Chip on the Shoulder John Delong * JournalNow.com N.C. State was picked to finish last in the ACC's Atlantic Division by the media at the ACC Football Kickoff in July.
And why not?
The Wolfpack tied for last place last season, finishing 5-7 overall and 3-5 in the league, and Coach Tom O'Brien must replace 14 starters from that team. Even after spring football and three weeks of preseason practice, there were still major question marks and open competition at several positions.
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N.C. State can't go wrong with tailback rotation Ken Tysiac * Charlotte.com One of N.C. State coach Tom O'Brien's most difficult decisions heading into the Aug. 28 opener at South Carolina might be how to rotate talented tailbacks Jamelle Eugene and Andre Brown.
Eugene surpassed 100 yards rushing three times in the last seven games last season and was tabbed the starter entering training camp. Brown ranks 12th in N.C. State history with 1,772 career rushing yards entering his senior season.
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