RALEIGH – Nyheim Hines sure did make it look easy on Saturday, simply drifting back a few yards before fielding a booming punt and taking off through the center of the Pittsburgh punt coverage before emerging untouched for a 92-yard touchdown.
Hines, N.C. State’s starting running back and punt returner, even had an easy explanation for how helped put the Wolfpack ahead for good late in the first quarter of a 35-17 victory over Pitt.
“My answer is going to be real simple: great blocking,” he said. “Those guys have been selling out for me.”
Despite how simplistic Hines has made returning punts look this season, averaging 19.