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NC State Athletics - Pack Pride Podcast
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Hosted by R. Cory Smith, Michael Clark and a number of Pack Pride writers, the Pack Pride Podcast is the official podcast of Pack Pride. A syndicated partner of 247Sports, Pack Pride is an independent publication that brings you the latest on NC State athletics. You can find us at www.PackPride.com.
Episodes
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CBS Sports NFL Analyst (& NC State fan) Will Brinson Talks NC State Fanbase, Philip Rivers Rumors, & Doeren’s Future | PI POD #22
CBS Sports NFL analyst and diehard Wolfpack fan Will Brinson joins The Pack Insiders to talk Dave Doeren’s future, the Philip Rivers coaching buzz and what NC State fans really want from their program. We dive into the hypothetical that’s been discussed around the fanbase on Rivers interest in...
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PACK PRIDE UPDATE: Gainey-Era First Look | Player-by-Player Breakdown of the Mississippi State Exhibition Win
Down six with 2:50 left, NC State showed us something. Justin Gainey’s Wolfpack rallied for a 77-73 exhibition win over Mississippi State, and we’re breaking it all down, player by player. Who stood out? What did we learn about this roster? And how concerned should we be about the rebounding? We...
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NC State Assistant Riley Collins Talks 'Gainey Standard', Expectations & the Pack’s New Roster | PI POD #21
NC State assistant coach Riley Collins joins The Pack Insiders for an inside look at Justin Gainey’s program—and why fans should be excited about this Wolfpack roster.Collins shares his journey from a record-setting college point guard to sleeping on a couch inside Tennessee’s basketball…
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NC State’s Season Saved? More Will Wilson? Gainey Success? | PI POD #20
Did NC State save its season against Louisville—and is it time to unleash more Will Wilson?Lou and Matthew break down the Wolfpack’s much-needed victory, Harvey Dyson’s season-saving effort and CJ Bailey’s bounce-back performance. We look ahead to Wake Forest, discuss the missed tackles that…
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Vandy Fumble Fallout + Our thoughts after watching an NC State Basketball practice | PI POD #19
The guys talk about NC State's soul-crushing loss to Vanderbilt and give their thoughts on what went wrong and what it means. Plus a recap of what they saw from the basketball practice they attended this past week, including Ven-Allen Lubin's new role, Christian Hammond's size, and Darius Adams'...
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Previewing Vanderbilt: Is this a must win game for Dave Doeren vs. NC State? | PI POD #18
NC State responded in a big way with a 73-0 demolition of Richmond. Lou and Matthew break down what the historic blowout actually means after the Virginia loss, the records that fell during Richmond, how fan expectations shaped the narrative, and why the upcoming road game at Vanderbilt carries...
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PACK PRIDE UPDATE: Are we believing the hype around the NC State MBB offense?
Last week, we wrote a piece on the national hype being generated around the NC State offense. Whether it was the piece about the Pack having the best-fitting offense in college basketball, by Basket Under Review,' or the fact that they're ranked in the Top-10 offensively by Bart Torvik's advanced...
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Thayer Thomas | His INSANE Journey From NC State Walk-On to NFL WR | Pack Insiders Pod #17
Thayer Thomas’ story is one of the most unlikely journeys in NC State football. He went from an undersized, overlooked high school athlete who was planning to play college baseball to a preferred walk-on at NC State — and eventually became one of the most accomplished players in Wolfpack history...
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Thayer Thomas | His INSANE Journey From NC State Walk-On to NFL WR | Episode #17
Thayer Thomas’ story is one of the most unlikely journeys in NC State football. He went from an undersized, overlooked high school athlete who was planning to play college baseball to a preferred walk-on at NC State — and eventually became one of the most accomplished players in Wolfpack history...
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#16: Unfiltered on the UVA loss. Bailey's jitters, depth chart, & the fanbase's frusteration
In this week's podcast, the guys recap the letdown vs. Virginia. What went wrong? Was it game planning or execution? Was CJ feeling the pressure of his new situation? How are State fans feeling, and why, after just one game it feels like the season is on the brink of disaster?
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#15 Duke Scott talks dominance in the weight room, loyalty, leadership and his mindset coming into the season
On this episode of The Pack Insiders Podcast, NC State starting running back Duke Scott joins the show for an in-depth conversation. We cover Duke's journey to State, how he persevered through injury, why he's known as a "freak" in the weight room, his freshman season breakout, how he's emerging…
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#14: Josh Powell talks about his time at State, why he left early and his 2 NBA Championships
Former NC State basketball star and 2-time NBA champion Josh Powell joins the Pack Insiders Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about his journey from Raleigh to the NBA and everything that came after. Josh gets candid about his time at NC State, why he ultimately left the program, the…
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#13: NC State Football GM Andy Vaughn
NC State football GM Andy Vaughn joined us on 'The Pack Insiders Podcast' to take us behind the curtain on what it actually takes to build a roster in the modern era of college football. From NIL and revenue sharing to recruiting, roster construction and the challenge of keeping the Wolfpack's...
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#12 Football Fall Camp surprises, plus could State land Ven-Allen Lubin if he gets a 5th year?
The guys were on the sidelines for Day 1 of the NC State Football Fall Camp. They talk about who was running with the starters, who's hurt, and what surprised them. Plus, news broke yesterday that 3 former NC State players are in a lawsuit that could give them a 5th year of eligibility. They...
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#11: The guys recap the GM Patrick Stacy interview, argue about Quadir Copeland and talk MLB Draft
Lou and Matthew give their thoughts on their recent interview with NC State basketball GM Patrick Stacy, talk about Quadir Copeland's NBA summer league success (and argue over his style of play), plus talk about the 7 NC State baseball players who heard their names called at the MLB draft this…
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#10: NC State Basketball GM Patrick Stacy
NC State Basketball GM Patrick Stacy drops by the pod to talk about his journey from analytics guru to business owner to college basketball GM. Plus, he dives into what it's like building a roster in the portal/NIL era, how he and Gainey built this year's roster, and goes player by player to talk...
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#9 Richard Howell
NC State rebounding legend, Richard Howell, talks with us about how his time at NC State, how 'Beard Gang' started, what it's like coaching today's youth, his view of NC State's new roster (and coach), and introduces us to his new podcast.
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#8: How the Avent retirement and Hart hiring went down, plus 2 new basketball commits
We're back on the pod to discuss the big news around baseball. Avent is out, and long-time associate head coach Chris Hart is in. We share some behind-the-scenes stories and talk about why Boo Coorigan went this route. Plus 2 new basketball additions and potentially one more.
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#7: Roster Construction: Position-by-position breakdown
Matthew and Lou dig into NC State's roster build for the upcoming 2026-27 season. How is it different from last year? We go position by position and give our thoughts.
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PRESS CONFERENCE: New head coach Justin Gainey addresses the media on Paul McNeil's return, his roster build and more
Justin Gainey talks about his program during his first press conference with the local media since building his roster
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#6 Kyle Evans
6'10 Kyle Evans is about to fill a desperate need for this year's Wolfpack. Evans was the nation's block leader at UC Irvine last season; however that stat overshadows the entire package he'll bring to the table next year. We sat down with him to hear about his journey, why he chose NC State, and...
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INSIDE THE POD: Intro to the new podcast, the Pack Pride rebrand, how we got here and a vision for what's next
Matthew and Lou take a break from covering NC State sports to introduce the new podcast, talk through why Pack Insider is now Pack Pride, and discuss the vision for what's in store. If you've been along for the ride, this ones for you. If you're not interested in what's going on behind the…
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#5: RJ 'Glue Guy' Keene
New NC State commit, RJ Keene, a transfer from Boise State, is a unique player and someone who Evan Miya called "The best player in college basketball who doesn't score." We dig into who he is and what he'll bring to NC State this coming season. Pluse his insight on the system Gainey will run and...
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#4: Jordan Snell
Jordan Snell joins the show to talk NC State basketball, the culture inside the Wolfpack program, and what it's really like being part of one of the most memorable runs in school history. From behind-the-scenes stories of the Wade collapse to the energy inside the locker room, Jordan gives fans a...
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#3: Will Roach
Former NC State player Will Roach joins the show for an in-depth conversation about Wolfpack basketball, loyalty to the program, the Will Wade exit, and why he believes Justin Gainey is the right person to lead NC State moving forward. A Raleigh native and former NC State walk-on turned…
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#2: Julius Hodge
NC State legend Julius Hodge joins the show for an unfiltered conversation about the current state of Wolfpack basketball, Will Wade's departure, and the future of the program under coaching candidate Justin Gainey. One of the most passionate players in NC State history, Julius brings the same...
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#1: Casey Morsell
Former NC State guard and Final Four veteran Casey Morsell joins the show to break down the Wolfpack's NCAA Tournament path, the challenges of being an 11-seed, and what this current NC State team needs to do to make a March run. Casey gives incredible insight into defensive schemes, switching on...
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#5: The 'Glue Guy' RJ Keene joins the podcast
New NC State commit, RJ Keene, a transfer from Boise State, is a unique player and someone who Evan Miya called "The best player in college basketball who doesn't score." We dig into who he is and what he'll bring to NC State this coming season.
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#4: Jordan Snell talks Final Four, Will Wade, and what happened down the stretch last season (+ the Paul McNeil wink)
Jordan Snell joins the show to talk NC State basketball, the culture inside the Wolfpack program, and what it's really like being part of one of the most memorable runs in school history. From behind-the-scenes stories of the Will Wade season, to the hire of Justin Gainey. Jordan gives fans a...
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#3: Will Roach joins us to talk NC State loyalty, the Wade exit, and the Justin Gainey hire
Former NC State player Will Roach joins the show for an in-depth conversation about Wolfpack basketball, loyalty to the program, the Will Wade exit, and why he believes Justin Gainey is the right person to lead NC State moving forward. A Raleigh native and friend of Gainey, Roach brings a unique...
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#2: Julius Hodge joins us to talk NC State coaching candidate Justin Gainey
NC State legend Julius Hodge joins the show for an unfiltered conversation about the current state of Wolfpack basketball, Will Wade's departure, and the future of the program under coaching candidate Justin Gainey. One of the most passionate players in NC State history, Julius brings the same...
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#1: Casey Morsell joins us to talk about this year's NC State team and their NCAAT draw
Casey Morsell joins the show to break down NC State basketball, the Wolfpack's NCAA Tournament draw, and what this team is capable of heading into March Madness. We dive into the matchup outlook, key players to watch, postseason expectations, and behind-the-scenes insight from one of NC State's...
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Pack Pride Podcast: NC State falls at Duke | Pack MBB practice starts | Trent Hidlay joins the show!
This show is jam-packed with NC State content! Not only will Charlie Gribble and Cory Smith be breaking down the loss to Duke, but they'll also give their thoughts on Day 1 of the Wolfpack men's basketball practice under Will Wade. The guys will discuss media day and the practice session they got...
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Postgame Podcast: NC State falls 45-33 at Duke for first loss of the season
NC State had opportunities late, but couldn't come through in any phase of the game in a 45-33 loss at Duke. The Wolfpack (3-1, 1-1 ACC) finished with four turnovers, allowed 45 total points and had more issues on special teams in its first loss of the year. Cory Smith and Michael Clark take a…
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Pregame Podcast: Adam Rowe previews NC State vs. Duke football
RALEIGH, N.C. -- NC State football will be back on the road again Saturday afternoon with a trip to Durham to take on Duke. The Wolfpack and Blue Devils are both looking to gain momentum in the ACC, with State already at 1-0 while Duke is playing in its ACC opener. To preview the Pack's matchup...
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Pack Pride Weekly Podcast: NC State off to a 3-0 start | Pack men's hoops lands first commit in 2026
NC State football continued rolling with a come-from-behind win over Wake Forest, 34-24, to open the season at 3-0 and 1-0 in the ACC. Cory Smith and Charlie Gribble take a look back at the latest win, play "Believe It or Not?" with several themes coming out of the first three games and more. The...
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Postgame Podcast: NC State storms back for 34-24 win at Wake Forest
Behind three passing touchdowns from CJ Bailey, a career night from Hollywood Smothers and a stifling second half from the Wolfpack's defense, NC State found a way to pull out a 34-24 win over Wake Forest on the road. The Pack now sits at 3-0 (1-0 ACC) on the season, with the last two coming…
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Pack Pride Weekly Podcast: NC State's Win Over UVA | Cam Lemons Debro Previews Wake Forest
Coming off a tight win over East Carolina in the season opener, NC State football pulled out yet another one-possession win over Virginia on Saturday. Now the Wolfpack must prepare for a short week against Wake Forest on Thursday night in Winston-Salem to open the ACC slate. Cory Smith and guest...
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Postgame Podcast: NC State clinches nail-biting 35-31 win over UVA
NC State once again needed a fourth-quarter stop to seal a home win, but got just that with Cian Slone's interception in a 35-31 win over Virginia. The Wolfpack notched five total touchdowns with CJ Bailey accounting for three -- two on the ground, one to Noah Rogers -- while Hollywood Smothers…
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Pregame Podcast Jacquie Franciulli previews NC State vs. Virginia 2025
NC State football will host its first ACC opponent on Saturday afternoon with Virginia coming to town for a rare non-conference matchup. The Wolfpack and Cavaliers are both coming off home wins over Group of Five opponents, but in remarkably different fashions. To preview the Pack's matchup…
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Postgame Podcast: NC State takes down ECU, 24-17, in season opener
NC State needed a fourth-down stop in the red zone to survive, but came away with a 24-17 win over ECU to start the season. The Wolfpack (1-0) finished with 423 total yards behind CJ Bailey's 318 yards passing with one touchdown through the air and one on the ground. Cory Smith and Michael Clark...
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Pack Pride Weekly Podcast: NC State Football Over/Under, Stephen Igoe previews ECU
With game week officially here for NC State football, it's time to put out our predictions for over-unders on both sides of the football. How many yards will CJ Bailey pass for this season? Can Hollywood Smothers be the Pack's first 1,000-yard rusher since 2019? Who will lead the Pack in multiple...
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Pack Pride Podcast: NC State Football Predictions for the 2025 Season
It's finally time, NC State fans. The Wolfpack kicks off in exactly one week, so we're finally rolling out our predictions for the entire 2025 season. Pack Pride Editor Cory Smith and football analyst Michael Clark will go through every game from ECU to UNC-Chapel Hill and give their thoughts.…
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Pack Pride Weekly Podcast: Chip Patterson of CBS Sports discusses NC State football, hoops
We're in the short rows now, NC State fans! After nearly eight full months of waiting, Wolfpack football will return next week. There's optimism on the offensive side of the football and mystery surrounding the defense, but the Pack doesn't get much of a buffer early on with ECU looking to win…
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Pack Pride Weekly Podcast: NC State summer recap | Fall camp scoop | Pack WBB lands 2026 commit
The Pack Pride Weekly Podcast makes its triumphant return at Amedeo's with a look back at what we've missed during the break. It's been an eventful summer for NC State football recruiting -- good and bad -- baseball recruiting and Matt Able. Cory Smith and James Curle will recap all of that, take…
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Emergency Podcast: NC State lands Top-10 transfer PF Darrion Williams
Will Wade has done it again, folks. NC State pulled a rabbit out of the hat with the commitment of Texas Tech transfer Darrion Williams on Wednesday evening. The No. 6 transfer in the 2025 cycle chose the Wolfpack immediately following his Kansas official visit earlier in the week. Cory Smith and...
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Pack Pride Podcast: More NC State Hoops International Flair? | Pack9 Falls Apart in Season Finale
NC State basketball quietly hosted another international player on campus last week and is still waiting on PJ Haggerty's decision as it looks to finalize the 2025-26 roster. What's the latest on Jayme Kontuniemi and Haggerty? What takeaways do we have from the Will Wade interview? Cory Smith and...
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Pack Pride Weekly Podcast: Pack9 splits series at UNC | NC State on PJ Haggerty Watch?
Coming off a tough 0-3 week, NC State baseball responded with wins at UNCW and UNC-Chapel Hill to move back into the Top 15. The men's basketball team didn't add a transfer for the first time in a while, but could something big be on the horizon with PJ Haggerty? Cory Smith and James Curle will...
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Pack Pride Podcast: NC State closing out 2025-26 roster, ACC shifting to 18-game conference schedule
The Wolfpack has officially signed dominant Congolese center Paul Mbiya to the team, making NC State one step closer to finalizing the 2025-26 roster. How close is Will Wade to landing players like PJ Haggerty and others to fill all 13 roster spots? NC State basketball analysts Cory Smith and…
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Pack Pride Weekly Podcast: NC State hoops adds center Paul Mbiya | Jerry Deng joins the show!
NC State basketball once again pulled off a massive get with Paul Mbiya not only committing to the Wolfpack, but signing on the same day. The Pack is also trending with another major potential addition in the portal as it looks to close out the 2025-26 roster in May. Charlie Gribble joins Cory...
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Hosted by R. Cory Smith, Michael Clark and a number of Pack Pride writers, the Pack Pride Podcast is the official podcast of Pack Pride. A syndicated partner of 247Sports, Pack Pride is an independent publication that brings you the latest on NC State athletics. You can find us at www.PackPride.com.
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