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    Ethan Hyman - ehyman@newsobserver.com
    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien gets ready to lead the Wolfpack out onto the field before N.C. State's 38-31 loss to Boston College Saturday October 4, 2008, at Carter-Finley Stadium.
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    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien talks with N.C. State Chancellor Randy Woodson during N.C. State's spring football practice Friday April 16, 2010.
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    Athletic Director Lee Fowler jokes with N.C. State football coach Tom O'Brien after Fowler introduced him as the new football coach in 2006.
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    New N.C. State football coach Tom O'Brien gives the Wolfpack sign to the crowd after being introduced during the first half of N.C. State's game against Savannah State December 9, 2006, at Reynolds Coliseum.
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    Coach Tom O'Brien watches as his players get ready to serve barbecue from Red Hot & Blue to guests and residents of Raleigh Rescue Mission April 12, 2007.
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    North Carolina coach Butch Davis, right, Duke coach Ted Roof and N.C. State coach Tom O'Brien talk during the annual Triangle Pigskin Preview Thursday July 19, 2007 at the Sheraton Imperial in Durham.
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    N.C. State coach Tom O'Brien and UNC coach Butch Davis have some fun during a photo shoot Thursday July 19, 2007, before the Triangle Pigskin Preview at the Sheraton Imperial.
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    N.C. State football coach Tom O'Brien laughs with Julian Williams after the first day of N.C. State's preseason practice Friday afternoon August 3, 2007.
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    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien hugs Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan as Boston College players line up to greet O'Brien after State's 37-17 loss to Boston College Saturday September 8, 2007, at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, MA.
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    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien talks with Athletic Director Debbie Yow during the first day of fall practice for N.C. State Tuesday August 3, 2010.
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    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien and the Wolfpack wait to enter Carter-Finley Stadium before their game with Wofford Saturday September 15, 2007.
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    Former N.C. State head coach and now Florida State Executive Head Coach Chuck Amato talks with N.C. State head coach Tom O'Brien after Flordia State's 27-10 victory Saturday October 6, 2007, at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, FL.
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    N.C. State coach Tom O'Brien, back center, celebrates as his kicker Steven Hauschka, right, jumps into the arms of holder Bradley Pierson after kicking a 42-yard field goal that sealed the overtime win against Miami, 19-16, at the Orange Bowl in Miami, FL, on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007.
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    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien walks off the field after the playing of the alma mater as players, including Jamelle Eugene, celebrate after N.C. State's 31-27 victory over UNC Saturday November 10, 2007, at Carter-Finley Stadium.
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    Tom O'Brien keeps a close eye on the players during the first day of N.C. State's spring football practice Tuesday March 18 ,2008.
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    Ethan Hyman - ehyman@newsobserver.com
    N.C. State's football coach Tom O'Brien acknowledges the crowd as he leads the N.C. State's Homecoming Parade down Hillsborough Street Friday evening October 3, 2008.
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    Ethan Hyman - ehyman@newsobserver.com
    Coach Tom O'Brien signs an autograph book for a fan during the 2008 Meet the Pack Day Saturday August 16, 2008, at Carter-Finley Stadium.
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    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien yells in the fourth quarter during N.C. State's 38-28 victory over Miami Saturday November 29, 2008, at Carter-Finley Stadium.
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    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien laughs with Willie Young (97) after he was dunked by Nate Irving (56) after N.C. State's 38-28 victory over Miami Saturday November 29, 2008, at Carter-Finley Stadium.
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    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien smiles with Andre Brown (24) after N.C. State's 38-28 victory over Miami Saturday November 29, 2008, at Carter-Finley Stadium.
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    Corporal Bobby Joseph jokes with coach Tom O'Brien about joining the team in the weight room Friday morning as N.C. State football players visit the Wounded Warrior barracks on Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, N.C. Thursday June 11, 2009.
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    Ethan Hyman - ehyman@newsobserver.com
    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien watches during the first day of N.C. State's preseason practice Monday afternoon August 3, 2009, in Raleigh.
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    Ethan Hyman - ehyman@newsobserver.com
    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien walks by the team before the team photo during N.C. State's media day Saturday August 14, 2010.
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    Ethan Hyman - ehyman@newsobserver.com
    Offensive coordinator Dana Bible, left, head coach Tom O'Brien and defensive coordinator Mike Archer pose for the coach's photo during N.C. State football's media day Monday August 10, 2009.
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    Ethan Hyman - ehyman@newsobserver.com
    Coach Tom O'Brien, left, and coach Jason Swepson argue with the official after there was no call after Rashard Smith was tackled by Darian Stewart during the second half of N.C. State's 7-3 loss to South Carolina Thursday Sept. 3, 2009, at Carter-Finley Stadium.
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    Ethan Hyman - ehyman@newsobserver.com
    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien can't believe the Wolfpack were called for another penalty during the second half of N.C. State's 38-31 victory over Pittsburgh Saturday Sept. 26, 2009, at Carter-Finley Stadium.
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    Ethan Hyman - ehyman@newsobserver.com
    N.C. State's Russell Wilson stands next to Tom O'Brien as the alma mater plays after N.C. State's 38-31 victory over Pittsburgh Saturday Sept. 26, 2009, at Carter-Finley Stadium.
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    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien has words with N.C. State's J.R. Sweezy after he was then given an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty after sacking Wake Forest's Riley Skinner for a loss of eight yards in the second quarter of N.C. State's game against Wake Forest Saturday Oct. 3, 2009, at BB&T Field in Winston-Salem.
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    Ethan Hyman - ehyman@newsobserver.com
    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien gets ready to lead the team out onto the field before N.C. State's game with Boston College Saturday Oct. 17, 2009, at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, MA. Flanking him are Josh Milinichik (53) and Evan Dooley (36)
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    Ethan Hyman - ehyman@newsobserver.com
    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien and UNC's Butch Davis were all smiles as they met before N.C. State's game against UNC Saturday November 10, 2007, at Carter-Finley Stadium.
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    Ethan Hyman - ehyman@newsobserver.com
    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien talks with the offense during a timeout in the second half of N.C. State's 52-20 loss to Boston College Saturday Oct. 17, 2009, at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, MA.
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    N.C. State's Russell Wilson congratulates Tom O'Brien as O'Brien talks to Ted Larsen as they walk off the field after N.C. State's 38-31 victory over Maryland Saturday Nov. 7, 2009, at Carter-Finley Stadium.
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    Ethan Hyman - ehyman@newsobserver.com
    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien heads to the end zone after N.C. State's 43-23 loss to Clemson Saturday Nov. 14, 2009, at Carter-Finley Stadium.
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    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien greets fans during the Walk of Champions before N.C. State's game against Cincinnati Thursday September 16, 2010, at Carter-Finley Stadium.
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    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien listens to his headphones as he talks with Russell Wilson as Mike Glennon and Daniel Imhoff listen in during the first half of N.C. State's game against Virginia Tech Saturday Nov. 21, 2009, at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA. O'Brien was relaying plays from Jason Swepson, who is up in the coaches box in place of offensive coordinator Dana Bible, who did not make the game.
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    Ethan Hyman - ehyman@newsobserver.com
    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien and the team listen to the alma mater after N.C. State's 28-27 victory over UNC Saturday Nov. 28, 2009, at Carter-Finley Stadium.
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    Ethan Hyman - ehyman@newsobserver.com
    Rebecca Blaylock of Raleigh spins around as she quickly dances with Tom O'Brien during the Walk of the Champions before N.C. State's game against Virginia Tech Saturday October 2, 2010, at Carter-Finley Stadium.
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    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien laughs with former Wolfpacker and Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Bill Cowher during N.C. State's spring football practice Friday April 16, 2010.
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    Ethan Hyman - ehyman@newsobserver.com
    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien and the team listen the alma mater after N.C. State's 41-30 loss to Virginia Tech Saturday October 2, 2010, at Carter-Finley Stadium.
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    Ethan Hyman - ehyman@newsobserver.com
    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien talks with Nate Irving (56) during the first half of N.C. State's game against Clemson Saturday November 6, 2010, at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C.
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    Robert Willett - rwillett@newsobserver.com
    N.C. State coach Tom O'Brien pumps his arms after an official review of a Russell Wilson pass to Owen Spencer confirmed a touchdown.
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    Ethan Hyman - ehyman@newsobserver.com
    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien gets ready to lead the team out onto the field before N.C. State's game against Maryland Saturday November 27, 2010, at Byrd Stadium in College Park, MD.
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    Ethan Hyman - ehyman@newsobserver.com
    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien talks with Russell Wilson during the second half of N.C. State's 38-31 loss to Maryland Saturday November 27, 2010, at Byrd Stadium in College Park, MD.
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    Ethan Hyman - ehyman@newsobserver.com
    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien walks off the field after N.C. State's 38-31 loss to Maryland Saturday November 27, 2010, at Byrd Stadium in College Park, MD.
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    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien hugs N.C. State's Nate Irving (56) as time runs out in the second half of N.C. State's 23-7 victory over West Virginia in the Champs Sports Bowl Tuesday December 28, 2010, at the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium in Orlando, FL.
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    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien is surrounded by celebrating players after N.C. State's 23-7 victory over West Virginia in the Champs Sports Bowl Tuesday December 28, 2010, at the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium in Orlando, FL.
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    Ethan Hyman - ehyman@newsobserver.com
    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien holds up the championship trophy after N.C. State's 23-7 victory over West Virginia in the Champs Sports Bowl Tuesday December 28, 2010, at the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium in Orlando, FL.
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    Chris Seward - cseward@newsobserver.com
    Coach Tom O'Brien and the N.C. State football team return to the Murphy Center on Wednesday after beating West Virginia in the Champs Sports Bowl.
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    Ethan Hyman - ehyman@newsobserver.com
    Duke's head football coach David Cutcliffe, second from left, goes to high-five N.C. State's head football coach Tom O'Brien, right, as they answer questions during the Bill Dooley Triangle/East Chapter Pigskin Preview Thursday July 21, 2011, at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club in Durham, N.C. Also in the photo are UNC's head football coach Butch Davis, left, and Brian Amra, owner of Tobacco Road Sports Cafe.
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    Ethan Hyman - ehyman@newsobserver.com
    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien laughs with the team as they get ready to shoot the team photo during N.C. State's media day Saturday August 13, 2011.
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    Ethan Hyman - ehyman@newsobserver.com
    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien talks with Daniel Collie, 5, and his sister Elisabeth, 9, during Meet the Pack Day Saturday August 13, 2011, at Carter-Finley Stadium.
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    Ethan Hyman - ehyman@newsobserver.com
    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien greets fans during the Walk of Champions before N.C. State's game against Liberty Saturday September 3, 2011, at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C.
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    Ethan Hyman - ehyman@newsobserver.com
    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien runs out onto the field with the team before N.C. State's game against Liberty Saturday September 3, 2011, at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C.
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    Ethan Hyman - ehyman@newsobserver.com
    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien is not happy during the first half of N.C. State's game against South Alabama Saturday September 17, 2011, at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C.
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    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien looks down during the second half of N.C. State's 44-14 loss to Cincinnati Thursday September 22, 2011, at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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    Ethan Hyman - ehyman@newsobserver.com
    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien gets ready to lead his team out onto the field before N.C. State's game against Virginia Saturday, October 22, 2011, at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, VA.
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    Ethan Hyman - ehyman@newsobserver.com
    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien laughs with defensive line coach Keith Willis as time runs out during N.C. State's 28-14 victory over Virginia Saturday, October 22, 2011, at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, VA.
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    Ethan Hyman - ehyman@newsobserver.com
    N.C. State's head coach Tom O'Brien, left, greets UNC interim head coach Everett Withers before N.C. State's game against UNC Saturday November 5, 2011, at Carter-Finley Stadium, in Raleigh, N.C.
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    Ethan Hyman - ehyman@newsobserver.com
    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien and the team celebrate during the playing of the alma mater after N.C. State's 13-0 victory over UNC Saturday November 5, 2011, at Carter-Finley Stadium, in Raleigh, N.C.
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    Ethan Hyman - ehyman@newsobserver.com
    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien is doused by N.C. State's George Bryan (84) after N.C. State's 37-13 victory over Clemson Saturday, November 19, 2011, at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C.
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    Ethan Hyman - ehyman@newsobserver.com
    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien talks to the team during a timeout during the second half of N.C. State's 56-41 victory over Maryland Saturday, November 26, 2011, at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C.
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    Ethan Hyman - ehyman@newsobserver.com
    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien talks with N.C. State's Markus Kuhn (91) during N.C. State's open football practice Saturday, December 17, 2011, at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C.
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    Ethan Hyman - ehyman@newsobserver.com
    N.C. State head football coach Tom O'Brien smiles as he prepares to take laps around the track as N.C. State football players, staff and coaches got to ride around the 1.5 mile track at speeds up to 160 mph at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in the Richard Petty Driving Experience Friday, December 23, 2011. "It was wonderful" said O'Brien.
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    Ethan Hyman - ehyman@newsobserver.com
    N.C. State's David Amerson (1) hugs N.C. State's Tom O'Brien as time runs out during the second half of N.C. State's 31-24 victory over Louisville in the Belk Bowl Tuesday, December 27, 2011, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.
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    Ethan Hyman - ehyman@newsobserver.com
    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien congratulates Audie Cole (42) and Terrell Manning (35) as time runs out in the game during N.C. State's 31-24 victory over Louisville in the Belk Bowl Tuesday, December 27, 2011, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.
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    Ethan Hyman - ehyman@newsobserver.com
    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien is doused with Gatorade by N.C. State's J.R. Sweezy (52) after N.C. State's 31-24 victory over Louisville in the Belk Bowl Tuesday, December 27, 2011, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.
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    Ethan Hyman - ehyman@newsobserver.com
    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien holds up the Belk Bowl tropy after N.C. State's 31-24 victory over Louisville in the Belk Bowl Tuesday, December 27, 2011, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.
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    Ethan Hyman - ehyman@newsobserver.com
    Former Wolfpack quarterback Russell Wilson and head coach Tom O'Brien embrace during N.C. State's spring football practice Friday, April 20, 2012. Many former Wolfpack football alumni, including Wilson, who are in town for the annual reunion attended the practice.
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    Ethan Hyman - ehyman@newsobserver.com
    N.C. State's head coach Tom O'Brien, left, smiles while talking with former Wolfpack quarterback Russell Wilson during N.C. State's spring football practice Friday, April 20, 2012. Many former Wolfpack football alumni, including Wilson, who are in town for the annual reunion, attended the practice.
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    Ethan Hyman - ehyman@newsobserver.com
    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien talks with quarterback Mike Glennon (8) after Glennon threw an interception during the first half of N.C. State's game against Tennessee in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game Friday, August 31, 2012, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA.
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    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien looks up after Miami scored during the second half Saturday, September 29, 2012, at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL. Miami defeated N.C. State 44-37.
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    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien celebrates during the alma mater after N.C. State's 17-16 victory over Florida State at Carter-Finley Stadium Saturday, October 6, 2012.
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    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien gets a hug from his daughter Bridget after N.C. State's 20-18 victory over Maryland at Byrd Stadium in College Park, MD, Saturday, October 20, 2012.
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    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien waits to walk out onto the field before their game against UNC at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, October 27, 2012.
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    UNC's head coach Larry Fedora, right, shakes hands with N.C. State's head coach Tom O'Brien before their game at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, October 27, 2012.
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    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien walks towards the end zone after the Wolfpack's 33-6 loss to Virginia at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C. Saturday, November 3, 2012.
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    N.C. State head coach Tom O'Brien and the team listen to the alma mater after N.C. State's 33-6 loss to Virginia at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C. Saturday November 3, 2012.
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    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien leads his team out onto the field before the Wolfpack's game against Wake Forest at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, November 10, 2012.
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    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien yells to the officials during the first half of their game against Wake Forest at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, November 10, 2012.
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    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien on the sidelines during the second half of Clemson's 62-48 victory over N.C. State at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, November 17, 2012.
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    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien listens to the alma mater after Clemson's 62-48 victory at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, November 17, 2012.
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    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien gets ready to lead his team out onto the field before their game against Boston College Saturday, November 24, 2012, at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C.
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    N.C. State's Tom O'Brien laughs with senior Brandan Bishop (30), left, after the Wolfpack's 27-10 victory over Boston College Saturday, November 24, 2012, at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C.
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