The Wolfpacker: An Independent Magazine Covering NC State Sports
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Football 2013 The redshirt sophomore recorded 43 tackles, a team-high eight passes broken up and three interceptions while playing nickel back, and he is expected to taken on a full-time starting role this fall. 13. DE Art Norman The redshirt junior is probably NC State's best pass rusher. Through two years he has produced 12.5 sacks, 18.5 tackles for losses and an astounding 58 quarterback hurries. With a strong defensive tackle tandem, Norman should get some opportunities to get one-on-one matchups off the edge this fall. Like McGill, Norman is credited with being one of the leaders of the defensive line. Featured in: N&O Independent Weekly Spectator Magazine Esquire Magazine Southern Living Magazine Rachel Ray's Everyday SushiBlues Cafe Downtown Raleigh's Original Since 1999 14. DE Darryl Cato-Bishop Cato-Bishop is a fifth-year senior and one of the most experienced defensive linemen on the roster. He has 22 career starts to his credit, and over the past two years has piled up 10.5 sacks. If Cato-Bishop and Norman can pick up some of the changes in the defensive schemes, they should give the Pack a solid defensive end tandem to go with the inside duo. 15. WR Quintin Payton Receiver was a big question mark last season, but Payton, a fifth-year senior, helped answer it, starting with the opener against Tennessee when he caught four passes for 129 yards. He finished the year with 51 receptions for a team-high 798 yards and two touchdowns. At 6-4, 211 pounds, Payton will be an attractive target for whoever starts at quarterback, especially since State may utilize more quick passes than in the past. 16. C Joe Thuney Two offensive players touch the ball on every possession: the quarterback and center. After three years of having Camden Wentz handle the snapping, Thuney is expected to take over the role. Thuney, a redshirt sophomore, got a taste of action last season, including a careerhigh 49 snaps in the upset win over No. 3 Florida State. 17. S Jarvis Byrd Byrd is another player who probably views 2013 as "his season." The former corner started three games as a true fresh- Owned and operated by NCSU grad 1993. GO PaCk! * Home of the Famous Wolfpack Roll * 301 Glenwood Ave • (919) 664-8061 • sushibluescafe.com Dry Clean Your Carpets! commercial residential Since 1987 www.bmsdry.com • Environmentally safe "green" system • No soapy residue common to steam cleaning systems • Fully bonded and insured • Safe for children and pets • No waiting on carpets to dry • Proven system – millions of square feet cleaned in the Triangle since 1987 • Wolfpack family owned and operated Ask about our Sure Step non-slip floor treatment! Phone: 919-834-1990 • Fax: 919-834-1998 bms12@nc.rr.com – Commercial jed.barbour@bmsdry.com – Residential July 2013 ■ 97 92-94,96-98.Top 25 Players.indd 97 7/1/13 3:45 PM