Glasswolf said:

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StateFan2001 said:

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Glasswolf said:

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StateFan2001 said:

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pack2010 said:

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StateFan2001 said:

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tau06 said:

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StateFan2001 said:

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PGAWolf said:

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Mandras said:

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They've really plugged every perceived weakness in their lineup with a top ~250 portal guy, sadly -- catcher, SS, 1B (and one outfielder and pitcher who each are a draft risk).

I think you're definitely correct that the money game they're playing is a completely different one than the one we are.

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Why do we discount our own guys not leaving as state not being active in the portal or not having money.

Dudan, Nance, Mahron, Head, McHugh. Those guys could legitimately go anywhere in the country and get paid very well to do so.

State had a very young team. There weren't a lot of spots that needed to be filled. Therefore you weren't going to see a lot of portal action.

Next season I'm gonna bet you feel a lot better about NC States portal acquisitions because there will be a lot more holes to fill.

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Everybody has guys coming back.

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Everyone is adding guys too. Including NCSU....We are doing exactly what every team is. I don't understand why anyone thinks we aren't adding and intentionally getting worse. Comments like this happen in every sport and make zero sense. It's not like our staff is doing nothing guys.

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What proven production have we added then?

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It's pretty simple- either you trust the coaches or you dont. I, personally, trust the coaches especially when it comes to adding bats.

If you expect us to be LSU, UGA, Arkansas, etc. we aren't. Never have been, and likely never will be on that level NIL wise. But the coaches know what we have and what we have coming back. We will add a couple more bats. We will also likely need to take "risks" on dudes and hope we unlock things with them. You are stressing over things we can't control (unless you write the check). The coaches are working. Trust.

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The ole trust the coaches post. Love it. How about having a legit conversation rather than just "trust the coaches"

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Who else are we supposed to trust?

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Your own brain to evaluate what is happening and have an opinion.

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I have an opinion. I'm also smart enough I know nothing about who the coaches are targeting. Therefore what ever my opinion is doesn't matter. I support the BB team with my NIL. and I trust Hart and avent to go after the best players we can legitimately get

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wilmwolf said:

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Glasswolf said:

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StateFan2001 said:

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Glasswolf said:

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StateFan2001 said:

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pack2010 said:

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StateFan2001 said:

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tau06 said:

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StateFan2001 said:

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PGAWolf said:

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Mandras said:

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They've really plugged every perceived weakness in their lineup with a top ~250 portal guy, sadly -- catcher, SS, 1B (and one outfielder and pitcher who each are a draft risk).

I think you're definitely correct that the money game they're playing is a completely different one than the one we are.

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Why do we discount our own guys not leaving as state not being active in the portal or not having money.

Dudan, Nance, Mahron, Head, McHugh. Those guys could legitimately go anywhere in the country and get paid very well to do so.

State had a very young team. There weren't a lot of spots that needed to be filled. Therefore you weren't going to see a lot of portal action.

Next season I'm gonna bet you feel a lot better about NC States portal acquisitions because there will be a lot more holes to fill.

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Everybody has guys coming back.

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Everyone is adding guys too. Including NCSU....We are doing exactly what every team is. I don't understand why anyone thinks we aren't adding and intentionally getting worse. Comments like this happen in every sport and make zero sense. It's not like our staff is doing nothing guys.

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What proven production have we added then?

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It's pretty simple- either you trust the coaches or you dont. I, personally, trust the coaches especially when it comes to adding bats.

If you expect us to be LSU, UGA, Arkansas, etc. we aren't. Never have been, and likely never will be on that level NIL wise. But the coaches know what we have and what we have coming back. We will add a couple more bats. We will also likely need to take "risks" on dudes and hope we unlock things with them. You are stressing over things we can't control (unless you write the check). The coaches are working. Trust.

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The ole trust the coaches post. Love it. How about having a legit conversation rather than just "trust the coaches"

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Who else are we supposed to trust?

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Your own brain to evaluate what is happening and have an opinion.

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I have an opinion. I'm also smart enough I know nothing about who the coaches are targeting. Therefore what ever my opinion is doesn't matter. I support the BB team with my NIL. and I trust Hart and avent to go after the best players we can legitimately get

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Same as basketball, ***** about who isn't on the roster before the roster is even complete.

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StateFan2001 said:

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wilmwolf said:

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Glasswolf said:

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StateFan2001 said:

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Glasswolf said:

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StateFan2001 said:

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pack2010 said:

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StateFan2001 said:

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tau06 said:

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StateFan2001 said:

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PGAWolf said:

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Mandras said:

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They've really plugged every perceived weakness in their lineup with a top ~250 portal guy, sadly -- catcher, SS, 1B (and one outfielder and pitcher who each are a draft risk).

I think you're definitely correct that the money game they're playing is a completely different one than the one we are.

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Why do we discount our own guys not leaving as state not being active in the portal or not having money.

Dudan, Nance, Mahron, Head, McHugh. Those guys could legitimately go anywhere in the country and get paid very well to do so.

State had a very young team. There weren't a lot of spots that needed to be filled. Therefore you weren't going to see a lot of portal action.

Next season I'm gonna bet you feel a lot better about NC States portal acquisitions because there will be a lot more holes to fill.

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Everybody has guys coming back.

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Everyone is adding guys too. Including NCSU....We are doing exactly what every team is. I don't understand why anyone thinks we aren't adding and intentionally getting worse. Comments like this happen in every sport and make zero sense. It's not like our staff is doing nothing guys.

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What proven production have we added then?

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It's pretty simple- either you trust the coaches or you dont. I, personally, trust the coaches especially when it comes to adding bats.

If you expect us to be LSU, UGA, Arkansas, etc. we aren't. Never have been, and likely never will be on that level NIL wise. But the coaches know what we have and what we have coming back. We will add a couple more bats. We will also likely need to take "risks" on dudes and hope we unlock things with them. You are stressing over things we can't control (unless you write the check). The coaches are working. Trust.

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The ole trust the coaches post. Love it. How about having a legit conversation rather than just "trust the coaches"

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Who else are we supposed to trust?

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Your own brain to evaluate what is happening and have an opinion.

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I have an opinion. I'm also smart enough I know nothing about who the coaches are targeting. Therefore what ever my opinion is doesn't matter. I support the BB team with my NIL. and I trust Hart and avent to go after the best players we can legitimately get

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Same as basketball, ***** about who isn't on the roster before the roster is even complete.

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Not *****ing about the roster. Observing some trends with our financials and baseball that aren't great.

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Glasswolf said:

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StateFan2001 said:

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wilmwolf said:

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Glasswolf said:

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StateFan2001 said:

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Glasswolf said:

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StateFan2001 said:

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pack2010 said:

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StateFan2001 said:

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tau06 said:

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StateFan2001 said:

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PGAWolf said:

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Mandras said:

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They've really plugged every perceived weakness in their lineup with a top ~250 portal guy, sadly -- catcher, SS, 1B (and one outfielder and pitcher who each are a draft risk).

I think you're definitely correct that the money game they're playing is a completely different one than the one we are.

---

Why do we discount our own guys not leaving as state not being active in the portal or not having money.

Dudan, Nance, Mahron, Head, McHugh. Those guys could legitimately go anywhere in the country and get paid very well to do so.

State had a very young team. There weren't a lot of spots that needed to be filled. Therefore you weren't going to see a lot of portal action.

Next season I'm gonna bet you feel a lot better about NC States portal acquisitions because there will be a lot more holes to fill.

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Everybody has guys coming back.

---

Everyone is adding guys too. Including NCSU....We are doing exactly what every team is. I don't understand why anyone thinks we aren't adding and intentionally getting worse. Comments like this happen in every sport and make zero sense. It's not like our staff is doing nothing guys.

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What proven production have we added then?

---

It's pretty simple- either you trust the coaches or you dont. I, personally, trust the coaches especially when it comes to adding bats.

If you expect us to be LSU, UGA, Arkansas, etc. we aren't. Never have been, and likely never will be on that level NIL wise. But the coaches know what we have and what we have coming back. We will add a couple more bats. We will also likely need to take "risks" on dudes and hope we unlock things with them. You are stressing over things we can't control (unless you write the check). The coaches are working. Trust.

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The ole trust the coaches post. Love it. How about having a legit conversation rather than just "trust the coaches"

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Who else are we supposed to trust?

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Your own brain to evaluate what is happening and have an opinion.

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I have an opinion. I'm also smart enough I know nothing about who the coaches are targeting. Therefore what ever my opinion is doesn't matter. I support the BB team with my NIL. and I trust Hart and avent to go after the best players we can legitimately get

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Same as basketball, ***** about who isn't on the roster before the roster is even complete.

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Not *****ing about the roster. Observing some trends with our financials and baseball that aren't great.

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The only thing that is within the fans control is financials with what we donate. Any speculation about the roster is just that speculation. We have no idea who they are even targeting.

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Glasswolf said:

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StateFan2001 said:

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Glasswolf said:

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StateFan2001 said:

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wilmwolf said:

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Glasswolf said:

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StateFan2001 said:

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Glasswolf said:

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StateFan2001 said:

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pack2010 said:

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StateFan2001 said:

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tau06 said:

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StateFan2001 said:

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PGAWolf said:

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Mandras said:

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They've really plugged every perceived weakness in their lineup with a top ~250 portal guy, sadly -- catcher, SS, 1B (and one outfielder and pitcher who each are a draft risk).

I think you're definitely correct that the money game they're playing is a completely different one than the one we are.

---

Why do we discount our own guys not leaving as state not being active in the portal or not having money.

Dudan, Nance, Mahron, Head, McHugh. Those guys could legitimately go anywhere in the country and get paid very well to do so.

State had a very young team. There weren't a lot of spots that needed to be filled. Therefore you weren't going to see a lot of portal action.

Next season I'm gonna bet you feel a lot better about NC States portal acquisitions because there will be a lot more holes to fill.

---

Everybody has guys coming back.

---

Everyone is adding guys too. Including NCSU....We are doing exactly what every team is. I don't understand why anyone thinks we aren't adding and intentionally getting worse. Comments like this happen in every sport and make zero sense. It's not like our staff is doing nothing guys.

---

What proven production have we added then?

---

It's pretty simple- either you trust the coaches or you dont. I, personally, trust the coaches especially when it comes to adding bats.

If you expect us to be LSU, UGA, Arkansas, etc. we aren't. Never have been, and likely never will be on that level NIL wise. But the coaches know what we have and what we have coming back. We will add a couple more bats. We will also likely need to take "risks" on dudes and hope we unlock things with them. You are stressing over things we can't control (unless you write the check). The coaches are working. Trust.

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The ole trust the coaches post. Love it. How about having a legit conversation rather than just "trust the coaches"

---

Who else are we supposed to trust?

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Your own brain to evaluate what is happening and have an opinion.

---

I have an opinion. I'm also smart enough I know nothing about who the coaches are targeting. Therefore what ever my opinion is doesn't matter. I support the BB team with my NIL. and I trust Hart and avent to go after the best players we can legitimately get

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Same as basketball, ***** about who isn't on the roster before the roster is even complete.

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Not *****ing about the roster. Observing some trends with our financials and baseball that aren't great.

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The only thing that is within the fans control is financials with what we donate. Any speculation about the roster is just that speculation. We have no idea who they are even targeting.

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Do you have such a passive perspective in real life?

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I worry about things that are within my control.

"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference

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The Road to the Show.

Congrats to our guys, Heath Andrews, Dominic Fritton, and Shane Van Dam, who all participated in the MLB Draft Combine this past week! pic.twitter.com/iK5Jor84wG

— #Pack9 ⚾️ (@NCStateBaseball) June 20, 2025

Glasswolf said:

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StateFan2001 said:

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Glasswolf said:

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StateFan2001 said:

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Glasswolf said:

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StateFan2001 said:

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wilmwolf said:

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Glasswolf said:

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StateFan2001 said:

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Glasswolf said:

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StateFan2001 said:

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pack2010 said:

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StateFan2001 said:

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tau06 said:

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StateFan2001 said:

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PGAWolf said:

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Mandras said:

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They've really plugged every perceived weakness in their lineup with a top ~250 portal guy, sadly -- catcher, SS, 1B (and one outfielder and pitcher who each are a draft risk).

I think you're definitely correct that the money game they're playing is a completely different one than the one we are.

---

Why do we discount our own guys not leaving as state not being active in the portal or not having money.

Dudan, Nance, Mahron, Head, McHugh. Those guys could legitimately go anywhere in the country and get paid very well to do so.

State had a very young team. There weren't a lot of spots that needed to be filled. Therefore you weren't going to see a lot of portal action.

Next season I'm gonna bet you feel a lot better about NC States portal acquisitions because there will be a lot more holes to fill.

---

Everybody has guys coming back.

---

Everyone is adding guys too. Including NCSU....We are doing exactly what every team is. I don't understand why anyone thinks we aren't adding and intentionally getting worse. Comments like this happen in every sport and make zero sense. It's not like our staff is doing nothing guys.

---

What proven production have we added then?

---

It's pretty simple- either you trust the coaches or you dont. I, personally, trust the coaches especially when it comes to adding bats.

If you expect us to be LSU, UGA, Arkansas, etc. we aren't. Never have been, and likely never will be on that level NIL wise. But the coaches know what we have and what we have coming back. We will add a couple more bats. We will also likely need to take "risks" on dudes and hope we unlock things with them. You are stressing over things we can't control (unless you write the check). The coaches are working. Trust.

---

The ole trust the coaches post. Love it. How about having a legit conversation rather than just "trust the coaches"

---

Who else are we supposed to trust?

---

Your own brain to evaluate what is happening and have an opinion.

---

I have an opinion. I'm also smart enough I know nothing about who the coaches are targeting. Therefore what ever my opinion is doesn't matter. I support the BB team with my NIL. and I trust Hart and avent to go after the best players we can legitimately get

---

Same as basketball, ***** about who isn't on the roster before the roster is even complete.

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Not *****ing about the roster. Observing some trends with our financials and baseball that aren't great.

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The only thing that is within the fans control is financials with what we donate. Any speculation about the roster is just that speculation. We have no idea who they are even targeting.

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Do you have such a passive perspective in real life?

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I worry about things that are within my control.

"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference

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Hard to be a fan of sports like that.

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I've been doing the fan thing of nc state for 53 of my 65 years. I've missed 1 football game since 1986. I played for Esposito at State. It's called prioritizing life.


NC State means a lot to me. But whether we win a game or not or sign a player or not I still have to get up the next morning and get on with my day

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Glasswolf said:

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There should be something breaking soon

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Glasswolf said:

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There should be something breaking soon

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Congrats #Pack9 commit @VincentDeCarlo2 earning Defensive Player of the Year honors (while displaying elite offensive stats as well) https://t.co/QozqNh3JNM

— Phillip Ayscue 🐺 (@PAYSCUE) July 7, 2025