An Alabama sports reporter told ABC11 they would be "stunned" if former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers is not named the next head football coach at North Carolina State University. The comment signals strong momentum behind Rivers' candidacy for the Wolfpack's top job.
Rivers, a 17-year NFL veteran who played primarily for the Chargers franchise, has been frequently mentioned in connection with the NC State vacancy. The Alabama-based reporter's emphatic assessment suggests the hiring process may be trending decisively toward the former Pro Bowl passer, who has deep ties to the program and the state.
NC State has been searching for a permanent replacement since the departure of Dave Doeren. Rivers, a North Carolina native who starred at Athens High School before playing at NC State from 2000-2003, has served as a high school head coach at St. Michael Catholic in Alabama since retiring from the NFL.
