Ep 354 - Best Case / Worst case

The Red & White Podcast: NC State Sports Talk

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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.

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