NC State Makes It Five Straight Over UNC With 13-0 Win
by Akula Wolf on Nov 5, 2011 6:41 PM EDT
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PrintI'm not sure how to respond to what I saw today; I had several scenarios in mind prior to the start of the game--most of them bad, naturally--and I have to wonder about the number of beers that would've been necessary to envision a shutout. It's just the latest strange chapter in this series during the TOB era, where everything seems to go NC State's way no matter the circumstances.
Not that I thought we were doomed for sure today, but I thought the Heels clearly had the better football team. I guess that's not so different from the last two years. And we did it again. NC State's defense limited UNC to 32 total yards in the first half and Carolina had a long touchdown called back due to a holding penalty. David Amerson picked off another pass and James Washington ran for over 100 yards. North Carolina finished the game with as many interceptions as rushing yards.
For the game, UNC was held to less than 170 total yards and didn't even crack a 3.0 per-play average. Yeah, that... I don't even know how to respond to that. The defense did a fantastic job today, to say the least. They were the calming influence throughout all of our inevitable angsty moments of doubt. It felt like we'd squandered possession after possession near midfield in the first half, but eventually the worry began to erode as State's defense took control of the game.They took advantage of miscues, enjoyed a little good fortune, and hounded Carolina's quarterbacks. That's a good recipe for success.
And thank goodness for that performance because the offense had no interest in applying a middle finger in the form of points. Alas. There's always next time.
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woth: need to update your list of guys who will never beat us
by TVP on Nov 5, 2011 8:34 PM EDT via iPhone app up reply actions
+1
Looking forward to the list.
by WolfpackSteelersFan on Nov 5, 2011 8:53 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Ask and receive...
http://www.backingthepack.com/2011/11/6/2541572/updated-unc-ch-players-who-will-never-beat-nc-state
Gonna need a “bump” on that one, Steven…
by wolfonthehill on Nov 6, 2011 6:41 AM EST up reply actions
Defense!
Would be nice to see that level of defensive play the rest of the year … but who cares? Basketball season is here!
in the immortal words of Gary Williams
That’s 5 in a row – Fuck You
by TVP on Nov 5, 2011 7:55 PM EDT via iPhone app reply actions
I reckon Bryn now knows that
at STATE we are all Russelling!
Shutout
It is odd that TOB has beaten unc 5 different ways 5 years. I never dreamed we would shut anybody out much less unc, just a wonderful day.
WOW
What a freaking game. Not at all the way I thought we would win it (if we did win it) but I loved every second of it. Our D was DOMINANT. James Washington had a hell of a game on the ground. People made plays when we had to.
Big props to Will Baumann by the way. UNC got pinned inside the 20 5 times during the game. Their offense (and that little bitch Bryn) just couldn’t mobilize a drive down the field from there.
sadly, I didn't make it in person
but i hear the students started a ffflllaaggg-ship chant?
God, I love nc state
by ginger avenger on Nov 5, 2011 10:21 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Totally True
Louder than most of the “Wolf”… “Pack” chants. Carried throughout the stadium.
on November 2 within an article on Warren's commitment to State.
BTP: we will now lose to UNC BY 4 TD’S.
sbas2: no. no. nooo. we are going to beat UNC. not even close.
BTP: I’m going to hold you to that.
State 13; UNC 0 (THAT’S A BIG FAT ZERO!).
Amerson should be first team All-American. he looked like Superman swooping in for the pick.
the UNC football game is one of the few football games that when watching on T.V. i stand during the whole game.
after the game, some TOBing and some Tebowing.
as long as TOB wins at least 7 games per most years and beats UNC all of the time, he can stay as long as he wants.
best sign at the game: if you can read this you have a degree from UNC. or something similar.
Agreed
he doesn’t need to win 10 games a year just 7-8 games maybe once in 4 years get 10 and beat UNC soundly every year. He can stay coach. As long as he doesn’t dip into that 4-5 win area. I think this win should speak volumes because State is just going to be better next year, defense should be better and offense.
Hopefully recruits will start to wake up, especially when UNC gets their bowl ban, and start coming to the winning side of this rivalry.
I love the Steelers.
by tannofsteel84 on Nov 6, 2011 3:58 PM EST up reply actions
Yes, really no reason not to win 8 a year
with the occasional 7-win season. Considering the weakness of our average schedule, this is not too much to ask. If we start seeing MOC 3-win seasons, and losing to the holes consistently, then it will be time to go. I predicted 7 wins this year, still on track to do so. Kind of a rebuilding year with a new QB and all, so 7 is fine.
Not a great display of football
but I will never say that a win over unc wasn’t enjoyable.
Game ball definitely goes to Terrell Manning. You could tell he really wanted this one.
Baumann and defense
Was really impressed by Baumann’s kicks. Think he struck them all well and did a great job flipping the field and pinning them deep.
Defense was impressive. Topping that list, for me, is Terrell and Audie. Both flew around and made great plays all day, even if they didn’t make the tackle. Also, Thomas Teal did a great job and we look a lot different with him in the game, more aggressive and a better run defense team.
George Bryan:
I don’t hang out with anybody that pulls for Carolina… I just don’t like Carolina, and I can’t explain it. It’s just one of those things. It’s like you are born not liking something to eat.
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