NC State figures to have an easy time in its opener at home Saturday against Liberty but head coach Tom O’Brien isn’t taking the little-known opponent lightly.<\/p>\n
“We’re excited about getting the season under way,” O’Brien said Thursday. “We’re obviously tired of practicing against each other. We look forward to the challenge that Liberty brings.”<\/p>\n
O’Brien says that Liberty is an explosive offensive team with a lot of experience at the skills positions. <\/p>\n
Liberty was a top 10 team in total offense, O’Brien notes. He points to their passing efficiency and their scoring ability. “They are led by a kid (Mike Brown) that’s really a good athlete. Kind of reminds us a lot of the
\nGodfrey kid that we played against last year at Central Florida.”<\/p>\n
He said the Wolfpack defense is going to have to be ready to take control and contain Brown.<\/p>\n
The new State quarterback, Mike Glennon, is a little more of questionmark.<\/p>\n
“His upside is tremendous,” O’Brien said. “We expect him to get better each and every week as we go along
\nfor the next couple years here. I think a lot of people are excited about watching him play on Saturday.”<\/p>\n
O’Brien said Glennon has a great arm and keeps his composure in the pocket.<\/p>\n
“He has the capability to make any throw that has to be made on the football field,” O’Brien said. “He’s got great confidence in his ability. I think that carries over to his teammates.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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