Torry Holt gives Stedman Bailey his approval

   Since the NFL Combine and WVU's pro day, Stedman Bailey has seen his draft stock rise. Different draft pundits, scouts and coaches are seeing what we have seen over the past three seasons. Never mind his size, Bailey has the potential to be a franchise receiver in the NFL.

   A former franchise receiver and member of the "Greatest Show on Turf" recognizes this. Torry Holt has similar physical attributes to Bailey. Holt is a little taller at 6'0", but lighter than Bailey at 200 pounds. The seven time Pro-Bowler has the 1oth most receiving yards in NFL history and recorded greater than 1,300 receiving yards in six straight seasons. He is now an analyst on the NFL Network.

   On Monday, we observed this little exchange between Holt and Bailey on Twitter.

@iamsb3 got game — Torry Holt (@BigGame81) March 25, 2013

 

Wow! I'm honored Torry! I appreciate the love man . Perhaps, i can put together a GREAT NFL career like you! RT @biggame81: @iamsb3 got game —STEDMAN BAILEY (@iamSB3) March 25, 2013

 

@iamsb3 You can have an excellent career. Just keep working on your game and details. Looking forward to watching you play in the @nfl. — Torry Holt (@BigGame81) March 25, 2013

That's a nice endorsement with one month left until the NFL Draft.

NC State sends four to the NFL Scouting Combine



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The 2013 NFL Scouting Combine will be held this weekend, February 23-26, in Indianapolis, Indiana and North Carolina State University will have four players participate in this weekend events. The players chosen to workout are offensive lineman Zach Allen, quarterback Mike Glennon, and defensive backs David Amerson and Earl Wolff.

   Coverage of the workouts begins Saturday at 9 a.m. EST on the NFL Network with the offensive linemen, tight ends and kickers.  Allen will get his chance to impress scouts then.

 On Sunday 9 a.m. EST, Glennon will get his chance when the running backs, quarterbacks and wide receivers workout. Defensive backs will close out the combine on Tuesday starting at 9 a.m. EST with Wolff and Amerson working out. 

   The NFL Scouting Combine is an annual event where a select number of college football player get an opportunity to workout for NFL scouts and coaches to improve their stock for the upcoming NFL Draft in April. Last year NC State sent six players participate in the combine and all six players were drafted by NFL teams.

Mike Glennon and Zach Allen weigh-in at the NFL Combine

  Here are the measurements for Wolfpack players Mike Glennon and Zach Allen at the NFL Combine:

Mike Glennon - Height: 6-7, Weight: 225, Hand Size: 9.58 inches
Zach Allen - Height: 6-2, Weight: 332, Arm Length: 33.48 inches

JJ Hickson Back on Track



JJ Hickson/Photo: Bruce Ely/ Oregonian



Former NC State star JJ Hickson is trying to continue a career resurgence with the Portland Trailblazers. So far through 2012-13 NBA season the Trailblazer’s forward-center JJ Hickson for the Portland Trailblazers is averaging 12.2ppg, 11.0rpg, 0.8bpg, and 1.0apg through 38 games as a starter. Hickson career seemed to be off the rails after being traded from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Sacramento Kings in 2011 and then the NBA lockout happened. During the lockout Hickson decided to play basketball in the Israeli basketball leaguefor Bnei HaSharon, but he ended up playing only one game for the team before returning to the United States. After the lockout was over he returned to the Kings and averaged 4.7ppg and 5.1rpg before being waived by Sacramento. After being waived Hickson was picked up by the Portland Trailblazers finishing the 2011season strong averaging 15.1ppg and 8.3rpg starting 10 of 19 games played. Before the beginning of the current season Hickson and the Trailblazers reached an agreement on a one year deal and so far he seems to be making the most of this opportunity.

Former Wolfpack Players Help Kickoff College All-Star Season

Safety Earl Wolff

Today, January 19, 2013, four North Carolina State football players start their journey towards an NFL career by participating in two college all-star games. In the East-West Shrine Game on the East squad will be 6’2” 205 pounds safety (30) Brandon Bishop and 6’ 207 pounds safety (27) Earl Wolff. The East squad will be coached by former Houston Oilers and Atlanta Falcons head coach Jerry Glanville, and the West team will be coached by former Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Leeman Bennett. The game will take place at 4pm in St. Petersburg, FL at Tropicana Field and can be seen on the NFL Network.

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After watching that game you can enjoy the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl at 6pm taking place in Los Angeles, CA at the Home Depot Center and can be seen on ESPN2. During the game look out for 6’1” 260 pounds defensive end (97) Brian Slay on the  American Team coached by former Kansas City Chiefs and New York Jets head coach Herm Edwards. On the other side 6’6” 312 pounds Offensive Guard (60) R.J. Mattes will line up for the National Team coached by former Philadelphia Eagles, St. Louis Rams, and Kansas City Chief head coach Dick Vermeil.

Cash Following Dream In The Great White North



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The Montreal Alouettes are tied for first place in the Eastern Division of the Canadian Football League and have clinched a playoff spot with four games left in the season. One reason for the success this season is a resurgent defense featuring first year player Alan Michael Cash. The former North Carolina State University defensive tackle the season has recorded 23 tackles and 6 sacks which ties him for the team lead with teammate LB Shea Emry. Also his 6 sacks are remarkable accomplishment for a defensive tackle and place him 4^th in the CFL for sacks. This is Cash’s first season with the team after being in camp with the Alouettes last year, and also Cash didn’t even show up on Montreal’s 46-man roster until Week 5 vs. the Argonauts.  Cash played 4 seasons at N.C. State from 2006-2009 for head coach Tom O’Brien and finished his career with 149 tackles and nine sacks.

NFL Week 5 Review



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Ted Larsen – OG - Tampa Bay Buccaneers – The Buccaneers had a bye week.

 Jerricho Cotchery – WR - Pittsburgh Steelers - Had 1 reception for 7 yards while being targeted 1 times in the Steelers 16-14 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.

Manny Lawson – OLB - Cincinnati Bengals - Had 3 tackles in a 17-13 loss to the Miami Dolphins.

Adrian Wilson – S - Arizona Cardinals – Wilson Recorded 1 tackle in the Cardinals 17-3 loss to the St Louis Rams.

Nate Irving – LB - Denver Broncos – Tallied 1 tackle in the Broncos' 31-21 loss to the New England Patriots.

Philip Rivers –QB - San Diego Chargers - Rivers completed 27 of 42 passes for 354 yards, 2 touchdowns in a 31-24 loss to the New Orleans Saints.

Stephen Tulloch – MLB - Detroit Lions – Had a bye week.

Willie Young – DE - Detroit Lions - Had a bye week.

Andre Brown – RB - NY Giants – Had 1 kickoff return 13 yards in the Giants’ 41-27 win over the Cleveland Browns.

Markus Kuhn – DT - NY Giants - Had 2 tackles in the Giants’ 41-27 win over the Cleveland Browns.

Sean Locklear – OT - NY Giants – Locklear was the starting right tackle in the Giants’ 41-27 win over the Cleveland Browns.

Russell Wilson – QB - Seattle Seahawks – Wilson completed 19 of 25 passes for 221 yards, 1 touchdown, and had 5 rushes for 12 yards in a 16-12 win over the Carolina Panthers.

Steven Hauschka – PK - Seattle Seahawks - Hauschka went 1-1 on PATs and 3-3 on field goals in the Seahawks 16-12 win over the Carolina Panthers.

Mario Williams – DE - Buffalo Bills – Recorded 2 tackles in the Bills’45-3 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.

T.J. Graham – WR – Buffalo Bills – Was targeted 3 times and had 2 receptions for 28 yards in their 45-3 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.

Terrell Manning – LB - Green Bay Packers – Was inactive in the Packers’ 30-27 loss to the Indianapolis Colts.

Leroy Harris – OG – Tennessee Titans – Started at right guard for the Titans in a 30-7 loss to the Vikings.

 J.R. Sweezy – OG – Seattle Seahawks – Played at right guard in the Seahawks 16-12 win over the Carolina Panthers.

Audie Cole – LB – Minnesota Vikings – Played but did not record any stats in the Vikings 30-7 win over the Tennessee Titans.