Gift Horse

What a fun day at the football game. The score, 37 - 13 was just about what I expected - only the teams were reversed. Since State was expected to lose, and possibly lose big, I was surprised that the Stadium was filled. Yeah, lots of Clemson Orange, but the faithful Wolfpackers showed up too.

This is going to sound like looking a Gift Horse in the mouth - Why the heck hasn't NC State played every Saturday like we did against Clemson?

The team yesterday was what I was expecting to see before the season started.

Our Defense (finally healthy) has been playing great - it's the Offensive Line that has been sputtering. I'm still not over last week's second half against Boston College. Our defense kept BC to MINUS 2 yards in the second half but our offense couldn't (or wouldn't) score - and we lost.

Yesterday - the offense finally put it together. When the O line protects the quarterback and gives Mike Glennon time - good things happen. And it did.

NC State yesterday could have competed with any team, any team, in the nation.

State must win next Saturday to go 7 - 5 and become bowl eligible. I figure the kids will be up for the game and will come through. Then again, I figured we'd have no less than a 9 - 3 season. So much for what I know / figure.

I'll be on a cruise ship Saturday which won't be carrying the broadcast. Looks like I'll have to sign up for one of the way overpriced internet packages and use it up just to see the game. Grrrrrrr.

Weekend Update 11/13/11

Went to the basketball game Friday night. State looked really good. Granted, it was against UNC-A, but UNC-A went to the second round of the NCAAs last year and look to be as good again this year. The team appears to be playing like a 'team'. I like Coach Gottfried and his staff.

Saturday watched football. NC State is killing me. Defense played great. QB Glennon is going to get criticized for not producing on late drives, but in reality, he was harassed by BC during the whole game because our offensive line can't protect him.

Bottom line - there is no excuse for losing this game.

Got another basketball game this evening against Morehead State - which also went to the NCAA last year. Should be fun to watch.

Other than some chores and grocery shopping, I didn't do much else this weekend.

Cheetahs Never Prosper

NC State 13 - UNC 0

Not Photo-shopped - This was shown on the

video screen with about 5 minutes left.

Excellent defensive game. The defense pounced all over UNC quarterback Bryn Renner - who ran his mouth this week along with UNC Coach Withers. Thanks for the extra motivation guys.

Our Offense? Not so much. But enough.

Five straight NCSU wins over UNC.

Sweet!

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Coffee

When I'm in Asheville for my Western VA Home construction project, this is where I stop for coffee (and beans to bring home). It's a couple miles down the road from my project (actually in Black Mountain / Swannanoa). I like to stop in just to smell the roasted beans.