The statistics showed strong performances for Harrison Beck and Mike Glennon during N.C. State's first preseason scrimmage, but coach Tom O'Brien warned against judging the quarterback race on statistics.

Beck started four games last season and is trying to win back his job. He was 5-for-6 for 111 yards in the intrasquad scrimmage Wednesday evening at Carter-Finley Stadium.

Glennon, a freshman who is also competing with Daniel Evans, Russell Wilson and Justin Burke for the starting job, was 9-for-13 for 101 yards and one interception.

O'Brien said the coaches will have to review film to get an honest assessment of the scrimmage.

“Statistics are statistics,” he said, “and when you play yourself, you don't know who's in there doing what. We lend some credence to (stats), but it's not a catch-all, end-all.”

The scrimmage was closed to media, but N.C. State provided stats and O'Brien briefed reporters. He said the team was sloppy in many areas.

Glennon and Wilson threw interceptions, and O'Brien said receivers were the culprits a few times on fumbles. The offense had nine penalties.

O'Brien was concerned about the defense, too.

“Even though we stopped the run a little better – which we still have to run the ball better on offense – we stopped it, I think a good part, but we still missed so many tackles,” he said. “We've got to get that taken care of.”

Running back Toney Baker did not play. Although he said at the beginning of training camp he was cleared to participate fully after rehabilitating from a torn knee ligament, the staff has been careful with him. O'Brien said Baker will not be in contact drills for a while.

Sophomore Josh Czajkowski, a first-year starter at kicker, was dubbed the player of the scrimmage by O'Brien. Czajkowski was 4-for-4 on field goals, hitting from 32, 44, 32 and 37 yards.

“He had a lot of pretty long kicks today, and they were solid,” O'Brien said. “They weren't just eking over the crossbar. He had a good day kicking. He's been practicing well and kicking well.”

STATISTICS

Rushing – Jamelle Eugene 8-22; Andre Brown 9-36; Curtis Underwood 12-57. Passing – Daniel Evans 4-7-0, 40; Russell Wilson 3-6-1, 20; Harrison Beck 5-6-0, 111; Mike Glennon 9-13-1, 101; Justin Burke 3-6-0, 52. Receiving – Jarvis Williams 5-52; Jay Smith 3-40; Andrew Evans 3-36.

Tackle leaders – Ray Michel 6; Nate Irving 6; Antoine Holmes 4; Robbie Leonard 4. Interceptions – Ray Michel, DeAndre Morgan.

Field goals – Josh Czajkowski 4-4; Bradley Pierson 1-1.