NC State's Gentry, Purvis get scholarships; Coleman, Haynes to transfer

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NC State's Gentry, Purvis get scholarships; Coleman, Haynes to transfer

Tyler Purvis (49) grabs a catch during the NC State Kay Yow 2012 Spring Football Game in Raleigh, NC on April 21, 2012.

May 18, 2012

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Raleigh, N.C. — NC State head football coach Tom O’Brien has announced that walk-ons Zach Gentry and Tyler Purvis have been awarded scholarships for the upcoming campaign.

Gentry, a linebacker, was the Pack’s leader in special teams tackles and ranked second in special teams snaps in 2011. Purvis saw action in 11 games last season at fullback and on special teams, hauling in two touchdown receptions in just 11 plays versus Georgia Tech. More Info More NCSU Stories

“These two young men have worked hard on and off the field,” said O’Brien. “We look forward to their continued contributions to our team in 2012.”

O’Brien also announced that three members of his team will not return for the 2012 season. Safety Donald Coleman and safety Dean Haynes have decided to transfer. Both played mainly on special teams as redshirt sophomores in 2011, seeing action from scrimmage for seven and 12 snaps respectively. Coleman graduated last Saturday and would be eligible to play immediately.

Quarterback Brian Taylor, a true freshman last season, has decided to remain at NC State, but will no longer play football.

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RE: NC State's Gentry, Purvis get scholarships; Coleman, Haynes to transfer

Glad for Gentry - I remember when he was a stud at Leesville.

RE: NC State's Gentry, Purvis get scholarships; Coleman, Haynes to transfer

When this happened at UNC all we heard from Wolfies was it was due to the NCAA investigation and that the rats were jumping off the sinking ship. And the double standard continues...

RE: NC State's Gentry, Purvis get scholarships; Coleman, Haynes to transfer

If Gentry was doing all that how didn't he already have a scholarship? Hopefully it's retroactive.
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Although I could be wrong, my guess as to why he didn't already have a scholarship was because he was a walk-on. Walk-ons don't usually receive scholoarships. GO PACK!

RE: NC State's Gentry, Purvis get scholarships; Coleman, Haynes to transfer

If Gentry was doing all that how didn't he already have a scholarship? Hopefully it's retroactive.

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