State should be able to line up, tell them what play they are running, and still kill them

9/1/2008 6:47:24 PM

well, we should have been able to score more than 0 on thursday

we should have been able to to score more than 0 considering 4 picks by our defense

wouldn't surprise me if we get beat

9/1/2008 7:01:09 PM

i dont think d1 backups are much better than 1aa starters. That said, ncsu is playing with its second team offense so the game SHOULD be close.

9/1/2008 7:48:17 PM

^ depends on the program... USC's 3rd string is as good as any 1AA starters... State's second string should be much much better than anyone at W&M

9/1/2008 7:54:58 PM

Ticketing Question:
I know I can cancel my student tickets before the game - but what happens to the associated guest tickets? Can those be canceled also if the weather looks like it will be bad for the game? If the game were to be rescheduled due to the hurricane/TS/weather, the guest(s) won't be able to make it.

9/1/2008 7:55:02 PM

once you pay for the guest ticket, you can't get your money back

9/1/2008 7:59:12 PM

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"if this isnt double digits they should just disband the program"

hah don't say that

9/1/2008 9:20:38 PM

^^^how about you man up and still go to the game, regardless of weather?

9/1/2008 11:19:01 PM

My first State game was in the middle of a Hurricane... and we were out there the entire game. The rain hurt my face.

9/1/2008 11:20:22 PM

any weather is better than that clemson game

9/1/2008 11:24:58 PM

^how about you edit that post and replace clemson with USC?

9/1/2008 11:26:17 PM

If you guys lose to william&mary....

9/1/2008 11:35:18 PM

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"how about you man up and still go to the game, regardless of weather?"

Who says I won't be there? If, for some reason the game gets postponed, then the "guests" won't be able to make it. That's mainly why I asked, because I wasn't sure.

9/1/2008 11:39:30 PM

it just sounded that way. I apologize

9/1/2008 11:40:05 PM

I plan to still be out there tailgating with the rest of the crowd, hurricane/ts force winds or not.

[Edited on September 2, 2008 at 2:05 AM. Reason : hopefully the game will end up being worth it]

9/2/2008 2:04:51 AM

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"If, for some reason the game gets postponed, then the "guests" won't be able to make it."

lemme guess girls?

9/2/2008 2:08:07 AM

Naah, the guys that were supposed to be coming will have to work during the week.

9/2/2008 2:18:36 AM

I hope everyone that's on suicide watch steps back from the edge. The media and State fans are way overreacting to the loss to South Carolina. Remember Mississippi State was embarassed on national television last year in their first game (they weren't even really in the game, unlike ourselves), and they bounced back to go 8-5 (4-4). Along the way they beat Auburn in Jordan-Hare Stadium, they beat Kentucky in Lexington, they beat Alabama at home, and they beat their rival Ole Miss. There are still plenty of football games left. Remember last year we started out 1-5, and then went on a run and were in contention to make a bowl. Throughout the season TOB and Co. will fix what is wrong. They are already shuffling the depth chart around and rewarding the players that played well in Columbia.

9/2/2008 11:03:10 AM

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9/2/2008 12:24:31 PM

9/2/2008 12:30:19 PM

Wolfpack Hurricane Tailgate with a slip'n slide.

9/4/2008 11:05:26 AM

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"I hope everyone that's on suicide watch steps back from the edge. The media and State fans are way overreacting to the loss to South Carolina. Remember Mississippi State was embarassed on national television last year in their first game (they weren't even really in the game, unlike ourselves), and they bounced back to go 8-5 (4-4). Along the way they beat Auburn in Jordan-Hare Stadium, they beat Kentucky in Lexington, they beat Alabama at home, and they beat their rival Ole Miss. There are still plenty of football games left. Remember last year we started out 1-5, and then went on a run and were in contention to make a bowl. Throughout the season TOB and Co. will fix what is wrong. They are already shuffling the depth chart around and rewarding the players that played well in Columbia."

let's not kid ourselves. they didn't have daniel evans as starting QB.

9/4/2008 11:07:40 AM

^^Digging the slip and slide idea.

[Edited on September 4, 2008 at 11:43 AM. Reason : ]

9/4/2008 11:43:22 AM

^^Mississippi got beat by Louisiana Tech

9/4/2008 12:01:47 PM

^^^what he said.

9/4/2008 12:14:28 PM

honestly now, can anyone think of a worse 3 year starter in the history of the ncaa?

9/4/2008 12:16:56 PM

http://www.gopack.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9200&ATCLID=1573768


RALEIGH, N.C. – As Tropical Storm Hanna grows in strength in the Atlantic Ocean, some projections have the storm tracking through Raleigh this weekend, perhaps in time to interfere with several NC State athletic events this weekend, including Saturday night’s 2008 football home-opener against William & Mary.



The football game is scheduled to kick off at 6 p.m. at Carter-Finley Stadium, but school officials met Tuesday afternoon to discuss contingency plans for inclement weather in case the game time or date needs to be changed. Women's soccer is also scheduled to play two home contests on Friday and Sunday at the new NC State Soccer Stadium, with game times subject to change due to the weather.



“We have been working very closely with the National Weather Service and should have a much clearer picture of the storm’s path, strength and speed by late Thursday,” said Ray Brincefield, assistant athletics director for outdoor facilities.

“We are going to discuss all options Thursday and do what is in the best interest of our team and fans,” Lee Fowler said of the possibility of adjusting the kickoff time or date. “We are sensitive to the distance may of our football patrons outside the Triangle have to travel and we want to inconvenience as few of them as possible.



“If we need to change the start time or date to ensure the safety of all our fans and student-athletes, the adjusted kickoff time will reflect that concern.”

Fans are asked to monitor GoPack.com for the latest information about Hurricane Hanna’s possible impact on all athletic events, Brincefield said. In addition, an e-mail will be sent to all subscribers to the GoPack.com e-news list and to all area media outlets.

9/4/2008 12:59:12 PM

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"“We are sensitive to the distance may of our football patrons outside the Triangle have to travel and we want to inconvenience as few of them as possible."

Too bad you aren't sensitive to every Wolfpack fan that wants you sorry ass to quit.

9/4/2008 1:54:35 PM

new wallpapers for this week at:

http://wolfpackcartoons.com/

9/4/2008 6:58:01 PM

awesome marko!

wilson is listed as questionable for this game. any chance we'll see him out there at some point?

9/4/2008 7:03:23 PM

so...are any of their players out with pulled hammies? which players will have to step up and be their offense...all i know is a win over W&M is good, especially with the conference realignment bullshit

9/4/2008 7:04:38 PM

wilson wont play but im glad to see he is questionable... probably have him for clemson. and when the hell did willie young hurt his ankle?

9/4/2008 8:25:21 PM

i dunno guys


its william AND mary we're talkin about

9/4/2008 8:26:55 PM

i heard we were 10 point favorites against william but 3.5 point dogs to mary

9/4/2008 8:31:40 PM

that's b/c we would be staring at Mary and not Will

9/4/2008 8:33:31 PM

we'll just call this the game thread

9/4/2008 11:22:14 PM

Run the ball to victory PACK!

9/4/2008 11:31:11 PM

I predict Daniel Evans passes for over 300 yards and has no interceptions!

9/4/2008 11:56:36 PM

How about some 1920x1200 wallpapers, marko?

9/5/2008 12:02:42 AM

http://www.wral.com/sports/story/3487294/

Millitary Appreciation Day a tradition at N.C. State

When soldiers parachute out of a plane, with the N.C. State game ball, as part of the festivities of Military Appreciation Day, they’ll be aiming for the field at Carter-Finley. And they hope to land in the right stadium.

Last Saturday, the North Carolina game ball never made it to Kenan Memorial Stadium, as skydivers accidentally landed at Duke’s Wallace Wade Stadium.

Fortunately for the Wolfpack, the tandem of retired combat soldiers has combined for nearly 7,500 jumps.

But the bad news is that Hurricane Hanna could bring gusts of wind reaching up to 50 mph.

Though the storm is projected to hit Raleigh over the weekend, State’s contest against William and Mary remains at 6 p.m. Saturday, and Military Appreciation Day activities should continue as planned.

The tribute to the military has been a Pack tradition for more than a decade. The event began as a way for State to honor troops and has grown larger in scale every year.

“To have so many different bases from different branches of the military right here in the state within a couple hours is a good part of our culture,” said Chris Alston, the director of marketing and promotions at NCSU. We want to do whatever we can for those people that give their time and effort and dedication to the country.”

Festivities include an F-18 flyover, a performance by the Navy rock band Pride and the new Adopt-A-Troop Program, which allows pairs of troops _ many of whom are graduates of N.C. State _ to tailgate with selected families and receive free game tickets.

For the second year in a row, wounded soldiers will be recognized on the field. They are selected by the Wounded Warriors Program, a non-profit organization that helps injured troops get involved in the community.

Alston said State’s ties to the military have strengthened with the hiring of former Marine Tom O’Brien as head coach.

“N.C. State’s ROTC program is heavily involved with the athletic program when it comes to this,” he said. “There’s a lot of military history with the school. Of course, when Coach O’Brien came in it strengthened the bond. He has taken his team to military bases during the off-season and visited with the troops. It’s very important not only to the athletic department but to the university as a whole.”

O’Brien said that Military Appreciation Day is “something the community and school should be very proud of.” He also credits his experiences in the military with shaping his character.

“Certainly, it’s given me the essence of what I am… my values and the way
I perceive the world,” he said.

9/5/2008 8:49:17 AM

http://www.wral.com/sports/story/3486174/

Weather not an issue for State against William and Mary

With N.C. State attempting to rebound from last Saturday’s loss against South Carolina, concerns have arisen about the possibility of a difficult challenge for the Wolfpack. The challenge, however, isn’t with the William and Mary Tribe, but rather, with the onset of strong wind gusts and rain from Tropical Storm Hanna.

Nonetheless, coach Tom O’Brien feels confident that his team will be ready.

“We did a little work with wet ball snapping, but the main thing is that we have our concentration on Saturday,” O’Brien said. “They have to play in the weather too, so we just have to do the best we can.”

Currently, Hanna has maximum sustained winds around 65 mph. Weather reports predict that by game time Saturday wind speeds will have dropped to anywhere from 30 to 50 mph.

Luckily for State, rough weather is not an unknown aspect of the game for O’Brien, as the Pack head man faced it multiple times while coaching at Boston College.

“We played in a couple of nor'easters in Boston and you couldn’t even see the other side of the field,” O’Brien said. “Rain was going sideways and the winds were gusting 50 to 60 mph.”

When questioned about the team’s confidence following their 34-0 loss against South Carolina and the possibility of stormy weather on the way, O’Brien issued reassuring remarks.

“I think they’re fine,” O’Brien said. “They haven’t shown any ill effects. They were certainly disappointed as everybody was, but the thing about our game is that each week is a new season.”

Kickoff for Saturday’s game will remain on schedule at 6:00 p.m., regardless of weather conditions.

9/5/2008 9:21:46 AM

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"How about some 1920x1200 wallpapers, marko?"

hur u go

http://mercury7design.com/wolfpackcartoons/090508/f.jpg

[Edited on September 5, 2008 at 9:53 AM. Reason : ]]

9/5/2008 9:53:00 AM

if it's raining you're likely to hear a brass-only band, and they probably won't let us on the field for pregame/halftime/etc

Last game that had any rain issues I remember was FSU last year, but that was postponed b/c of thunder

9/5/2008 10:06:12 AM

All I can say is TOB is one tough SOB:

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"“We played in a couple of nor'easters in Boston and you couldn’t even see the other side of the field,” O’Brien said. “Rain was going sideways and the winds were gusting 50 to 60 mph.""

I mean he has shown no intention of moving this game the whole time.

9/5/2008 10:14:36 AM

maybe this has been covered but whats the TV status of this game? I take it packpass will have it?

9/5/2008 10:44:37 AM

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"With N.C. State attempting to rebound from last Saturday’s loss against South Carolina"

does anyone proofread these things?

V lol yeah what'd they do just have a water hose out on the field spraying the balls down.

mmmmmm

[Edited on September 5, 2008 at 11:29 AM. Reason : .]

9/5/2008 11:19:33 AM

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"wet ball snapping"

9/5/2008 11:25:02 AM

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"maybe this has been covered but whats the TV status of this game? I take it packpass will have it?"

TV status? Are you not a real fan? Plenty of tickets should be available for this game.

9/5/2008 11:34:40 AM

i know this is probably a dumb question... but i seem to remember needing a parking pass to park in the fairgrounds lot across the street from the stadium. I know they have the student parking section, which sees like the section you would need the pass for...

so can someone clarify since I'm retarded and don't remember: where can I, as a student WITHOUT a parking pass, actually park? I know people park along Trinity road (do they get tickets?) and stuff and there are those lots you have to pay for behind those office buildings. I just don't remember. It's been too long.

[Edited on September 5, 2008 at 11:52 AM. Reason : cleanup]

9/5/2008 11:50:12 AM

I, too, would like to know the TV/online viewing status of this game... since I can't exactly just walk up to C-F and get some tix...

9/5/2008 11:54:09 AM