The Daily Roundup: Wednesday

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The Conference Headlines:

NCSU
NCSU football game will pit fans vs. commuters: "N.C. State University has a football game at 7 p.m. Thursday in Carter-Finley Stadium, so get ready for a special pre-game feature on the streets of West Raleigh: a rush-hour traffic contest between fans and commuters."

Schools have lots in common :"The two programs that will meet to kick off the college season Thursday night at Carter-Finley Stadium are eerily similar, and their likeness goes well beyond nearly identical records over more than a century each of football."

Pack ready for a show: "N.C. State football coach Tom O'Brien couldn't ask for better exposure as he tries to build his program."

Spurrier: Gamecocks must have balance to beat Pack

Pack better than Heels - for now: "The balance of power could be completely changed by the time North Carolina and N.C. State meet on Nov. 28, but the Wolfpack is the better team entering the third seasons for Butch Davis at Carolina and Tom O'Brien at State."

Unhappy fans force Pack to abandon its new look : 'After receiving negative feedback from fans, N.C. State has scrapped a new design for its men's basketball jerseys, athletic director Lee Fowler said Tuesday."

Pack CB Morgan will miss opener: "N.C. State cornerback DeAndre Morgan will miss Thursday's season opener against South Carolina with an ankle injury, the school announced Tuesday evening."

North Carolina

UNC defense prepared to take on leading role : "Between the records and SportsCenter highlights, receiver Hakeem Nicks was the face of North Carolina football by the end of the 2008 season."

UNC defense strives for consistency

FIU's Thomas comes full circle: "Florida International has decided it will play North Carolina on Nov. 9 in the Coaches vs. Cancer tournament as previously scheduled, the school announced Tuesday."

Wake Forest

Freshman to play for Deacs : wow...that's different

Duke
Devils 'punching in' at practice: "During the season, Duke coach David Cutcliffe names the days of the week to match the mood he wants set in practice."

Cutcliffe is confident as Duke prepares for opener vs. Richmond

Cutcliffe has Blue Devils building up to season kickoff: " Duke doesn’t officially open its season until Richmond visits Wallace Wade Stadium on Saturday night, but the Blu..."

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