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Darian Roseboro shines in an emotional performance in NC State’s win

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Darian Roseboro wrapped up Pittsburgh quarterback Ben DiNucci for a sack and then took a step forward and pointed up to the sky with his right index finger.

It was the end of N.C. State’s 35-17 win at Pittsburgh on Saturday and the end of an emotional week for the junior defensive end from Lincolnton.

This was the first game for Roseboro since his father, Johnny, passed away last Saturday. Johnny Roseboro was only 43. He had been dealing with a long-term illness.

“That’s hard,” N.C. State coach Dave Doeren said. “You lose your father over the weekend.