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N.C. State wins game, key recruit Saturday

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Published Sept. 27, 2009 at 10:00 p.m.

N.C. State's come-from-behind, 38-31 defeat of Pittsburgh on Saturday night helped deliver one of the top prospects in North Carolina ... Cary High senior Fre'Shad Hunter said Sunday that the Wolfpack's performance in the win helped him decide to commit to N.C. State after the game ... He said N.C. State was one of the first teams to offer him a scholarship and has been his top choice throughout his recruitment ... "It's a dream come true," he said. "I grew up watching N.C. State, seeing all

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Baker rediscovering his explosive side with Pack

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Published Aug. 18, 2009 at 2:16 a.m.

The route was just a simple dump-off on a check-down by the quarterback. Toney Baker turned it into something special. He broke tackles and fought his way downfield for one of the biggest plays of N.C. State's second preseason scrimmage ... It was the latest indication that Baker is getting close to resembling the back who led the Wolfpack in rushing in 2006. Baker, now a senior, hasn't played since tearing a knee ligament in the 2007 opener against Central Florida, but finally feels right

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Cole adds size to Pack

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Published Aug. 9, 2009 at 7:52 p.m.

When N.C. State defensive coordinator Mike Archer met former Wolfpack linebacker Robbie Leonard on the golf course earlier this summer, they raved about sophomore Audie Cole's progress ... A year ago, Leonard was a key factor in the evolution of N.C. State's defense. N.C. State had installed Leonard at a position it calls "field linebacker" last season in order to combat spread offenses ... At 6 feet and 205 pounds, Leonard was quick enough to cover slot receivers and tackle backs in open space

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Leesville Road defeats Ardrey Kell in shootout

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Published May 30, 2009 at 11:57 p.m.

Keeper Erika Lenns stopped three of four penalty kicks in a shootout to lift Leesville Road to a 1-0 victory over previously undefeated Charlotte Ardrey Kell in the N.C. High School Athletic Association 4-A girls' soccer championships Saturday night ... Nicole Steyl made her penalty kick for Ardrey Kell, but Leesville won the shootout 3-1 ... Lenns missed seven games during the regular season with an ankle sprain and still was wearing a brace, but was chosen the most valuable player in the game

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N.C. State provost resigns amid Easley questions

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Published May 14, 2009 at 9:53 a.m.

Dr. Larry Nielsen, the provost at N.C. State, has resigned amid questions about his role in the hiring of former first lady Mary Easley ... A news release from the university says he is stepping down effective May 22 ... No reason was cited ... Nielsen's resignation is effective May 22. Nielsen will be joining the faculty in N.C. State's College of Natural Resources ... In a news release from the university, Nielsen said: ... "I have made this decision with great regret, because I love the job

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