Interesting that NC State will start Ethan Ogburn in game 1, save Carlos Rodon for his usual Saturday. Gotta win 2 anyway. Randall for Fla.

5. They can be offensive They are different leagues but with comparable talent. That’s what makes some of the N.C. State offensive stats stand out. The Wolfpack would rank first in the SEC in walks (261), runs (428) and doubles (147).

The ACC ultimately signed away more rights than its competing conferences, and it did so for a smaller payout. The proposed changes to college football’s postseason are also expected to add even more pressure for conference realignment. The end of the ACC as we know it seems inevitable, and the conference has only itself to blame.

Rowan Wick, the 9th round selection, is a catcher and member of the 2010 Canadian Junior National Team. He was a former 19th round pick of the Brewers in 2010 and signed his National Letter of Intent to North Carolina State, being recruited by assistant coach Tom Holliday, father of Cardinals’ left-fielder Matt Holliday.

Catcher Brett Austin of N.C. State said he sometimes can't wait for Turner to get on first base so the fireworks can begin. "We always kid around when he gets on first," Austin said. "We always yell, 'Thanks for the triple!' He's as good as they come. He's a special kind of player."

#Pack9 upends top-ranked Florida State 10-5 in Tallahassee behind two homers from Ryan Mathews! #SCtop10 #ACCBase

Swofford: ACC 9 game ACC schedule when Pitt/SU join; Atlantic will have 5 home games in odd yrs; Coastal 5 home games in even yrs

Julius Mays told CBSSports that he has committed to Kentucky. Has one year left and can play ASAP.

Kentucky, UCONN, NC State, PITT, Providence, Baylor, L’ville, Xavier, Cincinnati & ‘Bama are schools expected to make a push for Montrezl

Marshall. Old Score: 15. New Score: 4. A barfight at 4 am? It's like I tell my men; nothing good can happen after 9 p.m. One of the many reasons why N.C. State never plays a prime time game. However, I admire the pluck and grit of Martin Ward of getting a DUI along with participating in the fight. Four points for engaging in an Amish rumspringa.