Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson reportedly in the mix for NC State head-coaching job

Russell Wilson interviewed for the NC State head coaching job, barely two months into his CBS studio role, despite never coaching a single snap.

Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson reportedly in the mix for NC State head-coaching job

TL;DR

  • Russell Wilson interviewed for the NC State head coaching job.
  • The Wolfpack fired Dave Doeren after a 3-4 start.
  • Philip Rivers, another former player, is also a reported target for NC State.
  • Wilson retired from the NFL in June and is currently in a CBS studio role.
  • Wilson previously played for NC State from 2008-2010 before transferring to Wisconsin.
  • Rivers has spent the last six seasons coaching high school football in Alabama.
  • Hiring Wilson would be a risk due to his lack of coaching experience at any level.
  • NC State appears to be prioritizing name recognition and booster potential with their coaching search.