Super Bowl winner Russell Wilson interviewed for NC State coaching job

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 16:38 · Archive

Former quarterback Russell Wilson interviewed for the NC State head coaching position on Tuesday.

Russell Wilson, a former NC State quarterback who won Super Bowl XLVIII with the Seattle Seahawks, interviewed for the Wolfpack head coaching position on Tuesday, according to ESPN. It remains unclear how serious discussions are between Wilson and the university, particularly as NC State has reportedly focused on Philip Rivers, another former star player.

Wilson played for NC State from 2008 to 2010, throwing 76 touchdowns and running for 17 more. He transferred to Wisconsin for his final college season in 2011 before being drafted by Seattle in 2012. He played for fourteen years in the NFL, also appearing in two Super Bowls. He finished his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants, and has since worked as a television analyst for CBS Sports.

NC State dismissed head coach Dave Doeren on 24 October, leaving the position vacant. Todd Goebbel took over as interim coach and won his first game, with the Wolfpack defeating Cal 31-10 on 31 October. Both Wilson and Rivers are apparently candidates for the permanent role.

How it is being reported

• Super Bowl-winning quarterback reportedly a candidate to be NC State’s next football coachFormer Wolfpack and NFL star Russell Wilson interviewed for the head coaching job at his alma mater.WBTV · 5 Nov, 12:23
• Super Bowl-winning quarterback reportedly a candidate to be NC State’s next football coachFormer Wolfpack and NFL star Russell Wilson interviewed for the head coaching job at his alma mater.WECT · 5 Nov, 12:23

In this story: Russell Wilson · NC State · Philip Rivers · Dave Doeren · Seattle Seahawks · Todd Goebbel

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