North Carolina State University Athletics
Blackman, Pressley Named to Preseason All-ACC Team
7/25/2007 12:00:00 AM | Football
RALEIGH, N.C. - Wolfpack seniors Darrell Blackman and DeMario Pressley were both named to the 2007 Preseason All-ACC football team, as announced by the league office on Wednesday, July 25. Blackman, a wide receiver, was selected as a specialist for returns, while Pressley, a defensive tackle, picked up a defensive spot.
A native of Williamsport, Pa., Blackman ranks first in State history in career kickoff return average with a 28.63 mark. His 1,145 yards in kickoff returns is the fourth-best mark ever by an NC State player. Blackman also boasts 542 yards in career punt returns, the fifth-best mark in school history, and his 9.5 career average is tied for 10th in the record books. His 2,742 career all-purpose yards ranks 14th on the NC State career list.
The most experienced lineman on the 2007 squad, Pressley's 1,112 career plays ranks second on the entire team. Hailing from Greensboro, N.C., he has started the last 23 games in which he's played, the longest streak on the team and more than double any other player.
NC State will begin the Tom O'Brien era on Sept. 1, taking on Central Florida at Carter-Finley Stadium. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m.
A native of Williamsport, Pa., Blackman ranks first in State history in career kickoff return average with a 28.63 mark. His 1,145 yards in kickoff returns is the fourth-best mark ever by an NC State player. Blackman also boasts 542 yards in career punt returns, the fifth-best mark in school history, and his 9.5 career average is tied for 10th in the record books. His 2,742 career all-purpose yards ranks 14th on the NC State career list.
The most experienced lineman on the 2007 squad, Pressley's 1,112 career plays ranks second on the entire team. Hailing from Greensboro, N.C., he has started the last 23 games in which he's played, the longest streak on the team and more than double any other player.
NC State will begin the Tom O'Brien era on Sept. 1, taking on Central Florida at Carter-Finley Stadium. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m.
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