I like how rival fans/ncstate shit pussy fans think we're such a pushover when Rodon doesn't pitch. I think today made us 32-5 over our past 37.

[Edited on June 16, 2013 at 11:36 PM. Reason : add another note]

6/16/2013 11:36:16 PM

6/16/2013 11:36:46 PM

^^We have been as good as anyone outside of probably LSU and Vandy since Turner came back.

6/16/2013 11:45:29 PM

Paul Mainieri is so not a name I would associate with head coach of LSU.

And Ben McDonald has to be the biggest (non-NASCAR) hayseed to ever hit the ESPN studios.

[Edited on June 16, 2013 at 11:52 PM. Reason : add another note]

6/16/2013 11:48:24 PM

We are a good team. The acc as a whole was awesome this year. Nc state is good.

6/17/2013 12:19:08 AM

Just checking in. Two great games today. Omaha is a rad place and the CWS is first class.

6/17/2013 12:55:20 AM

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"I'd also like to see LSU knock UNC out."

I'd rather go up against UNC again than have to play LSU at all.

UNC's bats have been cold, especially against us, so I'm hoping it comes down to us vs them to get into the final.

6/17/2013 1:09:01 AM

^UNC's bats against Rodon have been cold. The other game we played them, they plated 7 I think.

Honestly, I'd rather go up against LSU. I could stomach a loss to them. Losing to UNC would piss me off to no end.

6/17/2013 3:54:00 AM

6/17/2013 6:26:48 AM

Listening to Mike Patrick reminds me of Eugene Levy's character in A Mighty Wind.

6/17/2013 8:06:29 AM

All those punchouts gave me a chubby

6/17/2013 8:16:24 AM

Last night's LSU/UCLA game was a lot of fun too. UCLA winning puts as the home team in the winners bracket game which is huge.

So many of the Miss. St. Congratulated us just for being Pack fans and the LSU fans in our hotel were extra quiet this morning at breakfast after being so full of themselves yesterday.


If you are a baseball purist this is an event you need to visit. Can't wait to catch a couple more games today

6/17/2013 11:14:53 AM

6/17/2013 11:55:09 AM

What was up with the golf clap? Was that a shot at the wine and cheese UNC fans?

6/17/2013 12:05:09 PM

UNC did it during our last game if I recall correctly.

6/17/2013 12:24:39 PM

when you see it...

6/17/2013 12:49:36 PM

[old]

and nah the golf clap is our thing.

[Edited on June 17, 2013 at 1:11 PM. Reason : .]

6/17/2013 1:07:57 PM

Quote :

"when you see it..."

....you'll assume you're on an older page of the thread?

6/17/2013 1:10:22 PM

I thought all the exaggerated golf claps were pretty funny, not even knowing the backstory

6/17/2013 1:42:47 PM

^me too, the stoic expression while clapping is the best. What is the backstory?

6/17/2013 1:53:35 PM

i'm really glad my dad decided to go see the first couple of games of the CWS

i think yesterday was a happy father's day for him

6/17/2013 2:23:12 PM

so we play UCLA tomorrow night at 8 oclock

http://www.ncaa.com/interactive-bracket/baseball/d1

[Edited on June 17, 2013 at 4:57 PM. Reason : .]

6/17/2013 4:56:41 PM

Was that not common knowledge?

6/17/2013 6:00:57 PM

maybe if you're a baseball hipster

6/17/2013 6:25:48 PM

who is going to be the home team

6/17/2013 6:30:38 PM

I'm gonna flip a coin and say UCLA

6/17/2013 6:50:56 PM

we will be home team

6/17/2013 7:11:26 PM

NC State is the home team. Should be an awesome game.

Have not seen any information on starting pitcher.

6/17/2013 8:50:21 PM

Let's get this damn W tomorrow so I can watch us at the sportsbook in Vegas this weekend

6/17/2013 9:28:00 PM

Brett Williams did the golf clap after his RBI double in the 17th against Rice, so it's become our thing.

6/18/2013 12:15:39 AM

^ Was just about to post that. That's when I started noticing it. Also, what were you saying? I watched it on my DVR and think I missed what you said.

Quote :

"^me too, the stoic expression while clapping is the best. What is the backstory?"

Shit is great. Love it. Was hilarious when they showed the dugout and they all were doing it. LOL

6/18/2013 1:21:17 AM

Quote :

"Fox, you better bench him. He doesn't wanna play anymore."

Their catcher made not effort to go after the foul ball.

6/18/2013 1:35:36 AM

any idea who is pitching yet?

I assume Jernigan.

6/18/2013 9:39:00 AM

From what I've seen online UCLA's lineup isn't all that dangerous (hitting less than .260 as a team I think) and stacked with a lot of lefty's. Feel like Stone (LHP) may get the start with Ogburn ready in relief behind him. The winner of this one tonight gets two chances at advancing I believe, with a game Friday and if a loss then again on Saturday, so tonight's pretty huge. We really need the offense to come out like they did against Carolina.

In a perfect world if it all were to line up for us - I'd go Stone/Ogburn tonight and if we win tonight throw Jernigan on Friday, so that if we lose Friday we have Rodon for either a winner take all game Saturday, or if we win Friday we have Rodon for game 1 of the championship series.

6/18/2013 11:16:35 AM

^ Agree with all of this. Think Stone should get the start but Avent's gotta have a short hook if we get down a couple. UCLA's pitching seems too strong to mount much of a comeback if we get behind early.

6/18/2013 11:19:06 AM

^^I agree.

NCSU/UCLA loser vs LSU/UNC winner Thursday 8 eastern
Winner of that game vs NCSU/UCLA winner Friday 8
Saturday if Necessary

Championship series begins Monday at 8.

6/18/2013 11:26:49 AM

http://www.wralsportsfan.com/undrafted-senay-making-college-baseball-take-notice/12562295/

[Edited on June 18, 2013 at 11:27 AM. Reason : ^i saw you on tv sunday (i'm sure you get that all the time)]

6/18/2013 11:27:13 AM

I heard on the radio last night, an interview with Stone, discussing his start vs UCLA. He said he was nervous and excited... Cliche, but that's what you get with a Fr.

I would like to save Ogburn for our third game, and use our great bullpen tonight and game three when Stone and Ogburn hit their wall. Save Rodon until game four, hoping and assuming we have a game four. Game four is either our final clincher to go to the championship game or game one of the championship series, either way... In Rodon We Trust.

[Edited on June 18, 2013 at 11:29 AM. Reason : ]

6/18/2013 11:27:56 AM

^ What about Jernigan? He's had better starts than anyone for us not named Rodon over the last month, although he's still working up to going more than 5 innings or so.

[Edited on June 18, 2013 at 11:48 AM. Reason : a]

6/18/2013 11:48:08 AM

Quote :

"@RyanTice: Bruce Winkworth just told us on @TheWolfpacker Podcast that it will be Logan Jernigan pitching tonight."

6/18/2013 11:59:30 AM

I now go to spencer for all my wolfpack baseball news

6/18/2013 12:11:46 PM

Figured we would play Jernigan.

I think we win this and then we have Stone pitch our next game.

Jernigan is a solid guy...As long as we get any offense going at all he should be able to go 7 and then finish with Ogburn & company.

Hoping Brett Austin has another hit(s) today...we really need him in that part of the order.

ahhhh im excited. ready for 8.

6/18/2013 12:20:43 PM

Rainy morning here in Omaha, but it should pass by soon. Don't see the 3ET start getting pushed back, just might be a little overcast.

Yesterday as soon as Louisville lost all of their merchandise went 50% off. Lets hope the same happens with the Heels

6/18/2013 12:43:47 PM

^^^ #sources

The more I read about UCLA, the less I like Jernigan over Stone today. UCLA typically starts 6 lefties and 3 righties and they also seem to capitalize on a lot of walks, which has historically been Jernigan's biggest issue. Well, that and punching walls.

[Edited on June 18, 2013 at 1:29 PM. Reason : a]

6/18/2013 1:15:21 PM

http://packinsider.com/2013/06/turner-named-brooks-wallace-award-finalist/

6/18/2013 2:42:36 PM

Quote :

"I think we win this and then we have Stone pitch our next game."

i think win or lose, rodon pitches next game.

win, he pitches on friday. lose he pitches because it's a goddamn elimination game.

6/18/2013 2:46:44 PM

Fox won't be happy till he tears Thornton's arm off from the socket.

6/18/2013 3:02:52 PM

Cool stats:
http://packinsider.com/2013/06/nc-state-vs-ucla-pre-game-notes/

6/18/2013 3:06:54 PM

[Edited on June 18, 2013 at 3:11 PM. Reason : thereitis]

6/18/2013 3:10:42 PM

^yeh

Quote :

" NC State is one of only three schools in the nation to play in a bowl game, reach the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, and advance to the College World Series (Louisville and UCLA)."

Nice; didn't we have something similar last year?

Quote :

"Carlos Rodon projects to be the #1 overall pick in the 2014 MLB Draft. If that holds true, NC State will join UCLA and LSU as the only schools in the nation to produce #1 overall picks in the NFL, NBA, and MLB drafts (Mario Williams and David Thompson)."

That would be amazing.

6/18/2013 3:13:42 PM