NC State Topped Clemson 24-17 Saturday In Raleigh As NC State Head Coach Dave Doeren, NC State Had Payton Gibbs Who Has Autism Serve As Honorary Coach

NC State topped Clemson 24-17 Saturday in Raleigh in North Carolina’s state capital as NC State Head Coach Dave Doeren, NC State had Payton Gibbs who has autism serve as honorary coach

In the 1st quarter Kevin Concepcion caught 9 yard pass from MJ Morris, Brayden Narveson kicked extra point giving NC State a 7-0 lead. In the 2nd quarter Brayden Narveson kicked 41 yard field goal extending NC State’s lead over Clemson 10-0 before Clemson got on the scoreboard with a touchdown as Phil Mafah ran for 1 yard touchdown, Jonathan Weitz kicked extra point. In the 3rd quarter NC State extended their lead 17-7 24-7 as Payton Wilson turned a 15 yard interception into a touchdown, Brayden Narveson kicked extra point before Kevin Concepcion caught 72 yard pass from MJ Morris Brayden Narveson kicked extra point extending NC State’s lead over Clemson 24-7. In the 4th quarter Clemson scored pair of touchdowns as Phil Mafah ran for 1 yard touchdown Jonathan Weitz kicked extra point as Jonathan Weitz kicked 19 yard field goal cutting into NC State’s lead 24-14 24-17.

Though, NC State topping Clemson in North Carolina’s 24-17 Saturday in North Carolina’s state capital wasn’t the only thing that occurred as Dave Doeren, NC State welcomed Payton Gibbs who has autism to serve as Honorary Coach. PJ Gibbs served as Defensive Coordinator Golden Gate High School where she charted play calls , tracked tackling statics and helped break down film up until recently as the Collier School District leadership responded by saying she is no longer allowed to be on the sideline PJ Gibbs said Wednesday he is still working on a compromise , but as an employee of district can not speak directly on the issue.

NC State, Head Coach Dave Doeren became acquainted with Payton Gibbs who is 12 years old through last year when PJ Gibbs contacted him through social media before inviting Payton Gibbs to be honoring coach on Saturday October 28, 2023 when NC State hosted Clemson following NC State Head Coach Dave Doeren learning they banned Payton from the sideline. NC State Head Coach Dave Doeren had this to say!

They contacted me, and it (ticked) me off,”“I wrote a letter to the Superintendent of Schools down there and everyone else that was on this board.” In an email to the Collier County School Board, Doeren asked — rhetorically — where in its bylaws it states a person can be restricted due to their disability. It can’t, he said, otherwise it would violate the Americans with Disabilities Act. Doeren told the board it should at least allow her in the press box.

“They wouldn’t respond to me about it,”“I said, ‘Well, maybe the only thing I can do then is put her on a college sideline.’ Let us put a story out about how this is the right thing to do, and how stupid they look down there, restricting somebody who’s done it for two years.”

NC State Head Coach Dave Doeren is familiar with children who have disabilities as he has one of his own in his son Jacob who like Payton Gibbs has Autism. NC State Head Coach Dave Doeren son currently studies sustainable energy and technology at Appalachian State.

PJ Gibbs had this to say about Head Coach Dave Doeren, NC State!

the family is “blown away” by Doeren and the program’s generosity. He said it’s especially significant for Payton to be on the sideline against another Power Five team. “For a girl that wants to be a coach, to be able to experience this at such a young age, it’s an incredible opportunity,“I hope that she enjoys it, but I want her to also understand the amount of work that it’s going to take for her to put in if she ever has the opportunity to do it at a high level.”

According to Jadyn Watson-Fisher newsobserver article on newsobserver.com

NC State is now going to prepare to host Miami Saturday in North Carolina’s state capital!

Tip off is set for 8:00pm from Carter Finley Stadium!

The game is going to be televised on ACC Network!

Though,

Who is commentating game is to be determined!