Rick Kopps, the father of the best pitcher in college baseball, said Kevin always worked extremely hard to stay in shape and it's paying off.
Razorback radio analyst Bubba Carpenter calls it "The Kopps Affect" when reliever Kevin Kopps comes in and everybody plays better.
NC State's Terrell Tatum hasn't spent much time in Fayetteville, but his father played for the Hogs and his brother did for a year.
North Carolina State coach Elliott Avent talked with the media after Thursday's practice and knows how good the Hogs are this year.
Hogs coach Dave Van Horn said after Thursday's practice they would start Patrick Wicklander, then figure it out the rest of the way.
Hogs catcher Casey Opitz said after practice for North Carolina State he is glad now he made the choice to come back for another season.
Hogs reliever Kevin Kopps has had many people trying beet juice and Jourdan Black of 40-29 was one of those that gave it a try.
ESPN analyst Todd Walker said on Halftime on Thursday afternoon North Carolina State's pitching may give Hogs' chances at plate.
John McDonnell built a men's track program that won 40 national titles and Bob Holt of the Democrat-Gazette talked about it on Halftime.
Treylon Burks' natural skills gives him a chance for a good career at the next level, says ADG's Richard Davenport on The Morning Rush.