Did you miss the Premium Chat we recently held on Wolfpack recruiting with Steve Williams? If so, here is a transcript we've created for our subscribers!
Steve Williams: What an awesome day for NC State! Man, this has been a fun month.
Packfan1211: Looks like he was! Wow!
Packer10: I think we will end up with Shyheim Battle committed before the season is over. Supposedly Clemson is going to land a 5 star corner soon.
Bell Tower Grey: He's a football player...that should be what matters.
TraCha4: Can you post the link on here?
nryanh94: dhwhitley: it’s all the growth hormones in food
packfan1221: Huge day Steve
dhwhitley: yeah, but look at me nryan.....
RedPooch33:
dhwhitley: :)
TraCha4: Thank you
Andrew4343: We must have built a nice lake Friday night!
dhwhitley: thanks PB!
Steve Williams: Want to thank all the new folks that registered for the site today and also, sorry for the chat glitch earlier. Was a nationwide Microsoft outage.
packfan1221: Steve it was really the Sunday visit right that did it?
PB13: 👍🏼
RedPooch33: Steve, do u know when the coaches knew for sure?
Steve Williams: packfan1221:Steve it was really the Sunday visit right that did it?--I think that solidified it. I really think he may have already switched back after Friday visit. We found out about the switch Sunday night
Daviewolf83: So Savion broke Microsoft ;-)
packfan1221: Is Colquitt next?
Steve Williams: BTW, while on my mind- Shy Battle messaged me on Twitter that he'll be back at State
Steve Williams: tomorrow
Steve Williams: Also, Khalid Martin told me he hoped to be at State on Saturday
Andrew4343: Did the coaches from both schools know with pretty much certainty well before today?
Scwuffpak: So did the draft have that much of an impact on recruiting
packfan1221: Huge. I want him bad too to keep him home and away from the Tiggers
Steve Williams: I'm thinking State will take one more CB so Battle may need to do something soon
Tootie4Pack: Doesn’t Colquitt visit tomorrow ? Steve do you think a commitment could happen then ?
Steve Williams: draft gave NC State a TON of exposure they wouldn't have received otherwise. It has been huge for D-line recruiting
packfan1221: Martin Battle Harris Clark and Walker. That's my wish list
Buzz: Why does that staff not seem to be that in to Fields?
Andrew4343: Think Clark has to visit again before the 18th to pick us?
Wbtaylor: Steve, what’s the feeling on Harris now that Savion is committed?
Steve Williams: Buzz:Why does that staff not seem to be that in to Fields?===I think they just have couple guy ahead of him right now...Battle and Burrell.
TraCha4: Is Clark a serious option?
Bryant Carson: Buzz: Probably only taking 1 more CB. Board has Warren Burrell, Chris Shearin and Battle. Fields is really good but he is pretty small.
gopack1979: Chatting live from line of transformers ride at universal studios
amihok: Is Chris Shearin still a take?
Bell Tower Grey: Any new info about a QB in this class?
CardiacPackKid2002: May have already been asked but who is the next to pop for us?
Steve Williams: Wbtaylor:Steve, what’s the feeling on Harris now that Savion is committed? Today's visit was unexpected and it's a big development. We said earlier that State leads. Obviously, this only solidifies this.
Buzz: Thanks. Didn't realize his size
Wolfman588: Feeling on Clark?
Steve Williams: gopack1979:Chatting live from line of transformers ride at universal studios AWESOME
Scwuffpak: How many more commits do we expect this week?
Steve Williams: amihok:Is Chris Shearin still a take? Yes
dhwhitley: any potential silents out there Steve?
Andrew4343: Does getting a lot of the top in state talent have an affect of crouch?
PackDaddy: Is Rob McLamb single? Asking for a friend.
Steve Williams: Bell Tower Grey:Any new info about a QB in this class?--This is the one position that is completely up in the air. I have no clue right now where State is going with this. I just can't figure this one out. Should be the easiest spot to sell.
TraCha4: Steve , have you ever seen State in this good of a position?
PackFansXL: Steve, what are your thoughts on the impact Ted Roof has had on the staff and recruiting?
Steve Williams: dhwhitley:any potential silents out there Steve?--- right now, potentially one
dhwhitley: love it Steve!
Steve Williams: Andrew4343:Does getting a lot of the top in state talent have an affect of crouch?---doesn't hurt but I don't think it'll have much impact on his decision unfortunately.
nryanh94: Any real shot at Derrick McClendon
dhwhitley: "The ceiling is the Ted Roof" is just hilarious to me
packfan1221: We gotta win 10 for Crouch I think
CardiacPackKid2002: Steve, If this class closes out with the potential that it "could", this is the best NC State class since...
pkt89: so chart works now?
Steve Williams: Scwuffpak:How many more commits do we expect this week?---I'm thinking/hoping 1-3
nryanh94: Also anything new on Freshwater, see he’s fallen on the watchlist
dhwhitley: help me here, how many ships do we have left available now?
Steve Williams: nryanh94:Any real shot at Derrick McClendon---huge wild card right now...some things will be answered this weekend. Unfortunately can't share more than that right now
Scwuffpak: Awesome! Thank you guys for everything. This site is Awesome!
JamesJohnson: So how is recruiting going?
Steve Williams: nryanh94:Also anything new on Freshwater, see he’s fallen on the watchlist---grades just aren't where they need to be right now
dhwhitley: JamesJohnson, I think Savion might have committed, Steve is trying to confirm
Steve Williams: CardiacPackKid2002:Steve, If this class closes out with the potential that it "could", this is the best NC State class since...---I think it's a top 20 class so best since...last year lol
PB13: After reading the “behind the curtains” story on Savion. I will always understand when they say they can share any more right now.
CardiacPackKid2002: Steve Williams: good answer thanks
pkt89: no QB this class?
JamesJohnson: thanks DH
packfan1221: I think our 2
TheCapper: Is there a how to GIF/Image guide?
packfan1221: Sorry our 02 class was better
bbsimons03: Any hope with CJ Clark?
HappyHooker73: Is Clark coming back any time soon.
RedPooch33: Is it just me, or are quality NC OL numbers down this year?
dhwhitley: how many ships left to give now?
MaxPack: This class isn't done...so 2002 might get smoked
Steve Williams: Packsd14me:What about timing on Knight and Walker, any idea?---I think Knight sooner than later...Walker, I'm personally thinking he would be a candidate to commit at Alpha Wolf.
DJncsu13: Steve Williams: Any concerns with Josh Harris, JR Walker headed to the Freak Show this weekend?
Bell Tower Grey: For us old guys, what exactly is the freak show?
CardiacPackKid2002: DJ, I actually am glad they are going to Freak Show. I think they both know they are coming here and can rep us while there. Just my gut feeling.
Steve Williams: TraCha4:Steve , have you ever seen State in this good of a position?---over the years we've seen State be in a good spot with 5,6,7 guys but never with 20+ guys. And we're talking about prospects with major offers.
CardiacPackKid2002: Freak Show is Ewwwwnc's big recruiting event where they bring in their top recruits and always land a top commit that ends up backing out eventually.
RBTFall06: After today’s visit, I get the sense that Harris could pop any day. Bringing mom
wolfpack4199: one thing that has impressed me with our staff....This year and last year we are getting exactly who we want and at positions of need. It's a thing of beauty
nryanh94: Bell Tower Grey: freak show is uncs version of alpha wolf
DJncsu13: Bell Tower Grey: It’s UNC’s version of Alpha Wolf. It’s a big recruiting night for their main prospects. They sell it as a camp.
RBTFall06: for a visit always feels like the final event.
Bell Tower Grey: Thank you CPK02 and DJ13
packfan1221: Steve best recruiting since Doc and company were here?
TheCapper: I am stunned at UNC threw out “blue” carpet for CJ and he still had them 3rd.
MaxPack: We've never had a group of coaches that can recruit and coach like this at all positions. Ever.
DJncsu13: Sure thing
amihok: Can someone tell me what date the Alpha Wolf showcase is?
Steve Williams: Wolfman588:Feeling on Clark?---this is a weird one. I posted on board about a week ago that we were getting conflicting info on Clark. At the same time he was listing Georgia as his favorite, I was being told by my sources he would be the next to commit to State. Obviously he wasn't but State's in a good place. For the record, however, right now I'm not on board with projecting him to State. At least not at this very second. I;ll know much more by the end of the weekend.
Anti-Smurf: Chances on Colquit pulling the trigger?
WolfpackBAE08: Great day. Can't wait to watch the rest of the dominoes fall. Hope Drake and Savion bring in the rest of the big names
TraCha4: From a calculation standpoint, what would it take to land a top 10-15 class?
packfan1221: I would say those 02 through were insanely good. Our whole defense from 04 was drafted
SettleDown12: Kitchings is the man....i hope he continues to stay a while. I know he's had multiple offers.
Steve Williams: Andrew4343:Think Clark has to visit again before the 18th to pick us?---I'm thinking yes. Watching Saturday or Sunday.
Steve Williams: dhwhitley:help me here, how many ships do we have left available now?---covering it like 15 left
knights4: This is great....my fantasy football group message has a guy that is a UNC homer....everytime we get a recruit I send a message.....He says..."I feel like I'm in a state football recruiting text message"....I was like "are you a subscriber to IPS too?? haha
GuerrillaPack: As others have said, we need to keep this staff intact, especially Des
dhwhitley: thanks Steve.....
RedPooch33: It would have been nice if all those guys from the early 2000’s actually made it on campus or the field
Anti-Smurf: The best was
PB13: 15? Are we expecting to lose one already?
Anti-Smurf: William Joey Johnson
packfan1221: A lot of them did though and were huge. Willie Young was one of our lowest rated recruits. That's how good those classes were
nryanh94: Do we know if Walker, Harris, Clark and Knight will be at alpha wolf
1MANWOLFPAK: We better start listening to the boys when they talk about big time moves is all I can say - they seem to know more than anyone
CardiacPackKid2002: When is AlphaWolf?
Bryant Carson: nryan: AlphaWolf will likely be mid-July. I'm sure they'll all be invited but we won't know until much later who is planning to attend
Steve Williams: DJncsu13:Steve Williams: Any concerns with Josh Harris, JR Walker headed to the Freak Show this weekend?---it's recruiting so anything can happen. However, knowing what I know I would be shocked if either of them falls for the Fake Show.
SettleDown12: I think Thunder Dan has a huge impact on these recruits. Dude is a legacy and bleeds red and white while doing it the right way.
ncsualum05: Who’s next? It’s a race now.
Anti-Smurf: Steve: I asked This on the boare, but curious -
RedPooch33: Those bastards were keen enough to steal our snapper
DJncsu13: “Fake Show” LOLOL
TraCha4: Settle- I agree on Thunder Dan
Steve Williams: packfan1221:Steve best recruiting since Doc and company were here?- yes but man those were some fun times. We weren't in on as many guys but we were in on some big timers and got our fair share.
Anti-Smurf: how often do you know what a recruit is going to do prior to his announcement?
dhwhitley: Agree Settle
JamesJohnson: Anti-Smurf: Steve and James know all
Anti-Smurf: Great! Need some new stock tips
Steve Williams: amihok:Can someone tell me what date the Alpha Wolf showcase is? I'm thinking July 27 but that's not confirmed. We go into a dead period at end of June that runs through July 24 IIRC
packfan1221: Those Mario Williams classes were insane
GuerrillaPack: Unc-CHeat homers must be getting concerned. We are looking at another top 25 class and minimum 8/9 win season, while their class is very weak and a 5/6 win season
Steve Williams: Anti-Smurf:Chances on Colquit pulling the trigger?- prior to Ole Miss visit, 80-20 State. Now it's literally 50-50.
nryanh94: packfan1221: funny thing is I think Savion was ranked higher than Mario was
dhwhitley: what's the Ole Miss draw/connection for Colquit?
Daviewolf83: had lunch yesterday with a friend who is UNC grad - along with his entire family and all his kids - he is really down on their football team
Anti-Smurf: Sec.
Steve Williams: PB13:15? Are we expecting to lose one already? My bad, Savion made 11 so 14 more.
packfan1221: I know if he has half the career Mario does I'll be happy. Jackson reminds me of Roseboro 2.0
1MANWOLFPAK: He just really enjoys saying "hotly toddy"
packfan1221: Mario was a freaaakkkkkkk
Scwuffpak: It still seems weird to me, given our success with QBs that we don’t have one yet this year and it is still so cloudy
Anti-Smurf: They have some hotties there
Steve Williams: nryanh94:Do we know if Walker, Harris, Clark and Knight will be at alpha wolf---be a few weeks before we get a list
James Henderson: Sorry, Had some dad stuff to do and I probably wasn't needed anyways with Steve in tonight
packfan1221: Slacker
DJncsu13: James you’re always needed
Anti-Smurf: So you were drinking and scratching yourself?
dhwhitley: we thought you were at Woody's James
Anti-Smurf: Hahaha
DJncsu13: James - BP said he sent you his mock up of the Day 1 t shirt idea I had
Daviewolf83: for qb recruiting i think it is tough for all teams - wake is likely losing their qb commit to clemson
PackDaddy: Mario was my sisters stately lady. I got to sent with him at the games and he would take me in the locker room afterwards. I was in like 6th grade
DJncsu13: Looked sweet
Buzz: I think any time you get a stud at QB the year before, the next year is always a struggle. Think these kids know what we have in Leary. Not to mention McKay too.
James Henderson: lol
SettleDown12: I like the mckay vs leary for next years qb situation
James Henderson: DJ-he did, we'll ahve that in
Steve Williams: Anti-Smurf:how often do you know what a recruit is going to do prior to his announcement?---in all honesty, about 99% of the time. If I don't know I will say I don't know. However, these days that's rare.
Anti-Smurf: Thx Steve. Gotta be hard watching everyone lose their cookies and not being able to say anything.
GuerrillaPack: If you can dominate state of NC recruiting, you can land top 25 class consistently
CLTWolf: Daviewolf83: that’s crazy. Clemson is taking 2 QBs this year? Sheesh.
RedPooch33: I’ve been tweeting Michael Johnson Jr pictures of Russel Wilson in a state uni
Steve Williams: dhwhitley:what's the Ole Miss draw/connection for Colquit?--- SEC and they connected with him and his family. Again, like with Savion, they have to recruit mom.
Anti-Smurf: fat fingered that one.
Daviewolf83: yes clt - brenden clark - has been committed for months - opened it up last week after clemson visit
Daviewolf83: brendon
ushum: JR Walker, Zonovan Knight, and Josh Harris come on down...
CLTWolf: I saw he opened up but I figured it was to go to Tenn.
Steve Williams: Scwuffpak:It still seems weird to me, given our success with QBs that we don’t have one yet this year and it is still so cloudy--- we [rpbably spend more time tracking info on this position than any other. It has just been a bizarre year for QB recruiting.
Daviewolf83: tenn is another possibility - also have a rb commit that is also now looking hard at tenn
Anti-Smurf: Seems like a buyers market. Not deep at qb this year so recruits can be more selective
RBTFall06: Are we still recruiting Sam Howell?
nryanh94: Do we know if Johnson is gonna make it out?
knights4: Probably already been asked, but just got here...who is next to commit?
PackDaddy: When will we be able to know about the blue shirt punter?
Steve Williams: SettleDown12:I like the mckay vs leary for next years qb situation---next year is almost a guarantee we take two QB's
SettleDown12: when is early signing period and how many you think will put pen to paper early?
DJncsu13: MacTTP says States class isn’t that great because Jackson is the only member of Don Callahan’s Top 10 that’s committed
nryanh94: Michael Johnson commits to FSU, Howell decommits, we get Howell. Problem solved
DJncsu13: 😂😂
1MANWOLFPAK: Of who is on board so far, do we know who plans to enroll early?
CLTWolf: Who is in Callahan’s top 10?
Steve Williams: RBTFall06:Are we still recruiting Sam Howell? No
PB13: Drake
statefan91: Drake Thomas is an early enrollee, not sure on others
Steve Williams: nryanh94:Do we know if Johnson is gonna make it out?---gonna follow up with that but it is looking unlikely.
GuerrillaPack: 247 already has NC State's class ranked 25th nationally
Wolfpacklife: Steve Williams: is rusty still in the navy?
Anti-Smurf: 😂🤣😂
patsports7: steve, that doesnt seem normal with this staff. were we just completely out of it with howell and theres no reason to waste any more time?
James Henderson: I think Howell saw stars
Steve Williams: PackDaddy:When will we be able to know about the blue shirt punter? It could literally be August 2nd. He's in Australia, was told his known but I'll be darned if I can remember what it was. Hey, I'm old. It happens. LOL
CLTWolf: Wolfpacklife: DA BLESSING!
statefan91: An Aussie punter? Awesome! Hopefully he was a rugby player too
Anti-Smurf: Oh my? Did I break wind?
Steve Williams: Someone needs to start a Twitter page named "Stupid $%$ that macttp says"
DJncsu13: Amen Steve
DJncsu13: Dude is a clown
Scwuffpak: Hahahaha
DJncsu13: His hypocrisy knows no bounds
RBTFall06: If you haven’t been to the WPC jamboree, you need to make it happen next year. I don’t think it’s right to share what some of the coaches said, but a few coaches weee very open about recruiting and where they thought we stand.
Steve Williams: 1MANWOLFPAK:Of who is on board so far, do we know who plans to enroll early?---keep checking our player profiles through the watchlist. We'll be getting all that updated as we go along
Anti-Smurf: A true hole he is
ushum: Why have I read more about macTTP in the past 2 days than I have in the last 15 years? I forgot that guy existed
RBTFall06: *were
DJncsu13: RTB, guessing they all felt pretty good?
Anti-Smurf: Steve with the shameless plug
Steve Williams: Daviewolf83:i agree steve - leary vs mckay seems good, but need more than that - need competition on the room and injuries happen a lot---we're actually a QB short right now. Supposed to have four on scholly. That's ideal.
Steve Williams: Wolfpacklife:Steve Williams: is rusty still in the navy?- Grace? Grace died 30 years ago. :)
Amphibious: steve, we are going after a transfer correct?
Anti-Smurf: Any juxo options for qb?
Anti-Smurf: Juco
Steve Williams: patsports7:steve, that doesnt seem normal with this staff. were we just completely out of it with howell and theres no reason to waste any more time? I thinkyou have to focus on who you have a legit shot to land. Of course, things could change. It did with Payton Wilson when he reached out to us.
Wolfpacklife: LOL
Daviewolf83: statefan91 - i'm not a fan of bringing in punters from australia - i understand what state is doing - saves scholarship for this year -but american punters can aussie punt if asked
CLTWolf: JUCOs are tough. Most want to play right away, may not have grades to get in or had to drop down to JUCO for a good reason.
Daviewolf83: my son and other punters do it in practice a lot - used in games when punting into a short field
statefan91: Good point Davie, thanks for the words. Any thoughts on why we’re taking this approach?
SettleDown12: make new id's create a new person keep aj cole for 4 more years
Steve Williams: Amphibious:steve, we are going after a transfer correct?- No one specific right now. But will if one surfaces.
Daviewolf83: 91 - saves a scholarship for this year and gets you a scholarship punter
Steve Williams: Anti-Smurf:Any juxo options for qb?---none that I'm aware of
Andrew4343: Who are the top uncommitted qbs in NC? Anyone good enough to earn an offer?
Daviewolf83: aussie guys also tend to be older and more physically developed
Glasswolf: Steve Williams:Someone needs to start a Twitter page named "Stupid $%$ that macttp says": That would be great except 95% have been banned from IC and can't read his post on premium
statefan91: Brad Wing does seem to be the only long term successful Aussie I’ve seen
Fish2: RBTFall06: the jamboree is a good time. I was with Coach Doeren when a player called to commit. I can why these kids and parents like this staff. They work their tails off.
packfan1221: Steve would Howell reconsider us if FSU takes another QB? I know they told him he was their only take.
PackDaddy: QB from SC that was at camp. I think the name was Davis. How did he look?
DJncsu13: Fish - if it was this year it was Drake
SettleDown12: a little off subject but still on football....how's Person's rehab going since Collins left?
Steve Williams: Okay guys, I love all of you but I gotta get some work done. THANK YOU ALL for giving us a shot here at IPS. Next couple weeks in particular should be a blast.
