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Kenton Gibbs

Kenton Gibbs

Joined: Aug 12, 2020

A former NC State defensive lineman whose career was shortened by injuries, SI All Wolfpack Deputy Editor Kenton Gibbs provides the unique perspective of someone who has actually played the game at the highest level

Halftime Observations: State 24, UVa 7
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Halftime Observations: State 24, UVa 7

SI All Wolfpack's Kenton Gibbs breaks down the first half of NC State's game at Virginia and looks ahead to what the Wolfpack needs to do to finish off the Cavaliers over the final 30 minutes. Read more

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Halftime Observations: State 17, Pitt 13

SI All Wolfpack's Kenton Gibbs breaks down the first half of NC State's game at Pittsburgh and looks ahead to what the Wolfpack needs to do to hold on in the second half and pull out the victory at Heinz Field. Read more

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Kenton's Keys: Pittsburgh
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Kenton's Keys: Pittsburgh

SI All Wolfpack Deputy Editor Kenton Gibbs provides his expert analysis in identifying offensive and defensive keys that could lead to a potential NC State victory at Pittsburgh on Saturday

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How Different is This Wolfpack Team?
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How Different is This Wolfpack Team?

NC State's players insist that this year's team is a vastly different group from the one that went 4-8 in 2019. But how different is it really? Saturday's game at Pittsburgh will go a long way toward finding out. Read more

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Halftime Observations: Virginia Tech 31, State 10
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Halftime Observations: Virginia Tech 31, State 10

It can't get much worse for the NC State football team than the first 30 minutes at Virginia Tech. Here's some observations from SI All Wolfpack's Kenton Gibbs from a forgettable first half and what State needs to do to improve in the second half. Read mo

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KENTON'S KEYS: Virginia Tech
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KENTON'S KEYS: Virginia Tech

Each Friday during the football season, SI All Wolfpack Deputy Editor Kenton Gibbs provides his expert analysis in identifying factors that could lead to a potential NC State victory. Here are Kenton's Keys for Saturday's game at Virginia Tech

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Virginia Tech Presents New Challenge for Wolfpack Offense
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Virginia Tech Presents New Challenge for Wolfpack Offense

A week after unleasing a powerful ground attack on Wake Forest, NC State might look to take a different approach to exploit a Virginia Tech defense missing two key members of its secondary. Read more

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Did Hockman's Performance Create a QB Controversy?
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Did Hockman's Performance Create a QB Controversy?

Bailey Hockman completed 16 of 23 passes for 191 yards and a touchdown in leading NC State to a 45-42 win against Wake Forest as a surprise starter for Devin Leary. But was it good enough for him to keep the job once Leary is ready to return to action? Re

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KENTON'S KEYS: Wake Forest
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KENTON'S KEYS: Wake Forest

Each Friday during the football season, SI All Wolfpack Deputy Editor Kenton Gibbs provides his expert analysis in identifying offensive and defensive keys that could lead to a potential NC State victory. Read more

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Veteran Line, Stable of Backs Have Wolfpack on the Run in 2020
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Veteran Line, Stable of Backs Have Wolfpack on the Run in 2020

With one of the most experienced returning offensive lines in the ACC, four healthy, capable backs to run behind it and a new offensive coordinator calling the plays, NC State could have a formidable ground game in 2020. Read more

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Preparing For An Uncertain Season: A Player's Perspective
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Preparing For An Uncertain Season: A Player's Perspective

Former NC State defensive tackle Kenton Gibbs addresses the situation surrounding college athletics in the era of COVID-19 and what might be going through the current players’ minds as they prepare for a season that might not take place. Read more

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