The 9-Word Quote From Will Wade That Tells You Everything About NC State Fans
Man, you ever wonder what real fan passion looks like? We know it here in the Emerald City, right? We live it! Our 12s bring it every single Sunday at Lumen Field, and the roar at T-Mobile Park when Cal Raleigh cranks one out, or Julio Rodriguez makes a diving catch, is just different. We bleed green and blue, and nobody can tell us otherwise.
But even outside the 206, some coaches are finally getting it. Take Will Wade, speaking on his NC State exit recently. He dropped nine words that perfectly sum up what it means to truly bleed for your team, for your city. Get this: “I’ve seen both sides of that passion.” BOOM. That hits home, doesn’t it? That’s what it means to be a fan, to live and die with every play, every game. That’s the kind of energy we bring, always.
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The Wolfpack’s Offseason Grind Is Real
So, what’s been brewing outside of our PNW bubble? NC State’s basketball squad is already looking ahead, preparing for the 2026 Baha Mar Hoops Bahamas Championship. Talk about locking in early! Plus, their 2026-27 ACC Men’s Basketball Opponents are already unveiled. That’s some serious planning. Roster-wise, they’ve been busy. We’re talking a Robert Jurkovic commitment, adding a 6’9 Euro, and a 7-Foot Opurum coming in via the portal. New center Kyle Evans joined a podcast, and transfer commit RJ Keene, dubbed ‘The Glue,’ did too. And don’t even get me started on Paul McNeil Jr.’s 2025-26 highlight reel or the in-depth breakdown of 6’5 G commit Darius Adams. Sounds like they’re really digging into the roster construction and analytics game, trying to build something special.
Baseball and Football Making Their Own Noise
On the diamond, NC State baseball saw Elliott Avent finish his career ranked among college baseball’s winningest coaches. That’s a legacy right there, folks. Now, Chris Hart has stepped into the head coaching role. They even “snuck into” the 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament, opening the Auburn Regional against UCF. Sneaky good, I guess! And get this: NC State is among just 10 schools across the nation to reach a Bowl Game, the NCAA Basketball Tournament, AND a Baseball Regional. That’s a pretty wild achievement, showing some real all-around athletic department strength. Over on the gridiron, kickoff times were announced for three more NC State Football games in 2026, and the #1 Place Kicker, Moses Barker, even committed to the program. Sounds like they’re getting their ducks in a row for the upcoming seasons…