Quote of the Day:"But he's getting in there. He's light, but he's solid. If he wants to get you off of him, he can." - NCSU Offensive Lineman James Newby on Manny Lawson
No gloom for 'Doom Squad'
Chip Alexander * News & Observer
Last season was one of nonstop growing pains for N.C. State's defensive line.
The players did the growing. Wolfpack coach Chuck Amato felt the pain. The Pack, at times, had five freshmen playing on the line: Mario Williams, John McCargo, DeMarcus "Tank" Tyler, Maurice Charles and James Martin. That's asking a lot from any defense.
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'Small' Lawson takes big leap
Lorenzo Perez * News & Observer
N.C. State's Manny Lawson had the hops during the indoor track and field season to win the ACC's long jump title.
Now, the Wolfpack coaches hope the junior can make the leap from linebacker to defensive end.
Lean and athletic, Lawson's biggest impact so far has come on special teams. In only two seasons, Lawson is tied for fourth place in NCSU history with five career blocked punts.
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Hudson's Happy to be Back Playing Again
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Camp Amato: Wednesday Practice News and Notes
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New era begins for Pack
Andrew B. Carter * Rocky Mount Telegram
Pack Stays Busy
Tony Haynes * GoPack.com
Just fast enough (Cotchery)
The Journal News
Amedeo's has big-game experience
Austin Johnson * Technician
Checking in from San Diego (Marye Anne Fox )
Ben McNeely * Technician
NC State Sees 178 Student-Athletes Named to 2003-04 ACC Academic Honor Roll
GoPack.com
Basketball...
Breeden's top five includes three ACC schools
Thad Mumau * Fayetteville (N.C.) Observer
Joseph Ready to Decide?
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Football...
Rich Still High on the Wolfpack
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Hargrave coach has high praise for future Pack DE
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ACC News...
ACC Players Would Make Better Olympic Team
Pack Pride
ACC Releases 2004-05 ACC Basketball Schedule
TheACC.com
ACC ADs to vote on title site
Caulton Tudor * News & Observer
Late-night viewing with a twist
Luciana Chavez * News & Observer
Schedule could be tough for Tar Heels
Rob Daniels * News & Record
Other News...
U.S. Women Set Record in 800 Free Relay
The Associated Press
U.S. Gymnast Hamm Wins All-Around Gold
The Associated Press
Olympic Medal Count
| Country |
Gold |
Silver |
Bronze |
Total |
| United States |
7 |
8 |
6 |
21 |
| China |
10 |
6 |
3 |
19 |
| Australia |
6 |
3 |
5 |
14 |
| Russia |
2 |
5 |
5 |
12 |
| Japan |
6 |
2 |
1 |
9 |
| France |
3 |
2 |
4 |
9 |
| Italy |
2 |
3 |
2 |
7 |
| Germany |
1 |
2 |
3 |
6 |
| Ukraine |
3 |
1 |
1 |
5 |
| Netherlands |
0 |
2 |
3 |
5 |