Coffee With Cory: NC State center Spike Sowells Jr. joins the show!

Last season, Spike Sowells Jr. emerged as a starter as a true freshman, battled through injuries to remain on the field and was named a Freshman All-American with NC State. Now, he returns to a team with a retooled offensive line, moved back to his true position at center and is ready to take the next step in his development in the trenches. On this episode of Coffee With Cory, Spike Sowells Jr. joins us to discuss his breakout freshman campaign with NC State, how he's improved this offseason, his many talents off the field, being baptized before spring camp and the importance of Week 0 against Virginia. Get all of that and more on the latest Coffee With Cory! [00:00] Intro & Season Opener Excitement vs. Virginia [00:50] Reflecting on Freshman Season & Speed of the College Game [03:52] Portal Decision & Committing to NC State [05:00] Offensive Line Growth & Transfer Additions [06:50] Moving to Center & Building Chemistry with CJ Bailey & Will Wilson [08:10] Blocking Dynamics with Mobile Quarterbacks [09:31] Off-the-Field Passions: Photography, Clarinet, Golf & DIY Mechanic Projects [11:20] Personal Faith, Getting Baptized & Family Support [12:55] NFL Pedigree: Growing Up Guided by Father Spike Sowells Sr. [16:29] Addressing the Matchup with Virginia’s Experienced O-Line [17:48] Team Expectations & Goal of Winning the Joe Moore Award