Football continues to evolve as offenses become more pass heavy and the game seeks to better protect players from concussions. One everlasting truth that has stood the test of time, though, is that tough teams can run the ball.
NC State talked a lot about being the tougher team in last weekend’s contest. Here are some eye-opening stats that beg to differ:
Carolina ran the ball at will. Let’s take a look at three of the best runs of the day.
1st Quarter, 9:12, 3rd & 4: Spread formation with Dyami Brown split wide left, Dazz Newsome five yards off the left tackle, TE Garrett Walston a good two steps behind the left tackle, Michael Carter on Sam Howell’s left hand side, and Emery Simmons wide on the right.