Philip Rivers Nearing Decision on NC State Job
The former NFL quarterback has not met with officials, but outreach has begun as NC State seeks a replacement for Dave Doeren.
- On Saturday, ESPN reported that former NC State quarterback Philip Rivers is in "serious discussion" to become the university's next head football coach, emerging as the focus of the search.
- Dave Doeren, who led the program since 2013 with a 98-73 overall record, was fired last week, prompting NC State's coaching search. Rivers is an automatic fan favorite given his collegiate success.
- Rivers currently coaches at St. Michael Catholic High School in Fairhope, Alabama, holding a 48-21 career record. The 44-year-old has informed officials he intends to finish the current high school season.
- Rivers' son, Gunner Rivers, is a four-star recruit committed to the Wolfpack for the class of 2027, adding a family dimension to the potential hire. Outreach has occurred regarding front office formation.
- Transitioning from high school to college coaching is not unprecedented, but carries significant risks as demonstrated by Trent Dilfer at UAB, who went 9-21 with the Blazers.
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NC State officials are meeting with former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers about the open coaching job.
Philip Rivers nearing decision on NC State job
While nothing is finished yet, indications continue to suggest that Philip Rivers has the NC State head coaching position lined up if he wants it. There is “continued momentum” toward Rivers being named the next NC State coach, according to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports. The two sides are expected to have further communication in …
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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. “My thoughts on Philip Rivers jumping the line […]
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