I watched NC State against Syracuse and Liberty. They should have lost both of them but there is something to be said for the determination of this team. Syracuse led at the half and at the end of the third quarter but as bad teams are wont to do, they found a way to lose despite sacking Hockman six times during the game. Liberty was actually attempting a makeable game winning field goal and number 11 for State blocked it. Watch that guy he is all over the field and as a linebacker actually leads them in interceptions. They have two or three very good receivers and a quarterback prone to hold the ball as long as possible. Syracuse stuffed the Pack running game but against Liberty they were breaking tackles all over the place. The key is pressure on Hockman. That guy looks for big plays all the time and he has receivers to go and get it. Will our safeties be able to keep them from running free? Without Gibbs and possibly Mason, I will go with NC State to win and cover at home.
Yellow Jackets 27
Wolfpack 26
The same team that beat Virginia Tech and beat Syracuse...you remember the Orange don't you? They beat us as I recall. State is certainly "beatable" but also capable of beating us. Pressure on the quarterback will be key. He holds the ball too long, is not terribly athletic, but he is a gunslinger and has very capable receivers. I have little faith in our safeties staying with them. Gibbs being out does not help matters.They almost lost to Liberty - who the hell is that?! Tech takes State to pound town. Win by three scores. Bank it.
All I remember from the Syracuse game is Tech turning the over ball what seemed to be around 15 times. Additionally, I was being purposefully obtuse in regards to Liberty.The same team that beat Virginia Tech and beat Syracuse...you remember the Orange don't you? They beat us as I recall. State is certainly "beatable" but also capable of beating us. Pressure on the quarterback will be key. He holds the ball too long, is not terribly athletic, but he is a gunslinger and has very capable receivers. I have little faith in our safeties staying with them. Gibbs being out does not help matters.