Wolfpack Weekly: Recruiting & Wins Edition
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I had to start the week of with a Wolfpack national title. Elly Henes, won the women's 5000m in amazing fashion. It is a 2 minute video that is a must-watch. Pay close attention to the look on the face of the girl in 2nd. She was giving it her all but you see the moment she knew she couldn't keep up.
What an ending to Elly’s career!
— Pack Track & Field (@Wolfpack_TF) June 13, 2021
Not only is she our first women’s national champion in any event since 2002, she’s our first 5000m champion since our head coach (and Elly’s mom) Laurie Henes won the title in 1991!#GoPack #NCAATF pic.twitter.com/ti6GcmbZHa
And a highlight I'm sure everyone already saw but who can get enough of go-ahead bombs to win the Super Regional.
T9 | OH MY DEAR GOD JOSE TORRES HITS THE GO-AHEAD BOMB!!!
— #Pack9 ⚾️ (@NCStateBaseball) June 14, 2021
📺ESPN2
NCSU 3, ARK 2 pic.twitter.com/J7j2QqXAmf
David Thompson put out a couple great pieces in the FayObs.
"From the moment I left Raleigh, they called, they texted, they prayed. It made me so thankful to be part of the Wolfpack family." - @theyoungcoach https://t.co/AXm2zFMmBA
— David Thompson (@daveth89) June 16, 2021
And the story about new OL Chandler Zavala's dad being a celebrity chef.
Recruiting action has been hot and heavy.
The Pack picked up their top CB target, Jackson Vick from Southern Nash.
Blessed beyond measures ❤️ @PackFootball pic.twitter.com/fkqgKOsjdk
— Jackson Vick (@jmv__out) June 14, 2021
NC State offered another Thomas brother, Lex, and older brother Thayer couldn't be more proud.
He has “IT” and really wants it. The kid jumped in my front seat every morning during quarantine at 7am so he wouldn’t miss out on a single workout. Also he plans his whole week out on a whiteboard in his room. It’s always the little things people don’t see....
— Thayer Thomas (@thayerthomas1) June 10, 2021
Proud big bro ❤️ https://t.co/5KG3FWIesy
and today he's playing at the 7 v 7 camp at NC State and tearing it up. For a 15 yr old, he's got good zip on his passes and is just torching teams apparently.
#NCState 2023 QB target @_lexthomas2 dealing at the 7-on-7 camp. Three drives, three TDs. @PackPride @DrakeT32 @thayerthomas1 https://t.co/XCVYAKy6Ya pic.twitter.com/4veR9idwjZ
— Michael Clark (@MichaelClarkPP) June 17, 2021
Commitment MJ Morris continues to rack up awards winning another QB challenge at Rivals camp.
Four-star NC State QB commit MJ Morris takes home the title in QB Challenge @mj_morris7 | @TheWolfpacker | @RivalsCamp pic.twitter.com/RuQbpaEelX
— Rivals (@Rivals) June 17, 2021
2023 4-star QB, Pierce Clarkson visited this week and word is the visit went great. I'm not gonna lie, he looks like a shorter Cam Newton.
I’ll be back #WPN ❤️
— Pierce Clarkson (@_pierceclarkson) June 13, 2021
Highly-regarded DT from NC, fresh off his visit to Wisconsin has set a commitment date which is 5 days after he's scheduled to visit NC State. Things don't look good for the good guys if we're being honest. Signs pointing to being a Badger.
My vision clear I’m decision ready .
— Curtis Neal (@CurtisNeal97) June 14, 2021
Future Pack Pros
I believe Shy Battle has what it takes to make it to the league. Scouts are noticing too.
NFL Draft Prospect Shyheim Battle CB NC State listed at 6’2” 183 pounds - you sir can play! He’s confident in his game. @ShyOutta252 pic.twitter.com/FdFgq8v8zA
— Robert Cardona (@CARDONAFAM29) June 11, 2021
Undrafted WR, Jakobi Meyers might be taking the #1 spot on the Patriots depth chart.
Jakobi Meyers 'looks like' Patriots' No. 1 wideout https://t.co/ddUmGzCZ7x
— NBC Sports EDGE Football (@NBCSEdgeFB) June 14, 2021
Julius Hodge is forever the best.
— Julius Hodge (@Follow24Hodge) June 16, 2021
I was going to include a bunch of hoops recruiting stuff but I think I'll save that for a separate article this week. There's a lot to talk about.
Have a great weekend.
Go Pack!