NC State is closing in on Philip Rivers as its next coach, betting its legendary quarterback can make an unconventional leap pay off.

The NC State Wolfpack could turn to a familiar quarterback to lead their next chapter, and Russell Wilson has now taken a step toward that possibility. According to ESPN insider Adam Schefter, Wilson interviewed for the program’s head coaching vacancy Tuesday. His involvement adds another recognizable name to a search that already includes Philip Rivers.For […] The post NC State Interviews Super Bowl Champion as Philip Rivers Gets Familiar Competition appeared first on HEAVY.

Russell Wilson interviewed for the NC State football coaching job, adding a stunning twist to a search centered on Philip Rivers.

Per reports, things are heating up between Philip Rivers and NC State for the Wolfpack's opening head coach job. But, there's a catch. Here's more:

Scott Quessenberry, a former Los Angeles Chargers center, says he is normally against hiring a coach who skips the usual steps. However, when it came to former teammate Philip Rivers reportedly being in line for the head coaching job at NC State, he had some promising words.

NC State is searching for a new head football coach, and the Wolfpack might be turning to one of the most famous players in program history, even if he’s never coached a game at the college level. Former NC State and NFL quarterback Philip Rivers has reportedly held serious discussions about returning to coach his…

Rivers famously paused his high school coaching career last year, when he returned to the NFL after close to five seasons without a snap in the league.

The Indianapolis Colts brought Philip Rivers back last season, but now he’s looking to take a different step in his career. No, Rivers is not going to play quarterback in the NFL again, at least as far as anyone knows. It seems like his second QB retirement might be the one that sticks. But a […] The post Philip Rivers Gets Career Update After Shock Colts Return appeared first on HEAVY.

Philip Rivers responds to NC State football coaching rumors, explaining his ties to the Wolfpack and why “you never say never.”