Pack Insider | Matthew and Lou

We're 2 NC State grads who started It grew & we eventually acquired @PackPride. We write & podcast about The Wolfpack.

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This case should have been closed a long time ago. We're a no-brainer for MLB.

[MLB2NC @MLBRaleigh]

📺𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐚 𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐀 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐄𝐓 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐋𝐁

North Carolina has 3 Top-50 media markets according to Nielsen. Only 3 states have more, and all of them have multiple MLB teams.

Here's why that matters...

• 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘂𝗽 𝟮𝟲% 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗟𝗕 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀, which is the most of any major sport.

• 𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝟮 𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗼𝗽-𝟱𝟬 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀
(#44 Norfolk overlaps north-eastern NC & #36 Greenville overlaps south-western NC)

Meanwhile, MLB is barely tapping into any of this.

The Nats/Orioles are blacked out here, and the Atlanta Braves' designated television territory doesn't cover east of the Triad.

A team in Raleigh would help MLB blanket the East Coast, tap into one of the fastest-growing regions in the country, all while having minimal overlap with their other markets.

#MLB2NC #RaleighOnDeck

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NC State was picked 10th in the OFFICIAL Preseason Poll last year, and ended up finishing 9th.

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📖 Lindy's 2026 ACC predictions are out.

🐺 NC State: 10th

The Wolfpack did place 4 players on Lindy's Preseason All-ACC teams, including:

🏈 CJ Bailey
🏈 Duke Scott

Too low? 👀

https://t.co/mqfJXNYwcc

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All 8 Transfers have found new schools

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Former NC State guard Jayme Kontuniemi has committed to Troy.

The Finland native redshirted during his lone season in Raleigh and leaves with all four years of eligibility remaining.

https://t.co/KFvv2zxwOr

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#3 in the ACC

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NC State Junior Quarterback CJ Bailey landed in The Sporting News' Spring 2026 Preseason Top-25 Quarterback Rankings.

https://t.co/bKLCcK8J0q

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Keep running your disillusioned mouths

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Anonymous ACC coaches shared their thoughts on NC State.

Some questioned the Wolfpack's resources and ability to compete.

The problem?

NC State ranks among the conference leaders in wins since 2020.

Reality > Perspective
https://t.co/KYfbIKwG36

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Youngest player to ever wear the #1

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Duke Scott has been awarded NC State's No. 1 jersey.

The number isn't chosen.

It's earned.

581 rushing yards
5.5 YPC
#66 on Feldman'ns Freak List last year

https://t.co/4emMBA1KVz

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We welcomed one of our all-time faves to the pod. 👇

https://t.co/Yj6qd96BYo

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PODCAST: Richard Howell joins the show to talk about his journey, how he completely changed his game to find success, and what he thinks of Justin Gainey and this year's Wolfpack roster.

https://t.co/W8Huu897Yn

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#9 in the record books

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Elliott Avent's career is officially complete.

1,327 career wins
33rd all-time in Division I history
7th all-time among ACC coaches

One of the greatest coaches in the history of college baseball.

https://t.co/vHRJt1o3O7

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Started in 85 of 93 games.

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🏀 NC State Women's Basketball has added veteran guard Audrey Ericksen.

🐺 3-year starter at Boston
🏡 Former Green Level standout
📍 Returning home to the Triangle

https://t.co/QyIeiSylmc

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🏝️ NC State is headed to the Bahamas.

The Wolfpack will play in the 2026 Baha Mar Hoops Bahamas Championship alongside:

🏀 Wisconsin
🏀 Seton Hall
🏀 One team TBD

https://t.co/hTmwzNh4E6

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An absolute SIN that we don't get those home and aways with our biggest rivals.

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🏀 NC State's ACC opponents are out. 🏀

The biggest surprise?

The Wolfpack won't host either UNC or Duke this season.

Also...1 of NC State's repeat opponents is...California.

https://t.co/zPprsXL3pc

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🚂🌀We're on that CANE TRAIN, baby!

[MLB2NC @MLBRaleigh]

📺 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮'𝘀 𝗧𝗩 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹

The @Canes are currently proving this power during their playoff run 👇

📈 Most-Watched Second Round Game 1 | Flyers vs Hurricanes | 2.5M viewers (ABC)

📈 Most-Watched Second Round Game 2 | Flyers vs Hurricanes | 2.3M viewers (ESPN)

📈 Most-Watched Conference Final Game in TNT Sports history | Hurricanes vs. Canadiens | 2.3M viewers

📈Hurricanes vs. Canadiens averaging 2M viewers per game | TNT's most-viewed Conference Final ever

Meanwhile, if you live in Raleigh, you're in the largest media market in America without a locally or regionally broadcast MLB team.

MLB has a BIG opportunity here, and the Canes are helping make that case.

#MLB2NC #RaleighOnDeck

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Justin Gainey helped lead Tennessee to the Championship in 2024

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🏝️ NC State is headed to the Bahamas.

The Wolfpack will play in the 2026 Baha Mar Hoops Bahamas Championship alongside:

🏀 Wisconsin
🏀 Seton Hall
🏀 One team TBD

https://t.co/hTmwzNh4E6

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Only team NC State won't play is Syracuse

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🏀 NC State's ACC opponents are out. 🏀

The biggest surprise?

The Wolfpack won't host either UNC or Duke this season.

Also...1 of NC State's repeat opponents is...California.

https://t.co/zPprsXL3pc

[MLB2NC @MLBRaleigh]

A lot of the MLB expansion coverage has been clickbait or surface reporting. Few have dug in, done the research, and challenged assumptions.

@stephenjnesbitt of @TheAthletic did, and what he found was that there's something big brewing here.

#MLB2NC #RaleighOnDeck

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NC State is now almost balanced across the board

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BREAKDOWN: NC State’s frontcourt suddenly looks much more complete after landing international forward Robert Jurkovic.

We broke down:
Why the fit matters
ABA League competition level
His shooting numbers
What NC State still needs

Full breakdown 👇

https://t.co/mTYauySkHC

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Plan Accordingly

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Three More Kickoff Times and Television Details have been released for NC State's 2026 Football Season

https://t.co/nYzpiQAyFD

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Rare air

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🐺 NC State is 1 of ONLY 10 schools nationally to:

🏈 Make a bowl game
🏀 Make the NCAA Tournament
⚾ Make an NCAA Baseball Regional

Elite company. 👀
https://t.co/yfftwRw9sQ

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📈𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗖 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗔: Population

North Carolina isn't just the most populous state without Major League Baseball…

We’re also the 3rd fastest-growing state, planted in the largest MLB deadzone on the East Coast.

#MLB2NC #RaleighOnDeck

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Does landing 6'9 Robert Jurkovic from Slovenia, take the 7-foot Opurum off the board for NC State?

Who will start at the 4 now that you have two guys there whose profiles are similar?

What will the starting lineup look like?

We break it all down 👇

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PORTAL UPDATE: NC State adds 6’9 Euro, 7-Foot Opurum update, and what will the starting lineup look like? 👇️

https://t.co/M7uuSDvtOm