Philip Rivers on college coaching rumors: ‘N.C. State is special to me’
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Key Points:
- St. Michael Catholic head coach Philip Rivers addressed rumors linking him to the N.C. State head coaching vacancy, stating there is currently "nothing imminent" despite acknowledging the chatter and his special connection to the university.
- Rivers, a former standout player at N.C. State and likely NFL Hall of Famer, has no college coaching experience but has built a successful high school program with a 48-20 record and recent state semifinal appearances at St. Michael Catholic.
- N.C. State fired longtime coach Dave Doeren last Saturday and has appointed Todd Goebbel as interim coach, with Bill Cowher and Dewayne Washington advising the coaching search.
- Rivers’ son, Gunner, is a four-star senior quarterback committed to N.C. State, and Rivers has withdrawn from an upcoming All-Star Classic offensive coordinator role amid speculation about his coaching future.
- College football analyst Danny Kanell and N.C. State insider James Henderson express optimism about Rivers’ potential hire, citing his ability to energize the fanbase, excite donors, and bring renewed enthusiasm despite his lack of college coaching experience.
