This week we are joined by NC State podcast Tuffy Talk (@TuffyTalkNow).
Tell us about yourself and your podcast.
Tuffy Talk is an NC State Youtube Channel that covers and discusses ALL NC State Sports, and is run by five die-hard NC State fans. We post 2 episodes a week, along with doing a Live Show every Monday Night at 8:00 PM, along with doing different content, such as vlogs and watch parties. We also export the audio for our content, so if you can watch us on our Youtube Channel, you can listen to us on ALL major podcast platforms.
Tell us about your team this year. What are your thoughts on NC State so far this season?
Definitely has been a roller coaster to say the least. Very grateful to escape ECU and FSU with a win, as those were games that history has shown, would not normally be in our favor. We were dealt a HUGE blow last week, with the announcement of our starting QB, Devin Leary, being ruled out for the season. We still have a lot of key weapons and both of our losses are against Top 20 teams on the road.
How do you feel about Virginia Tech finally coming back to play a game in Raleigh?
Should be an EXCITING environment! Excited to play under the lights and see what will come of this ACC matchup!
Are you happy with the ACC’s new scheduling model?
I think every team in the Atlantic Division LOVES it, and every team in the Coastal Division HATES it lol. Was definitely bummed that we will not be playing WF every year anymore, as that is one of the nation’s longest running rivalries. But looking forward to having a more balanced schedule across the ACC and playing different opponents each year.
What’s your outlook on the future of the ACC?
A TON of new coaches and a TON of programs on the rise. I think the new scheduling model will really stir up the future ACC seasons.
What are your expectations for the Virginia Tech game?
For this game, I am really focusing on what NC State does. Offensively, we GOTTA figure out a way to put Jack Chambers in a position to be successful and get our WR’s move involved. We really have relied on Thayer Thomas this year, but have guys like Devin Carter and up and coming WR Julian Gray, get more involved. Defensively, we need to be more technically sound. Missed a TON of tackles and had many missed assignments and missed opportunities, but this is a defense that CAN be dominant, if they play like we expect them to.
What’s your prediction for the game?
I think the bye week could not have come at a better time. Having that extra week to regroup and get some players healthy and play back at home next is HUGE. Should be a tough environment for VT to come into, and I think that will definitely have an effect. A lot of questions for NC State coming into this game, which could make this game go in 100 different directions. But I am going to say that we have a huge bounce back game, defense gets back where it needs to be, and we take care of business, 24-14.
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