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Class of 2022 hits even number of men and women, a first in NC State history, pg. 3

Popular Asheville Brewery heading to Raleigh food hall One of Asheville’s famous breweries will be joining the Transfer Co. Food Hall. Burial Beer Co. will open this fall at the food hall on Davie Street in downtown Raleigh. The brewery, which started in 2013, has grown quickly. According to a Burial Instagram post, having a taproom at the food hall will allow the company to offer its beers to more people in North Carolina.

SOURCE: ABC11

Cat cafe coming to Chapel Hill

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Scheduled to open this fall, the Triangle will be getting its first cat cafe in Chapel Hill. The restaurant, called Cat Tales Cat Cafe, will be located on Franklin Street and will have a cafe section serving food and drinks and a separate section with adoptable cats. The cats, from the Goathouse Refuge in Pittsboro, North Carolina, will be up for adoption. Those looking to adopt can fill out an application that will be reviewed by the rescue, which will also receive 100 percent of the adoption fee.

Walking out of convocation is not the NC State way, pg. 6

SOURCE: WRAL

Trump’s visit to Charlotte expected to cause traffic congestion President Trump is traveling to Charlotte on Labor Day weekend and his arrival is expected to cause significant traffic congestion as vacationers leave for the long holiday weekend. Trump is expected to sign an executive order regarding retirement security on Friday, Aug. 31 at Central Piedmont Community College. During his visit, he will also be attending a luncheon for two Republican congressional candidates.

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‘Lawful and lasting’ plan for Silent Sam due by mid-November On Tuesday, Aug. 28, UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor Carol Folt said the University is “considering all options” in regards to what to do with the Silent Sam statue. The UNC Board of Governors said that Folt and the UNC Board of Trustees need to come up with a “lawful and lasting” plan to preserve the statue. The plan for the Confederate soldier statue needs to be completed by Nov. 15.

SPORTS Finley returns as ‘large presence’ for Wolfpack, pg. 9

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10:48 AM | MEDICAL ASSIST Biltmore Hall Units responded to student possibly in need of medical assistance.

11:03 AM | CYBERSTALKING Schaub Hall NCSUPD received a Campus Security Authority (CSA) report, which indicates cyberstalking occurred at the noted location. Appropriate resources were provided by the CSA and appropriate notifications made.

11:42 AM | HIT & RUN Western Boulevard/Morrill Drive Student reported their vehicle was struck while on Morrill Drive.

11:52 AM | INFORMATION UNIVERSITY Off Campus Parent reported that an unknown male was seen prowling in the area of their student’s off-campus residence and may have attempted to enter the residence. RPD notified and a report was filed.

6:05 AM | DOOR ALARM - FORCED Red Hall Officers responded to door alarm and determined door was secure.

9:03 AM | SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE Ricks Hall Officers responded to report of an unlabeled box. It was determined the box belonged to housekeeping.

9:09 AM | FIRE The Greens Apartments Units responded to report of a fire within a residence. Contact made with non-student who advised they burned a pot of food. No injuries or structural damages reported.

1:01 PM | WELFARE CHECK Off Campus Officers attempted to make contact with student who was believed to have made concerning statements. Officers were unable to make contact, will continue attempts to contact student and will refer student.

1:04 PM | MEDICAL ASSIST Park Shops Units responded to and transported injured student.

1:08 PM | DOOR ALARM - FORCED Caspian Hall Security responded to door alarm and determined the door was secure.

COVER PHOTO BY NICK FAULKNER Graduate quarterback Ryan Finley runs the ball against ECU on Sept. 10, 2016 in Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. The Wolfpack lost 33-30.

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Class of 2022 hits even number of men and women, a first in NC State history

NC STATE ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES

Graphs each display change in percentage of students who identify as male and female in each college at NC State over the course of 10 years.

Alicia Thomas

Assistant News Editor

This year marks the closest any NC State incoming first-year class has been to reaching the 50/50 mark of students who identify as male and female.

With 49.3 percent of students who identify as female and 50.7 percent of students who identify as male in the Class of 2022, which includes 4,889 students, this is the largest amount of women the university has had since it became open to women in 1899.

Louis Hunt, senior vice provost of Enrollment Management and Services, said that while all aspects of diversity are important to NC State, the landmark is notable because of the university’s history of being a predominantly male institution.

“Having equity in male-to-female has always been important to us,” Hunt said. “Historically, we were a male-dominated institution

and that’s one type of diversity. There’s lots of types of diversity and we need them all, and so female diversity in some traditionally maledominated disciplines I think is very important to society, and it’s great for the women that graduate in those fields.”

In the past 10 years, the most male-dominated college on NC State’s campus has been the College of Engineering. However, in eight years, the percentage of female students has increased by 10 points. Hunt said that part of that increase is because young female students see themselves finding success at the university.

“About 30 percent of our freshman class comes in College of Engineering,” Hunt said.

“Ten years ago the College of Engineering was 18 percent female, now it’s 28 percent. [It’s] just making sure that a young woman that applies to the College of Engineering can easily see herself in our materials and say ‘I’m going to fit in great here, I’m going to be highly successful and I’m going to love it.’”

Chancellor Randy Woodson also said that companies are actually seeking diversity in terms of recruitment from universities.

“If you look at areas of our economy where engineers, scientists and business leaders are recruited, those companies are looking to us to make sure we’re bringing in more women and underrepresented groups into those fields,” Woodson said.

As a third of the first-year class are in the College of Engineering, a major push on campus has been recruiting more women in fields across campus, especially in regards to creating spaces and communities for them such as the Women in Science and Engineering Village (WISE), directed by Katherine TitusBecker.

“Dr. Katherine Titus-Becker has just done a great job to make sure females feel welcome,” Hunt said. “That they know that they are needed in those fields and they’ll be successful in those fields and that they’ll contribute

very positively in those fields.”

According to Woodson, programs such as WISE that make the university feel smaller to underrepresented groups and make them feel closer to the university also help with the retention rate of those students.

“It’s like anything else in life, as long as you have a good network of people that can help you,” Woodson said. “When you’re in an underrepresented group like that, there aren’t a lot of women, for example, studying civil engineering, you want to know one another and support one another. But, I think it helps us having those groups and having the legacy of that gives us a leg up in recruiting.”

According to Hunt, while there is no specific quota NC State has to fill in terms of diversity, the university works to make sure that students can see themselves be successful at the university, primarily through marketing.

“We’ve been marketing harder to make sure women can see themselves at NC State,” Hunt said. “We highlight a lot of very successful women in a lot of our publications and things like that just to make sure we erase some ancient idea that this is a male-dominated university.”

Part of the initiative to recruit more students who identify as females to apply to NC State, especially the College of Engineering, is by the university putting emphasis on programs on campus that engage K-12 students.

“We need to do our part to reach down into lower grades and middle school and junior high and really encourage people, particularly women, to consider fields that NC State is strong in,” Woodson said. “That’s why we do engineering camp and things like that.”

Woodson said that hiring faculty that students can relate to and identify with is also helpful in terms of retention of students from underrepresented groups.

“I want to make sure that we are doing everything we can to hire mentors, women faculty and faculty from underrepresented groups, where our students that are here see themselves in the people that they work with,” Woodson said.

Hunt said that focusing on the stories of women from NC State who have gone on to find high levels of success in different fields is how he hopes the College of Engineering will reach equality in terms of percentage of students who identify as male and female.

“We’ve had women students go on and they’re in the astronauts program and they’re getting prestigious fellowships and prestigious graduate programs,” Hunt said. “We’re highlighting those stories and so more people can see themselves in that role.”

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Class of ‘22 enrollment largest in NC State’s history

The Class of 2022 was formally welcomed to the Wolfpack during Convocation. Convocation 2018 took place on Monday, Aug. 20 at Reynolds Coliseum.

Aditi Dholakia Staff Writer

With 4,889 students, NC State’s freshman Class of 2022 is the largest class of first-year students in NC State history.

According to the Undergraduate Admissions Office, admitted students for the Class of 2022 represent all 100 counties in North Carolina. NC State also received over 18,000 applications from in-state students, which is the most of any public university in North Carolina.

According to Louis Hunt, senior vice provost in Enrollment Management and Services, NC State enrolls more students from North Carolina than any other UNC System school.

“We’re really trying to be sure we do serve North Carolina, that we do serve underserved communities like some of the rural communities,” Hunt said. “Our rankings are going up, our student success metrics are going up, so that really drives applications.”

According to Hunt, this year’s overall incoming batch of students, including transfer students, is also the largest in NC State history with 6,158 students.

Hunt said that in past years, NC State was deliberately shrinking the first-year class size to ensure student success in all

programs.

“We had deliberately been shrinking our freshman class for a little while over a few years,” Hunt said, “... just to make sure everything was running the way we wanted. As we kind of got that all where we wanted and since our graduation rates are at an all-time high, we’ve been able to open up the front door a little wider.”

According to Jim Price, assistant director of Institution Analytics and Benchmarking, official enrollment numbers for the Class of 2022 will be released after the census date, the 10th day of classes.

Tashayia Busby-Woody, a fifth-year studying English and transfer student, is from Henderson, North Carolina.

“I chose to go to NC State because it’s closer to home,” Busby-Woody said. “In case I have to run back home and take care of my grandmother and my siblings, I can easily do that. It also was the closest one that had my particular major. I went to a community college before I came here and a lot of my teachers recommended that I go to NC State instead of [NC Central].”

Jon Westover, associate vice provost and director of Undergraduate Admissions, said that NC State has experienced a 70 percent increase in overall applicants over the last 10 years.

“As our institutional brand has risen over the years, applications to NC State has grown significantly from 17,661 applications for fall 2008 to 29,852 applications for fall 2018,” Westover said in an email.

Busby-Woody said she believes that more and more in-state students are attending NC State because of its proximity to their homes, affordability and because of the agricultural programs offered.

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“I believe people are choosing [NC State] because it is closest to their home base, so they can easily go back home if they want to,” Busby-Woody said. “Hopefully they’re choosing it because it is somewhat cheaper than trying to go out of state to a different college. Also a lot of agriculture students and a lot of people that are doing the College of Natural Resources are

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Campus partners join forces to promote university wellness Mary Dare Martin News Editor

After changing its name this summer, University Wellness and Recreation, along with campus partners, has begun making strides to promote not just student health, but also day-to-day wellbeing on campus.

Previously known as University Recreation, University Wellness and Recreation (UWell) administration changed its name in early July. According to Shannon DuPree, director of wellness at University Wellness and Recreation, the university has been moving towards efforts of promoting a holistic view of wellness for about three years, which prompted the change in name.

“Now more than ever, our students are in need of holistic care because no one person can have all the answers for stress,” DuPree said. “Counseling is great, but it provides you with that one outlet.

It really takes all of us working together, pulling our resources together, our time, our talents, our expertise, in order to meet the needs of our student body.”

UWell has been making strides to promote overall student well-being through their social media Move30 campaign and offering services like wellness coaching.

“We obviously have outdoor adventures,” DuPree said. “Sports programs, over 100 group fitness classes offered every week, personal trainers, and then we also have wellness coaching.”

According to DuPree, UWell has been collaborating with a growing list of campus partners on the wellness initiatives, like Student Health Services, NC State Dining, NC State Counseling Center, student community centers, OIED and more.

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choosing to go here because it’s such a good agricultural college.”

Srushti Pandya, a first-year studying genetics, said that NC State’s efforts to modernize and stay with the times makes it an attractive choice for in-state students, despite the existence other public universities in the region.

rates with the campus partners to promote health and well-being on campus.

Dr. Julie Casani, director and medical director for Student Health, said that the department focuses on preventing illness.

“Obviously Student Health Services specifically works on many of the body part of the mind- body connection,” Dr. Casani said. “We work a lot on preventing illness, taking care of acute and chronic illnesses and then working on how does the mental behavioral aspects of [health] play into the physical illness model.”

According to Dr. Casani, Student Health works with UWell on many different programs, including one called Exercise is Medicine, which looks to assist students with their physical and mental health.

“We have students that we may realize that exercising is very much a part of their therapeutic plan,” Dr. Casani said. “So, Wellness and Recreation has helped by establishing a program where you can go in and talk to a recreation counselor who is educated in this and then develop an exercise program that compliments, and is sometimes the only treatment that we have recommended at Student Health.”

Student Health, like Wellness and Recreation, also coordinates with NC State Dining to promote wellness initiatives like connecting students with dieticians for specific dietary needs.

According to Lisa Eberhart, director of nutrition and wellness at NC State Dining, NC State was named in the top 26 healthiest college campuses last year and a big attribution to this is that the university has committed to helping students have access to healthy options.

“We have a commitment from the upper management of Dining, definitely a solid commitment,” Eberhart said. “But also from the university in general that we

want to impact people’s health positively and one of the ways you can impact people’s health positively is to impact their food choices.”

NC State Dining collaborates with University Wellness and Recreation through initiatives like the Howl and Run, and most recently through plans for the teaching kitchen that will be included in the new Carmichael renovation. Dining currently holds cooking classes for students.

“We like to teach people to cook,” Eberhart said. “We work with our chef to teach people to cook because that’s a really important health aspect. If you don’t know how to cook, you’re relegated to eating fast food or [a] frozen prepared dinner, but if you know how to cook, you can

eat better.”

DuPree said that the University’s wellness partners will be working on a NC State Wellness Strategic plan in the future, as well as continuing to listen to students’ needs and developing programs to ensure students are equipped to continue wellness efforts after they graduate.

“The skills that you learn here transcend NC State,” DuPree said. “So, no matter where you go, hopefully you learn how to be well, how to take care of yourself, how to manage your time and your stress, and you learn the importance of relationships and well-being.”

Students who want to get involved in some of the campus wellness initiatives can visit the Wolfpack Wellness website.

“Compared to other schools it’s definitely keeping up with the times and making itself more modern,” Pandya said.

“Everyone is aware that in our region, we have so many schools that are in-state public schools, and even though NC State is technically part of the UNC System I think it sets itself apart. Everything here is very state of the art, it’s fresh. It represents where our generation is going.”

Hunt said that this year an unanticipated number of student accepted NC State’s

offer of acceptance which contributed to the large numbers of the first-year class.

“This year we actually oversubscribed — we were planning for a slightly lower number of students, but more students took us up on our offer than what our historical numbers could have predicted,” Hunt said.

Westover said that NC State has made concentrated efforts to work on recruitment and marketing toward students from all over, especially North Carolina.

“We have worked significantly to increase recruitment and marketing efforts over the years in addition to highlighting all that NC State has to offer,” Westover said. “We have worked towards creating pathways to NC State through programs like the Community College Collaboration (C3) Program and as a land-grant institution, we are committed to serving the citizens of North Carolina. We want to make our mark as the top choice institution for the residents of North Carolina.”

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Students warm up for a fitness class in Carmichael Recreation Center on Aug. 14, 2017. The gymnasium holds a variety of classes all week ranging from yoga to cycling.

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Walking out of convocation is not the NC State way As it does every year, last week NC State held a freshman convocation with the author of the common reading as the keynote speaker. This year’s book, “$2.00 A Day: Living on Almost Nothing in America,” took a look at extreme poverty affecting the United Kevin Moye States. The guest speaker for this year Staff Columnist was the co-author of the book, Kathryn Edin.

Edin gave a very substantive presentation about a subject matter that is wildly under-covered. In her speech, she gave harrowing accounts of some of the extremely impoverished people she had interviewed for the book.

In addition to this, Edin provided ample amounts of

ism. Wikipedia defines escapism as “the avoidance of unpleasant, boring, arduous, scary, or banal aspects of daily life.” In some contexts, a moderate dose of escapism is not necessarily a bad thing. For problems that are completely out of our control, escapism can be a way of reducing stress. In this case, however, escapism should be heavily condemned, as simple, attainable methods of combating food insecurity on our campus were presented directly after Edin’s speech.

Many of the students that engaged in escapism likely thought that the speech was boring or that it did not affect them. While some students carelessly snubbed the speech, other students in the very same audience were listening to Edin talk about a problem they wished they could escape from.

Food insecurity is not just some abstract issue; it is something fellow classmates of ours have to grapple with every day. In her interview with Technician, Edin explained how she “met dozens and dozens of students who said ‘this was my story, and I’ve never been able to talk about it and I’ve always felt so ashamed.’”

Seeing the procession of students walk out on the performance was even more disappointing because of the irony of the situation. Convocation is typically a time where the new entrants into our school are told about how bright and special they are.

The speakers tell them that it is they who are responsible for making our future a better place.

The motto we are told from the time we enter NC State to the day we walk across the graduation stage is to “think and do the extraordinary.”

But how are we supposed to do this when some students cannot be bothered to think about the seriousness of extreme poverty and food insecurity for an hour?

The solution to the problem of escapism is a rather straightforward one. Students should not try to exit when being confronted with ongoing problems in the world. In order to create a better world for ourselves, we must have an understanding of the problems we face, which can only be achieved by paying attention to them. Even if we perceive a problem to be uninteresting or unrelated to ourselves, we owe it to the people afflicted by it to listen.

“Many of the students that engaged in escapism likely thought that the speech was boring or that it did not affect them. data that stressed how pervasive the problem of extreme poverty truly is.

As interesting and informative as the presentation was, a substantial number of students attending convocation walked out in the midst of her speech. Most people would view this as students simply being rude to the guest speaker, but I see it as a much more grave problem than that. The people sitting in the audience of convocation are the ostensible leaders of our future. For them to walk out on a speech about one of the largest problems our country is facing is nothing less than an indictment on our society.

Instead of concentrating on Edin, the students who left Reynolds Coliseum engaged in the practice of escap-

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Ph.D.: To do or not to do?

THE BENEFITS OF PURSUING AN ADVANCED DEGREE OUTWEIGH THE COSTS

As defined by MerriamWebster, Ph.D. stands for Doctor of Philosophy, derived from the Latin term philosophiae doctor. The word “philosophy” here refers to its Paritosh original Greek meaning: Gaiwak philo (friend or lover of) Staff Columnist sophia (wisdom). Hence, a true pursuer of the degree should be a lover of knowledge with a strong desire to wander into and eventually master an unknown territory.

Many students, at different points in time during their academic lives, consider pursuing a Ph.D. However, the time required for completion of the Ph.D., along with other uncertainties, makes it a difficult path to decide upon.

For me, the pursuit of a Ph.D. is much more than just adding a ‘Dr.’ to my name.

It implies the intellectual satisfaction derived from exploring a problem to its very depths, analyzing its various dimensions and then designing an optimal solution.

The thought of becoming a master of the field of my choice is what drives me toward a Ph.D. But this is just one of a multitude of reasons.

There is often a concern among students about a Ph.D. not being a financially preferable option when compared to an industry job. However, there are two aspects of this. First, while this argument holds true in the short term, those with doctorates are vigorously sought after even in industry. Consequently, they can be paid handsomely.

Second, while a Ph.D. is a prerequisite to having a career in research, it also creates a very strong launching pad for a career in teaching. Hence, anyone who wishes to be in academia at any point of time in their life needs to go for a Ph.D., sooner or later. As academics often have

time for multiple intellectual pursuits, creative individuals who seek expressive outlets can greatly benefit from holding such a position, even if it offers less pay than a job in industry.

Acquiring a Ph.D. also adds to the overall personality of an individual. It makes a person tough due to all the grilling and criticism they endure during their research, sharpens their analytical skills and makes them detail-oriented. These traits are highly desirable in professional setups.

There is yet another dimension to a Ph.D. It is one of the best ways to use one’s intellect and interests to solve the problems society faces, which brings with it a certain amount of satisfaction and boosts one’s self-esteem. Finding a problem relevant to society, analyzing it, and developing and employing the necessary skillset to solve it enhances an individual’s contribution to the society and makes them capable of solving other similar problems that may occur in the future.

However, obtaining a Ph.D. can be extremely frustrating if it is not a wellthought-out decision. The most important factor for a Ph.D. is the relationship between the student and their supervisor.

If the relationship is good, it solves many problems. However, if it is bad or nonexistent, it makes coping with ongoing issues a lot harder.

Overall, pursuing a Ph.D. is a great path for someone with a creative bent of mind.

It must be a well-thought-out decision and depends greatly on an individual’s circumstances, but it does offer an individual a lot of intellectual satisfaction along with a flexible schedule and adds an array of qualities to their personality.

For anyone who thinks they can make the long-term commitment, pursuing a Ph.D. is definitely a path worth considering.

Thoughts from our readers: A selection of comments sent to us from readers in response to our Aug. 23 editorial “UNC students were right to remove Silent Sam.”

“This editorial does not speak for the many law abiding students who attend NC State - there is never a right reason to mob and vandalize” -Terry Leitner, via Facebook

“The students spoke and their leaders were clearly unwilling or unable to listen, so they took direct action.”

-Ronny Nause, via Facebook

“While removal was probably inevitable, the manner in which it was done was both unlawful, destructive and only served a vocal minority, further tarnishing their image.”

-Thomas Womble, via Facebook

“Legal does not equal moral” -Doha Medani, via Facebook

“Friggin socialists.”

-John-Mark Neal Hales, via Facebook

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Finley returns as ‘large presence’ for Wolfpack Andrew Schnittker Sports Editor

In addition to the seniors lost from last year’s team, NC State football also saw a pair of players with a year of eligibility left in right tackle Will Richardson and running back Nyheim Hines leave a year early for the NFL draft. One player that flirted with that decision but elected to come back? Graduate quarterback Ryan Finley.

Finley could be preparing to start an NFL season right now, but instead is gearing up to lead the Wolfpack against James Madison at Carter-Finley Stadium Saturday, as he could not pass up a chance to play one more season in the college ranks.

“I think college football is just such a special opportunity, and I wasn’t ready to let it go,” Finley said. “So many relationships and friendships I’ve made in Raleigh and on our team that were just too special to me. I just wanted to enjoy it one last time. I think that’s what college football is all about. I had somebody close to me tell me that they’d give their right arm to play another college football game, so I took that to heart, and that was one of the big things for coming back.”

Finley’s been through more than most players in college football. He played his first two years at Boise State, suffering a pair of injuries during his time there. As a graduate transfer, he followed offensive coordinator Eliah Drinkwitz to NC State, and those injuries caused the NCAA to grant him a sixth year of eligibility.

For Finley, taking the chance to play at a Power Five school and strong program was a no-brainer.

“I’ve really had two opportunities to do college football, which a lot of people don’t get,” Finley said.” So I wasn’t going to take my second chance for granted, and when I was blessed enough to have the opportunity to come to NC State because of Coach Doeren and Coach Drinkwitz, I wasn’t going to take that opportunity lightly at all. And I was excited for the opportunity to play, excited for the opportunity to just meet new teammates and win an ACC Championship, and that’s what our goal is.”

If NC State does reach that goal of an ACC Championship this season, Finley will be the top reason why. Coming off a season in which he finished second in the ACC with a 65.1 completion percentage, second with 3,518 passing yards and threw 17 touchdowns to just six interceptions, Finley, aided by a stellar trio of receivers, has a chance to be one of the best quarterbacks in the country and hear his name called in the first

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Graduate quarterback Ryan Finley runs the ball upfield against Clemson. The Wolfpack lost 24-17 in overtime on Oct. 15, 2016.

round of the 2019 NFL draft.

Aiding that cause is the fact that he used another offseason to continue improving weaknesses and add new facets to his game.

“For me, I think just staying mentally sharp is the main thing,” Finley said. “Just continuing to find ways to better my knowledge in certain situations, decision-making in certain situations. As far as physically, I think a big emphasis for me this offseason was just showing my athleticism when plays break down and not being so quick to eat it or to check it down but maybe make something happen. Not scramble around and make dumb decisions, but just show some athleticism and make plays.”

The person on NC State’s coaching staff who knows Finley better than anyone is Drinkwitz, who was Boise State’s OC before joining the Pack and is entering his fifth year working with the Phoenix native.

For Drinkwitz, that constant drive for improvement is the main factor that makes Finley one of the top quarterbacks in college football.

“What makes him a good quarterback is he’s got a growth mindset; he’s always trying to find ways to get better,” Drinkwitz said.

“He’s never satisfied with his performance; he’s his own biggest critic. He’s constantly trying to find ways to make himself a better player.”

That drive to improve himself has definitely brought Finley a long way from his first season with the Pack, a mixed bag that featured a couple game-killing interceptions.

“I remember thinking I was ready,” Finley

said. “And now looking back, I wasn’t. It’s fun looking back. I think in three years, if I’m still fortunate enough to be playing, I’ll probably look back and be like, ‘you thought you were ready then, too’. So I think it’s just like, you can always be improving and there’s really no replacement for experience.”

Drinkwitz has seen Finley’s journey not just at NC State, but all throughout his college career starting at Boise State.

“It’s watching an 18-year-old young man grow into a 23-year-old man,” Drinkwitz said. “To watch five years of maturity on and off the field, watch him develop into his body, grow into his toughness, grow into his leadership, find his identity. It’s been a remarkable journey, and we’re very proud of who he’s become. He’s even a better person than he is a player on the field, and that’s really a good thing.”

With the Pack losing so many upperclassmen from last year, that growth going into this year will include a climb to the top of NC State’s leadership group.

“Leadership-wise, I think he just provides influence and he provides what’s needed at the time,” Drinkwitz said. “When he first got here, he didn’t need to be a large presence. He just needed to be a good quarterback. We had other guys who were large presences in that locker room. Now, it’s got to the point where he’s a good quarterback and needs to provide presence and leadership to the younger guys, and he’s doing that. To me, that’s what a true leader does.

He finds what’s needed in the unit and pro-

vides it.”

Also helping Finley’s case this season will be the fact that NC State’s top three wideouts in junior Kelvin Harmon, redshirt junior Jakobi Meyers and graduate Stephen Louis are one of the best groups in the country, and all have had at least a year to build chemistry with Finley. He’s earned their respect and trust as their quarterback and team leader.

“I think Ryan’s done a great job building chemistry with the entire team,” Louis said.

“Him being that glue for all of us has been really good. He came in from Boise State a few years ago and he’s the new guy. He didn’t really want to take command immediately, but over time he’s done a great job in doing team bonding stuff. Recently we had a dodgeball tournament; we went paintballing. He’s done a lot of things off the field to help us build a great bond so on the field you can see it.”

A player that’s as driven as Finley doesn’t really need any more motivation, but he has a little extra anyway in trying to uphold the legacy of NC State quarterbacks, with four Wolfpack alums in Philip Rivers, Russell Wilson, Jacoby Brissett and Mike Glennon currently plying their trade in the NFL. “Yeah, it’s a pretty impressive lineage of quarterbacks, and I don’t take it lightly to be considered among that group at all,” Finley said. “I think there’s a standard that needs to be upheld when it comes to the quarterback position at North Carolina State. Just in our quarterback room, we’ve got this table, and

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Bradbury leading “Band of Brothers” Alec Sawyer

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In front of more than 50,000 screaming fans and the Power Sound of the South blaring the Red and White Song in Carter-Finley Stadium, the NC State football team will take the field for the first time this season Saturday.

All eyes will be on graduate quarterback Ryan Finley and senior running back Reggie Gallaspy Jr. in the backfield, with Finley out to prove he has what it takes to be the top QB taken in the NFL draft and Gallaspy out to prove he can be the Pack’s feature back.

The three-headed monster that is NC State’s receiving corps will line up, ready to kick off what should be a historic season for the group.

The pigskin will sit on the grass, ready to be flung around by NC State’s exciting offense, and it won’t be Finley, Gallaspy or any of the receivers that get things started for the Pack. It will be the one person who is guaranteed to touch the ball every single offensive play for the Wolfpack that will snap things to Finley and start the action: graduate center Garrett Bradbury.

“Every play starts with us,” Bradbury said.

“We need to be consistent for the team and for the young guys around us.”

Bradbury is entering his second year as the Pack’s starting center, a position that brings with it a substantial leadership role. The center is responsible for calls and communication on the offensive line, a unit that on any team is underappreciated and essential to all success. Add to that the fact that Bradbury

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Graduate center Garrett Bradbury celebrates with fans after the win over UNC in Kenan Memorial Stadium on Nov. 25, 2016. The Wolfpack won 28-21.

is a graduate student who has been around the program for a long time, and a leadership role is something that fits him well.

“There’s a lot of responsibility in terms of calls,” Bradbury said. “You need to have the respect of the guys next to you if you’re going to be telling them the calls and what to do. A little bit of it is natural with the position, but some of it is me needing to put it on myself

to be a guy to look up to and lead.”

NC State’s offensive line is one of its strongest units that paved the way for graduated running back Nyheim Hines to rush for over 1,000 yards last season. Despite losing two members of last year’s line to the NFL, this year’s O-line is still one of the best in the

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Breaking down NC State’s 2018 football schedule Camden Speight

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NC State Football starts up this Saturday, and while it may not have the talent last year’s squad did, there is a lot of potential for success on both sides of the ball.

Week One: vs. James Madison- 9/1 NC State starts its season off at home against a very talented FCS opponent in James Madison. The Dukes have gone to back-to-back FCS title games, so this is not a game the Pack should overlook. Even with a solid running game, JMU won’t have enough offense, especially with a question mark at quarterback, to compete with the points NC State will put up. Could be close in the first half, but quarterback Ryan Finley and the Pack pull away after halftime.

Week Two: vs. Georgia State- 9/8 This is another game the Pack should handle easily. After getting out all the first game jitters, NC State should roll through

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ACC. The unit’s strength has a lot to do with the chemistry between the five guys on the line, something that is an important aspect of offensive line coach Dwayne Ledford’s mentality. The O-line and Ledford cling tight to their “Band of Brothers” mantra, with Bradbury acting as the band’s unquestioned leader.

“Each year we keep growing and growing, and that’s why we call ourselves the Band of Brothers,” Ledford said. “[Bradbury] is looked upon as being a leader anyhow, because he has to be so vocal and get everybody started with his calls. Not only in the run game, but in protection as well. He does a tremendous job of that. He leads by example both on and off the field.”

His leadership isn’t just noted by Ledford, but also by his “brothers” on the line. With two new starters joining the trenches for the Pack, having Bradbury will be crucial for NC State. Redshirt sophomore tackle Justin Witt is moving into a starting role this season, and appreciates Bradbury both on and off the field.

“He’s definitely a great leader. He pushes everyone. He just comes out with great energy every day,” Witt said. “Off the field, he’s

this game from the start. Georgia State’s second opponent last year was Penn State, a game the Panthers lost 56-0. It won’t be quite a landslide like that, but the offense should put up some big numbers.

Week Three: vs. No. 17 West Virginia9/15 Here is the first true challenge that NC State will face in the 2018-19 season. Ranked No. 17 nationally, the Mountaineers will likely be favored to win the game. It will feature one of the best quarterback and offensive duels of the season when Finley faces off against Will Grier. Both are NFL prospects that will be ready to prove themselves against top talent. Expect this game to involve a lot of passing yards and a lot of points. With Carter-Finley Stadium guaranteed to be loud and crowded, the game is too close to call.

Week Four: at Marshall- 9/22 NC State will finally see its first road game of the season after three games at home. NC

State defeated Marshall in the 2017-18 season at home, 37-20, in week two. Finley threw for 341 yards and three touchdowns in last year’s win, but was paced by Marshall’s quarterback Chase Litton, who threw for 350 yards and two touchdowns. With Litton now in the NFL, Marshall should have a more difficult time getting down the field. The Pack takes this one by double digits.

Week Five: vs. Virginia- 9/29 The Pack starts ACC play in week five with a home game against Virginia. Virginia was picked to finish last in the coastal division by members of the media and could easily be last in the conference. Also, head coach Bronco Mendenhall said he only had 27 ACC-caliber players on his roster. This should be an NC State win, if not a blowout.

Week Six: vs. Boston College- 10/6 Boston College could be a tricky game.

This is a team that might sneak up on some opponents, especially with NFL-ready running back A.J. Dillon, who ran for over 1500

yards in the 2017-18 season. This will be a close game, and if the Pack can force BC to throw the ball more than the Eagles want to, it will have success heading into the bye week.

Week Eight: at No. 2 Clemson- 10-20 Clemson is a team that will likely win the ACC and make it to the College Football Playoff again. The Tigers’ defense is elite, quarterback Kelly Bryant is solid enough to carry them through every game that they play and it is no different against the Pack.

Unless Finley is lights out and every Pack defensive player plays like Bradley Chubb, NC State will end up on the losing side of this one, even after having a week to rest up. The Wolfpack will need an off day from Clemson to keep it close.

Week Nine: at Syracuse- 10/27 If the Pack plays like it should, it will beat Syracuse in the Carrier Dome. The chal-

in the history of this position at North Carolina State. That’s something you shouldn’t forget.”

When all is said and done, and Finley’s played his last game as a member of the Wolfpack, he hopes to be a part of those

discussions fans have about the great quarterbacks, on and off the field, that have come through Raleigh.

“I think I want them to say I was a good player; I was good for the community,” Finley said. “I represented myself the right

way. I hope to have a successful career in the NFL, and I hope to just live up to the standard that we preach here. More importantly than fans, I hope my teammates know that I cared about them and was willing to do anything for the team.”

one of my closest friends. He pushes everyone the same way that he does on the field.”

Bradbury’s relationship with his fellow offensive linemen is strong, but it isn’t the only tight bond that Bradbury has formed. One of the most important partnerships for any football team is that between the quarterback and his center, and for Bradbury and Finley in their second year together, that relationship is continuing to grow.

“It’s a fresh perspective. It’s grown a lot,” Bradbury said. “We’re roommates now. Best friends. I’m used to just hanging out with the O-line, and hearing his thoughts, his game plan and the things he does for preparation is a lot different than what I’ve been doing. We’re kind of learning from each other, and that’s been great.”

As Bradbury and Finley continue to help each other grow, NC State will continue to benefit from the partnership. When Bradbury snaps the Pack into action Saturday, he will also be snapping his final season of college football into action. His goals for the year are straightforward, and another example of his leadership on and off the field.

“I just want to build upon each game,” Bradbury said. “Build upon last year. Be better in some things. I feel like I’ve worked on that a lot this fall camp, and the better I can be individually, the more I can help younger guys and take a little bit of burden off of them.”

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It’s college football’s opening week, which means it’s time for an annual tradition among sports writers: predictions. The Technician sports brain trust made its picks for how this season will shake out for NC State football, who its standout players will be and more.

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Andrew: 9-3 — With a top-tier passing attack and a retooled defense that will outperform expectations, NC State beats last year’s regular season by a game. The Wolfpack will have the better quarterback in all but one of its games (West Virginia), and is still the second-best team in the ACC Atlantic with so much coaching and quarterback turnover elsewhere. The Pack will drop a shootout at home to the Mountaineers, a home tilt against an on-the-rise Boston College team that includes a Heisman dark horse in running back A.J. Dillon and a road matchup with title contender Clemson.

Alec: 9-3 — The schedule isn’t too tough for the Pack, and nine wins is a pretty high mark that is fairly attainable. A pesky Syracuse game on the road following a tough matchup at Clemson will be one loss, with home against West Virginia and at Clemson being the other two.

Camden: 8-4 — Offensively, the Pack can compete with the top teams in the country, but there is a little worry about the defense and its ability to stop high powered offenses. A couple slip-ups around the home losses against West Virginia and Clemson will put a slight damper on the season. Look for Boston College and Syracuse to be two teams that could take down the Pack.

OFFENSIVE MVP

Andrew: Ryan Finley — No need to get cute here. The Pack has a great receiver trio, and you could make a case for Kelvin Harmon here, but Finley is the straw that stirs the drink. He’s the best quarterback in the ACC, and one of the best in the country. None of the other pieces on offense could carry this team without Finley.

Alec: Ryan Finley — Finley is next-level good, and will continue to improve in his final season. With so many weapons to spread the ball around to, it will be Finley that really stands out for what should be an exciting Wolfpack offense.

Camden: Ryan Finley — One of the nation’s best quarterbacks should be the leader of the offense and create opportunities for

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not only the receivers but also the run game.

Kelvin Harmon could be in the running for this category, but Finley’s ability to spread the ball throughout the offense will overshadow Harmon’s great season.

DEFENSIVE MVP

Andrew: Germaine Pratt — Pratt finished fourth on last year’s team with 69 tackles despite not starting a game as the team’s third linebacker, and will be the quarterback of this year’s defense. He’s capable of making plays all over the field (he had two touchdowns last year), and will force at least one turnover (and return it for a touchdown) that swings the outcome of a game.

Alec: Darian Roseboro — It’s finally Roseboro’s time to shine, after sitting as a backup to Bradley Chubb and Kentavius Street. Roseboro is set up for a massive season with NC State’s edge-rushing style, taking over the spotlight of Chubb as the defense’s superstar.

Camden: Germaine Pratt — Pratt has finally stepped into a starting role after coming off the bench last season and will solidify the middle of the field. His play last year was still outstanding and as one of the older guys on the team, he will certainly be the leader of the defense.

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Andrew: Reggie Gallaspy Jr. — After serving as a backup to future NFLers the past two seasons, the starting running back job is finally Gallaspy’s. He’s motivated, in shape, the coaching staff is impressed with him and his bruising, downhill running style will work well behind another strong offensive line. The senior back has an outside chance at being the Pack’s third straight 1,000-yard rusher.

Alec: Germaine Pratt — It’s tough to consider Pratt a breakout player, considering he was fourth on the team with 69 tackles last year, but as he moves into a starting role, Wolfpack fans should see even more from the talented linebacker. Pratt will lead NC State in tackles this year, and will be an improvement on the two guys he sat behind last season.

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With NC State football just two days away from opening the 2018 season against James Madison at Carter-Finley Stadium, it’s time to get to know the opponent better.

The Breeze Sports Editor Blake Pace helps us break down the matchup.

Technician: James Madison is one of, if not the best teams in FCS. How does the level of play in FCS compare to FBS, and where would that put James Madison among FBS teams?

Pace, by email: The biggest difference between the FCS and FBS is the size, speed and athleticism of the athletes. Of course, recruitment, scouting and coaching are all advantages in favor of FBS teams, but just the pure difference of athletes on the field is a significant gap. Despite all that, JMU has fared well against FBS opponents recently. The Dukes swept past ECU 34-14 last season and had a 21-14 lead after the first quarter on UNC and quarterback Mitchell Trubisky two years ago. Head coach Mike Houston also upset South Carolina when he was coaching at The Citadel. JMU may not measure up with FBS programs, but the coaches instill a relentless and mentally tough mindset to stand a chance.

T: The Dukes have had a lot of success the past two years. What’s been the key to that?

P: The specific keys have changed over the last two years, but it all revolves back to head coach Mike Houston. Two years ago we had one of the most electric offenses in

college football with quarterback Bryan Schor and running backs Khalid Abdullah and Cardon Johnson, but last year it was the JMU defense with lineman Andrew Ankrah and defensive backs Raven Greene and Rashad Robinson leading the way. The coaching staff has done a tremendous job at finding the team’s identity and sticking to it like glue, which has really been able to maximize the team’s success.

T: How does this year’s team look?

What are the strengths and weaknesses?

P: From an outsider’s perspective, there are a lot of questions around the team; starting quarterback, starting kicker and defensive front rotation, to name a few.

But the Dukes have brought in a lot of FBS transfers and have groomed younger guys with the mindset of “practicing like you’re a starter.” It’s biggest strengths are at cornerback, running back, special teams and quarterback. JMU may just have one of the best rushing attacks in the nation, while Ethan Ratke and Tyler Gray are two kickers that are both capable of knocking down long-range field goals.

It’s biggest weaknesses are at the interior defensive line and safety. Up front, Mike Greene, Adeeb Atariwa and Paris Black have each had an impressive offseason, but the depth behind them is a bit of a mystery.

Safety may be a strength by the end of the year, but Adam Smith, D’Angelo Amos and Wayne Davis need to get their feet wet in a starting role before my concerns go away.

T: Who are some key players for James Madison for this game?

P: For my money, this game will be decided on the quarterback and the style of the offense around him. JMU hasn’t announced it’s starting QB, and won’t until he walks on the field this Saturday, but it’s clear the offense goes in two different directions depending on who’s under center.

If it’s Ben DiNucci, the transfer from Pitt, the running game will be lethal given his ability to run with the ball and work outside the pocket.

This will also open up the field and give the JMU offense more room to run rampant. If they want to run a pro-style offense with it’s QB staying in the pocket, then Cole Johnson is the guy. He has a huge frame, a cannon of an arm, and can stay upward in a collapsed pocket. Feeding into the strengths of the specific quarterback and the quarterback taking advantage of the opportunity will keep this game as tight as it can be.

T: Who are some underrated players for James Madison?

P: There are three very underrated players on the JMU defense — defensive end Ron’Dell Carter, linebacker Dimitri Holloway and safety D’Angelo Amos. Carter and

Amos have had amazing preseasons and are poised for solid first years in the starting lineup. Holloway missed all last year after starting in JMU’s National Championship run the year prior, but is in the best shape and health of his playing career.

The three will be trying to replace some of JMU’s greatest players on last year’s team and have high responsibilities.

Offensively, it’s not a specific player that’s underrated, but just the number of running backs JMU has. Cardon Johnson, Marcus Marshall, Trai Sharp have career yards per carry of 6.7, 5.9 and 5.2, respectively. They’ve also added Jawon Hamilton, a transfer from UCF, and guys like Eric Kirlew and Percy Agyei-Obese are younger guys capable of being difference makers.

T: How do the Dukes match up with NC State, particularly Ryan Finley and his receivers, who could be among the best in the country?

P: The NC State passing game is lethal, but thankfully JMU’s greatest strength is its secondary. Rashad Robinson and Jimmy Moreland’s ability to work oneon-one on the outside has given the rest of the defense more time to break down pass protection and watch the eyes and reads of the quarterback. The team has also recently brought in safety Wayne

Davis, a transfer from Ohio State, who’s a freak athlete and capable of making an impact in the passing game. Curtis Oliver, another solid corner for JMU, will come on as an outside linebacker and nickel corner in specific packages. Being able to limit the passing offense will be crucial in JMU keeping things close, but it’s hard to deny the talent of Finley and his passing options.

T: What is your prediction for this game?

P: I think it’s important to stress how tough this game is to gauge. Both teams are replacing a ton of talent on both sides of the ball, and it’s the first week — meaning there isn’t much quality tape for both teams to study. There is definitely a gap in size and talent, but I believe the coaching staff at JMU and the team’s overall mindset will keep things close for a while. The elite running attack of JMU will attempt to control the clock and the secondary will do it’s best to minimize Finley’s impact. I’m not blindly throwing faith at JMU, but there’s a reason NC State paid JMU $425,000 to play — this will be a tough game. I think the offense will pour in quickly, but defenses will tighten up in the second half. Eventually, I believe NC State will pull away at some point in the middle of the third quarter and walk off with a final score of around 42-31.

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bury doesn’t, and won’t, get enough praise for all he does to make this offense hum.

Alec: Eurndraus Bryant — Defensive tackles don’t get a lot of love, but they should. B.J. Hill and Justin Jones attracted blockers and paved the way for Chubb’s monster season last year, and Bryant should do the same for Roseboro this season. He’s big, he’s strong and he’s finally getting his chance.

Camden: A.J. Cole III — The punter doesn’t get a lot of love on the football field. Cole is among some of the best punters in school history and is a vital member of the team with his ability to flip the field. He leads all returning ACC punters in punts and yards after his third-team All-ACC performance last season.

Andrew: Florida State — The Seminoles will still be a step below previous editions, but should be much improved from last year’s team under first-year head coach Willie Taggart with Deondre Francois back at quarter-

back and dynamic running back Cam Akers coming in with a year of experience under its belt. Knocking off Clemson and winning the Atlantic isn’t happening, but NC State has a great chance to finish second in the Atlantic again. Florida State is its top competitor for doing so, and getting this victory at home will seal the deal for the Wolfpack.

Alec: Florida State — The Pack probably won’t win at Clemson, so this is the next best potential win on the schedule. Florida State may not be what it normally is, but it will still put a talented team on the field. At CarterFinley Stadium though, the Wolfpack should top the Seminoles for the second year in a row.

Camden: Florida State — The Seminoles are not the same team that they have been in the past, but with Francois at quarterback, they will be a solid ACC contender. With the crowd pumped up, the Pack will have enough to take this one. There is an unlikely chance to beat Clemson, and West Virginia is no sure bet either.

Week 12: at Louisville- 11/17 Louisville will enter its first year without quarterback Lamar Jackson, who accounted for a large portion of the Cardinals’ offense the last two years. They weren’t very good last year and without Jackson there isn’t enough firepower to compete.

Week 13: at UNC Chapel-Hill- 11/24 To close the regular season, NC State travels to Chapel Hill for the all-important rivalry game. The Tar Heels are in better shape than last year, but will not find much on the offensive side with holes in a number of positions. The Pack takes its third straight win against Carolina.

The Pack has three big matchups against Clemson, West Virginia and Florida State.

There is a very reasonable chance to win them, except for the game against the Tigers.

Expectation should be around eight or nine wins, around the mark of last season, but the most exciting part will be watching Finley and the offense go to work, and it all starts Saturday against James Madison.

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Camden: Reggie Gallaspy Jr. — Like Pratt, Gallaspy will step into the starting role as the lead back. Behind a strong offensive line and while the defense is distracted by the passing game, Gallaspy will find a plethora of holes to gain big yardage. He’s motivated to show what he can do as the main rusher.

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Andrew: Garrett Bradbury — The center is the most underappreciated position in football. Snapping the ball to the quarterback is a pretty important job. NC State’s offensive line was a huge factor in last year’s breakout, and Bradbury will play a critical role in both run blocking and pass protection, as well as bridging the gap for an O-line that returns its left side but is breaking in a new right side. Brad-

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lenge might come with bouncing back from the Clemson game the week before, if the Pack were to lose. Orange quarterback Eric Dungey is a great player, however there is a question mark as to how many good weapons he will have around him.

Week 10: vs. Florida State- 11/3 Florida State will be in the top three best teams NC State play in the regular season.

With a new coach, it will be interesting to see how the Seminoles perform this year. With Deondre Francois back at quarterback, the offense will be solid, but not enough to take down the Pack at home.

Week 11: vs. Wake Forest- 11/8 The last home game of the season comes against the Deacons. With questions at quarterback, it seems unlikely for them to keep up with NC State and its top-tier offense.

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Andrew: Clemson — Not a very tough call.

Clemson’s offense is loaded with playmakers, and all four of their defensive linemen are NFL-caliber players. The Tigers are on another level completely above the rest of the ACC. As a bonus, Clemson is also my pick as this year’s national champion.

Alec: Clemson — The Tigers are far-andaway the best team in the ACC, and it’s not very close. It should be fairly smooth sailing for Clemson in the ACC yet again, and the Tigers will book their fourth straight ticket to the College Football Playoff, which they very well might win.

Camden: Clemson — This is an easy one.

Clemson is by far the best team in the ACC and one of the best in the country. The defensive linemen are all NFL-caliber players and it will be tough to slow them down. Clemson will also find a spot in the College Football Playoff later in the year.

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Washington

Auburn

Washington

Auburn

Washington

Auburn

Auburn

Washington

Washington

Auburn

No. 12 Notre Dame vs. No. 14 Michigan

Michigan

ND

Michigan

Michigan

ND

ND

ND

Michigan

ND

ND

Louisville vs. No. 1 Alabama

Alabama

Alabama

Alabama

Alabama

Alabama

Alabama

Alabama

Alabama

Alabama

Alabama

No. 8 Miami vs. No. 25 LSU

Miami

Miami

Miami

Miami

Miami

LSU

LSU

LSU

Miami

LSU

No. 20 VA Tech vs. No. 19 Florida State

FSU

FSU

VA Tech

FSU

VA Tech

FSU

FSU

VA Tech

VA Tech

VA Tech

North Carolina vs. Cal

Cal

Cal

Cal

Cal

UNC

Cal

Cal

Cal

Cal

UNC

Texas Tech

Texas Tech

Texas Tech

Texas Tech

Ole Miss

Ole Miss

Ole Miss

Texas Tech

Texas Tech

Ole Miss

Duke

Duke

Duke

Duke

Army

Duke

Duke

Duke

Duke

Duke

NC State vs. James Madison

Ole Miss vs. Texas Tech Army vs. Duke

NC State

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ACROSS 1 Sickly complexion 7 Eugene of “American Pie” movies 11 Grand Canyon hrs.

14 Current unit 15 Finnish telecom giant 16 Something to slip on?

17 Fabricated “Murphy Brown” star?

19 Omega-3 source 20 Ongoing 21 It can get you down 23 Fabricated “Help!” star?

26 Scents 27 Coalition creators 28 Olympians using boards 30 Often-injured knee ligament, for short 31 Illinois River city 33 Clergy ... and four answers in this puzzle?

41 Fragrant blooms 42 MLB scoreboard letters 43 Metallic sounds 45 Like some relations 49 Language student’s challenge 50 Fabricated “Girls” star?

52 Knocks their socks off 54 Soccer star Messi 55 Whichever 56 Fabricated “La La Land” star?

61 Urban center?

62 “Your game” 63 Paradise 64 Old union member: Abbr.

65 Sicilian volcano 66 Studio dweller

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6 Mix again 7 Frequent Mastroianni co-star 8 Ticker tape, briefly?

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31 One-striper: Abbr.

32 “The X-Files” subjects 34 Thinks ahead

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39 Drunken noodles cuisine 40 Nautical wheel 43 Duplicates 44 Billy McBride on “Goliath,” e.g.

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