Nyheim Hines has the whole birthday thing backwards. You’re supposed to get gifts on your birthday, not give them.
Hines will turn 21 on Sunday. The junior running back decided to give his teammates, and all N.C. State fans, a gift — a rare win over Boston College.
Hines’ 50-yard touchdown run midway through the fourth quarter saved the Wolfpack’s season and lifted them to a 17-14 road win over Eagles.
“It wasn’t really a big play for me,” Hines said.
The selfless sort, Hines was trying to give credit to the training staff — for getting his ankle in shape after being slowed the past two games — and his offensive line.