N.C. State added a new quarterback this spring in the form of Pete Thomas. Thomas, a transfer from Colorado State in the Mountain West Conference, will be redshirting this season before competing for a starting role next spring, after the graduation of current redshirt senior Mike Glennon.

Thomas, who was rated a 4-star recruit coming into college, visited N.C. State in 2009. With his 6-foot-5-inch, 218-pound frame, Thomas is in the same mould as Glennon, and the Pack should be excited at having the offense in safe hands once the Virginia native leaves.

Technician sports sat down with Thomas to ask a few questions about his transfer and his hopes for Wolfpack football.

Technician: Why did you decide to leave Colorado State?

Thomas: All of our coaches got fired; you never want to see your coaches get fired. I just wanted a new start somewhere else. 

Technician: Why did you choose N.C. State?

Thomas: I knew a lot about N.C. State since I was in high school. They have a great program, a great fan base, great facilities and, obviously, Coach O’Brien and his staff. I am really excited to play with them.

Technician: What do you think you can bring to the team that it doesn’t already have?

Thomas: Obviously I am junior; I will be redshirting and sitting out a year. So, in the meanwhile, I’ll be helping out the defense get ready for the other team’s offense as such. Once I get a chance to play, I think I will bring a lot of experience to the team; I have started 21 of 22 games at D1 level. I can push the ball down the field well, and that’s what coach O’Brien is looking for.

Technician: How difficult will it be to compete in the ACC coming from the MWC?

Thomas: Obviously, it’s a big step up. But I think I am ready for it. But it’s just not me, I think N.C. State has some pretty damn good players that have been playing there for a few years, so it’s definitely good to have that surrounding cast.

Technician: What are your biggest skills?

Thomas: I am a pretty accurate thrower. I am good at pushing the ball down the field, and I can make plays when it counts.

Technician: Which players have you spoken to at N.C. State?

Thomas: When I went of a visit out there a few weeks ago, Mike Glennon [N.C. State starting quarterback] was my host. He is a real good guy. I met a lot of other guys on the team and we were excited to get know each other better.

Technician: What do you think about coach Tom O’Brien?

Thomas: I think he is a great coach; his record speaks for itself. He leads a phenomenal team and all the guys like playing for him.

Technician: What are your goals?

Thomas: The sky’s the limit for N.C. State, but as far as the football program goes, the BCS national championship is all within the reach in the next few years, and that is something that is always going to be my goal.

Technician: Anything you want to say to the Wolfpack?

Thomas: I am very excited to be a part of your football program, and hopefully I can win a few championships.