Pack frosh QB gets brotherly training

GREENSBORO, Ga. — Freshman quarterback Mike Glennon should be well prepared when he reports to N.C. State after spending time working out with his brother this summer.

Sean Glennon, who helped quarterback Virginia Tech to an ACC championship last season, said he supported highly-recruited younger brother Mike’s decision to attend N.C. State.

“He has the chance to play right away,” Sean said Sunday at the ACC football media kickoff at Greensboro, Ga. "He’s in a good system for his strengths, and he’s in an up-and-coming program.”

Mike Glennon will join Daniel Evans, Harrison Beck, Justin Burke and Russell Wilson in a crowded competition for the starting quarterback job in August. Sean said it's yet to be decided whether Mike will play immediately or redshirt.

"If the team needs him, he's all for going in there," Sean said. "He knows it might be better for his career to redshirt and learn [the offense]. Either way, everything's going to work out for him there."

Sean stands 6-foot-4 and said Mike is three inches taller. Sean – who’s not known for his foot speed - claims to be more athletic than Mike.

Sean said Mike’s intelligence will help him in N.C. State coach Tom O’Brien’s system, which helped groom Matt Ryan at Boston College as a successful dropback passer.

“He can see over the line,” Sean said. “He has a big arm, I think a stronger arm than I had at that age. I wouldn’t say my arm right now is much stronger than his. Maybe a little bit. Physically we’re similar.”

Sean is one of two players representing Virginia Tech at the ACC’s annual summer media event. He shared time with speedy Tyrod Taylor last season and isn’t sure if Virginia Tech will continue using a two-quarterback system.

According to Sean, coach Frank Beamer has told the players he would like to settle on one quarterback but will continue using two, if necessary.