Lakewood (S.C) star J.C. Neal’s visit to Virginia Tech on November 26-28 will be big for a couple of reasons. First, it will be his first official visit. Secondly, it will be the first time he has seen a game at Lane Stadium. Game atmosphere may be the primary reason Neal calls N.C. State a slight leader at this point over Virginia Tech and Maryland.

“Just by going to the games, I’d say N.C. State is a little above the rest,” Neal said. “But I haven’t been to a game at Virginia Tech. I’m going to a game on the 27th of this month. I just hope it’s a good game with a live atmosphere.”

Which game at N.C. State impressed him?

“I went to the Miami game,” Neal said. “They lost but I liked the environment. The crowd was live the whole time.

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