Liberty might be full of crazies but they could have a really good program. They have a great coach, lots of good players and a metric fuckton of donor money available to sink into their programs. They almost beat WF this past weekend and I wouldn't be surprised seeing them upset some "football schools" in the next few years.

9/5/2012 9:58:01 AM

Liberty will be the next BYU!

Also we played C.Michigan not S.Michigan. Get your directions straight.

Back to UConn, their defense is going to try and put a lot of pressure on Glennon. State needs to be prepared for this with some screen passes and other short routes. Our screen passes last game were HORRIBLY excuted.

9/5/2012 10:28:43 AM

Is it just me or does UCONN head coach Paul Pasqualoni look like a Ron Perlmann + Lee Corso love child?

9/5/2012 11:46:06 AM

with a bit of Sandusky

9/5/2012 11:54:04 AM

ahaha

9/5/2012 12:12:52 PM

9/5/2012 1:38:02 PM

+1

9/5/2012 1:41:35 PM

Ouch, I don't see it. Pack has this easy.

Quote :

"NC State (0-1) at Connecticut (1-0) Sept. 8, 12:00, SNY Here’s The Deal: NC State travels to East Hartford for an ACC-Big East challenge that’s important to both programs. The Wolfpack will be looking to rebound from a crushing Friday night defeat at the hands of Tennessee, 35-21, that’s going to downgrade once-lofty 2012 expectations. The program needs to correct the problems that persisted in the opener or else it’ll be doomed to start 0-2 for the first time in five years. Connecticut kicked off the second year of the Paul Pasqualoni era by blanking Massachusetts, 37-0, in an impressive all-around performance. A year after floundering south of bowl eligibility, the Huskies are determined to sneak up on the rest of the Big East and contend for a second crown in the last three years. A win over the Pack could provide the propulsion they need to reach new heights in 2012. Why NC State Might Win: At the most important position on the field, quarterback, the Pack will hold a sizable advantage on the Huskies. Mike Glennon is a next-level hurler, with the arm and the know-how to challenge a very good Connecticut secondary. The hosts, on the contrary, employ Chandler Whitmer, who’s in just his second game removed from the junior college ranks. The transfer will struggle to beat a David Amerson-led defensive backfield that’s experienced, talented and eager to bounce back from a difficult opener. With the Huskies forced into a monotone condition, State can concentrate its resources to stopping RB Lyle McCombs. Why Connecticut Might Win: The Huskies will make a strong case this year for the toughest defense in the Big East. Sure, Massachusetts isn’t NC State, but the Minutemen produced just three first downs and 59 total yards on Thursday night. Connecticut boasts a veteran defense that collapses the pocket with ends Trevardo Williams and Jesse Joseph, and clogs running lanes with linebackers Sio Moore, Yawin Smallwood and Jory Johnson. The D is fundamentally sound, well-coached and unlikely to suffer breakdowns. Glennon is protected by a marginal O-line that’s liable to get schooled on Saturday afternoon. What To Watch Out For: Glennon has a bright future, but his senior year could hinge on the play of his receivers. Quinton Payton stood out among the wide receivers in Atlanta, while tight ends Asa Watson and Mario Carter made a couple of nice grabs as well. Connecticut, though, features one of the game’s most underrated back sevens in terms of pass coverage. Payton and teammate Tobais Palmer will be in for a showdown with Huskies corners Blidi Wreh-Wilson and Dwayne Gratz, a gifted pair of defenders. If Connecticut can neutralize Glennon, it will essentially cut the head off the NC State program. What Will Happen: A good defense and running game is often the remedy for a deficiency at quarterback. NC State has Glennon, but Connecticut will counter with a D that’s superior to the one visiting Rentschler Field. The Huskies will apply pressure to the backfield and stick to the Pack receivers to gain control of the game. McCombs will take care of the rest, grinding out 85 yards and a score to help guide the Huskies to a close and very important win for the program. CFN Prediction: Connecticut 23 … NC State 20 ATS Consultants Line (Click for more lines and picks) NC State -6 O/U: 49 Must Watch Rating (5 – Phineas & Ferb, 1 – Steve Harvey): 2 "

[Edited on September 5, 2012 at 7:31 PM. Reason : E]

9/5/2012 7:31:06 PM

Quote :

"toughest defense in the Big East."

Tallest midget

9/5/2012 7:36:37 PM

Quote :

"it will essentially cut the head off the NC State program."

9/5/2012 7:39:38 PM

What an ass

9/5/2012 7:47:25 PM

he lists the line as us giving 6 ON THE ROAD, and yet he likes his own team by 3??~??!?!

dubyoo
tee
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9/5/2012 8:05:53 PM

what?

the -6 is the actual spread... although now its down to 4 again. He didnt pick that.

What are you saying exactly? lol

that no one can ever pick an upset?

9/5/2012 8:13:01 PM

minus 6 means we are favored by 6.

i know he didn't pick that, but why even list it if you're going to blatantly disregard it like that

9/5/2012 8:19:23 PM

I know what it means.


Why would you not list it? The whole point is for people to use their write ups as guidance as to what to bet (if they think they are accurate). Lots of people list the spread before giving their opinion.

9/5/2012 8:21:12 PM

Brick,
C'mon man. Jiggles is trying to patronize us. Just take it, bro.

9/5/2012 10:05:10 PM

dude failed to even mention underwood. i remember him having a few good receptions last week

9/5/2012 10:07:01 PM

^^ how/why do you think that? no logic at all behind your statement

9/5/2012 10:10:58 PM

Well he is right on about the marginal O-line for state. Just can't understand how our O-line is so bad every year with a supposed O-line specialist like TOB as coach.

9/5/2012 11:08:03 PM

well we have a former player starting on the OL as a rookie this year

[Edited on September 5, 2012 at 11:41 PM. Reason : in the NFL]

9/5/2012 11:40:44 PM

^are you talking about sweezy? lol

[Edited on September 5, 2012 at 11:44 PM. Reason : d]

9/5/2012 11:44:29 PM

How can Rivals say, "NC State's offensive line didn't give up a sack or a quarterback hurry" when Tennessee knocked the ball out of Glennon's hand into the end zone?

9/6/2012 7:23:50 AM

Quote :

"while tight ends Asa Watson and Mario Carter made a couple of nice grabs as well"

More like TEs Waston and Carter had numerous important drops during the game and overall played like ass.


This State-UConn game is going to be extremely boring with the defenses controlling the tempo.

9/6/2012 7:26:25 AM

Quote :

"Dancing L"

9/6/2012 7:27:04 AM

Quote :

"This State-UConn game is going to be extremely boring with the defenses controlling the tempo."

Our defense can control a tempo?

Quote :

"The hosts, on the contrary, employ Chandler Whitmer, who’s in just his second game removed from the junior college ranks."

A junior college transfer. Déjà vu. We are screwed aren't we?

9/6/2012 7:36:07 AM

Yes when a defense is not letting the offense move the ball, it is controlling the tempo of the game.

9/6/2012 7:45:46 AM

...

Our defense can control a tempo?

9/6/2012 8:02:19 AM

Quote :

"More like TEs Waston and Carter had numerous important drops during the game and overall played like ass."

hahahahaha
WTF are you talking about? Our TEs played lights out

Watson: 4 catches / 50 yards
Carter: 5 catches / 46 yards

The drops I remember came from Moose and Winkles

9/6/2012 10:44:05 AM

^i too remembered our TEs making some great plays and looking pretty tight... i do remember one drop.

9/6/2012 10:59:43 AM

Yeah I remember one drop from Watson. I was very impressed with both Watson and Carter.

9/6/2012 11:14:34 AM

PI!!! was impressed too!

http://packinsider.com/2012/09/nc-state-vs-tennessee-te-video-breakdown/

9/6/2012 11:52:22 AM

TOB said in an interview yesterday that he thought the TEs didnt play very well. Sometimes there is more than just the box score.

9/6/2012 11:53:56 AM

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9/6/2012 12:22:19 PM

espn showing the love

Quote :

" NC State at UConn, noon, Big East Network. There are two ACC/Big East matchups on Saturday afternoon, and two perfect opportunities for the league. The Huskies are going to present a huge challenge for the Wolfpack, who looked out of sorts in their opening loss to Tennessee. UConn does not have the speed Tennessee does at the skill positions, but the Huskies have what appears to be a good-looking defense that will keep them in the game. UConn's offense was just so-so last week, but NC State gave up many big plays, and All-American cornerback David Amerson looked beatable. If the Huskies can hit a couple of those, and get Lyle McCombs going, they will be in good shape. Overall, I think UConn has the better defense, and that is why I am picking the Huskies in my upset special! UConn 21, NC State 20. "

http://espn.go.com/blog/ncfnation/tag/_/name/game-predictions-090612

9/6/2012 12:56:52 PM

expect plenty of this

for one of these

9/6/2012 1:21:14 PM

September and we are already playing meaningless games.

9/6/2012 5:16:41 PM

Please suspend this troll. We haven't even started ACC play E-douche. Go be a tar hole fan or something.

Quote :

"hahahahaha WTF are you talking about? Our TEs played lights out "

Maybe I just mis-remembered (if that is a word), but didn't Watson drop a ball around the 5 yard line that led to us missing a FG?

Also I am pretty sure Carter had at least one drop. Oh well I guess I'm just being too critical seeing that Amerson and Glennon deserve most of the CHOPS for the UT game.





[Edited on September 6, 2012 at 5:20 PM. Reason : gh]

9/6/2012 5:18:05 PM

TOB deserves many as well

9/6/2012 5:39:15 PM

When TOB told Glennon to throw the ball to the other team I was all "wtf TOBy?" and he was all:

9/6/2012 8:10:53 PM

and it is glennon's fault that he is surrounded by inferior talent because TOB doesnt recruit well.

dont get me wrong, glennon played horribly, but on a talent scale we didnt come close to tennessee

9/7/2012 8:52:53 AM

Dont worry guys we will pick it up at the end of the season and get to 6 or 7 wins and a bowl game and everyone will rejoice again and TOB will get another 5 years!

9/7/2012 9:06:25 AM

boobsr_gr8 has to be a bot. All his posts look exactly the same.

9/7/2012 9:41:52 AM

Quote :

"Maybe I just mis-remembered (if that is a word), but didn't Watson drop a ball around the 5 yard line that led to us missing a FG?"

I vaguely remember that drop now. I also remember one where Glennon overthrew one of the TE's on like a crossing route and the ball was out of reach and uncatchable.

Overall though, the WR's and TE's played better than expected I thought.

9/7/2012 9:48:55 AM

^ Watson got his hand(s) on that ball and therefore it should have been caught. His reaction too made it seem like he felt he should have caught it. It was a big play as it could have led to a TD instead of a missed FG. Oh well could've, would've, should've. Typical NC State...

Hope State plays much faster tomorrow than they did last Friday.

9/7/2012 10:30:21 AM

Quote :

"Dont worry guys we will pick it up at the end of the season, beat UNC*, and get to 6 or 7 wins and a bowl game and everyone will rejoice again and TOB will get another 5 years!"

if we don't beat UNC* then there won't be much rejoicing.

9/7/2012 11:01:41 AM

Lose this game and TOB is the New Herb

Who is the New Gott?

[Edited on September 7, 2012 at 11:21 AM. Reason : zee]

9/7/2012 11:20:26 AM

so the game will be on twc channel 585 tomorrow which is part of the espn gameplan BUT it costs $25, not per month...per week, and even if you called up and cancelled directly after the game it would still cost you $25

ya fuck you twc

9/7/2012 7:19:19 PM

^^Ken Niumatalolo

9/7/2012 7:21:47 PM

James Franklin

at least the assistant coaches' wives will be hot!

9/7/2012 7:25:57 PM

Is the game on uVerse at all?

9/7/2012 7:29:54 PM