How message boards paved the way for modern media coverage, part 1: NC State

Update: 2022-07-20

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In this 2-part season finale to "Brief History of Triangle Sports", Joe Ovies revisits what it was to be part of an online community at the turn of the century and how message boards provided a runway for some websites to become legit coverage outlets for NC State and North Carolina. Part 1 focuses on the Wolfpack's online culture, featuring conversations with the remaining caretaker of The Wolf Web, one of the original contributors to StateFans.com, and one fan who turned his passion for the Pack into a successful podcast.

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How message boards paved the way for modern media coverage, part 1: NC State

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How message boards paved the way for modern media coverage, part 1: NC State

How message boards paved the way for modern media coverage, part 1: NC State