Dave Doeren’s NC State handed us perhaps the worst loss in his entire tenure, dropping an inexplicable game to Vanderbilt on the road Saturday. Seriously, how did that even happen?
The Bailey Blunder That Blew It All
We are still scratching our heads trying to figure out how Doeren put quarterback CJ Bailey in such a terrible spot at the end of that game. NC State was sitting pretty, comfortable enough to just kneel the ball out and walk away with a win. Instead, we got… whatever that was. It’s beyond belief, a total meltdown that falls squarely on the coaching staff.
Under the Microscope at 1-2
This Vandy situation is going to bring a ton of scrutiny down on Doeren, no doubt about it. His future with the program is now absolutely in question. Look, he’s done a commendable job since taking the helm in 2013, leading the Wildpack, but this shocking loss? This is different. He’s probably feeling the heat more than at any point in his time there. It’s a horrible, horrible loss for NC State, plain and simple. Doeren has to shoulder the blame, and he’s going to be under a microscope for the rest of the season as the Wolfpack sit at a rough 1-2.
What’s next for them? NC State hosts Appalachian State next Saturday, September 26, at 7:30 p.m. ET. You better believe all eyes will be on that game. Doeren needs a win there, bad.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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