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🧵 Before we get too deep into March madness, I want to reflect on why this past weekend was more than just basketball for some people, including myself.
Breon Pass had a bittersweet moment on Saturday. His father, who died in 2019, wasn’t there to celebrate with him.
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Brent Venables said he told the football team to look to Patty Gasso and the
#Sooners
softball team as an example on how to win.
Invest in women's sports.
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they’re a little big on my little feet, but i’m definitely wearing my
@dog_feelings
socks to do
#journalism
at the humane society this morning
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I also asked Doeren if he’d take a bite out of the edible Pop Tart mascot if State wins.
Here’s how that went. Get me the Pulitzer Prize for capital J journalism.
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Kevin Keatts is in the house to support the Wolfpack women
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This is Payton Gibbs, a 12-year-old with autism from Florida. Gibbs was the defensive analyst for Golden Gate HS, alongside her father/the team’s DC. District officials recently barred her from the sideline, so coach Dave Doeren invited her as a guest coach. Will have story.
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“They haven’t committed a foul.”
Bruh Mo Diarra got smacked in the face. They’ve committed them. They just didn’t get the whistle.
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Jocelyn Alo has run over five miles with her 119 career home runs
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The Pack is headed to the Final Four.
No. 3 seed NC State upsets No. 1 seed Texas, 76-66.
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“That’s a good man right there.”
Casey Morsell shared his thoughts on coach Kevin Keatts.
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🚨BREAKING NEWS 🚨
Raleigh Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin said she’s going to set up a time for DJ Burns to be mayor for a day.
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DJ Horne, from Raleigh, transferred to NC State this season.
“I came home for this.”
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Don’t let basketball distract you from the fact that NC State gymnastics brought home a title today.
Wolfpack won the ACC Championship back in 1984. In the first year that the ACC sponsored the sport again, the team is back on top.
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“This is for the real fans that believed from day one.”
Jayden Taylor specifically calls out the people who stopped believing in the team.
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Saniya Rivers posted a really sweet “thank you” to Wolfpack nation on her Instagram and specifically said she’ll see everyone next season.
“This isn’t goodbye, just an appreciation post.”
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This didn't make it into the game story, but I love this quote from River Baldwin about what it means to play for NC State.
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Brennan Armstrong shared today what football — in high school, at Virginia and now at NC State — has done for his life.
It’s easy to look at sports as just games, but college athletics change the trajectory of entire futures.
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Dave Doeren mentioned guest coach Payton Gibbs in his postgame press conference.
If you haven't read her story yet, here you go.
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Jordan Snell told me the story about how Michael O’Connell and Casey Morsell called this win after their loss at Carolina a few weeks ago.
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“Nobody said he is leaving the program. If he would have left the program, he would have left in January and he would have left in May. He had plenty of options.”
- MJ Morris’ father
NC State football’s MJ Morris to redshirt, but his father says he’s not leaving school
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And before I go to bed: Breon Pass coming into the game and getting that last-second dunk?
Oh, his dad would be so proud of him.
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I am once again echoing what everyone else has said: the NC State men and women playing at virtually the same time is a crime.
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Between the NCAA not taking the time to google its officials and any conflicts of interest, not accurately measuring the floor and not holding officials accountable for some bad calls, this organization is doing these women a huge injustice.
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“I’ve waited 40 years.”
In the background is Madison Hayes screaming, “THAT’S MY COACH”
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With transfer portal conversations, how do you define a program guy? Just look at Payton Wilson's career and the legacy he leaves at NC State.
“I love this university. I love this team. I love this fan base ... hopefully I left a good mark here.”
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Kevin Keatts: First NC State ACC champion in 37 years.
He also gets an automatic 2-year contract extension, $400k raise and $100k bonus.
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NC State website has been updated.
The bowl roster currently includes Payton Wilson, Brennan Armstrong, KC Concepcion, Brayden Narveson, Devan Boykin, Jaylon Scott, Aydan White. 👀
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Wes Moore literally said in his press conference last night that he’s friends with Kevin Keatts and the players are friends with each other. He also said the women’s team watched the men’s game the other night before watching film.
Horrible scheduling from the NCAA.
@MichaelTracey_
Shit, that's terrible. Not only did I want to watch both games but I'm pretty sure the men's and women's team wanted to see each other play too.
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Hubert Davis said "without hesitation" that the toughest place to play on the road was Reynolds Coliseum. He never scored first-half points against NC State in Reynolds.
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Wes Moore is out here greeting fans after his press conference
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I'm sitting outside the NC State locker room (I didn't want to go all the way back upstairs to the work room) and Wes Moore walks by. He taps my computer with his bag and says, "You made it!"
There's an appetite and appreciation for women's sports coverage, friends.
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Here is Payton Gibbs coming out of the tunnel. She has the notebook.
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“He’s a special talent. We’re kind of in awe every time we watch him play.”
— Seth Trimble on RJ Davis, especially in late-game situations
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Happy Sunday! KC Concepcion regularly commenting on Grayson’s Instagram photos is wildly wholesome
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This is cool. Right outside the Wolfpack locker room.
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DJ Burns said this about NC State head coach Kevin Keatts, following the Wolfpack’s win over Duke.
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The Kay Yow cancer fund gives $150k to the Cleveland Clinic Cancer Institute, continuing its tradition of donating to the city that hosts the women’s Final Four.
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While I’ve legitimately loved covering the men’s teams, too, I consider it a HUGE privilege to be here for these young women.
Their accomplishments matter just as much.
S/o to the
@newsobserver
for being the only Triangle media outlet with a reporter in Portland despite both the Duke and NC State women being there.
If I’m wrong, please correct me, obviously, but I don’t think I am.
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You can hear the Wolfpack women celebrating the men’s win from their locker room ALLLLLL the way down the hall.
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As a lactose intolerant person, the funniest thing to me about NC State hoops going hard on the ice cream thing is that neither he nor his son eat it. Kevin Keatts is also lactose intolerant and KJ has an ingredient allergy.
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Payton Wilson’s numbers:
No. 1 in ACC/No. 6 FBS for total tackles and tackles per game (112; 11.2)
No. 4/T13 solo tackles (53)
T5 in ACC for TFL (12) — NCAA does not rank past top 24
He’s also contributed 2 fumble recoveries, 4 sacks, 2 interceptions, 6 PBU, 9 QBH.
Had to be H11M!
Payton Wilson has been named a finalist for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, recognizing the best defensive player in college football.
📰:
#1Pack1Goal
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People not covering this team are missing out. I walked into the locker room and Zoe was rolliny on the floor with an exercise band. KP drew caricatures of the coaching staff on the white board. Aziaha was laying on the floor, so i plopped down next to her.
They’re just fun.
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Payton joins the captains for the coon toss. She’s on the left in the white hat.
NC State wins the toss and elects to defer.
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We measured the lines and made sure the officials don’t have conflicts, right?
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Basketball season is over for me. I want to say it’s been the honor of a lifetime covering all three schools and telling their stories.
There’s still plenty of room for me to grow, and that’s exciting. (Also excited about time off and getting back to my cats)
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Payton Wilson on his role with the team. Reports said he would sit out, but he neither confirmed nor denied and he practiced today.
“I’m just excited to get down to the bowl game, get this 10th win. Then, after the bowl game, I'll be down in Florida training for the combine.”
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My mom — who has no connection to NC State — is staying up late to watch this game, because she’s loved watching the team’s run.
(And is fascinated by DJ Burns)
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Doeren said his fave Pop Tarts flavor is brown sugar. His wife, Sara, is a fan of strawberry.
A+ choices, imo.
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Aziaha James has the regional trophy. Saniya Rivers has her dog. Incredible.
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NC State earns the 11 seed in the south region. Wolfpack is headed to Pittsburgh and will face No. 6 Texas Tech
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I learned about Grayson soon after moving to Raleigh. He’s a superstar.
It was a privilege to witness him with the Pack players and tell his story.
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Kiki wanted to help me write emails. So if anyone receives gibberish, just know she tried her best. Typing is hard when you don’t have opposable thumbs.
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WAKE UP BABE a new iconic Wes Moore quote just dropped. On characteristics of the Tennessee team.
He called it a "butt game."
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"It's an ugly baby, but it's our baby. At least we found a way to win." -- Wes Moore.
Yet another iconic quote.
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.
@andrewalirez970
wins the 141-pound national championship. It is the first for Troy Nickerson as coach of
@UNCBearsWrestle
and first natty in the modern era.
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UNC women headed to Columbia, SC, as a No. 8 seed. Tar Heels will play No. 9 Michigan State, and they must beat No. 1 overall seed South Carolina to earn a spot in the Albany Regional.
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Goodnight from Reynolds Coliseum.
I’ll see y’all in Portland 🤩
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"This is my final one. I'm not gonna not play."
Armstrong said he slid a little bit more and tried to play smart to not aggravate his injury.
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I need y’all to see the progression of Breon Pass going from phone to actual TV interview + Jordan Snell joining in.
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The way they sang this in the Virgin Islands and now got to it again for the Final Four
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happy friyay! some personal news: i’m joining the
@TimesRecord
staff in a few week. i’ll be an education reporter, covering sports on the side.
i can’t thank everyone i want, but here are some people who specifically helped in the job hunt:
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I love this quote from Wes Moore on the Wolfpack men/Keatts:
"He is an unbelievable man, so good with those players, but also an unbelievable coach. To see all that come together and start clicking when it counted was one of the most enjoyable things I've ever been a part of."
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Mimi Collins had FaceTime going with the men’s team after the game. It was adorable
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Y’ALL i finally watched the love is blind reunion:
1. I always knew Amber was problematic. It’s been two years. Chill.
2. Lauren and Cam need to drop Matt and Amber. They’re too pure for the Barnetts’ nonsense.
3. I really hope Carlton finds peace.
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Gooooood morning.
I need an IV of caffeine, but I’m here.
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New bio alert 👀
After a wonderful three years in Greeley (column coming soon), I’m headed to North Carolina. I’ll be covering
@PackAthletics
, among other things, for the
@newsobserver
. I start in about a week. Gotta make a pit stop in oklahoma first 🖤
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It was real.
I just want to say how fun the Wolfpack runs have been. Both teams are giving ✨ME✨ a chance to live my own dreams. Now, onto the Final Four.
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Remember their names: Zoe Brooks and Maddie Cox.
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🚨 PERSONAL NEWS 🚨
(Idk if anyone will even able to see this or if I can respond bc i can’t read tweets again but oh well)
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I don’t normally do this, but I decided this season was worth remembering.
Every credential i could find (regardless of the team). Confetti from the men’s ACC Tournament and Portland regional final.
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“I was kind of shocked, but I felt a relief for the players,” a senior said. “I just feel like if it would have been another year of what was going on, then it wouldn’t have gotten any better.”
Former players said firing MCaffrey was a good decision.
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Brennan Armstrong said when he was growing up, his favorite Pop Tarts were s’mores and brown sugar.
And in regard to the edible mascot:
“Coach D said he’s gonna have bourbon. I might join him. We’ll see. We’ve got a game to play.”
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Wrote a “hello pls be nice to me” column, featuring *the* iconic photo.
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Saniya Rivers said if it was up to her, the fans would get rings, too
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For Northern Colorado friends who don’t know: Carl Iwasaki, former UNC baseball coach and Grand Junction Jackalopes assistant, died yesterday.
I’ve said my success in this job is due in large part to coaches who have treated me well. Carl is one of them.
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“I went to a home visit and drove back to my house here to be around my family and now find out we get to go to Orlando, Florida, and be a part of a great bowl experience. It’s been a great day, great weekend.”
Today is Dave Doeren’s birthday.
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Grab a snack and drink, you'll need some time for this one.
The University of Northern Colorado said former Denver Bronco Ed McCaffrey could create a winning program. Now, there are allegations of systemic issues and potential NCAA violations.
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These two cats
@MaxfundShelter
in Colorado need someone to adopt them.
MacCavity, left, is 9yo and he's been with them four years! Lavern, right, is 20 and has been with them 3.5 years. My living situation wouldn't be best for them, but they need a home! 😭
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Pre-match warmups for Andrew Alirez. His bout is second-to-last on ESPN and ESPN+.
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PURR-SONAL NEWS: i’m moving!
i’ll soon be the
@GTribSports
data journalist! (fancy title for someone who writes some stuff, develops stories from data trends and helps analyze metrics for better readership).
hopefully kiki can be the honorary mascot there, too!
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Don’t let the portal stuff distract you from the fact that the Wolfpack is 8-0.
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Quarantine day 40-something: In the last three days, kiki briefly went off leash at our apartment’s dog park, went on a car ride and chased squirrels. Maybe she *is* a dog?
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Carolina basketball wearing warmups in honor of the late Eric Montross.
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A couple of thoughts:
Breakdown for State is roughly 60/40. That’s not bad, imo.
What we need is a nuanced conversation about equality and equity, which are different things with different meanings.
ESPN needs to look in the mirror.
A recent ESPN investigative report revealed significant gender disparities on social media promotions from college athletic departments, including at NC State.
Assistant sports editor
@ferrare_erin
dives into the findings and what they mean for NC State.
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