Dave Doeren recalls 9/11 experience before NC State military tribute game

NC State head football coach Dave Doeren recently shared his personal connection to the September 11 attacks as his program prepares for a commemorative home game. Doeren explained that his father was scheduled to fly on one of the planes that crashed into the World Trade Center in 2001 but missed the flight due to a transport delay. The coach spent several hours in a state of uncertainty before learning his father was safe. To mark the 25th anniversary of the tragedy, NC State will wear "Wolfpack Warriors" uniforms during a home game against Richmond. The team is scheduled to play the Spiders on Friday, September 11, at Carter-Finley Stadium with a 7 p.m. kickoff. The game will be broadcast on ESPNU as part of the university's tribute to first responders and the United States Armed Forces.

• 11:06 PMYahoo Sports — Before NC State football's 9/11 tribute, Dave Doeren shares story he'll never forget