Ep 345 - Best Case / Worst Case for 2024

Sound Bites

"Noah Rogers, the starting Z receiver after all were talking about how others had performed better"
"Matt McCabe, the walk-on that was playing... is listed as tight end. 6'6 308 tight end."
"The quarterback position. Grayson McCall, and then... CJ Bailey and Lex Thomas, just zero experience."
"GT beating FSU or SMU almost losing to a terrible Nevada"
"They play fast and were doing some really interesting stuff on offense"
"It's a big jump and I remember watching them last year and being like, this team seems fun, but to me it's like three or four years away"
"This is really fun and this is like maybe 10% of what Wolfpack Nation can do."
"Anytime you count on a freshman in that position, he better be elite."
"There's a lot of eggs in Grayson McCall's basket."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Apology for Audio Issues
01:24 Discussion on the First Depth Chart
01:55 Consistency in Transfers
03:13 Surprises in the Depth Chart
05:11 Focus on the Quarterback Position
07:42 Two-Way Players and Position Changes
09:37 Different Positions for Linebackers
13:31 Notable Players and Age of the Team
16:57 Review of the Georgia Tech vs. Florida State Game
18:35 Analysis of FSU's Offensive Line
20:47 Discussion on FSU's Coaching Decisions
22:20 Predictions for the Upcoming Season
23:37 Surprising Results in College Football
31:03 High Expectations for NC State's Season
37:58 Debating the Difficulty of Key Games
42:15 Talent and Depth of NC State's Team
49:32 Best and Worst-Case Scenarios for the Season
49:58 Exploring Worst-Case Scenarios
53:56 Identifying Weaknesses: Offensive Line and Special Teams
57:26 Potential for Improvement: Defensive Line and Rush Defense
01:00:39 Optimistic Outlook: Playoffs in Sight

Takeaways

The hosts discuss the depth chart for the upcoming football season and mention some surprises and notable players in different positions.
They highlight the age and experience of the team, noting that there are many older players and a lack of in-between experience.
The hosts share their expectations for the season, expressing excitement about the team's veteran leadership and talented young players.
They briefly discuss the FSU vs. Georgia Tech game and comment on the performance of both teams.
The hosts mention the possibility of Mike Norvell being on the hot seat if FSU doesn't perform well.
They also joke about the irony of FSU finishing 17th in the ACC after threatening the commissioner.
The hosts express their enthusiasm for the upcoming season and share their whiskey preferences. The surprising results of the GT vs FSU and SMU vs Nevada games are discussed.
The impact of the new clock rules on game pace is analyzed.
The potential for success of SMU and NC State's upcoming season is debated.
The definition of success for NC State is discussed, with 10 regular season wins being a common benchmark.
The difficulty of beating Tennessee, Clemson, and winning eight straight games is debated.
Optimism is expressed about NC State's talent and depth, but concerns about coaching and player production are raised.
Best and worst-case scenarios for the season are discussed. The lack of depth at the quarterback position is a potential risk for NC State, particularly if Grayson McCall gets injured.
The offensive line is seen as a weakness for the team and will need to perform well for the team to excel.
The top three quarterbacks that NC State will face this season are Niko from Tennessee, Kyle McCord, and Haynes King.
There is a high level of buy-in from Grayson McCall, similar to previous quarterback Devin Leary.
The biggest risk for NC State is the lack of quarterback depth, while the offensive line is seen as the team's weakness.
Areas of potential improvement throughout the season include special teams and rush defense.