Well, Coach O’Brien has announced the Pack has had 8 knee surgeries this season, and Coach Lowe has a couple that are also fighting the injury bug.

“I didn’t have eight knee surgeries in the last three years (coaching) at Boston College,” O’Brien said Wednesday.

NC State’s backcourt took another hit last weekend when likely point guard backup Javier Gonzalez had surgery to repair his right thumb (his shooting hand) that he injured in workouts last week. The injury will require surgery and will keep the freshman out for the next three months.

Earlier in the preseason, the Wolfpack lost 6-foot-5 forward/guard Johnny Thomas for the season to knee surgery.

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This week Pack on the Prowl got the opportunity to sit down with former Wolfpack quarterback Roman Gabriel. We talked about a wide range of topics, including the game day atmosphere at Riddick Stadium, his acting career, and the current state of the Wolfpack football program. During the interview he emphasis education and discipline as the keys to success in football and in life. We really enjoyed the interview and appreciate the time that Roman Gabriel spent with us. It was a true honor to sit down with one of the best players ever to play the game at NC State.

Part 1
Roman Gabriel Part 1

Part 2
Roman Gabriel Part 2