The rivalry clash between NC State and East Carolina in last season’s Military Bowl ended on a sour note when the in-state foes engaged in a brawl that led one of the game’s officials with a bloody gash on his face. Making matters worse for NC State was that it suffered a 26-21 defeat to the Pirates, further soiling an already disappointing year and locking up its first losing record since 2019.
Wolfpack coach Dave Doeren still has not gotten over the loss nor the way his team responded. He sent a strong message at ACC Media Days on Thursday, making it very clear how he feels about the upcoming season-opening rematch against the Pirates.
“I don’t want to just win that game. I want to beat the s— out of that team,” Doeren said, via ESPN’s David Hale. “Not because of them but because of how we played. I told our team in the locker room, that’s the most embarrassed I’ve ever been as a coach — not because we lost but because of how we behaved at the end of it.”
WATCH: Umpire bloodied as brawl breaks out between NC State and East Carolina in final minute of Military Bowl
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The bowl game scuffle sparked after East Carolina took a knee to drain the remainder of the clock and conclude its victory. ECU’s Yannick Smith took a towel from NC State’s Tamarcus Cooley, and when the latter retaliated, chaos ensued.
Nearly seven months later, Doeren is…
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Author : Carter Bahns
Publish date : 2025-07-24 23:41:00
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