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.
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.