Wolfpack feeling Generous

I’m back! I took a little trip to Disneyworld last week so thanks go to Matt for holding ITE down while I was gone. Time for some Jacket news!

NC State wrapped up and tied a nice little bow on Game 1 for us. The Jackets quickly scored 2 and then went cold as the Pack scored 6 unanswered. Murton then hit a HR in the 7th to get the Jackets going again. NCSU answered back in the bottom of the 7th with a run. However, the Jackets told the Pack to shut its mouth and threw up 5 in the top of the 8th to take an 8-7 run. NC State snapped its fingers and said I don’t think so sister by answering with two runs to take a 9-8 lead going into the ninth.

This is where it got a bit ugly. After the go ahead run, Tommy Foschi thought it would be cool to nail Hanigar in the mouth when trying to score by not sliding. See, the problem with that is it is against NCAA Baseball rules and Foschi was quickly thrown out of the game. Both benches cleared and things got heated for a bit.

After 3…that’s right…count ‘em…1…2…3 errors in a row, Tech scored 2 more to take the lead. Brad Rulon came in to quickly sit down 2 hitters. He decided to make things interesting by hitting a batter and walking the next, but redeemed himself by having the last batter ground out to first. Tech ended with a very exciting, although quite sloppy, 10-9 win.

They play #1 Miami tomorrow at 5 pm.

Three players transferring in.

Tech has had the misfortune of having a group of players leave the program, but we have just received information that three new players will be joining the team.

Anthony Allen- A powerful B-back who transferred in from Louisville.

• Will have two years left to play.  
• Is from Jesuit high school, joining Andrew Smith, A.J. Smith, Phil Smith, and Michael Peterson.  By the way, in case you were wondering, none of the Smith’s are related.
• Rivals: ***, 29th best running back    Scout: ***, 68th best running back
• Strong Freshman year: 96 rushes for 406 yds, 13 td’s including 2 td’s in the Orange Bowl

Preston Lyons- Another B-back transferring from Colgate

• Will have 3 years to play, does not have to sit out.
• 6-1, 202 lb 
• Played at Marist High School.  All-AJC selection.  Rushed for 3707 career yards and 61 td’s- both are all-time Marist records.

Mario Edwards- Safety from Va Tech

• Currently do not know the remaining eligibility.  May have 3 years to play 2.  I am trying to confirm this.
• From Westlake High School, in Atlanta.
• A 4.6 forty, 4.06 shuttle (ok speed, great agility)
• Rivals: ***, #25 safety, #27 top player in GA-   Scout: **, #86 top Safety
• Played in 4 games for the Hokies in 2007, registering one tackle.
• Wins the Calvin Booker Look Alike Award : Mario  Calvin

I will try to find out more information on these new players and keep everyone updated.