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84-452: Hedgecock is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Madison Hedgecock (born 1981), American football player Roger Hedgecock (born 1946), American talk radio host [REDACTED] Surname list This page lists people with the surname Hedgecock . If an internal link intending to refer to a specific person led you to this page, you may wish to change that link by adding

168-427: A land-grant college under the name "North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts," or "North Carolina A&M" for short. In the segregated system, it was open only to white students. As a land-grant college, North Carolina A&M would provide a liberal and practical education while focusing on military tactics, agriculture, and the mechanical arts without excluding classical studies . Since its founding,

252-609: A land-grant college . The college underwent several name changes and officially became North Carolina State University at Raleigh in 1965. However, by longstanding convention, the "at Raleigh" portion is usually omitted. Today, NC State has an enrollment of more than 35,000 students, making it among the largest in the country. NC State has historical strengths in engineering , statistics , agriculture , life sciences , textiles , and design and offers bachelor's degrees in 106 fields of study. The graduate school offers master's degrees in 104 fields, doctoral degrees in 61 fields, and

336-610: A $ 1.4 billion endowment. It is the largest university in the state and one of the anchors of North Carolina's Research Triangle , together with Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill . In 2009, NCSU canceled a planned appearance by the Dalai Lama to speak on its Raleigh campus, citing concerns about a Chinese backlash and a shortage of time and resources. NCSU Libraries Special Collections Research Center, in D.H. Hill Library , maintains

420-669: A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. NC State athletic teams are known as the Wolfpack . The name was unofficially adopted in 1921 following an unsigned letter to the NC State Alumni News suggesting the moniker "Wolf Pack". They compete in NCAA Division I and have won ten national championships: four NCAA championships, two AIAW championships, and four titles under other sanctioning bodies. The North Carolina General Assembly founded NC State on March 7, 1887, as

504-448: A Rams 30–28 loss to Seattle. He did not miss any games with that injury or another subsequent ankle sprain even though the broken thumb required in-season surgery. Through those injuries Hedgecock played well. One veteran NFC scout told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch "Steven Jackson's one of the two, three best guys in the whole league. He's got everything it takes . . . But when they need to put

588-518: A commitment to reduce its annual energy consumption per square foot by at least 4% over a 10-year period. In addition, the university has surpassed the Executive Order 156 goal of diverting 40 percent of their solid waste stream from the landfill through a variety of campus reuse and recycling programs. NC State incorporates locally grown, organic, and free range foods into dining service meals at several events such as Earth Week's EarthFest and

672-622: A factor in the play-action game. And he’s done an outstanding job on special teams on the wedge on kickoff returns and has brought physical toughness to our team.” Hedgecock started at fullback for the Giants in Super Bowl XLII . Hedgecock had one reception for 3 yards as the Giants defeated the New England Patriots 17–14. He is also credited with giving head coach Tom Coughlin the traditional ' Gatorade bath'. During

756-424: A five-year, $ 5.5 million contract extension with the Giants on November 10, 2007. According to press accounts, he was a major factor in the Giants' Super Bowl run. He was called by ESPN "a key component for their sixth-rated rushing attack" and that he "stepped into the lineup and provided the Giants with the kind of lead-blocking fullback they needed." The New York Daily News called Hedgecock an "unsung hero" on

840-401: A force when he hits you." Rams running back coach Wilbert Montgomery added, "I like his attitude, he's a nasty kid. Coming out of school, he was an animal, he won't back down from you." Hedgecock added, "Lead blocking never changes. You just go in there and murder somebody." Hedgecock was the lead blocker of Steven Jackson 's stellar 2006 season despite being slowed by injuries. He sustain

924-476: A fullback. He was called the "best blocking back" in the ACC by The Sporting News . Hedgecock spent his first two professional seasons with the St. Louis Rams after being drafted in the seventh round of the 2005 NFL draft . Hedgecock's skills impressed his Rams coaches early. “He is a big hammer, a big lead blocker,” Martz said. “He fits into what we do in terms of running the football. He has nice soft hands and

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1008-636: A guy in there to lead-block, Madison Hedgecock's as good as anybody." In addition to his lead blocking role, Hedgecock was among the Rams leaders in tackles on special teams in 2005 and 2006 and was voted the Rams Outstanding Special Teams player in 2005. Hedgecock was released following the first game of the regular season in 2007 and was replaced on the roster by Richard Owens, a fullback-tight end hybrid who had ties to Rams' then-head coach Scott Linehan from their time together with

1092-421: A high-ankle sprain in early August 2006, and was "gimpy" for 3½ weeks of training camp. "It feels a lot better," Hedgecock reported. "It's loosened up some, and it's starting to get back toward 100 percent. I was running last week, and I think that really broke up a lot of the scar tissue and got the blood flowing through it. It really helped." Later in the season Hedgecock broke his thumb but continued to play in

1176-650: A junior, he played in all 12 games and started 11 at defensive end and made 55 tackles, 40 (solo) and 15 assists, six tackles for losses, 1.5 sacks, two fumble recoveries. In his sophomore season (2002) he played in all 12 games—he was the starting fullback in the first six games of the year, but moved to defensive end for the final six contests after injuries depleted the Carolina defensive line and played both positions against Wake Forest . He had three rushes for 11 yards, caught two passes for 7 yards and made 21 total tackles (11 solo, 10 assists) with 2.5 for losses. Hedgecock

1260-437: A key role in the running game during their Super Bowl winning season and signed a long-term contract extension. Hedgecock was then claimed off waivers by the Giants on September 13, 2007. The Giants cut fullback Robert Douglas to make room for Hedgecock. At the time, the Giants were seeking a replacement for seven-year veteran Jim Finn , who had been placed on injured reserve with a torn labrum in his right shoulder. He signed

1344-418: A lot of similarities to here." The Rams reportedly liked Hedgecock's size and were enamored with his devotion to lead blocking. "It can be a fun thing," said Hedgecock. "You see that tailback run for 100 yards, that's where I get my glory." Hedgecock filled that role according to interim head coach Joe Vitt . "He's getting better every single game," Vitt said. "He kind of reminds me of "Moose" Johnston . He's

1428-637: A major downtown artery. University Housing divides Main Campus into West, Central, and East Campus for residence hall purposes. West and Central campuses are divided by Dan Allen Drive, while Central and East are divided by Morill Drive and Reynolds Coliseum . Architecturally, Main Campus is known for its distinctive red brick buildings. Brick statues dot the landscape, and the University Plaza , colloquially named "The Brickyard", in North Campus

1512-499: A physical presence at that position," offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride said. "He's not overwhelmed by being one-on-one with those linebackers. We're not a West Coast fullback. When you're at fullback, you're in there to block. Maybe we'll throw you the ball once in a while. He fits the definition of the position for us." “Excellent fit,” coach Tom Coughlin added. “A physical, lead-blocking fullback that has good hands and can be

1596-521: A research and education organization devoted to research involving food crops, like fruits and vegetables, and the potential health-promoting properties they convey when consumed. NC State's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences staffs the institute with faculty from the departments of horticultural science; food, bioprocessing and nutrition sciences; plant and microbial biology; genetics; and agricultural and resource economics. PHHI has both research and Cooperative Extension components. Mary Ann Lila

1680-588: A senior) and 2 touchdowns while also recording 83 tackles (8.5 for losses) and 1.5 sacks, three fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles in his college career. His best performances running the ball were a 10-carry, 69-yard performance in a 30–24 victory over archrival North Carolina State and a 10-carry, 36-yard game in a 31–28 upset of fourth-ranked Miami , both during his senior year. He played fullback during redshirt freshman year for Tar Heels. He returned to fullback position for his senior season in 2004 after playing defensive end as sophomore and junior. In 2003, as

1764-549: A tough deal,” Hedgecock, the Giants’ fullback, said Wednesday after practice. “I didn’t think I did anything as a player to deserve it.” . . . “They could have at least brought in somebody that was good. He was the coach’s buddy. I don’t want to play for a buddy.” On November 23, 2008, Hedgecock scored his first career touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals in the form of a 2-yard touchdown pass from Eli Manning . He

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1848-545: A way to advertise events going on around campus. In 2008, racist and threatening graffiti in the tunnel directed at then President-elect Barack Obama prompted an investigation from the United States Secret Service . Students held a "Unity Rally" in response to denounce the acts of racism. The Wolfline bus service connects points on the campuses with each other. It also provides transportation to collegiate athletic events. NC State's main campus

1932-498: A website devoted to NC State history entitled Historical State . In October 2023, Polychlorinated biphenyl was detected in Poe Hall. Poe Hall was immediately closed to the public. The Campus Community Alliance for Environment Justice, a student-led coalition, was formed to petition the college for increased transparency. NC State's Main Campus has three sub-campuses: North Campus, Central Campus, and South Campus. North Campus

2016-714: Is 115 feet (35 m) tall. As a tradition, the Belltower is lit in red at night immediately following athletic victories and certain academic achievements. The Court of North Carolina , just west of the Memorial Belltower, is surrounded by the 1911 Building; the College of Humanities and Social Sciences in Tompkins, Caldwell, Winston Halls and The College of Education in Poe Hall; Page Hall, home to College of Engineering offices; and Leazar Hall, former location of

2100-727: Is a former American football player who was a fullback in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons. He played college football for the University of North Carolina . He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the seventh round of the 2005 NFL draft . An All-Pro selection in 2008, Hedgecock earned a Super Bowl ring with the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII over the-then undefeated New England Patriots . Hedgecock attended Ledford Senior High School in Thomasville, North Carolina and

2184-435: Is a good receiver. These guys are so hard to find.” On July 15, 2005, Hedgecock signed a reported three-year $ 1.1 million contract. In what the St. Louis Post-Dispatch called "rapid improvement" he beat out veteran Joey Goodspeed for the fullback position for the Rams. Goodspeed, who had held the job for two seasons, was released. About the competition Mike Martz said, "It's a very healthy competition. The fullback position

2268-564: Is also home to the only college dedicated to textiles in the country, the Wilson College of Textiles, which is a partner of the National Council of Textile Organizations and is widely regarded as one of the best textiles programs in the world. In 2020 the textile engineering program was ranked 1st nationally by College Factual. In 2017, Business of Fashion Magazine ranked the college's fashion and apparel design program 8th in

2352-487: Is augmented by the 1,334-acre (5.4 km ) mixed-use Centennial Campus. Located 1 mi (1.6 km) south of the Memorial Tower, this campus houses university, corporate, and government research, in addition to classrooms and non-student residences. The Wilson College of Textiles has been based on this campus since 1991. Beginning in 2002, the College of Engineering began to relocate to Centennial Campus. Six of

2436-642: Is director of the Plants for Human Health Institute. As of February 2024, PHHI is home to around 11 faculty and 70 staff at the NC Research Campus. NC State began operations in Kannapolis in 2007 as the Fruit and Vegetable Science Institute. The university was one of the first organizations to join the fledgling biotech hub that would become the NC Research Campus. The university's program was renamed

2520-409: Is housed in the adjacent Lee Residence Hall. Members of EcoVillage complete numerous volunteer based sustainability trips every semester and attend various discussions about how to improve and further the university's reach into sustainability. NC State is one of 17 institutions that constitute the University of North Carolina system. Each campus has a high degree of independence, but each submits to

2604-639: Is just phenomenal". One of the backs who rushed for 1,000 yards in 2008, Brandon Jacobs added, "He makes good blocks all the time and that's what we need from him, to come out and do his job and he does it really well." Jacobs added, "When he flattens a guy, that makes us jump. That gets me excited when I see something like that, when he gets going with a full head of steam and then knocking somebody out. That's what he does, he puts people on their backs." Said Hedgecock, "I just block. I just square my guys." Hedgecock's impressive run blocking led to 1,000 rushing yards for both Brandon Jacobs and Derrick Ward during

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2688-424: Is kind of a lost art. It's just a brutal position. You've got to throw your body in there and just try to slam people. And those two guys, that's what they're about. "Madison has really stepped up and done a nice job" Martz added. "In what we do (at) that fullback position is really a tight end or be on the line of scrimmage or we flex him. We do so many things over there that for a rookie to come in and absorb that

2772-402: Is known for its programs in agriculture, engineering, textiles, and design. The textile and paper engineering programs are notable, given the uniqueness of the subject area. As of the 2018–2019 school year , NC State had the following colleges and academic departments: Considered a more selective university, NC State accepts about half of those who apply for undergraduate admission. For

2856-699: Is located 2.5 mi (4.0 km) west of the NCSU Memorial Tower. North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine , NC State's professional college and North Carolina's only veterinary medicine program, serves as the anchor of the Biomedical Campus. The 180-acre (0.73 km ) campus consists of 20 buildings including the 100,000-square-foot (9,300 m ) CVM Research Building where biomedical investigations in genomic sciences; vaccine development; cancer immuno-therapy; emerging and infectious zoonotic diseases; and diseases of

2940-631: Is nicknamed for its paving material; most sidewalks are also made from brick. The Brickyard and sidewalks also contain white brick mosaics of the athletics logo and other patterns. The Memorial Belltower , located in the Northeast corner of North Campus, serves as the signature of NC State and appears in the NC State Chancellor's Seal. It was constructed as a monument to alumni killed in World War I. The granite tower, completed in 1937,

3024-606: Is over nine stories tall and covers over 119,000 square feet. This library is on North Main Campus in the center of University Plaza, or often called "The Brickyard" and is 11,000 square meters. The James B. Hunt Jr. Library , on the university's Centennial Campus , opened in January 2013 and covers over 221,000 square feet. NC State, as a member of the Triangle Research Libraries Network (TRLN), has interlibrary loan services with Duke University ,

3108-655: Is particularly interested in the American Civil War . He is also a NASCAR fan. In addition, Madison hosts an annual summer football camp for children ages 7–18 at William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey . North Carolina State North Carolina State University ( NC State , North Carolina State , NC State University , or NCSU ) is a public land-grant research university in Raleigh, North Carolina , United States. Founded in 1887 and part of

3192-415: Is pretty difficult to do. He struggled a bit for awhile. I think he really has a better understanding of what we are trying to do right now." Hedgecock said he had a slight advantage coming in because of the system he was in at North Carolina. "My college offense the fullback was similar to here. They do a lot of moving and shifting and changing assignments. I guess other offenses might be different. There are

3276-689: Is ranked 10th internationally among undergraduate programs by The Princeton Review in 2020. For 2010 the Wall Street Journal surveyed recruiters and ranked NC State number 19 among the top 25 recruiter picks. In 2022, U.S. News & World Report ranked the Department of Statistics 11th (tied) in the nation. In fiscal year 2019, NC State University received 95 awards and $ 29,381,782 in National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funds for Research. For fiscal year 2017, NC State

3360-666: Is the oldest part of NC State and is home to most academic departments and a few residence halls. Central Campus is mainly residence halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and student support facilities. Finally, Greek Court, the McKimmon Conference and Training Center, and student park-and-ride areas are found on South Campus. North and Central Campus are separated by the North Carolina Railroad . Pedestrian tunnels allow students to commute between campuses. Central and South Campuses are separated by Western Boulevard,

3444-647: Is the only college to offer associate degrees and the College of Veterinary Medicine does not grant undergraduate degrees. Each college is composed of numerous departments that focus on a particular discipline or degree program, for example Food Science , Civil Engineering , Genetics or Accounting . There are a total of 66 departments administered by all eleven NC State colleges. In total, NC State offers nine associate degree programs in agriculture, bachelor's degrees in 102 areas of study, master's degrees in 108 areas, and doctorate degrees in 60 areas. NC State

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3528-528: The 2008 NFL season . In 2009 Hedgecock played the season with a torn labrum for which he had off-season surgery. The following season, 2010, he had a hamstring injury that landed him on injured reserve after only four games that season. He was released by the Giants on July 28, 2011, due to failing his physical. Hedgecock stated his degenerative disc disease in his back would likely end his career, "I'm old and beat up," Hedgecock said. "If I keep playing, it's going to get worse and worse. My hamstring (2010 injury),

3612-647: The University of North Carolina system, it is the largest university in the Carolinas . The university forms one of the corners of the Research Triangle together with Duke University in Durham and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill . It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". The North Carolina General Assembly established North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts on March 7, 1887, as

3696-500: The University of North Carolina , the Woman's College (now the University of North Carolina at Greensboro ), and NC State. This conglomeration became the University of North Carolina in 1931. In 1937, Blake R. Van Leer joined as Dean and started the graduate program for engineering, among numerous other programs. In 1942, Van Leer successfully encouraged NC State's first women to pursue an engineering degree, 4-5 women would enroll and

3780-526: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , and North Carolina Central University . In 2014–2015 NC State became part of only fifty-four institutions in the U.S. to have earned the "Innovation and Economic Prosperity University" designation by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities . For 2020, U.S. News & World Report ranks NC State tied for 84th out of all national universities and tied for 34th out of public universities in

3864-640: The Academic Ranking of World Universities. In 2020, NC State's College of Design was ranked 25th by College Factual. In 2018, the Animation Career Review ranked NC State's Graphic Design program 4th in the country and best among public universities. In 2020, the College of Education tied for 45th in the U.S. and the Poole College of Management is tied for 52nd among business schools. NC State's Entrepreneurship program

3948-611: The Computer Science Teaching Labs. It was once home to 100 trees (one for every county in North Carolina ), but damage caused by Hurricane Fran in 1996 reduced the number significantly, including the destruction of a particularly old and large tree which was some 12 feet (3.7 m) in diameter. Some replanting has occurred, but the Court's former appearance is far from being restored. Southwest of

4032-475: The Court of North Carolina is another landmark, the Free Expression Tunnel . The Tunnel functions as one of three pedestrian tunnels underneath the railroad tracks separating North Campus and Central Campus. This particular tunnel is the site of sanctioned graffiti ; anyone may paint there, and it is often the place for political statements, personal messages, and art. This tunnel also serves as

4116-560: The Giants championship team. He was noted for his play against Tampa Bay, Dallas, and Green Bay. Against Tampa Bay, "Hedgecock manhandled linebacker Barrett Ruud and running back Brandon Jacobs followed him through a huge hole for an 8-yard touchdown that helped give the Giants a 14-7 lead." FOX announcer Joe Buck said on-air, "What were the Rams thinking letting this guy go?" during the Tampa Bay playoff game. Against Dallas, Hedgecock blocked two players on an Amani Toomer touchdown in

4200-529: The Giants' running game is to stop fullback Madison Hedgecock in the hole. That sounds like an easy task, but it isn't especially since Hedgecock weighs 266 pounds." After the 2008 season for the Giants, Hedgecock was voted as a First Alternate to the Pro Bowl and was a Second-team All-Pro by the Associated Press. He also drew praise from Hall of Fame tackle Dan Dierdorf, "Hedgecock won't ever lead

4284-627: The Institute for Advanced Analytics is the university's most selective graduate program accepting around one-in-eight applicants. NCSU Libraries, ranked 38th out of 115 North American research libraries, includes 4.4 million volumes, over 50,000 print and electronic serial subscriptions, more than 20,000 videos and film holdings, and more than 40,000 digital images (as of 2011). The library system has an annual budget of over $ 29 million and consists of five libraries, two main libraries and three branch libraries. The D. H. Hill Library , on Main Campus ,

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4368-592: The Minnesota Vikings, as well a brief crossover as the University of Louisville. While Hedgecock was already regarded as one of the league's best pure blocking fullbacks., Owens never played another down in the NFL following his brief 14-game stint with St. Louis. Many saw the move as one of the most glaring examples of the ineptitude of Scott Linehan, particularly after Hedgecock signed with the Giants, played

4452-531: The NFL in rushing but he'll lead block for a lot a yards and he's a gifted receiver with soft hands who runs good routes." Hedgeock also was named to the Sports Illustrated All-Pro team by Peter King who quipped, "Not sure, but I think he's got an anvil in his pads." Giant teammate, All-Pro Justin Tuck told Pro Football Weekly , "Madison plays with reckless abandon, his tolerance for pain

4536-600: The Plants for Human Health Institute when the NC Research Campus was officially dedicated on October 20, 2008, in order "to more accurately reflect the groundbreaking research approach the institute will take. Institute research will focus on identifying and making available to consumers bioactive compounds in plants that prevent and treat disease." In March 2008, NC State launched the University Sustainability Office in order to address environmental concerns on campus. The university has established

4620-679: The School of Design in 1948), the School of Education in 1948, and the School of Forestry in 1950. In the summer of 1956, following the US Supreme Court ruling in Brown v. Board of Education (1954) that segregated public education was unconstitutional, North Carolina State College enrolled its first African-American undergraduates, Ed Carson, Manuel Crockett, Irwin Holmes, and Walter Holmes. In 1962, State College officials desired to change

4704-545: The Super Bowl media blitz Hedgecock was critical of Rams head coach Scott Linehan who was responsible for releasing him after Week One of the 2007 season. Hedgecock told a St. Louis radio station that Linehan was not well respected by many of the Rams players and was boring enough to put some players asleep. “The head coach brought in a player that he’d had in college,” Hedgecock told St. Louis radio station KSLG. Hedgecock also said about his release, “When you get fired, it’s

4788-599: The U.S., tied at 31st for "most innovative" and 69th for "best value" schools. NC State's College of Engineering was tied for 24th by U.S. News & World Report , with many of its programs ranking in the top 30 nationally. NC State's Nuclear Engineering program is considered to be one of the best in the world and in 2020, was ranked 3rd in the country (behind MIT and the University of Michigan Ann Arbor). The biological and agricultural engineering programs are also widely recognized and were ranked 4th nationally. In 2019 NC State's manufacturing and industrial engineering program

4872-851: The annual All Carolinas Meal with foods local to the Carolinas. Examinations of the campus' sustainability practices by the Sustainable Endowments Institute resulted in a "B+" grade for NC State on the College Sustainability Report Card 2011. In 2013 the University Housing department agreed to incorporate a new living and learning community known as "EcoVillage." Members of EcoVillage were originally housed in Bragaw Residence Hall on West Campus. Today, EcoVillage

4956-503: The board of trustees as a voting member. The UNC system also elects the chancellor of NC State, currently Randy Woodson. The board of trustees administers NC State's eleven academic colleges . Each college grants its own degrees with the exception of the First Year College which provides incoming freshmen the opportunity to experience several disciplines before selecting a major. The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

5040-420: The class of 2019, 21,104 applied and 10,584, or 50%, were accepted, of whom 4,210 enrolled. Members of the class of 2019 had average SAT verbal, math and writing scores of 610, 640 and 587, respectively, for a two-part total (verbal and math) of 1250 (1600-point scale) or a three-part total of 1836 (2400-point scale). The 4,210 students who enrolled had an average high school GPA of 3.44; 40%, or 1,677, ranked in

5124-469: The country and 30th in the world. In 2018, Fashion Schools ranked the college's fashion and textile management program 11th in the nation. NC State's Masters program in data analytics was the first in the United States. Launched in 2007, it is part of the Institute for Advanced Analytics and was created as a university-wide multidisciplinary initiative to meet the rapidly growing demand in

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5208-411: The first quarter and later delivered a key lead block on Bradie James on a Jacobs touchdown which drew raves from ESPN's Ron Jaworski among others. ""This kid's been phenomenal," Jaworski said as Hedgecock planted linebacker Bradie James." Former Eagles assistant coach Mike Kelly said, "For straight-ahead power football, this is clinic tape." "Madison's arrival was very important and he has given us

5292-447: The first to every drill. He's very energetic, very enthusiastic." Bunting moved Hedgecock to defensive end after his freshman season, then moved him back to fullback for his final season, as he had promised. Fullback was Hedgecock's preferred position and Bunting felt that his pro potential was there. Hedgecock graduated with a communications degree. His 440-pound bench press, 630-pound back squat, 385-pound power clean are UNC records for

5376-531: The first women graduated in 1941. One of his students Katharine Stinson became the Federal Aviation Administration 's first female engineer. Following World War II, the university grew and developed. The G.I. Bill enabled thousands of veterans to attend college, and enrollment shot past the 5,000 mark in 1947. State College created new academic programs, including the School of Architecture and Landscape Design in 1947 (renamed as

5460-494: The full name implies that there is another branch of the university elsewhere in the state. In 1966, single-year enrollment reached 10,000. In the 1970s enrollment surpassed 19,000 and the School of Humanities and Social Sciences was added. Celebrating its centennial in 1987, NC State reorganized its internal structure, renaming all its schools to colleges (e.g. School of Engineering to the College of Engineering ). Also in this year, it gained 700 acres (2.8 km ) of land that

5544-554: The individual college must also agree to accept the student. Because of this process, some colleges have significantly higher admission requirements than others. The Graduate School reviews all postgraduate education applications. For fall 2015, 14,394 prospective students applied to the Graduate School; 3,460 (24%) were admitted. Of these, 2,982 (80.3%) enrolled. The Master of Science in Analytics (MSA) degree awarded by

5628-488: The institution's name to North Carolina State University. Consolidated university administrators approved a change to the University of North Carolina at Raleigh, frustrating many students and alumni who protested the change with letter writing campaigns. In 1963, State College officially became North Carolina State of the University of North Carolina. Students, faculty, and alumni continued to express dissatisfaction with this name; however, after two additional years of protest,

5712-414: The invitation due to the severity of his back. He also heard from the head coach who once let him go, and "we buried the hatchet". "'He told me releasing me was as big a mistake as he made there and my replacement let him down'. "That made up for it and I never wish a man ill for things in that are in the past", said Hedgecock. In his free time, Hedgecock enjoys farming and researching American history. He

5796-554: The labor market for analytics professionals. In 2012, Thomas H. Davenport and D.J. Patil highlighted the MSA program in Harvard Business Review as one of only a few sources of talent with proven strengths in data science. NC State is known for its College of Veterinary Medicine and in 2020 it was ranked 4th nationally, by U.S. News & World Report , 25th internationally by NTU Ranking and 36th internationally by

5880-576: The lung, respiratory tract , skin, and digestive system are undertaken. The Center for Comparative Medicine and Translational Research, the Veterinary Teaching Hospital with its clinical research and clinical trials, and the Teaching Animal Unit (TAU), which is a working farm, are also campus elements. The 110,000-square-foot Randall B. Terry Jr. Companion Animal Veterinary Medical Center, completed in 2011, doubled

5964-475: The name was changed to the current official name, North Carolina State University at Raleigh. However, by longstanding convention, the "at Raleigh" portion is omitted even in official documents such as diplomas, and in practice the institution's name is simply "North Carolina State University"; "NC State University" is also accepted on first reference in news stories. Indeed, school officials have long discouraged using "at Raleigh" except when absolutely necessary, as

6048-718: The nine College of Engineering departments are housed in three Engineering Buildings in an area known as the Engineering Oval. The Golden LEAF Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center (BTEC), part of the College of Engineering, is located adjacent to the Engineering Oval. The offices of ABB , LexisNexis and the National Weather Service are also on the Centennial Campus, as well as Centennial Campus Magnet Middle School . The North Carolina State University Centennial Biomedical Campus

6132-418: The person's given name (s) to the link. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Hedgecock&oldid=696729247 " Category : Surnames Hidden categories: Articles with short description Short description is different from Wikidata All set index articles Monitored short pages Madison Hedgecock Madison Smith Hedgecock (born August 27, 1981)

6216-597: The policies of the UNC system board of governors. The 32 voting members of the board of governors are elected by the North Carolina General Assembly for four-year terms. President Peter Hans heads the system. The board of trustees of NC State has thirteen members and sets all policies for the university. The UNC system board of governors elects eight of the trustees and the governor of North Carolina appoints four. The student body president serves on

6300-636: The size of the veterinary hospital. J. C. Raulston Arboretum is an 8-acre (0.03 km ) arboretum and botanical garden operated by NC State, and located just south of West Campus. It is open daily without charge. NC State is one of eight universities with a presence at the North Carolina Research Campus, a 340-acre biotechnology hub in Kannapolis , NC The university operates the Plants for Human Health Institute (PHHI),

6384-426: The top 10% of their graduating classes. There were 130 valedictorians and 102 salutatorians in the class. Transfer admission is also very competitive. In the fall of 2015, 4,165 students applied to the transfer class; 1,470, or 35%, were admitted. NC State requires undergraduate admission candidates to choose a preferred college of study. After determining that an applicant meets the overall university requirements,

6468-561: The university has maintained these objectives while building on them. After opening in 1889, North Carolina A&M saw its enrollment fluctuate and its mandate expand. In 1917, it changed its name to "North Carolina State College of Agriculture and Engineering"—or "North Carolina State" for short. During the Great Depression , the North Carolina state government, under Governor O. Max Gardner , administratively combined

6552-603: Was a Super Prep All-American and also earned honorable mention All-American from USA Today and Prep Star All-Region. In track, he competed in the 200 and 400 meters , hurdles , relays, and shot put and earned All-County and All-Conference honors in the shot put. Hedgecock attended the University of North Carolina , where he played for the North Carolina Tar Heels football team from 2001 to 2004. A versatile athlete, he played running back , fullback and defensive end while rushing for 130 yards (118 as

6636-487: Was a student and a letterman in football, basketball and track & field . On the gridiron Hedgecock played fullback, tight end , and linebacker . He rushed for 1,799 yards and 17 touchdowns in 10 games as senior and rushed for 3,673 yards and 44 touchdowns in his high school career. He also was a three-time All-County and All-Conference selection (tight end as sophomore and fullback as junior and senior). Was named county offensive player of year in 1998 and 1999. Hedgecock

6720-442: Was because of the back being out of whack." He also wished his replacement well, "Hopefully, they can get somebody else to do what I used to do. Maybe one of the younger guys will step up and do a good job there." Hedgecock said he was contacted by one of his former coaches (who then was a head coach on a team in the midwest) to see if he was physically able to play a role in blocking for a "consistent 1,500 rusher" but had to decline

6804-439: Was developed as Centennial Campus . Since then, NC State has focused on developing its new Centennial Campus. It has invested more than $ 620 million in facilities and infrastructure at the new campus, with 62 acres (0.3 km ) of space being constructed. Sixty-one private and government agency partners are on Centennial Campus. NC State has almost 8,000 employees, nearly 35,000 students, a $ 1.495 billion annual budget, and

6888-412: Was nicknamed "Big Cat." "Probably because I used to pace a lot before a game" and "I like seeing people run over people," said Hedgecock, who in college once bent the facemask on his helmet while delivering a ferocious blow. John Bunting , a former Rams assistant who was Hedgecock's head coach at North Carolina, said the nickname was "Suitable. He practices hard all the time, he runs around the field, he's

6972-594: Was ranking 13th in the nation, and material science at 15th. Other notable programs included civil engineering at 20th, environmental engineering tied at 21st, chemical engineering tied for 22nd, computer engineering at 28th, and biomedical engineering ranking 28th nationally in 2019. In 2019, the Academic Ranking of World Universities ranked NC State's electrical engineering program 9th internationally and chemical engineering 20th. In 2020, The Princeton Review ranked NC State 36th for game design. NC State

7056-485: Was the lead blocker for two 1,000-yard rushers (Brandon Jacobs and Derrick Ward) for the 2008 New York Giants. With Hedgecock as the fullback the Giants rushed for over 2,500 yards and had a team rushing average of 5.0 yards a carry, both among the league leaders as the Giants ended with a 12–4 record. Mike Preston of the Baltimore Sun wrote, "Ravens inside linebacker Bart Scott says one of the major keys to stopping

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