The NC State Wolf Pack just a huge piece of their offense for the first couple of games this season. The team will be without starting running back Shadrach Thornton for the first two games of the season.
It was reported by David Hale of ESPN that Thornton violated team rules and he will now miss games against Troy and Eastern Kentucky to open the season. There is no confirmation of what team rules he broke.
NC State confirms it has suspended RB Shad Thornton for 1st 2 games of the season for violation of team rules.