2014 NC STATE FOOTBALL BOWL GUIDE / XXXX 1

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2015 NC STATE FOOTBALL BOWL GUIDE / SEASON NOTES Of the stats compiled by ACC alums in the NFL over the last three seasons (2013-pres.), former Wolfpack signal callers have contributed the majority - as the Wolfpack’s three former QBs have accounted for over 40% of the completions, passings yards and passing TDs among former ACC QBs in the NFL. Wilson and Rivers also currently rank in the top 10 of the NFL’s highest contracts (Wilson is second and Rivers is eighth). This past offseason, the former Pack signal callers signed a pair of contract extensions that total $171.6 million. Philip Rivers Russell Wilson Mike Glennon THE NC STATE COACHING STAFF FAMILY 12
WOLFPACK STORY LINES 300 lb. offensive guard Tony Adams played competitive tennis all of his life before coming to NC State. He picked up the sport at the age of 2! Adams, who was 5-7 and weighed 250 lbs. in the fifth grade, is the son of Carl Adams, who was the head wrestling coach at Boston University for 34 years. 2015 NC STATE FOOTBALL BOWL GUIDE / SEASON NOTES students prepare for End-of-Grade exams. Quarterback Josh Taylor spent part of his summer with NC State’s study abroad program in Spain. All-American offensive tackle Joe Thuney is a voracious reader. He often has a book open during breaks between meetings, practices, etc. Rumor has it that he scored a 39 on his Wonderlic test. Tennis star Tony Adams OG Alex Barr’s father is a pilot for Delta and flew the team on a road trip to Maryland in 2012. Quarterback Jacoby Brissett writes (not types, writes!) a note to every player on offense before every game. He also bakes for his offensive linemen each week. WR Naquan Brown’s college career started a little late. He worked full-time at Wal-Mart following high school to provide for his mother and younger brother. Tight end Benson Browne has two undergraduate degrees (psychology and communication). He is now enrolled in a liberal arts Master’s program. Sophomore defensive end Bradley Chubb’s brother Brandon is a starting linebacker at Wake Forest and his cousin Nik plays RB at Georgia. Freshman punter A.J. Cole III has spent his last two spring breaks on a mission trip to Kenya. He is sponsoring a young man to attend Mountain Park Academy in Kenya. Jack Tocho Cornerback Jack Tocho is the star of his own web series: “You Don’t Know Jack!” Nickel Dravious Wright was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease last season and undergoes frequent treatments to keep the disease in check. Freshman wideout Nyheim Hines has a twin sister, Nyah, who is a member of the Wolfpack track squad. Senior safety Hakim Jones was given the No. 1 jersey for this season in recognition of his hard work and leadership. 6’6 Tight end Pharoah McKever started his NC State career at wide receiver, played two seasons at defensive end, and moved to tight end prior to the Belk Bowl. A.J. Cole III RS Fr. quarterback Jalan Mc- Clendon stands at a towering 6’6. When he was a freshman in high school, he was 5’9 and was a triple option quarterback. Dave Doeren says he plays with a ‘little man’s mentality.” Freshman defensive end Emmanuel Olenga was born in Kinshasa (Congo) Africa. He speaks four languages: French, English, and two native African languages: Lingala and Kitatala. Nyheim Hines DE James Smith-Williams started an athletic service club at Millbrook High School during his prep career. He and other student-athletes volunteered at a local middle school to help 13
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