The Wolfpacker: An Independent Magazine Covering NC State Sports
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TRACKING THE PACK ■ By The Numbers 2 NC State football coaches that have defeated North Carolina five straight years — current coach Tom O'Brien and former coach Dick Sheridan, who did it 1988-92. 6 NC State men's basketball opponents with winning records through Dec. 10, out of the Wolfpack's eight games. The eight teams combined to go 47-23. 7 Ranking for NC State's football re- cruiting class in the ACC by Rivals. com as of Dec. 10. The Wolfpack's 20 verbal commitments average 2.75 stars per player. 8 Starting defensive lineups this season for the Wolfpack football team, due to injuries, in 12 games. The defense lost 56 games to injury. 14 Wins over ranked teams by NCSU football coach Tom O'Brien during his coach- ing career. He holds a 14-10 record against top-25 teams the past nine years. 120.5 Difference in yards al- lowed per game be- tween NC State's first six football games and last six. NC State al- lowed 412.2 yards per game through the first six games, and 291.7 over the last six. 400 Dollars given to the NC State football players to spend at Belk as part of the Belk Bowl in Charlotte. 12,500 Tickets allotted for NC State fans for the Belk Bowl in Charlotte. 20,000 Dollars spent by 10 NC State players at a local store Dec. 6 for the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots program. Junior center Camden Wentz had a team-high 274 toys in his shopping cart. 18 ■ THE WOLFPACKER 17 NC State football players who have already earned their degrees, including a trio of juniors — quarter- back Mike Glennon, strong safety Earl Wolff and cor- nerback C.J. Wilson. PHOTO BY ERIC LUSK