NCSU Alumni group in Denver is getting together for this one at Blake Street Tavern.... lets go Pack! Any of you out in Denver area - Blake St. Tavern at 1:30 MST

9/29/2010 10:09:40 PM

14 Pages, and it's Wednesday (3 days before the game!)

GO PACK!

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9/29/2010 10:32:13 PM

3 long days sir!

9/29/2010 10:37:22 PM

Man why were 4 pages devoted to talking about boat shoes? Anyways are those bleachers going to be the temporary for 1500 or will there be more? hmmm

9/29/2010 11:28:55 PM

just paid >2x face for a couple of 6thish row seats but oh well, better than paying that much for a corner like i was seeing on some listings on craigslist

9/30/2010 12:16:41 AM

Two things/questions:


1) What is the maximum number of extra bleachers*seats) which can safely be placed into Carter Finley stadium since our stadium is already enclosed??

2) Since we dont have an indoor practice facility and its been raining cats and dogs since Sunday, how will that affect us being able to effectively work on our special team issues, punting, kicking, field goal attempts, etc?

9/30/2010 2:13:01 AM

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"how will that affect us being able to effectively work on our special team issues, punting, kicking, field goal attempts, etc?"

I don't think you'll notice much of a difference

9/30/2010 2:36:10 AM

so fucking ready

[Edited on September 30, 2010 at 3:12 AM. Reason : .]

9/30/2010 3:11:11 AM

can't sleep

9/30/2010 3:56:05 AM

2 more days...getting way too excited

9/30/2010 8:12:13 AM

I was excited, until I found out I have to watch that shit on ESPN3. Fucking dumb. I don't know why I'm paying extra for a god damn sports package, but whatever.


I guess I'm still excited though.

9/30/2010 8:19:03 AM

PUMPED AS SHIT FOR THIS

I'm also pumped that all this rain means I won't be covered in an inch layer of dirt in the parking lot Saturday from people driving through at 45 mph.

9/30/2010 8:22:09 AM

^that shit does annoy me... really is it that hard to slow the fuck down? anyway....
http://cfn.scout.com/2/1007432.html

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"GAME OF THE WEEK Virginia Tech (2-2) at NC State (4-0) Oct. 2, 3:30 ET, ABC Here’s The Deal … Just a month ago, this match up did not stand out as a circle-the-calendar game. It does now. Credit NC State with adding some unexpected juice to the undisputed ACC game of the day in Week 5. Not only is the Wolfpack unbeaten after four games for the first time since 2002, but its last two wins over Cincinnati and Georgia Tech weren’t even that close, thrusting the school into contention in the Atlantic Division. Recognized in the AP poll for the first time in seven years, a win this Saturday would propel the program much higher and validate its No. 23 ranking. Virginia Tech deserves a lot of credit for getting off the mat following a disastrous 0-2 start. Since losing to James Madison and trailing in the third against East Carolina, the Hokies have reeled off 47 unanswered points, shutting out Boston College and getting back to even. With a win in Raleigh, Tech will have climbed all the way back to once again being considered a favorite for the conference title. Why Virginia Tech Might Win: Suddenly, over the last six quarters, the dark clouds have started moving out and the Hokies are clicking up to their normal standards. The defense, in particular, has gotten nasty, abusing a pretty good Boston College line for 11 tackles for loss and six sacks. LB Bruce Taylor and ends Steven Friday and James Gayle played especially fast and ferocious, each collecting three stops behind the line. Never one to excel on the O-line, NC State is 95th nationally in sacks allowed and will have its hands full again this week. Tech has some of the best skill position talent the Pack has seen all year, including QB Tyrod Taylor, RB David Wilson, and WR Jarrett Boykin. If star back Ryan Williams is available, the attack becomes markedly more dangerous. Why NC State Might Win: It would be easy to pin the Wolfpack’s early success on QB Russell Wilson. He’s a leader and a transformational figure, who leads the ACC in total offense and has thrown 11 touchdown passes to just one interception. He’s one of the game’s best all-around players. For a change, however, he’s not alone. The junior is getting ample support from RB Mustafa Greene and a stacked receiving corps that includes TE George Bryan and receivers Owen Spencer, Jarvis Williams, and T.J. Graham. Oh, and new assistant Jon Tenuta has been a difference-maker for the defense. A more aggressive style of play has meant far more sacks and significantly better play against the run. What To Watch Out For: Can an up-and-down Virginia Tech offensive line handle the frenetic pace that the NC State linebackers are going to impose on this game? Tenuta can’t stop grinning about the players he inherited on the second line of defense, Nate Irving, Terrell Manning, and Audie Cole. All three are fast and physical, and Irving has shaken off the rust after missing 2009, making 16 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, and two sacks in the upset of Georgia Tech. What Will Happen: There’s something special about this season for NC State. You can feel its new found swagger. No fluke, the Pack will remain undefeated, holding off Virginia Tech in a game that’ll be tight throughout. Wilson will outplay Taylor, enhancing his Heisman credentials, and the defense will drives the Hokies nuts with its range and tenacity. CFN Prediction: NC State 31 … Virginia Tech 26 … 5Dimes.com Line: Virginia Tech -4 "

[Edited on September 30, 2010 at 8:27 AM. Reason : !]

9/30/2010 8:26:59 AM

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"DEFENSE WILL DRIVES"

Otherwise, decent post by HD

[Edited on September 30, 2010 at 8:37 AM. Reason : .]

9/30/2010 8:37:33 AM

FUCK I can't wait for this.

9/30/2010 8:42:28 AM

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"Can an up-and-down Virginia Tech offensive line handle the frenetic pace that the NC State linebackers are going to impose on this game?"

hot damn! impose the shit out of that

9/30/2010 8:49:08 AM

^^^Pretty sure HD doesn't write for scout.

9/30/2010 8:51:59 AM

HD had progressed to slightly below average as a writer, but her video blogs have the same quality as a 13 year old girl on youtube giving her review on Twilight.

It doesn't help that she looks like a 13 year old girl, either

9/30/2010 8:59:31 AM

Excited about this one my buddy got me a ticket for my birthday this weekend ready to do some tailgating and enjoy what I hope to be an awesome day.

9/30/2010 9:03:54 AM

Lets go Wolfpack! Beat those backward-assed country boys from that shit hole known as Blacksburg.

9/30/2010 9:09:25 AM

Here's to not laying an egg on Saturday.

Go Pack.

9/30/2010 9:10:34 AM

i have never, in my wolfpack fandom, been so excited for a game. seriously.

well maybe Gator Bowl. that was fun as shit..

9/30/2010 9:40:51 AM

man, I'm trying to temper my expectations so much for this game

9/30/2010 9:44:27 AM

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"^^^Pretty sure HD doesn't write for scout."

Didn't read the link at all, I just figured it was her because she does a blog on the game of the week too. I should have known it was too good to be HD

[Edited on September 30, 2010 at 10:13 AM. Reason : .]

9/30/2010 10:12:40 AM

For a 3.30 game, when will the Sun be behind Vaughn Towers for those of us on the sunny side of the stadium?

9/30/2010 10:19:41 AM

prob by he end of the 1st quarter

[Edited on September 30, 2010 at 10:23 AM. Reason : ]

9/30/2010 10:23:04 AM

sunset is at 7...so maybe the first half before the sun is behind vaughn towers

9/30/2010 10:25:37 AM

it'll be a nice cool fall day bro. don't sweat a little sun in the first quarter mang. wear a hat.

9/30/2010 10:30:18 AM

I'M

SO

NERVOUS

(go pack!)

9/30/2010 10:35:57 AM

i just sold a pair of tickets for $250

this is getting out of control

9/30/2010 10:37:27 AM

i bought a pair for 250 last night, but they are pretty good tix

9/30/2010 10:43:31 AM

o rly?

...

9/30/2010 10:44:41 AM

I'll be at this game w/ my family of state fans along with a few cousins who are VT fans...cannot wait...I'm ready for my cousins to walk out of Carter Finley 1. impressed by our fans and atmosphere and 2. sad that VT got hosed.

definitely nervous about this one...never had this much hope before a state football game

9/30/2010 10:49:43 AM

This buildup is reminding me a lot of the Ohio State game back in 2003.

9/30/2010 10:52:42 AM

I don't know why everyone is excited. We're going to lose (you are all welcome)

9/30/2010 10:53:15 AM

You bitches better take your excitement and expectations down a notch.

9/30/2010 10:55:24 AM

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"This buildup is reminding me a lot of the Ohio State game back in 2002."

Pretty sure that was '03

9/30/2010 10:56:33 AM

the Rivers ohio state game was 2003

[Edited on September 30, 2010 at 10:57 AM. Reason : id have won if it wasn't for TWW's slow ass >.<]

9/30/2010 10:57:12 AM

Ohio State game at State was 04

I remember because my IM away message for the next week was FUCK MIKE NUGENT

9/30/2010 10:58:10 AM

so you remember the year because you left an away message

9/30/2010 10:59:28 AM

yeah because my away message now is DWEEDLE LOVES CHINGY

9/30/2010 10:59:59 AM

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"1. impressed by our fans and atmosphere"

this won't happen. a quarter of the fans don't come back after halftime. the intro video is stupid. the atmosphere is not impressive.

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"2. sad that VT got hosed."

this will probably happen

9/30/2010 11:00:01 AM

Is there a NCSU Alumni group in Atlanta that is having an organized viewing of the game?

9/30/2010 11:00:59 AM

both ECU @ UNC and VT @ NCSU are both slated for ESPN3.COM buuuutttttt.....

TWC has decided to broadcast the 1st game on channel 520

9/30/2010 11:01:32 AM

From HD's blog

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"Virginia Tech in the red zone. The Hokies have been inside the 20-yard line 18 times and scored nine touchdowns. They kicked four field goals last week against Boston College, but will need to have more success against the No. 19 offense in the country or make more even stops on defense."

The fact that they are so crappy in the red zone is just going to be magnified since the game is at Carter-Finley. We made some great stops against Cinci (particularly on 3rd downs), and the crowd played a huge role in it, imo.

Also, just found out that I'm gonna have to leave at the half, due to some slightly more important obligations. If anyone really wants, I'll hand off my GA student ticket so you can try and get closer to the action for the second half. It's only one, but if you're there with someone else, you might be able to just pass it back to them and get away with it. I'm just so pissed that I'll have to leave, and don't want it to go to waste if I can help it.

9/30/2010 11:02:59 AM

that's because the second game is on abc.

9/30/2010 11:03:01 AM

i nominate jaybee1200 to lead any atlanta bar tours before the game

you thank me later

9/30/2010 11:03:20 AM

am i gonna meet dweedle and Slave Famous this weekend!?

9/30/2010 11:22:54 AM

Hell yeah, carpool from Charlotte, I'll burn a mixtape, you pack the Capri Sun

9/30/2010 11:26:27 AM

^i'm leaving from charlotte

how do i get in on this?

9/30/2010 11:28:55 AM