Preparing for NC State, What Do We Know?

[jgeorge322]

Exactly my point they suck and they kicked us to the curb, everyone said that we would handle them easily get my point now

i think the misconception is the talent of our team, not the opponent. hope we can continue to improve.

 

[Kowbelkat]

i think the misconception is the talent of our team, not the opponent. hope we can continue to improve.

I agree but we can never count on a easy win as some are predicting at NC State not with this years team

 

[jgeorge322]

I agree but we can never count on a easy win as some are predicting at NC State not with this years team

Def no easy ones left. We could lose out. Thats why i think this game is so important. Its winnable and then we just need two to get bowl eligible.

 

[Kowbelkat]

State is a real disappointment to fans down here

 

[Bayside44]

Last season means nothing our offense proves that,

Our common opponent has a 3 point swing.

 

[Chip]

Remember Maryland people said the same thing

They were right.

 

[PhatOrange]

Watched them last night. They played with their backup sophomore QB. Have a real good WR but otherwise we’re unimpressive. Should be an evenly matched game.

 

[HtownOrange]

We know HCDB has rebuilt a team from almost nothing to being competitive in most games. We know he pulled of upsets early. We know that SU is expected to play against everyone instead of just showing up (see pre-HCDB games). We know we have two TEs that can be devastating across the middle.

We know the O-Line is a jumble and needs to get their act together. We know TD has improved and at 70%+ completion percentage, is really doing well considering the O-line issues. We know the RBs do their job at 4YPC without an O-line doing their job, imagine what they would do if they could get a block or two.

We know that Jackson has the tools to be the "guy" and Harris can play (though he needs to be a little more consistent and needs 30lbs to break more arm tackles). We know we have outstanding DEs and need a DT to occupy the middle (could Rhino be the answer?).

We know NCState has a history of recruiting higher level players than SU, but not getting as much out of said players as SU. We know NCState staff is not overly creative. We know NCState has a decent D-line. We know NCState lost a lot on offense. We know the game is in Raleigh. We know NCState fans hate SU.

Based on what we know, I predict SU wins. Before we play NCState, we have BYE on the schedule and everyone knows BYE cannot be taken lightly, certainly HCDB takes BYE seriously. I think BYE benefits SU more than NCState (player heath wise). I like our chances over NCState when all is said and done.

 

[bigmike]

Likely will come down to who wins the turnover battle.

 

[Kowbelkat]

They were right.

But we sucked worse

 

[Chip]

But we sucked worse

This is unfortunately true.

 

[alphaorange]

Why should the name of the poster factor into any interpretation? I certainly don’t have the time for that when I’m reading. This place isn’t much better than high school in certain respects. It is what it is.

You must be a riot at parties...

 

[qdawgg]

This game could go either way and from one extreme to the next. As every single game we have left could go. If anything, every week will be exciting - assuming we aren’t even worse then we’d like to admit.

 

[orangenauburn]

About NC State

Look in the mirror type of game

According to ESPN stats, quite similar to us in team rankings

 

[Kowbelkat]

We still win 37-24

 

[JKinPhilly]

Many here seem to think this game is an L while Wake is winnable...just not seeing that at all

 

[SWC75]

Syracuse vs North Carolina State 1869-2018

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Many here seem to think this game is an L while Wake is winnable...just not seeing that at all

Yeah I think Wake is our most difficult opponent left.

 

[Geode]

Syracuse vs North Carolina State 1869-2018

Dang, I didn't realize how much NCST owns us... Hopefully, we continue the W trend this year.

 

[OrangeDW]

Syracuse vs North Carolina State 1869-2018

Really pisses me off that they went 2-0 against us in the 90s, when we were a far better program than them at the time.

 

[OrangeinBoston]

No serious improvement in OL = no more wins

 

[Chip]

Syracuse vs North Carolina State 1869-2018

Oddly enough, NC State is the one ACC team I've never seen live. I guess I should make that my Dome game for 2020.

Oh and before I forget, NC State mollests collies.

 

[TheCusian]

No serious improvement in OL = no more wins

I want to agree with you. But I can’t. I think the OL as constructed vs our remaining teams means 2-3 wins - because some of the teams we’ll be facing are just as bad on the OL and we’ll have the better QB.

 

[AAM62]

Many here seem to think this game is an L while Wake is winnable...just not seeing that at all

insanity

 

[GoSU96]

new starter at Qb. Injuries at rib, te, wr

They had 8 sacks against FSU and still lost 31-13