By Bob Sutton
Special to The Alamance News
The scoreboard at North Carolina State’s Carter-Finley Stadium has been named in honor of a Burlington businessman.
Andy Albright Scoreboard was unveiled this summer. It’s the main video scoreboard at the North end zone.
The naming came in recognition of a gift from Albright, a 1986 graduate of N.C. State. The gift supports ongoing stadium improvements, according to the N.C. State athletics department.
“Andy and Jane Albright have shown time and again just how much N.C. State means to them,” athletics director Boo Corrigan said in a statement. “Their passion for this university — whether through academics, entrepreneurship, or athletics — has helped shape what N.C. State is today. We’re excited to see Andy’s name prominently displayed for all to see on game day and beyond.”
Albright grew up in the Union Ridge community. He’s co-founder and chief operating officer of Burlington-based The Alliance, an insurance marketing agency.
“N.C. State has always been more than just a university to me — it’s where I built lifelong friendships, learned to lead, and fell in love with the Wolfpack spirit,” Albright said.
“Tailgating at Carter-Finley with my family and business team is one of my favorite traditions, because it brings together everything I value: loyalty, connection, and celebration. I hope this scoreboard inspires others to give back, not just with their resources, but with their heart, their time, and their pride in being part of something bigger. Giving back is about legacy — and mine is forever tied to the Pack.”
The N.C. State Board of Trustees approved the scoreboard naming following the university’s recommendation.
The university lists the Albright family’s past contributions involving the Albright Entrepreneurship Garage Program and Albright Entrepreneurs Village, the Albright Sports Medicine Center in the Murphy Family Football Center, endowments advancing innovation and entrepreneurship on campus, and support of The Shelton Leadership Center.
N.C. State opens the football season Thursday night against visiting East Carolina.
