturdivant, LB, UNC
No. 7. Russell Wilson, QB, NC State
No. 8 Joshua Nesbitt, QB, Georgia Tech
No. 9 Rodney Hudson, LG, Florida State
No. 10 Anthony Castonzo, OT, Boston College
No. 11 Allen Bailey, DE, Miami
No. 12 (tie) S Deunta Williams, CB Kendric Burney, UNC
No. 13 Bruce Carter, LB, North Carolina
No. 14 Luke Kuechly, LB, Boston College
No. 15 Brandon Harris, CB, Miami
No. 16 Jacory Harris, QB, Miami
No. 17 Tyrod Taylor, QB, Virginia Tech
No. 18 Donovan Varner, WR, Duke
No. 19 Alex Wujciak, LB, Maryland
No. 20 Montel Harris, RB, Boston College
No. 21 Torrey Smith, WR, Maryland
No. 22 Greg Reid, CB, Florida State
No. 23 Anthony Allen, RB, Georgia Tech
No. 24 Ras-I Dowling, CB, Virginia
No. 25 Mark Herzlich, LB, Boston College

Notable players still not listed yet:

Robert Quinn, DE, North Carolina
George Bryan, TE, NC State
Owen Spencer, WR, NC State
Nate Irving, LB, NC State
DeAndre McDaniel, S, Clemson
Darren Evans, RB, Virginia Tech

7/1/2010 4:05:06 PM

Anthony Allen is WAY too low... He will explode this year.

7/1/2010 6:00:36 PM

ESPN Insider Blue Ribbon Preview is up for the entire ACC Atlantic today.

Quote :

"To say O'Brien's first three seasons at State have been disappointing is a little like saying that the Wolfpack's rabid fan base is passionate."

[Edited on July 2, 2010 at 8:30 AM. Reason : .]

7/2/2010 8:12:45 AM

Quote :

"No. 5 Marvin Austin, DT, North Carolina "

Apparently man titties are big part of the equation in ranking the best players in the ACC.

7/2/2010 9:35:41 AM

Why Austin gets the hype he gets I will never know

7/2/2010 9:58:52 AM

Andew Wallace # 64, starter at Left Guard







Offensive Lineman
Height: 6-5 Weight: 299
Redshirt Sophomore
Previous Affiliations: Olympic HS
Hometown: Charlotte, N.C.

In 2008: Redshirted the season, he was named the offensive scout team player of the week for the South Florida game.

Prep: Played right guard and was a team captain this past season for coach Barry Shuford at Olympic HS … A three-star prospect, the No. 38 offensive tackle in the nation and the No. 11 player in North Carolina by Rivals.com … ESPN rates him as the No. 49 offensive tackle in the country … Scout.com ranks him a three-star recruit and the No. 50 offensive tackle … Earned Queen City all-conference honors after his junior and senior season … Earned All-Mecklenburg honors after his senior season … Named to the 3A all-state team by the Charlotte Observer … High school teammate of Wolfpack wide receiver Steven Howard ... ... Enrolled in the first-year college program.

7/2/2010 12:42:59 PM

^^They are still trying to justify his hs recruiting rank. Poster child for UNC's defense. Physically gifted but nothing between the ear holes and zero discipline. Hope it blows up Chuck style on them this year. <knocking on wood>

7/3/2010 1:59:51 AM

i made a 4th of July WWII bomber-style toon this week

feel free to check out the toon or download desktop wallpapers at:

http://wolfpackcartoons.com/summer-2010/independence-day/

7/3/2010 10:25:34 AM

awesome work

7/3/2010 11:51:47 AM

hahaha, the ram kills are great

7/3/2010 2:38:52 PM

Phil Steele, who really knows his shit, said on the radio today that UNC will probably have the best defense in the COUNTRY...

7/3/2010 2:51:54 PM

Do you have his preview mag?

Its rediculous, according to him, they have the #1 DT, #1 DE, #1 OLB, #1 MLB, two top 10 corners and a top 5 safety

He also has State to finish dead last in our division

7/3/2010 2:58:36 PM

I don't know about you guys but I just got really excited about next season this past week. I think its because UNC is getting so much hype and that I know State is better than them so there's no reason we can't win a lot of games.

7/3/2010 4:00:48 PM

I know their D is supposed to be good, but RW lit them up for 4 TD's. I think they'll be really good, but are getting too much hype heading into next year. I'd love to see LSU rough them up.

7/3/2010 4:23:51 PM

^^^ not yet, didn't know it was out already

7/3/2010 4:28:02 PM

LSU is going to tear chapel hill mutiple assholes for them to fill.

7/3/2010 6:38:44 PM