Does anybody remember defensive takeaways? My memory was fuzzy, but I was pretty sure I remembered they could be important, so I looked ‘em up. Takeaways are what they call it when a defense recovers a fumble or intercepts a pass. You could be forgiven for forgetting this, since NC State hasn’t had a takeaway SINCE DATGONE SEPTEMBER 21ST.
Yes, it’s true, a full calendar month and then some has passed us by since the last defensive turnover, much like a wide variety of opponents’ passes. NC State has yet to force a turnover in league play and has gone three straight games without one.