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Inside NC State Athletics - Episode 195

·44 min·4 clips
NC State baseball lost five straight in February, then swept #2 Clemson to take first place in the ACC.
The episode begins with hosts Tony Haynes and Jeff Gravely discussing NC State baseball's early-season struggles, including a five-game losing streak in late February. They contrast this with the team's recent success, sweeping #2 Clemson to move into first place in the ACC standings. The hosts analyze pitching performances, focusing on freshman Anderson Nance's dominant outings and bullpen contributions from players like Duden and Schaffner. They explore how a canceled game against East Carolina due to weather benefited the team by allowing rest before the Clemson series. The conversation covers NC State's bunting game, explaining how it pressures college defenses compared to Major League Baseball. Hosts discuss team chemistry, noting Coach Avent's comment that players are now having fun by playing for each other. They critique the lack of local media coverage for the Clemson series despite its significance. The episode shifts to NC State men's basketball, detailing new player signings under Coach Will Wade and his philosophy of recruiting players who have faced adversity. Updates include official announcements of players like Terrence Arsenault and Trey Holloman. Hosts also recap NC State football players entering the NFL, with Anthony Belton drafted by the Packers and others signing as free agents. They express surprise that Davin Vann hasn't received a camp invite, praising his work ethic and community efforts. The episode concludes with well-wishes for the baseball team's upcoming games.

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A five-game skid, a Clemson sweep, and a plainspoken look at why bunting still matters.

Episode 195 uses NC State's abrupt baseball turnaround to make a calm case against late-February overreaction. Tony Haynes and Jeff Gravely look back at the Wolfpack's five-game nonconference losing streak, the sweep of No.

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Press play when a five-game skid suddenly feels less fatal after NC State sweeps No. 2 Clemson and wakes up atop the ACC standings.

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