The text message from Torry Holt to Nyheim Hines was part motivation, part history lesson.
N.C. State hasn’t always handled success well, especially after a big win over Florida State.
Holt, a Wolfpack receiver in the late 1990s with his No. 81 retired at Carter-Finley Stadium, wanted to make sure the junior running back knew that.
“What do you want people to remember you by?” Holt asked Hines.
The answer, with Hines leading the way to a 33-25 home win over Syracuse on Saturday? This N.C. State team just might be different.
Hines ran for 115 yards and a fourth-quarter touchdown to make sure the Wolfpack (4-1, 2-0 ACC) avoided any letdown after the emotional win over Florida State.