Pack performance puzzles against Virginia
NC State fans question a call during the Virginia vs. NC State game on November 3, 2012 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Nov 4, 2012
It's a good thing NC State had a basketball game Saturday, because their football team certainly didn't give fans anything to cheer for against Virginia.
It would be easy to say the Cavaliers came in and dominated the Pack, but in truth it seems more like the Wolfpack's wounds were self-inflicted. State's five turnovers were more than Virginia had forced all season, and the drops that plagued Wolfpack receivers against North Carolina a week ago continued.
That's what seems most disturbing about this 33-6 loss – State's unfocused, concentration-free effort effort was exactly what I did not expect from a Tom O'Brien-coached team in this situation, coming after an emotional loss last week at UNC.
Since 2010, O'Brien's teams were 10-1 after losses – this group of coaches and players knows how to refocus.
Except this time, they didn't.
Virginia was a game just about everyone had chalked down as a win. Maybe the guys at the Murphy Center did the same. Regardless, this loss is now a glaring mark on a once-promising season.
A division championship is practically out of the question now, but at this point all the 5-4 Wolfpack needs to worry about the next game on the schedule. Wake Forest hasn't exactly been an easy out for State over the last decade.
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Posted Nov 5, 7:35 p.m.
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RE: Pack performance puzzles against Virginia
- Posted by jgunn- Posted by ed taylor- Posted by Ken D.- Posted by jgunn
Exactly, Ed. Everyone is writing UVA off. Until yesterday, I didn't know how good they are. Sure, State helped UVA look good, but UVA won that game from tip off till when the clock read 0:00
Carolina gets their chance to see how good they can be in two weeks. The Hoos have been very hard for the Heels to beat in Charlottesville, and I don't expect it will be any different this year.
Ken, if UNC plays like they have in recent weeks, my Cavaliers will have their hands full. If UVA does the same, it should be a fun, nail-biting game to watch. If, howiever, UVA goes back to blowing pass, punt, and kickoff coverage, it will be a long day, for my team. Of course, there's a game in between, for both teams. Let's hope the point isn't moot.
I hope to see you on the live blog for the game, Ed. We'll probably both be biting our nails:)
JG... if I can, I will be signed in. For sure, I'll be watchin' the game. I'll look for y'all.
Hokie94... before I forget.. g'luck Thursday. I WILL be pullin', for your team.
Posted Nov 5, 4:45 p.m.
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RE: Pack performance puzzles against Virginia
- Posted by ed taylor- Posted by Ken D.- Posted by jgunn- Posted by ed taylor
RA... you might want to review the game film, for Virginia games this year. If you're can put the bias asised, I think you'll agree that UVA is better than their a lot of people thought.
Exactly, Ed. Everyone is writing UVA off. Until yesterday, I didn't know how good they are. Sure, State helped UVA look good, but UVA won that game from tip off till when the clock read 0:00
Carolina gets their chance to see how good they can be in two weeks. The Hoos have been very hard for the Heels to beat in Charlottesville, and I don't expect it will be any different this year.
Ken, if UNC plays like they have in recent weeks, my Cavaliers will have their hands full. If UVA does the same, it should be a fun, nail-biting game to watch. If, howiever, UVA goes back to blowing pass, punt, and kickoff coverage, it will be a long day, for my team. Of course, there's a game in between, for both teams. Let's hope the point isn't moot.
I hope to see you on the live blog for the game, Ed. We'll probably both be biting our nails:)
Posted Nov 5, 4:42 p.m.
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RE: Pack performance puzzles against Virginia
- Posted by Ken D.- Posted by jgunn- Posted by ed taylor- Posted by 903 Rock Chalk Wiggins Hawk
A HAHAHAHAHA
RA... you might want to review the game film, for Virginia games this year. If you're can put the bias asised, I think you'll agree that UVA is better than their a lot of people thought.
Exactly, Ed. Everyone is writing UVA off. Until yesterday, I didn't know how good they are. Sure, State helped UVA look good, but UVA won that game from tip off till when the clock read 0:00
Carolina gets their chance to see how good they can be in two weeks. The Hoos have been very hard for the Heels to beat in Charlottesville, and I don't expect it will be any different this year.
Charlottesville has pretty much been a house of horrors for Carolina; they finally won there two years ago, breaking a long-running streak. I'm with you: I don't expect this year to be any easier for the Heels, especially since they lost to Wake and Duke on the road, teams they could have beaten, but didn't. It should be a good game, and beating State soundly has given UVA confidence, just as beating State has given Carolina confidence.
Posted Nov 5, 4:37 p.m.
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RE: Pack performance puzzles against Virginia
- Posted by Hammerhead- Posted by jgunn- Posted by Dr. FeelgoodUNC beats NCSU twice Gunny, onece last Saturday, and yesterday with the uninspired effort against UVA. Tar Heels broke the will of the Pack!!!State had everything to play for: get the bad taste of losing to Carolina out of their mouths,secure a bowl bid, win for the seniors, and it was homecoming. Reporters noted that the week of practice was very intense, but none of that intensity showed up on the field. Maybe UVA is better than everyone - other than Coach London and his team - thought.- Posted by jgunn
And the Cardinal rule of sports is to NEVER let a team beat you twice.
Are there any carnal rules of sport?
The Wolfpack should have eaten the Hoos? Guess they're vegetarian?
Posted Nov 5, 4:34 p.m.
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RE: Pack performance puzzles against Virginia
- Posted by CSMs Alter EgoAnd the Cardinal rule of sports is to NEVER let a team beat you twice.
You just made that up, lol. Ahhhhh, women.
Yeah - you can't live with us, and you can't live with us:) (I made that up too)
