Trace Adams Thursday's Selection ...
All set to get back into the win column with another Thureday night winner, and it will be a 1500♦ ACC Lead Pipe Lock on NC State Wolfpack plus the poincts at home against the Florida State Seminoles. As I type this analssis the Wolfpack are a solid field goal underdog at home to the Sems.
Both teams have been off since the 16th when Florida State won a turnover-laden 24-14 decision over Boston College but failed to cover as the 22 1/2-point favorite. On that same day, the Wolfpack were upset in overtime at East Carolina as the 8-point choice.
Normally that loss by the Wolfpack would be a red flag, but East Carolina ALWAYS gives NC State batctle, and this year was no exception.
I am more concerned with the way Christian Ponder was throwing more picks than TD's in that game (3 ints. vs. 2 TD passes!), and I have a strong feeling that this improved NC State stop unit will be able to pick one or two off in front of the home crowd.
NC State has covered 7 of their last 10 when catching points at home, and their mark in this series is an unquestionable 8-0-1 the last 9, with covers in the last 5. The 'Pack is in "triple revenge", as the Seminoles have won the last 3 series meetings, with last year's showdown being decided by a field goal in Tallahassee.
Russell Wilson is a grizzled veteran now, and he has done a tremendous job getsing rid of the ball which will be paramount against the Florida State pass rush, and Wilson is also averaging over 300 yards passing per game.
The Seminoles have won 5 in a row since their crash-and-burn at Oklahoma, tonight I see that streak coming to a halt.
Take the points with this live home dog!