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Alter’s Thuney chooses ACC school over other BCS offers
Joe Thuney, the 6-foot-5, 245-pound lineman from Alter High School, has pledged to play in college at North Carolina State.
A senior, Thuney joined the defense this season for two-way duty as Alter went 11-3 and advanced to the Division IV state semifinals after winning the previous two state titles. Thuney said he visited N.C. State in Raleigh, N.C., a few weeks ago and also considered West Virginia, Georgia Tech and Vanderbilt.
“You could see the passion the staff has for individual players on and off the field,” said Thuney, also Alter’s basketball center. “It’s a good fit for me.”
Thuney said the N.C. State coaches told him they’re open to him playing either offensive or defensive line.
“They said whichever works best when I get down there,” he said.
Thuney became the second Greater Catholic League North Division lineman to commit to N.C. State in the past two seasons. Andy Jomantas, a 6-7, 260-pound Chaminade Julienne product, is a freshman there this season.
“It’s a weight lifted off my shoulders,” Thuney said of finishing the recruiting process. “It’s right before the holidays and Christmas, so I can enjoy that with my family. The whole process is stressful, so it was time to make a final decision.”
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By goodforhim
December 22, 2010 8:34 AM | Link to this
Congrats to you and your family, good luck in NC.
By Tom
December 22, 2010 9:17 AM | Link to this
Congratulations, Joe! Best wishes at NC State!
By Justin
December 22, 2010 12:03 PM | Link to this
This is great for Joe and great for the area! Enjoy the good weather!
By Dialect/Accent
December 22, 2010 2:16 PM | Link to this
Joe…welcome to the South! Congradulations on selecting North Carolina State! This is your first lesson in words/phrases you need to know after arriving in North Carolina: After meeting an individual, or group, you’ll say “How Y’all are?”……”Fixin”……as in “I’m fixin’ to go to practice”…..and if you get to know people on a more personal basis…”How’s your Mom-N-em”…as in “How is your mother and the rest of the family?”. A more friendly group of people you won’t find anywhere else. There are many other dialectual phrases that can be mentioned…too many to list. Try them out on your parents when you return home for visits. Oh…you’ll absolulety love the football, too. Welcome!!!!!
By AJ
December 22, 2010 2:38 PM | Link to this
Hey Joe im in NC im from the dayton area went to WAYNE!!!! 1 of your 1st stops when you come to NC is BOJANGLES and get there SWEET TEA the best!!!
By By Tim
December 22, 2010 6:04 PM | Link to this
Good luck. Make the Dayton area proud down there.
By Willie 68
January 11, 2011 2:51 PM | Link to this
Joe will be a leader by example at NCS. He is an intelligent young man who will do well in everything he does in life not just football. Everyone wishes you continued sucess.