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11.5 11.5
Tackles per game by
graduate linebacker
PAYTON WILSON
during the 2023 regular season. Wilson's
average ranked first in the ACC and fifth
nationally, and it helped him become the
first player in NC State history to win the
Butkus and Bednarik awards, which go to
college football's
top linebacker and
top overall defen
-
sive player, respec-
tively. Of his 138
t
ackles through
12
games, 17.5 were
for a loss, a total
that ranked sixth in
the FBS and first in
the conference.
"
As I reflect on the past 3½ years of my journey at
NC State, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the
support, guidance, and encouragement I've received.
The experience of being part of this team has been
very special, shaping me not only as an athlete
but also as an individual. The lessons learned, the
friendships formed, and the moments shared will
forever hold a special place in my heart.
— Track and cross country national champion KATELYN TUOHY, announcing
via social media in December that she is turning professional
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"
To me, he's the greatest player
ever in this league. For him to
be honored in such a fantastic
way by NC State University,
I wouldn't have missed it
for the world.
— Former North Carolina basketball player
and coach Phil Ford, while attending
the unveiling of DAVID THOMPSON'S
STATUE at Reynolds Coliseum on Dec. 6
