 Emphasizing a proud school history and prestige, he motivated and inspired the student-athletes and fans to a degree which had not been seen in years at the Heights.His effect was immediately noticeable, and tangible to the spectators, as the Eagles won their first two games of the 2013 season against the Villanova Wildcats and the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, matching their win total from the previous season.They won their 6th game against the North Carolina State Wolfpack on the final home game of the season, traditionally senior day at most schools, spurring the fans to rush the field to celebrate the team's accomplishment of reaching bowl eligibility.