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[QUOTE="HtownOrange, post: 3123658, member: 622"]
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.
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