From Newsweek · Brian Jones · · 50s
Philip Rivers Named NC State Head Coach
Philip Rivers, former NFL star, joins NC State as head coach after 17-year career.
In brief
Philip Rivers, former NFL star, joins NC State as head coach after 17-year career. Philip Rivers becomes NC State's head football coach following a five-year contract after retiring from the NFL. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Philip Rivers Hired
Philip Rivers officially becomes NC State's head football coach after signing a five-year contract.
“i am humbled and honored to be the next head football coach at nc state university”
Rivers' Message to Wolfpack
Rivers says he feels like coming home after playing for the Wolfpack as a 18-year-old from Alabama.
“in many ways, i feel like i'm coming home. this is where it all began for me as an 18-year-old kid from alabama”
Rivers' Coaching Commitment
Rivers pledges hard work and dedication to winning with his coaching staff and players.
“i will give it everything i have as the coach. there's no denying that this is going to take hard work, but we're not scared of hard”
Rivers' Background
Rivers played for NC State from 2000 to 2003 and had a successful NFL career before coaching high school teams.
Here's the gist
Philip Rivers becomes NC State's head football coach following a five-year contract after retiring from the NFL.
