NC State Wolfpack: The Twelve Days of PACKmas

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Nov 25, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack running back Matt Dayes (21) runs the ball during the first half against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports /

NC State finds itself caught in the midst of two of the most cherished events of December: Christmas and college football bowl mania.

Christmas is heralded as the most wonderful time of the year, at least according to Andy Williams. In the world of college football, however, many would argue that bowl season is the reason to get excited.

As the Wolfpack (6-6, 3-5 ACC) finds itself playing in the Camping World Independence Bowl on December 26, Wolfpack fans may have many reasons to celebrate this holiday. In the spirit of Christmastime and bowl camaraderie, I present “The Twelve Days of PACKmas.”

On the 12th day of PACKmas, the Wolfpack gave to me….

12. As in, 2012

NC State will face a familiar foe in Shreveport, La. on Monday. Vanderbilt (6-6, 3-5 SEC) was selected to oppose the Wolfpack after encountering the Commodores in the 2012 Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl in Nashville. With interim head coach Dana Bible at the helm and newly-hired head coach Dave Doeren in attendance, State faltered in what was essentially a road game, 38-24.

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