Plagued by countless injuries throughout the duration of the season, State currently sits on a precarious but nevertheless a respectable 4-3 record. This unit has been playing exceptionally well as of late; but like any other team, State has experienced its share of ups and downs during the course of the year. Just three short weeks ago, disillusionment permeated all over campus as State fans witnessed the Wolfpack suffer their third loss of the season to Georgia Tech.

Following the game, many fair-weather fans even became apathetic with the remainder of the year, implying that the season was a lost cause. However, this resilient N.C. State football team has been able to head back in the right direction ever since. Much of the team’s credit is due to a young man by the name of David Amerson.

Amerson, a sophomore from Greensboro, has quickly emerged as a shutdown cornerback for State and is making a name for himself nationwide as one of the most prolific playmakers in college football. Already racking up eight interceptions, he leads not only the ACC but the NCAA in takeaways, as well.  

 ”So far, I think I’m doing a pretty good job,” said Amerson. “I have a lot of things that I need to work on to get better at. But right now, I think I’m doing pretty