2014 NC State @PackFootball

2014 NC State @PackFootball
NC State Wolfpack (1-0, 0-0) vs. Old Dominion Monarchs
GAME
2
Head Coach: Dave Doeren (Drake ‘93)
Record at NC State: 4-9 (2nd yr.)
Overall Record: 27-13 (4th yr.)
(1-0, 0-0)
Head Coach: Bobby Wilder (Maine ‘87)
Record at ODU: 47-14 (6th year)
Overall Record: 47-14 (6th yr.)
Sept. 6, 2014 • 6 p.m. • ESPN3 • Carter-Finley Stadium (57,583)
ESPN3: Roy Philpott, PxP; George Wrighster, analyst; Angela Mallen, sidelines
Wolfpack Sports Network (99.9 flagship): Gary Hahn, PxP; Johnny Evans, analyst; Tony Haynes, sideline
A Good START
Jacoby Brissett’s long-awaited first start for the Wolfpack ended up being a successful one, as he engineered two four quarterback touchdown drives to give the Pack a 24-23 victory. On those two drives, the hot-handed junior completed 14 of his 16
throws for 136 yards and two TDs
For the game, Brissett completed .700 of his throws (28-40), connecting on three touchdowns and
throwing just one pick. His efficiency mark for the game was the second best for an NC State QB
in his first career start since the turn of the century - dating back to Philip Rivers’ first start in 2000.
That excludes Brandon Mitchell who posted a phenomenal mark last season because he completed
all three of his passes before exiting the game with an injury.
QB
Philip Rivers
Jay Davis
Marcus Stone
Daniel Evans
Harrison Beck
Russell Wilson
Mike Glennon
Brandon Mitchell
Pete Thomas
Jacoby Brissett
Date
Opp.
9/2/00 Ark. St.
9/4/04 Richmond
10/29/05 S. Miss.
9/23/06
BC
9/8/07
BC
8/28/08
SC
9/3/11
Liberty
8/31/13
LaTech
9/7/13 Richmond
8/30/14
GaSo
SEPTEMBER
6 OLD DOMINION Ag Day • ESPN3
13 @ South Florida
CBSSN
20 PRESBYTERIAN
Parents & Families
27 FLORIDA STATE
Result Cmp-Att Yds Pct. TD Int Rush
Eff.
W, 38-31
29-57 397 .508 3 0 -14 126.75
W, 42-0
16-22 168 .727 2 0 11 166.87
W, 21-17
10-26 128 .384 1 2
6 77.12
W, 17-15
15-31 179 .484 1 1
-1 101.08
L, 17-37
26-50 321 .520 0 5 -13 85.93
L, 0-34
1-5
12 .200 0 0
7 40.16
W, 43-21
18-31 156 .580 1 0 -26 110.98
W, 40-14
3-3
93 1.000 0 0 19 360.40
W, 23-21
24-31 237 .774 0 2 47 128.74
W, 24-23
28-40 291 .700 3 1 28 150.86
Total yards by quarter for NC State, Georgia Southern
65
For a second straight
year,
NC
State Athletics and its multimedia rights partner, Wolfpack Sports Properties, will pay
tribute to agriculture in the state of North Carolina by hosting “Ag Day” festivities on Friday
and Saturday.
Ag Day is dedicated to recognizing North
Carolina’s agriculture/agribusiness industry
and celebrating those who work hard to improve the state’s health and economy. The
event is anchored by the NC State College of
Agriculture & Life Sciences (CALS).
New this year will be an endowed Ag Day
scholarship, presented to an undergraduate
CALS student, to complement the growing
festivities and sponsorship support in the
event’s second year.
93
58
1st
2nd
83
131
3rd
154 175
W, 24-23
6 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
4th
Last season, the Wolfpack was in striking distance in the fourth quarter in six
of it’s nine losses, yet was unable to close the gap. Hopefully, the Georgia
Southern contest is a portent that the team has the confidence and ability to
close out games. In the season opener, State entered the fourth quarter down
10, but put together 99- and 75-yard touchdown drives to seal the victory.
Here’s a look at the games last season where the Pack was close late in the
game and the final score:
Closest point diff.
Opponent
in 2nd half
Clemson 2013
-6
Wake Forest 2013
-4
Syracuse 2013
Tied
UNC 2013
-5
Duke 2013
-4
Boston College 2013
-6
Final Score
L, 14-26
L, 13-28
L, 10-24
L, 19-27
L, 20-38
L, 21-38
Georgia Southern 2014
W, 24-23
NOVEMBER
1 @ Syracuse
8 GEORGIA TECH
Homecoming
15 WAKE FOREST
Military Appreciation Day
29 @ UNC
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
COACHING STAFF
Close AND the Cigar
-10
Time/Res.
OCTOBER
4 @ Clemson
11 BOSTON COLLEGE
Hall of Fame Day
18 @ Louisville
Cranking up the Offense
143
SCHEDULE/RESULTS
Date Opp. (TV)
AUGUST
30 GA. SOUTHERN Wolfpack Club Day
Series HISTORY: First meeting;
NC State Football HISTORY: Overall (since 1892): 562-551-55
(.504) • In Carter-Finley Stadium: 190-102-6 (.646)
WHO’S DOWN?
Head Coach: Dave Doeren
Defensive Coor.: Dave Huxtable
Def. Line Coach: Ryan Nielsen
Safeties Coach: Clayton White
WR Coach: Frisman Jackson
TE/FB Coach: Eddie Faulkner
Off. Line Coach: Mike Uremovich
RB Coach: Des Kitchings
WHO’S UP?
Offensive Coor: Matt Canada
CB Coach: George Barlow
NC State Athletics Communications
Box 8507 • 3101 Stanhope Ave.
Suite 300 • Raleigh, NC 27607
Football Contact: Annabelle Myers
Asst. AD/Communications
[email protected]
O: 919.515.2102 • C: 919.819.8302
Secondary Contact:
Brian Reinhardt
Dir. of Athletics Digital Comm.
[email protected]
O: 919.515.8953 • C: 919.819.8317
NC State vs. Old Dominion
Eight Degrees of Separation
Eight members of the 2014 Wolfpack squad have already earned their degrees from NC State. The Wolfpack ranks among the national leaders in postgrads.
1. Alabama
15
Boston College 15
3. Utah State
13
4. Virginia
11
5. UNLV
10
6. East Carolina 10
7. South Carolina 9
Maryland
9
San Jose St.
9
10. NC State
8
Florida
8
Clemson
8
Houston
8
Toledo
8
Utah 8
NC State Post-Grads
Benson Browne (Jr.)
Jarvis Byrd
Tyson Chandler
Tony Creecy
Andy Jomantas
Art Norman
Tyler Purvis
Joe Thuney (Jr.)
Tweet @bout it
The ODU game mark second annual Ag Day pays tribute to agriculture in state of N.C.
@ncsu_cals
15 freshman (10 true, 5 RS) saw action in
#GASOvsNCSU #youthmovement
The steel should start to rise on the #Pack’s new
Indoor Practice Facility this week #progress
2014 Leadership Council
Players of the Week
Georgia Southern:
Offense:
Matt Dayes, Shadrach Thornton
“Being elected to the Leadership
Art Norman, Monty Nelson
Council is the ultimate sign of respect, Defense
since their teammates vote them into Spec. Teams Brandon Pittman
Cole Blankenship (O), Ernie Robinson (D), Nick Lacy (ST)
a position of influence. They are the Scout:
voice of the locker room.”
Dave Doeren
Wolfpack by the Numbers
Cornerback Juston Burris
Niles Clark
Jack Tocho
Safety
Jarvis Byrd
Hakim Jones
Def. Line
T.Y. McGill
Art Norman
Linebacker Rodman Noel
M.J. Salahuddin
Special teams Niklas Sade
Running Back Tony Creecy
TE/FB Benson Browne
Devin O’Connor
Tyler Purvis
Wide ReceiverGavin Locklear
Jumichael Ramos
Bryan Underwood
Quarterback Jacoby Brissett
Garrett Leatham
Off. Line
Rob Crisp
Joe Thuney
Andy Jomantas
Quinton Schooley
Freshmen
Tony Adams
Bo Hines
Jalen McClendon
Kentavius Street
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651
Watch out
Wolfpack Players on preseason 3,100
“watch” lists:
@PackFootball boasts its highest team GPA in
the last 15 years #totalPACKage
Two former starters were granted additional
years of eligibility for the Pack: @ByrdMan_14
and @MrNCState #Vets
Wil Baumann Ray Guy Award
@StateCoachD brought in the highest ranked
#Pack recruiting class in a decade in 2014
#youngtalent
Niklas Sade Lou Groza Award
Jacoby Brissett Maxwell Award
Senior kicker Niklas Sade’s rank in school history in career PATs
New jersey number for senior safety Jarvis Byrd.
Wil Baumann’s rank in career punts (209)
ACL tears safety Jarvis Byrd has suffered
NC State alums who started at QB in NFL last season (led nation)
Wil Baumann’s rank in career punting yards yards (8,293)
Years placekicker, punter and long snapper have each started.
Returning starters on offensive line
Walkons who earned scholarships this fall.
Pack’s 2014 defensive alignment
Players who earned their first career start (at State) in opener
Redshirt freshmen who played in the season opener.
Fumbles lost by 2013 team (3rd-lowest nationally)
FGs needed by Niklas Sade to tie Mike Cofer’s school record
Postgrads on the team (t10th nationally)
Sacks needed by Art Norman to tie Mario Williams’ career record
True freshmen who played in the season opener
Bryan Underwood’s rank in career TD receptions (13)
Players who saw first career action vs. Georgia Southern
Lbs gained by freshmen Germaine Pratt and B.J. Hill since Jan.
Players on the roster from the state of North Carolina
Total games lost by starters last season
Height (inches) of DE Pharoah McKever, who came in as a WR
Average weight of 10 offensive linemen on two-deep
Days between games for quarterback Jacoby Brissett
Community services hours by team since January of 2013.
Career Records Watch
Name
Nik Sade
Wil Baumann
Art Norman
Bryan Underwood
Record
Has
Field Goals
44
Points
256
Punts
209
Punting Yards 8,293
Sacks
17
TD Receptions
13
Rank Needs to break
4th
7
T3rd
57
2nd
18
3rd
630
t7th
9
t10th
19
2014 Game Captains
(# of times serving as captain):
Georgia Southern: .............. Art Norman (3), T.Y.,McGill (1), Tony Creecy (5), Rob Crisp (1)
Boston College....
Old Dominion:....................... Louisville..............
South Florida........................ Syracuse.............
Presbyterian.......................... Georgia Tech.......
Florida State......................... Wake Forest........
Clemson................................ North Carolina.....
MONDAY, Sept. 1
11:30 a.m. - Weekly press
conference (Murphy Center)
No Practice
Players’ Day Off
TUESDAY, Sept. 2
10 a.m. - Practice
This Week in NC State Football
11:15 a.m. - Post-practice
interviews with student-athletes,
assistant coaches
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 3
11:15 a.m. -Post-practice
interviews with student-athletes,
assistant coaches
12:40 p.m. - Doeren on ACC
Teleconference.
THURSDAY, Sept. 4
11:30 a.m. - Postpractice nterviews with Coach Doeren
FRIDAY, Sept. 5
No media availability
3 p.m. - Doeren radio calls (contact AComm Office to schedule)
7 p.m. - Dave Doeren radio show
at Backyard Bistro
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Pack Pups Play
NC State had the third-highest percentage of underclassmen
on the first day of fall camp of any team in the nation. The
Wolfpack had the second-highest number of freshmen (52) on
its camp roster (Pitt has 53).
Super
Sade
Dave Doeren’s squad has just 33 juniors and seniors - the lowest number of upperclassmen for the Wolfpack since 1995.
Redshirt Freshmen
Jerod Fernandez, LBStarted at MLB, made 8 tackles
Kenton Gibbs, DT Played 8 snaps
Malcolm Means, CB Saw action on special teams
Lucas WIlson, TE Saw action on special teams
Josh Jones, SS
Started and had four tackles
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Happy Dayes
Prior to the season opener, the Wolfpack coaching staff raved
about the fall camp performance of running back Matt Dayes.
That hard work in camp translated to a successful start to his
sophomore campaign, as Dayes tallied 104 all-purpose yards
and scored the game-winning touchdown.
Dayes had six rushes for 34 yards (a 5.7 yds/carry mark) and
six receptions for another 70 yards, including the 35-yard
game-winner.
In the season opener, 10 true freshmen saw action for the Wolfpack, along with five redshirt freshmen. Here’s a look at the
rookies who saw their first collegiate action against Georgia
Southern:
True Freshmen
Shawn Boone, S
Made two tackles on special teams
Bradley Chubb, LB Played on special teams
Cole Cook, TE
Played nine snaps at TE
B.J. Hill, DT
Played 25 snaps, one assisted tackle
Bo Hines, WR
Started, leading receiver (9-85)
Stephen Louis, WR Had one catch for nine yards in 10 snaps
Airius Moore, LB
Had two tackles, including one TFL
Germaine Pratt, FS Saw action on special teams
Jay. Samuels, FB/TE 2 plays, 42 yard catch, eight yard rush
Kentavius Street, DE Two assisted tackles, 21 snaps
NC State vs. Old Dominion
The Weston, Fla. native scored three TDs in the 2013 season
opener.
Senior kicker Niklas Sade has a
chance to become the leading
scorer in NC State history, surpassing NFF Hall of Famer Ted
Brown, who scored 312 points
from 1975-78.
Sade has scored 256 points in his
career, a mark which ties for third
in school history and is one point
from second place. He needs 56
points to tie Brown’s school mark.
Here’s a look at the leading scorers in school history:
1. Ted Brown, 1975-78
2. Josh Czajkowski, 2008-10
3. Niklas Sade, 2011-pres.
Stan Fritts, 1972-74
312
257
256
256
The game winner
Sensational Sophomores
All three of the Wolfpack’s touchdowns in the season opener were scored by sophomores. Running back Matt Dayes
stretched the game-winner across the goalline in the fourth
quarter, while wideout Bra’Lon Cherry had six and 11-yard
scoring grabs - his first two collegiate TDs.
Tough Competition
NC State has the distinction of being just one of 20 FBS
programs that will face three teams that finished the 2013
campaign ranked in the top 15 nationally. The young WolfNumber of days between games for Wolfpack starting
pack will face those three opponents - defending national
quarterback Jocoby Brissett (Nov. 17, 2012 - Aug. 30,
champion and current top-ranked Florida State, Clemson
2014)
(currently ranked No. 16) and Louisville - in a four-week
span from Sept. 27 to Oct. 18, with two of the contests on
Here’s a look at where Sade the road.
stands on the Wolfpack career
1PACK1GOAL
Five ACC schools will play three teams that finished in the
kicking charts:
top 15 in the AP Poll last year, and all five are in the ACC’s
The Wolfpack’s battle cry under head
Atlantic Division.
1st, 124
coach Dave Doeren has been “1Pack, Career PATs
Field Goals
4th, 44
1Goal.” That mantra confirms Doeren’s belief in the power of a team working together and focused on its goals.
Doeren also introduced his “12 Commandments” to the squad when he took over the program. This is a list of attributes that he wants his program to exhibit. During fall camp each year,
each position group takes one of the 12 and presents it to the team.
Dave Doeren’s 12 “Commandments”
1. Accountability 7. Pride
2. Hard Work 8. Discipline
3. Family 9. Urgency
4. Faith 10. Focus
5. Detail
11. Perseverance
6. Loyalty
12. Three P’s
Prepare, Practice, Play to win
Sade has already set one NC
State career record with 124 career PATs - the 18th-best mark in
ACC history. With 44 career field
goals, he is seven shy of tying
Mike Cofer’s school mark.
Losing Linebackers
The linebacking corps has taken a big hit due to injuries
in 2014. In the spring, promising incoming 23-year-old
freshman Ty Linton suffered a knee injury. In fall camp,
possible starter M.J. Sallahudin also suffered an injury that
will keep him sidelined for a while. Coult Culler, another
promising incoming player, has also been out due to injury.
Luckily, in the Wolfpack’s new 4-2-5 defense, there are only
two LB spots to be filled. Redshirt freshman Jerod Fernandez got the start at MLB in the opener, while senior Rodman
Noel started at WLB.
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NC State vs. Old Dominion
A Crisp Start
Senior offensive tackle Rob Crisp is one of two Pack seniors
who were granted another year of eligibility by the NCAA and
is back on the field for NC State this season. Crisp played in
What’s your #Statement?
two games last year before being sidelined by a concussion
and did not return to the field in 2013. He rejoined the team in
January and was back in the starting lineup at the beginning It means something different to everyone.
of fall camp.
To us at NC State, it means an opportunity to share the
The starter at left tackle, Crisp has played in 37 career games, passion, loyalty, history, tradition, and multitude of experiences on and off the field that are completely unique to
starting 14. He, along with the other 4 starting offensive
the Wolfpack Nation.
linemen, played all 77 snaps in the opener.
Versa-THUNEY-ty
The reinsertion of Rob Crisp in the Wolfpack lineup means
that Joe Thuney (a junior in eligibility who has already graduated) is now back to his true position of guard.
It’s true to our DNA and who we are. It’s a student-athlete
who does exceptional things here on or off the field, graduates, and uses those experiences to accomplish amazing
things when he or she leaves. It’s every bit as much about
a loyal fan base that sticks with us through thick and thin.
A versatile lineman, Thuney started contests at right tackle,
right guard and left tackle in 2013 and saw action as the
Pack’s back-up center as a redshirt freshman in 2012.
The rationale and meaning behind it is fairly simple:
Schooley Stays In
Wolfpack center Quinton Schooley has no idea what the
Wolfpack offense looks like from the sideline. He’s never
been there to see it.
Schooley has played every offensive snap for the Wolfpack
since transferring from Butler Community College prior to last
season - 1,055 total.
Keeping Up With the Joneses
To keep up with the Joneses at NC State, just take a look in
the defensive backfield.
Redshirt junior Hakim Jones is the returning starter at free
safety, has played in every game of his career (26) and is the
second-leading returning tackler on the squad. He led the
team in stops in the opener with 11.
Redshirt freshman Josh Jones is the starter at strong safety
and saw his first collegiate action against Georgia Southern.
He spent his redshirt campaign at linebacker and safety.
•To help us adequately celebrate what’s exceptional about
NC State athletics, both on and off the field of play
•To take a simple concept and infuse deep emotional connection and meaning
•To provide a platform that strikes a balance between
meaningful tradition and modern day relevance
4-2-5
It’s not just the area code for Seattle, the
town with the NFL team including three former Wolfpack players that won Super Bowl
XLVIII. It’s also the defense that NC State
has installed for the 2014 season. It’s the
first time in at least 40 years that the Pack
has used that particular version as its base
defense.
Career Starts
Player
09 10 11 12 13
Alex Barr, OG/OT - - - 0 10
Wil Baumann, P
-- -- 12 13 12
Jacoby Brissett, QB -- -- -- -- --
Tim Buckley, Nik
-- -- -- -- 1
Juston Burris, CB -- -- -- 5 12
Jarvis Byrd, S
3 - -- 0 5
Tyson Chandler, OT -- -- 0 12 11
Bra’Lon Cherry, WR -- -- -- -- 1
Tony Creecy, HB
-- -- 0 8 4
Rob Crisp, OT
- 1 2 8 2
Jerod Fernandez, LB - - - - -
David J. Grinnage, TE-- -- -- -- 7
Hakim Jones, FS -- -- -- -- 12
Josh Jones, SS
-- -- -- -- --
Andy Jomantas, OG -- -- 0 0 1
Bo Hines, WR
-- -- -- -- --
T.Y. McGill, DT
-- -- 1 11 3
Monty Nelson, DT -- -- -- -- 5
Rodman Noel, LB -- -- 0 5 0
Art Norman, DE
-- -- 8 5 12
Brandon Pittman, LB-- -- 0 2 7
Tyler Purvis, FB
-- -- 0 0 6
Jumichael Ramos, WR-- -- -- -- 2
Mike Rose, DE
-- -- -- -- 4
Niklas Sade, PK
-- -- 13 13 12
M.J. Salahuddin, LB -- -- -- 0 4
Quinton Schooley, C -- -- -- -- 12
Thomas Teal, DT -- -- 1 13 10
S. Thornton, HB
-- -- -- 4 9
Joe Thuney, OG
-- -- -- 0 12
Jack Tocho, CB
-- -- -- -- 7
B. Underwood, WR -- -- 0 4 5
M. V.-Scantling, WR -- - -- -- 3
Dra. Wright, Nick -- -- -- -- --
14Total
1 11
1 38
1 1
- 1
1 18
- 8
1 24
- 1
1 13
1 14
1 1
1 8
1 13
1 1
- 1
1 1
1 16
1 6
1 6
1 26
- 9
- 6
- 2
1 5
1 39
- 4
1 13
- 24
- 13
1 13
1 8
1 10
1 4
1 1
Longest Active Starting Streaks
Niklas Sade, PK
39
Scott Thompson, LS
39
Wil Baumann, P
38
Justin Burris, CB
16
Art Norman, DE
15
Hakim Jones
13
Quinton Schooley
13
Joe Thuney
13
Note: Injury does not count against starting streak
Close-King Indoor Practice Facility
Ground was broken in April for the Wolfpack’s new Close-King Indoor Practice Facility, which will be completed next spring. This privately-funded $14 million
facility will boast a full, 120-yard football field with a roof height sufficient for kicking game and suspended goal posts. There will be additional training and
conditioning space beyond both end zones and four sprint lanes down the full length of the field.
Other features include an in-ground and above-ground pads for long jump, triple jump, high jump and other track events, end zone and 50-yardline viewing
platforms, clerestory windows and glass roll-up doors to allow natural daylight, a complete sound system, and support areas for equipment, strength and
conditioning and sports medicine.
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NC State vs. Old Dominion
Stormin’ Norman: Graduate defensive end Art Norman is
in rare company in terms of career sacks. He currently
ranks 7th in school history with 17, just 8.5 from
tying the school record held by Mario Williams.
R k Name, Years at State
1. Mario Williams, 2003-05
2. Tyler Lawrence, 1990-93
3. Carl Reeves, 1991-94
4. Manny Lawson, 2002-05
Mike Jones, 1987-90
6. Willie Young, 2005-09
7. Art Norman, (2011-pres.)
Sks-Yds
25.5-156
24-157
22.5-197
21-163
21-128
20.5-143
17-118
No. 1 in our hearts and game programs:
Jarvis Byrd never thought he’d still be at NC State by
the time the 2014 season rolled around, but three ACL
surgeries later, he was granted a sixth year of eligibility.
He has worked his way back up the depth chart at strong
safety and is one of the top leaders on the 2014 squad.
Fittingly, it was Byrd who broke up the pass on the
last play of the season opener that sealed the win
for the Wolfpack.
To recognize his commitment, loyalty and his unwavering determination to
return to the field, Dave Doeren changed his jersey number to 1 the week
before the season began.
Pack Players on 2014 NFL Rosters
David Amerson Audie Cole Jerricho Cotchery Mike Glennon T.J. Graham Steven Hauschka Nate Irving Dontae Johnson Markus Kuhn Ted Larsen Manny Lawson Phillip Rivers J.R. Sweezy Stephen Tulloch Asa Watson Mario Williams Russell Wilson Earl Wolff Willie Young Washington Redskins
Minnesota Vikings
Carolina Panthers
Tampa Bay Bucs
Tennessee Titans
Seattle Seahawks
Denver Broncos
San Francisco 49ers
New York Giants
Arizona Cardinals
Buffalo Bills
San Diego Chargers
Seattle Seahawks
Detroit Lions
Dallas Cowboys
Buffalo Bills
Seattle Seahawks
Philadelphia Eagles
Chicago Bears
Revving Up the Run
The Wolfpack rushed for 162.7 yards per game in 2013 - the highest average for
an NC State squad since in 16 years (when the 1997 squad rushed for 178.8 yds/
game). In the season opener, the Pack’s rushing committee put up 173 rushing
yards.
The run game should be improved, with increased size, depth and experience on
the offensive line and three returning backs who have great game experience. All
three saw significant action in the opener, as Shadrach Thornton led the team in
rushing with 10 carries for 73 yards, Matt Dayes rushed for 34 yards but had six
grabs for 70 yards and the game-winning TD and Tony Creecy rushed for 31 yards.
None of the three backs was tackled for a loss in the contest.
Those three backs each have strengths that make them unique according to their
position coach Des Kitchings. Thornton is a powerful back, Dayes is good at catching the ball and in the open field, while Creecy is a combination of both.
Un-Freshmen
NC State has the unique benefit of having nine ‘un-freshmen’ on its 2014 squad.
These nine players graduated from high school early and enrolled in school this
past January, going through the entire offseason conditioning program, spring
practice and summer workouts with the veterans. Of the eight position players
in that group, two are currently out with injuries (linebacker Ty Linton and guard
Tyronne Prescod). Of the remaining six, one started the opener and three others
saw action, while five are listed on the current depth chart.
Here’s a look at the Pack’s ‘un-freshmen’ who are listed on the current depth chart
(* indicates played in the opener):
Tony Adams
*B.J. Hill
*Bo Hines
*Stephen Louis
Kalen McCain
*Germaine Pratt
Backup, offensive guard
Backup, defensive tackle
Starter, wide receiver
Backup, wide receiver
Reserve safety
Backup, free safety
SPECIAL-ists
The Wolfpack is the only program in the power five conferences that boasts a
placekicker, punter and long snapper who will be starting together for the fourth
straight year. Groza Award candidate Niklas Sade, Ray Guy Award candidate Wil
Baumann and returning All-American long snapper Scott Thompson all came to NC
State together in 2011 and have been the starters at their respective positions since
the first game of that season.
Tall Tight Ends
NC State boasts a tall quintet of tight ends on its 2014, as five members of that
group measure 6’5 or taller. The Wolfpack is the only school in the Atlantic Coast
Conference to have as many members of that position group checking in at 6’5 or
taller. Duke has four, Clemson and Miami have three and no other league school
has more than two.
Here’s a look at the ‘Pack’s tall tight ends for 2014:
Benson Browne
Cole Cook David J. Grinnage
Micah Till
Lucas Wilson
6’5
6’5
6’5
6’6
6’5
A Scholly, by Golly
Dave Doeren says one of the most rewarding things about being a head coach is
being able to award scholarships to deserving walkons. This fall, he’s been able
to do that four times. Quarterback Garrett Leatham, cornerback Charlie Twitty,
linebacker Ernie Robinson, and fullback Devin O’Connor.
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NC State vs. Old Dominion
Youth Movement
NC State had the third-highest percentage of underclassmen on the first day of fall camp
of any team in the nation. The Wolfpack had the second-highest number of freshmen (52)
on its camp roster (Pitt has 53).
Dave Doeren’s squad has just 33 juniors and seniors - the lowest number of upperclassmen for the Wolfpack since 1995.
78.6
(81/103)
72.4
70.5
70.5
69.5
69.5
69.3
69.3
(76/105) (74/105) (74/105)
(73/105) (73/105) (70/101) (70/101)
State played 15 freshmen (10 true and five redshirt) in the season opening win over Georgia Southern.
Continuity
The Wolfpack coaching staff remained mainly in tact after last season, as only
cornerbacks coach George Barlow is new in 2014. Barlow came to NC State
from Vanderbilt, where he had spent two seasons.
Pack in the Front Office
Not only does NC State boast an impressive number of former players on NFL
rosters, but the Pack also is becoming a pipeline to the league’s front offices.
All-ACC guard Steve Keim (1992-95) has been the General Manager of the
Arizona Cardinals since January of 2013 after previously serving as Vice President of Player Personnel, Director of College Scouting and as a regional scout.
His Wolfpack teammate, Morocco Brown, who played linebacker from 1994-97,
was recently named Vice President of Player Personnel for the Cleveland
Browns after spending six seasons as Director of Pro Personnel for the Washington Redskins.
When Brown left for the Browns, another former State player, Alex Santos
(1996-99) took over as the Director of Pro Personnel at Washington after
working in the personnel department for seven years.
Another former ‘Pack linebacker is in charge of the Pro Personnel department
in Chicago, as Kevin Turks (1995-98) holds that position with the Bears.
Several former players are also working as NFL scouts, including John Ritcher
(2002-05) with the Cardinals, Harrison Ritcher (2007-09) with the Browns,
Darrell Moody (1968-70) with the Bills, and Ray Agnew (1986-89) with the St.
Louis Rams.
QBU: Last season, almost 10 percent of the National Football League’s
starting quarterbacks were NC State alums. No other school in the nation
boasted three starting signal callers in the NFL and only two other schools had
two (Florida State and USC).
Russell Wilson, who ranks eighth on
the ACC’s career total offense charts,
led the Seattle Seahawks to a victory in
Super Bowl XLVIII in his second season
in the league.
Mike Glennon started 13 games for the
Tampa Bay Bucs as a rookie last season. Glennon, a third round selection
in the 2013 draft, ranks 30th in ACC
history in total offense and was a twoyear starter for the Wolfpack.
16
Returning Starters
7 offense, 7 defense, 2 ST
Noting the Pack
36
- The Pack’s starting center, starting
Returning Letterwinners
right guard and starting right tackle
are all 300+ lbs. The average weight
of the 10 players on the two-deep at The full depth chart has:
o-line is 305.
17 seniors
- The CBs are the youngest position
12 juniors
on the field with one junior, three
sophomores and two freshmen in the
18 sophomores
three-deep.
17 freshmen
- The starting placekicker, punter and
long snapper are all in their fourth
years as starters. Both kickers are on preseason “watch” lists for the national
awards for their position, while the long snapper was an All-American last
year according to Phil Steele College Football.
- Freshman quarterback Jalan McClendon has the strongest arm at that position.
- Five projected starters on offense already have their NC State degrees.
Philip Rivers, who still holds the ACC career record with 13,582 yards of total
offense, is in his 11th season with the San Diego Chargers in 2013 - his ninth
as the starter.
Date
8/31
9/6
9/13
9/20
9/27
10/4
10/11
10/18
11/1
11/8
11/15
St W-L Score
H W 24-23
H
A
H
H
A
H
A
A
H
H
Opponent
Georgia Southern
Old Dominion
South Florida
Presbyterian
Florida State
Clemson
Boston College
Louisville
Syracuse
Georgia Tech
Wake Forest
Att./Time
54, 273
6 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
2014 SCHEDULE/RESULTS
TV Rusher (Att-Yds-TD)
ACCN Thornton (10-73-0)
ESPN3
CBSSN
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Passer (C-A-Yds-TD-I)
Brissett (28-40-291-3-1)
Receiver (Rec-Yds-TD)
Hines (9-85-0)
Tackler (Tkl)
H. Jones 11
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NC State vs. Old Dominion
NC State Depth Chart vs. Old Dominion
OFFENSE
Pos. No.
LT
78
73
LG 54
56
C
60
59
RG 71
50
RT 74
71
TE 89
86
QB 12
11
2
RB 26
21
or 10 FB 47
28
Z
80
13
3
X
84
88
7
S
15
or 82
Player
Rob Crisp
Andy Jomantas
Joe Thuney
Bryce Kennedy
Quinton Schooley
John Tu’uta
Alex Barr
Tony Adams
Tyson Chandler
Alex Barr
Benson Browne
David J. Grinnage
Jacoby Brissett
Garrett Leatham
Jalan McClendon
Tony Creecy
Matt Dayes
Shadrach Thornton
Tyler Purvis
Jaylen Samuels
Bryan Underwood
Bra’Lon Cherry
Jumichael Ramos
Marquez Valdes-Scantling
Stephen Louis
Na’Quan Brown
Johnathan Alston
Bo Hines
Pos. No.
DE 95
91
DT 75
69
DT 94
98
DE 90
35
WLB 5
39
MLB 4
58
CB 29
25
FS 20
31
SS
2
1
NICK 8
6
37
CB 11
33
14
Player
Art Norman
Drew Davis
T.Y. McGill
Thomas Teal
Monty Nelson
B.J. Hill
Mike Rose
Kentavius Street
Rodman Noel
Brandon Pittman
Jerod Fernandez
Airius Moore
Jack Tocho
Niles Clark
Hakim Jones
Germaine Pratt
Josh Jones
Jarvis Byrd
Dravious Wright
Tim Buckley
Josh Sessoms
Juston Burris
Charlie Twitty
Malcolm Means
Ht.
6-7
6-7
6-5
6-3
6-3
6-2
6-7
6-2
6-7
6-7
6-5
6-5
6-4
6-4
6-5
5-11
5-9
6-1
6-2
5-11
5-9
5-11
6-2
6-3
6-2
6-1
6-0
6-1
Wt.
285
295
296
303
301
270
314
301
345
314
270
269
231
220
200
213
205
206
231
240
180
189
199
208
212
203
206
190
Cl.
*Sr.
*Gr.
*Jr.#
*So.
Jr.
*So.
*Jr.
Fr.
*Gr.
*Jr.
*Jr.#
*So.
*Jr.
*Jr.
Fr.
*Gr.
So.
Jr.
*Gr.
Fr.
*Sr.
So.
So.
So.
Fr.
Sr.
So.
Fr.
Wt.
254
252
289
296
312
300
271
287
223
236
224
220
201
199
205
230
212
190
206
197
200
211
189
189
Cl.
*Gr.
*So.
Sr.
*Sr.
So.
Fr.
*Jr.
Fr.
Sr.
Sr.
*Fr.
Fr.
So.
*So.
*Jr.
Fr.
*Fr.
*Gr.
So.
*Jr.
*So.
*Jr.
*So.
*Fr.
DEFENSE
Ht.
6-0
6-3
6-1
6-1
6-2
6-4
6-3
6-2
6-4
6-2
6-0
6-0
6-0
5-11
6-2
6-3
6-2
5-10
5-10
6-0
6-2
6-1
5-9
6-1
SPECIAL TEAMS
Pos.
PK
P
LS
KOR
PR
H
No.
32
47
36
47
96
52
21
14
88
13
82
34
36
Player
Niklas Sade
William Stephenson
Wil Baumann
William Stephenson
Scott Thompson
Ben Garnett
Matt Dayes
Malcolm Means
Stephen Louis
Bra’Lon Cherry
Bo Hines
Ben Grazen
Wil Baumann
Ht.
6-3
6-3
6-6
6-3
5-11
6-0
5-9
6-1
6-2
5-11
6-1
5-9
6-6
Wt.
219
182
187
182
244
231
205
189
212
189
190
190
187
* - Indicates redshirted one season
# - Indicates junior in eligibility who has graduated
Cl.
Sr.
*So.
Sr.
*So.
Sr.
Jr.
So.
*Fr.
Fr.
So.
Fr.
*Fr.
Sr.
PRONUNCIATION CHART
COACHES
Dave Doeren.................................................................DOOR in
Frisman Jackson....................................................... FRIZZ man
Mike Uremovich....................................................yur EM oo vich
PLAYERS
Wil Baumann............................................................... BAW man
Jacoby Brissett..................................... jah KOE bee briss ETTE
Naquan Brown...........................................................HAY kwahn
Bra’Lon Cherry........................................................... BRAY luhn
Tony Creecy.................................................................CREE see
David J. Grinnage...................................................... GRIN edge
Andy Jomantas.........................................................joe MAN tus
Ali Kassem........................................................ AH lee KASS em
Garrett Leatham...........................................................LAY thum
Stephen Louis................................................... steff AHN LOO is
Jalen McClendon........................................................... JAY lehn
Pharoah McKever................................... FAY row mac KEE vuhr
Airius Moore.................................................................AIR ee us
Dakwa Nichols.............................................................duh QUAY
Rodman Noel...................................................................NOH ell
Jumichael Ramos................................. joo MIKE uhl RAY moes
Artemis Robinson.....................................................ahr TEEM is
Niklas Sade.................................................... NICK las SAY dee
M.J. Salahuddin............................................. sah lah WHO deen
Quinton Schooley...................................... QUIN tuhn SCOO lee
Kentavius Street..................................................ken TAY vee us
Shadrach Thornton...............................SHAD rack THORN tuhn
Joe Thuney....................................................................TOO nee
Jack Tocho................................................................... TOE choe
John Tu’uta.................................................................tuh EW tuh
Marquez Valdes-Scantling......................mahr QUEZZ vahl dezz
Dravious Wright...................................................... DRAY vee us
NC State in Overtime
8-5 since 1997
Date SiteOpponent
8/30/97
A
Syracuse
11/28/98
N
UNC
10/23/99
A
Duke
9/2/00
H
Ark. St. (2ot)
9/21/00
H
Ga. Tech
11/4/00
A
Maryland (2 ot)
9/21/02
A
Texas Tech
9/13/03
A
Ohio St. (3 ot)
11/15/03
A
Florida St. (2ot)
10/2/04
H
Wake Forest 11/3/07
A
Miami
9/20/08
H
East Carolina
10/16/10
A
East Carolina
Reg.
Final
Score Result
24-24
W, 32-31
31-31
L, 34-37
24-24
W, 31-24
24-24
W, 30-23
23-23
W, 30-23
21-21
L, 28-35
45-45
W, 51-48
24-24
L, 38-44
37-37
L, 44-50
21-21
W, 27-21
16-16
W, 19-16
24-24
W, 30-24
27-27
L, 27-33
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NC State vs. Old Dominion
HEAD COACH DAVE DOEREN
Drake ‘93 • 4-9 at NC State, 27-13 overall
DOEREN’S RECORD
Category............................................................................................ at State......... Overall
Overall.......................................................................................................4-9........... 27-13
At home.....................................................................................................4-5............. 16-5
On the Road..............................................................................................0-4............... 8-6
Neutral........................................................................................................................... 3-2
In bowls.......................................................................................................................... 1-0
In August....................................................................................................2-0............... 2-0
In September.............................................................................................2-1............... 8-4
In October..................................................................................................0-3............... 7-3
In November..............................................................................................0-5............... 8-5
In December.................................................................................................................. 1-0
In January...................................................................................................................... 1-0
When scoring first......................................................................................3-2............. 16-2
When ahead after 1st quarter....................................................................2-0............. 17-0
When tied after 1st quarter........................................................................0-3............... 1-4
When trailing after 1st quarter...................................................................2-6............... 9-9
When ahead at the half..............................................................................2-0............. 19-1
When tied at the half..................................................................................0-1............... 0-2
When trailing at the half.............................................................................2-8............. 8-10
When ahead after 3rd quarter....................................................................2-0............. 21-1
When tied after 3rd quarter............................................................................................ 0-1
When trailing after 3rd quarter...................................................................2-9..............6-11
When scoring 0-10 points..........................................................................0-1............... 0-2
When scoring 11-20 points........................................................................0-5............... 1-5
When scoring 21-30 points........................................................................2-3............... 4-3
When scoring 31-40 points........................................................................1-0............... 8-0
When scoring 41+ points...........................................................................1-0............. 14-2
When opponent scores 0-10 points............................................................................... 6-1
When opponent scores 11-20 points.........................................................2-1............... 6-2
When opponent scores 21-30 points.........................................................2-3............. 10-3
When opponent scores 31-40 points.........................................................0-2............... 4-2
When opponent scores 41+ points............................................................0-3............... 1-5
Team rushes for over 300 yds....................................................................................... 8-0
Allowing 300 rushing yards........................................................................0-2............... 1-3
In overtime..................................................................................................................... 1-0
Team passes for 300+ yards.....................................................................0-1............... 5-4
Allowing 300+ passing yards.....................................................................1-1............... 8-2
Team tallies 500+ yards total offense........................................................1-0............. 14-1
Team tallies 600+ yards total offense............................................................................ 5-0
Posting more turnovers than opponent......................................................1-4............... 7-6
Posting less turnovers than opponent.......................................................2-3............. 16-4
Winning Time of Possession......................................................................2-8............... 9-7
GETTING IT DOEREN
√ Brought in NC State’s highest-ranked recruiting class in over a decade
in 2014.
√ Wolfpack has posted its highest team GPA in over 15 years and completed over 3,100 hours of community service under Doeren.
√ Won back-to-back MAC titles at Northern Illinois in 2011 and 2012. Led
the Huskies to the first BCS berth ever for a MAC team.
√ Never lost a home game during his tenure at NIU.
√ Only Alabama’s Nick Saban had more wins that Doeren in the two
seasons prior to 2013.
√ NIU’s Academic Progress Rate ranked among the top five nationally.
The Wolfpack posted its highest GPA ever during his first semester at
the helm of the program.
√ Has coached in the Big Ten (Wisconsin), Big 12 (Kansas), Pac 12
(USC), Missouri Valley (Drake) and for the FCS national champion
(Montana).
√ A 2012 Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award finalist.
√ An Academic All-American at Drake, where he played tight end.
YEAR-BY-YEAR WITH DAVE DOEREN
QUICK FACTS
Playing Experience: High School:
Played at Bishop Miege High
School; College: Four-year letterwinner at tight end and Academic
All-American at Drake.
Education: Earned a BS in
pre-medical biology from Drake
in 1993 and a master’s degree in
educational leadership from USC
in 1999.
Personal Data: Married to the
former Sara Vander Woude from
Chariton, Iowa. The couple has
three sons: Jacob (14), Luke (13),
Connor (8).
Year School
Position
Record Postseason
1994 Shawnee Mission HS
Assistant Coach
1995 Drake
Linebackers
8-1-1
1996 Drake Linebackers
8-3
1997 Drake
Linebackers/Defensive coor.
8-3
1998 USC
Graduate Assistant
8-5 Sun Bowl
1999 USC
Graduate Assistant
6-6
2000 Montana
Defensive Secondary
13-2 IAA Runner-ups
2001 Montana
Defensive Secondary
15-1 I-AA Champions
2002 Kansas
LB/Recruiting Coordinator
2-10
2003 Kansas
LB/Recruiting Coordinator
6-7 Tangerine Bowl
2004 Kansas
LB/Recruiting Coordinator
4-7
2005 Kansas
LB/Co-Defensive Coordinator
7-5 Ft. Worth Bowl
2006 Wisconsin
Co-Def. Coor./Rec. Coor./LBs
12-1 Capital One Bowl
2007 Wisconsin
Co-Def, Coor./Rec. Coor./LBs
9-4 Outback Bowl
2008 Wisconsin
Defensive Coordinator/LBs
7-6 Champs Sports Bowl
2009 Wisconsin
Defensive Coordinator/LBs
10-3 Champs Sports Bowl
2010 Wisconsin
Defensive Coordinator/LBs
11-2 Rose Bowl
2011 Northern Illinois
Head Coach
11-3 GoDaddy.com Bowl
2012 Northern Illinois
Head Coach
12-1 *Orange Bowl
2013 NC State
Head Coach
3-9
2014 NC State
Head Coach
1-0
* - Team competed in Orange Bowl after Doeren was named head coach at NC State
Notes
Big Sky Champions
Big Sky Champions
Big 10 Champions
MAC Champions
MAC Champions
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