<![CDATA[Trinity Road Times: The Lotcast]]>https://www.trinityroadtimes.com/s/the-lotcasthttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!bZ1V!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fda7965cf-f1e6-4368-8aa8-4f0698a69250_169x169.pngTrinity Road Times: The Lotcasthttps://www.trinityroadtimes.com/s/the-lotcastSubstackFri, 18 Sep 2026 21:06:56 GMT<![CDATA[Lotcast 111 - The Born Identity?]]>https://www.trinityroadtimes.com/p/lotcast-111-the-born-identity-e8chttps://www.trinityroadtimes.com/p/lotcast-111-the-born-identity-e8cTue, 15 Sep 2026 08:30:00 GMTThere is only so much to take away from a game like Richmond, but was a true identity born for this football team (yes, we know his name is Bourne). 

On this episode of The Lotcast, we cover how NC State can further develop its identity, the importance of doing so, and how it could enable an upset at Vanderbilt. 

]]><![CDATA[Lotcast 110 - Much to Solve for NC State]]>https://www.trinityroadtimes.com/p/lotcast-110-much-to-solve-for-nc-f93https://www.trinityroadtimes.com/p/lotcast-110-much-to-solve-for-nc-f93Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:39:00 GMTHow does NC State move forward from the Virginia loss? The group discusses what they want to see from the Richmond game, offensive and defensive adjustments that we'd like to see, and general thoughts on the start to year two for both coordinators. 

]]><![CDATA[Lotcast 109 - Let's Get Real]]>https://www.trinityroadtimes.com/p/lotcast-109-lets-get-real-060https://www.trinityroadtimes.com/p/lotcast-109-lets-get-real-060Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:25:00 GMTEssad and Alec get extremely real about quarterback play, talk defensive preparation, and implications for the rest of the year after a horrendous outing against Virginia.

]]><![CDATA[Lotcast 108 - NC State - Virginia Preview]]>https://www.trinityroadtimes.com/p/lotcast-108-nc-state-virginia-preview-250https://www.trinityroadtimes.com/p/lotcast-108-nc-state-virginia-preview-250Thu, 27 Aug 2026 03:25:51 GMTTrey, Jackson, and Alec preview State's week zero opponent. What will Beau Pribula's legs mean for the Wolfpack defense? Will NC State be able to run the football? Why does this already feel like the most important game of the season? 

]]><![CDATA[Locast 107 - Football Season Predictions]]>https://www.trinityroadtimes.com/p/locast-107-football-season-predictions-c12https://www.trinityroadtimes.com/p/locast-107-football-season-predictions-c12Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:10:23 GMTThe Trinity Road Times crew lays out their game-by-game predictions for the 2026 football season and then briefly covers the Ven-Allen Lubin return. 

]]><![CDATA[Lotcast 106 - Defense Preview]]>https://www.trinityroadtimes.com/p/lotcast-106-defense-preview-911https://www.trinityroadtimes.com/p/lotcast-106-defense-preview-911Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:37:01 GMTEssad, Jackson, and Alec walk through the defense position by positing, including key areas for improvement, leading concerns, and reasons for optimism 

]]><![CDATA[Lotcast 105 - 2026 Offense Preview]]>https://www.trinityroadtimes.com/p/lotcast-105-2026-offense-preview-bb1https://www.trinityroadtimes.com/p/lotcast-105-2026-offense-preview-bb1Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:56:00 GMTAlex Gee of Inside Pack Sports joins Trey, Jackson, Alec, and 10 minutes of Essad for a full preview of NC State's offense. 

]]><![CDATA[Lotcast 104 - Are the Vibes Good?]]>https://www.trinityroadtimes.com/p/lotcast-104-are-the-vibes-good-748https://www.trinityroadtimes.com/p/lotcast-104-are-the-vibes-good-748Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:24:00 GMTCory Smith of Pack Power joins the show to discuss ACC Media Day's impact on the vibes, and plus discussion on Jonathan Paylor's potential usage, CJ Bailey's outside fade, the UVA matchup, and beer ball. 

]]><![CDATA[Lotcast 103 - Biggest Concerns, Most Important Newcomers, and Pressure to Win]]>https://www.trinityroadtimes.com/p/lotcast-103-biggest-concerns-most-2aehttps://www.trinityroadtimes.com/p/lotcast-103-biggest-concerns-most-2aeThu, 02 Jul 2026 03:14:14 GMTThe whole team is here this week to cover several key football questions including the biggest concerns on the roster, the most important new faces, potential pressure on Dave Doeren to win, and how much weight falls on CJ Bailey to make that winning happen. 

]]><![CDATA[Lotcast 102 - Football Teaser]]>https://www.trinityroadtimes.com/p/lotcast-102-football-teaser-882https://www.trinityroadtimes.com/p/lotcast-102-football-teaser-882Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:37:00 GMTWe are definitely in the revenue sports hole this June. Essad, Trey, and Alec are priming the bulb and pulling the rip cord to get football previews started in the 102nd episode of The Lotcast. 

]]><![CDATA[Lotcast 101 - Elliott Avent's Sunset Ride]]>https://www.trinityroadtimes.com/p/lotcast-101-elliott-avents-sunset-dc8https://www.trinityroadtimes.com/p/lotcast-101-elliott-avents-sunset-dc8Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:36:27 GMTEssad, Jackson, and Trey discuss the Auburn Regional, Avent's passing of the torch, and the retirement of Russell Wilson.

]]><![CDATA[Lotcast 100 - Casey Morsell]]>https://www.trinityroadtimes.com/p/lotcast-100-casey-morsell-e43https://www.trinityroadtimes.com/p/lotcast-100-casey-morsell-e43Thu, 28 May 2026 09:35:00 GMTCasey Morsell joins the show for The Lotcast's 100th episode. The team discusses Justin Gainey, Morsell's time at NC State, and the best restaurants on campus. 

]]><![CDATA[Lotcast 99 - Roster Building, Will Wade the Hamburger, and Technician Sports]]>https://www.trinityroadtimes.com/p/lotcast-99-roster-building-will-wade-902https://www.trinityroadtimes.com/p/lotcast-99-roster-building-will-wade-902Wed, 06 May 2026 11:43:00 GMTEssad, Trey, and Alec are joined by Noah Teague from Technician to talk through the roster build of the men's basketball team, what kind of hamburger Justin Gainey/Will Wade would be, and Noah's experience writing for Technician. 

]]><![CDATA[Lotcast 98 - The Portal Beginneth]]>https://www.trinityroadtimes.com/p/lotcast-98-the-portal-beginneth-648https://www.trinityroadtimes.com/p/lotcast-98-the-portal-beginneth-648Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:21:00 GMTTrey, Jackson, and Alec cover Christian Hammond, the tough financial decisions State will need to make in the portal, other roster targets, and a touch of baseball. 

]]><![CDATA[Lotcast 97 - What to Make of the Justin Gainey Hire]]>https://www.trinityroadtimes.com/p/lotcast-97-what-to-make-of-the-justin-03chttps://www.trinityroadtimes.com/p/lotcast-97-what-to-make-of-the-justin-03cThu, 02 Apr 2026 08:21:00 GMTEssad, Trey, and Alec cover the Justin Gainey hire including the cultural fit, the defensive scheme, the question marks that follow, and expectations for year one. 

]]><![CDATA[Lotcast 96 - Will Wade. American Coward.]]>https://www.trinityroadtimes.com/p/lotcast-96-will-wade-american-coward-e3chttps://www.trinityroadtimes.com/p/lotcast-96-will-wade-american-coward-e3cFri, 27 Mar 2026 02:25:26 GMTEssad, Trey, and Alec talk about the abrupt departure of Will Wade, a couple of key names to replace him, and why those names are top picks among the crew. 

]]><![CDATA[Lotcast 95 - Texas Loss, LSU Rumors, and Portal Priorities for Will Wade]]>https://www.trinityroadtimes.com/p/lotcast-95-texas-loss-lsu-rumors-07fhttps://www.trinityroadtimes.com/p/lotcast-95-texas-loss-lsu-rumors-07fFri, 20 Mar 2026 02:04:18 GMTThe whole crew is here to recap how Texas beat NC State, the circulating rumors about Will Wade's future, and State's priorities for this offseason. 

]]><![CDATA[Lotcast 94 - Who Should Return for NC State Basketball, Stanford Loss, and What's Next?]]>https://www.trinityroadtimes.com/p/lotcast-94-who-should-return-for-413https://www.trinityroadtimes.com/p/lotcast-94-who-should-return-for-413Tue, 10 Mar 2026 02:11:08 GMTThe whole team breaks down the exclamation point to NC State's late season slide, the tournament outlook, and who they want to see back for NC State next year. 

]]><![CDATA[Lotcast 93 - NC State's Defensive Implosion and Growing Baseball Optimism]]>https://www.trinityroadtimes.com/p/lotcast-93-nc-states-defensive-implosion-7d9https://www.trinityroadtimes.com/p/lotcast-93-nc-states-defensive-implosion-7d9Thu, 05 Mar 2026 03:27:01 GMTTrey, Jackson, and Alec cover the dramatic defensive backslide from the men's basketball team and Jackson shares his growing optimism after the baseball teams strong start. 

]]><![CDATA[Lotcast 92 - Pack9 Hitting the Baseball]]>https://www.trinityroadtimes.com/p/lotcast-92-pack9-hitting-the-baseball-e55https://www.trinityroadtimes.com/p/lotcast-92-pack9-hitting-the-baseball-e55Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:34:52 GMTAlex Gee joins the show to break down a 7-1 start to the baseball season, Jacob Dudan's starting role, the lineup, and Gunner Rivers. 

Apologies for the audio glitch at roughly the one-minute mark. 

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