Actually, there are some trends that worry me. Although NC State is near the bottom of our league, let's remember that last season this program finished the regular season a pedestrian 17-14 (9-11 in ACC) with 4 straight losses and 7 out of their last 9. Then they opened with our sorry asses in the ACCT and catapulted that into an Auto-bid to the NCAAT which they rode the mo wave into the Final Four. Keats can coach. They have talent.
They've also lost 8 straight. I dislike that the most of all. No one wants to wrangle a cornered animal. I'd almost prefer to face a team who've won 8 straight. They are going to fight like hell. In addition, although they are on a skid, they still have a winning record at home (9-5).
If Chucky and Scott are out, that's going to give them hope to sneak a win. We are going to have to bring it. Best thing in this scenario is to come out as the aggressor. Put them on their heels and on the defensive. Come out and smother them immediately on defense and move the ball crisply on O. Make them use the energy to play from behind and chase us.
