The Wolfpacker: An Independent Magazine Covering NC State Sports
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JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2025 ■ 3 January/February 2025 ■ Vol. 45, No. 3 Managing Editor Matt Herb Contributing Editors Stu Coman Cathy Jones Chris Riffer Steve Downey Staff Writers Ethan McDowell Noah Fleischman Contributing Writer Tim Peeler Design/Production Jeanette Blankenship Chris Miller Photographers Larry Blankenship Ken Martin Cover Photo NC State Football Publisher Mark Panus Business Analyst Sarah Boone Circulation Manager Tristin Shears Advertising Sales Maria Taustine (502) 552-4390 Customer Service Lauren Gordon Cathy Jones (800) 421-7751 THE WOLFPACKER (ISSN 0273-8945) is published bimonthly for a total of six is- sues a year by Coman Publishing Co., a divi- sion of On3 Media, Inc., located at 905 W. Main St., Suite 24F, Durham, NC 27701, (919) 688-0218. (E-mail: TheWolfpacker @comanpub.com). Periodical mail postage paid at Durham, NC 27702 and additional offices. A one-year subscription is $34.95. First- class postage is $15 extra per year. Website: www.TheWolfpackerOnline.com For advertising or subscription information, call (800) 421-7751. Postmaster: Send ad- dress changes to: The Wolfpacker, PO Box 2331, Durham, NC 27702. PHOTO COURTESY NC STATE FOOTBALL FEATURES FOOTBALL SEASON SUPERLATIVES ..........22 NIL INITIATIVE.........................................26 TREY PARKER .........................................28 ZAM JONES ............................................31 REYNOLDS COLISEUM 75TH....................46 DEPARTMENTS WOLFPACK CLUB NEWS ............................4 TRACKING THE PACK ...............................10 PACK PERSPECTIVE — TIM PEELER ..........50 Get the inside scoop on NC State sports at TheWolfpacker.com! ■ Get ready for Pack's postseason trip to Annapolis, Md., for the Go Bowling Military Bowl on Dec. 28. ■ The latest from football's early signing period and the basketball court. ■ Podcasts, columns, expert analysis, breaking news and so much more about all Wolfpack sports! SPECIAL OFFER! $1 for your first 7 days Renews for $9.99/month (billed annually) ■ Special Section WHERE ARE THEY NOW? BRIAN HOWARD ....................................34 ASHLEY WILLIAMS .................................37 TOL AVERY .............................................40 EMILY WEIMAN SIEBERS ........................42 KELLY WOOD KOOL.................................44 ON THE COVER READY FOR MORE CJ Bailey Reaffirms His Loyalty To NC State, Looks To Build On A Stellar Freshman Season ■ PAGE 20 20