In a previous article, I raised the question, “Is the 2017 NC State Defensive Line the Best in Wolfpack History?” (https://www.backingthepack.com/nc-state-football/2017/7/30/16063014/best-d-line-in-wolfpack-history-nc-state-football). Throughout this season, my goal is to cumulatively track by week the stats of both lines during the seasons under consideration with my analysis. Then at season’s end, the BTP community hopefully will have enough information and insight to make the final determination.
Heading into the 2005 season, we all knew the defensive line would be a strength, but there were few if any historical comparisons. They did their job with brutal precision . .