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Hosted by R. Cory Smith, Michael Clark and a number of Pack Pride writers, the Pack Pride Podcast is the official podcast of Pack Pride. A syndicated partner of 247Sports, Pack Pride is an independent publication that brings you the latest on NC State athletics.
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Thayer Thomas | His INSANE Journey From NC State Walk-On to NFL WR | Pack Insiders Pod #17 (opens the original)
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Thayer Thomas’ story is one of the most unlikely journeys in NC State football. He went from an undersized, overlooked high school athlete who was planning to play college baseball to a preferred walk-on at NC State — and eventually became one of the most accomplished players in Wolfpack history before getting his shot at the NFL. In this episode, Thayer takes us through the entire journey: the high school game that caught Dave Doeren’s attention, choosing NC State over baseball, the relentless
#16: Unfiltered on the UVA loss. Bailey's jitters, depth chart, & the fanbase's frusteration (opens the original)
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In this week's podcast, the guys recap the letdown vs. Virginia. What went wrong? Was it game planning or execution? Was CJ feeling the pressure of his new situation? How are State fans feeling, and why, after just one game it feels like the season is on the brink of disaster?
#15 Duke Scott talks dominance in the weight room, loyalty, leadership and his mindset coming into the season (opens the original)
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On this episode of The Pack Insiders Podcast, NC State starting running back Duke Scott joins the show for an in-depth conversation. We cover Duke's journey to State, how he persevered through injury, why he's known as a "freak" in the weight room, his freshman season breakout, how he's emerging as a leader, and his mindset heading into this season. We also get into Duke's upcoming special event. Duke Day at Galaxy Fun Park – Raleigh Come meet NC State star running back Duke Scott at Galaxy Fun
#14: Josh Powell talks about his time at State, why he left early and his 2 NBA Championships (opens the original)
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Former NC State basketball star and 2-time NBA champion Josh Powell joins the Pack Insiders Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about his journey from Raleigh to the NBA and everything that came after. Josh gets candid about his time at NC State, why he ultimately left the program, the personal challenges he was dealing with at the time and the long road that followed. We also talk about his journey to the NBA, playing alongside Kobe Bryant and the Lakers, what it really takes to win a champ
#13: NC State Football GM Andy Vaughn (opens the original)
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NC State football GM Andy Vaughn joined us on ' The Pack Insiders Podcast ' to take us behind the curtain on what it actually takes to build a roster in the modern era of college football. From NIL and revenue sharing to recruiting, roster construction and the challenge of keeping the Wolfpack's culture intact, Vaughn explains just how much his job has changed — and why NC State's commitment to culture and loyalty still drives so many of its biggest decisions. He also opens up about the fight to
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