NC State opens spring practice Saturday with an experienced team returning, yet its look on offense will be totally different.
Yes, quarterback Ryan Finley returns, but 1,000-yard rusher Matt Dayes does not, and replacing the many things he was able to do will take center stage on the Wolfpack's to-do list. Not including the quarterbacks, Dayes led the Wolfpack with 281 touches a year ago; nobody else hit 100.
With that in mind, NC State moved the speedy (and shifty) Nyheim Hines to running back, where he could be in line to get quite a few touches in the spring as Reggie Gallaspy and Johnny Frasier will be limited or held out during practices.