Wilson's new Wisconsin teammates thrilled by QB's debut

I thought you were at the game last night ?

Apparently, they had in-game updates on twitter throughout the game and were supposed to post a recap here, but didn't. Pretty lame since I spend enough time on this blog that the last thing I need is to follow twitter too. Ain't gonna happen.

Didn't see the game, but listened to most of the second half. I assume you were there, so I appreciate your observations. I have some, based on news reports and some of the post-game PC's:

1. It sounds like Liberty had several transfers from BCS schools. If they turn out to be a playoff caliber 1-AA team, this game may not look as bad in retrospect. The difference between a very good 1-AA team and a BCS team is not necessarily that great. On Friday, my Penguins gave Michigan State a tougher game than I expected and the Spartans are a ranked team.
2. No doubt State has issues to address and getting pressed by Liberty should get their attention. This is a team that could be good, but they need to execute and avoid mistakes. They can't just show up.
3. The O-Line has to do better. There is talent on the line, but, from the sounds of it, they underperformed until late in the game. Glennon needs protection and the running backs need holes to run through. As goes the O-Line, so will go the Pack this year.
4. No one can tell me that Glennon hasn't been affected by the RW contoversy. Russell is likely to have an outstanding year (better than if he stayed with State), because he has outstanding talent surrounding him. The comparisons between RW and Mike will continue all year, fair or not. Mike's stats will not be as good as Russell's, but that doesn't mean Mike can't be successful. Although it is probably impossible, Mike has too ignore the news and just take care of his own business.
5. This was the first game. Let's see if the problems you have pointed out are addressed in film sessions and practice this week. I still think the D will be a strength, but they have to adjust now that they have had their first test.
6. Don't understand how George Bryan had no catches. When I saw the box score, I thought he must be hurt or suspended. They need to have him involved often.

Lastly, I thought your Pirates might pull an upset yesterday. Too bad. It could have been worse for you yesterday. My brother-in-law was at the Notre Dame game. Can't wait to hear his bitching when he comes over for our picnic later.

No doubt RW was a good QB in the ACC. But "best QB in ACC History"? I am sure if true that there are facts/stats to back it up. TOB is grateful, but one winning season out of three?  

Where is everybody???

It's basically Christmas Eve and the blog is totally silent!  Haven't really seen any official predictions,  and I was hoping there would be another ACC Pick 'Em this year, but I haven't found one on the site.

Itt seems you got what you wanted. Now live with it. Russell didn't leave - you ran him off.

Not sure how Russell's performance makes TOB look "like a real idiot now." I was not surprised he did well on Thursday and fully expect RW to excel with the Badgers this year. His presence turns a Big Ten championship contender into a national championship contender. I personally would love to see Russell have a great year and get the opportunity to prove himself in the NFL, which is obviously where he wants to go as he has essentially abandoned his baseball career.

As far as O'Brien's "decision to kick his best player off the team", that misrepresents what happened. Russell's reluctance to fully commit to football put TOB in a tough position. TOB required total commitment. RW couldn't (or wouldn't) give it to him at that time. O'Brien had to either capitulate or make a decision based on his own personal value system. He made his decision, putting his trust in Mike Glennon. I have no doubt that if Russell had quit baseball in February instead of this summer, he would be wearing an NC State uniform today. It was Russell's shortlived effort to keep his options open in both sports that forced TOB's hand. 

Bottom line-Russell probably is in a better position to achieve his goals at Wisconsin than if he had stayed in Raleigh. Good for him. In TOB's case, it is too early to tell if his decision will works out or not. We'll see as the season rolls on. 

Goheels.  That coach has that you just called an "idiot" schooled Saint Butch for four years.  Heck, he beat you guys when we were down to about 45 scholarship players and Daniel Evans as a QB.  And he did it while running a clean program... something that UNC doesn't know anything about.

The decision that TOB made in regards to Wilson was what he thought was best for the team.  TOB is a "team" guy first and he did what he thought he had to do.  It was his decision.  If Glennon flops then he'll have to live with the results. 

At any rate, I'll be looking forward to the UNC game... which, as it turns out, is about 1 week after UNC-CHeat's date with the NCAA.  That ought to be fun because the State-UNC-CHeat game will SURELY be the bowl game for the cheaters when the NCAA is done with you.  Enjoy!

"It's only one game, but who here expected anything different? You saw it for 3 years and under appreciated it, enough to be indifferent about, maybe the best QB in ACC history. Now all I hear is crickets. To say that O'brien did what was best for the program is absolutely absurd. Instead he made a monumental mistake that will go down in history as what it is.