North Carolina State Wolfpack

An insightful, and irreverent, look back at the weekend in college football.

Donated kidneys eventually helped Kim Estep-Lampley become one of the fastest swimmers in the transplant world -- and giving her a new stage to spread the message that saved her life.

N.C. State quarterback Russell Wilson broke a national record for passes without an interception during the 45-14 defeat of Gardner-Webb on Saturday.

Whether the Chargers are enduring a slump or savoring a winning streak, Norv Turner's message is the same: improve every week. His players have taken the mantra to heart and netted a four-game winning streak that has San Diego back in the thick of the AFC playoff race.

The Mangiro family set out for State College at 5:00 a.m. on Saturday morning and after two and a half hours of driving they got to soak in the atmosphere of Happy Valley. Penn State made a solid impression on four-star junior Angelo Mangiro.

NC State junior wide receiver Jarvis Williams caught two touchdowns passes in the loss to Clemson, giving him nine on the season which leads the Atlantic Coast Conference. The nine scores is the most by a Wolfpack receiver since Jerricho Cotchery caught ten scores in 2003.

The ACC released the 2009 football schedules today, so if you’re like me, you’re already planning your tailgating menus. Key notes: *8 home games *Open with South Carolina on Thursday Night ESPN. It will never be the Red River Rivalry or the Cocktail Party, but this is a great regional rivalry and I think it should be [...]

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#8 Wake Forest (18-4) 34 42 76 NCSU (13-9) 42 40 82 Boxscore Perhaps the best coverage is from long-time sportswriter A.J. Carr:  “Wolfpack Knocks Off Deacons” (News and Observer) For a moment, let your imagination run rampant. Picture the No. 10 ranked team in the ACC beating the No. 7 ranked team in the nation. Envision N.C. State guard Farnold Degand out scoring Wake Forest’s player-of-the-year candidate Jeff [...]