Russell Wilson isn't ruling out a return to college football, but he's not rushing to leave his new job at CBS Sports, either.
Days after reports surfaced that the retired NFL quarterback interviewed for the head coaching position at NC State, Wilson addressed the speculation during a Friday, November 6 appearance on Today with Jenna and Sheinelle. And while he acknowledged the significance of hearing from his former school, he made it clear that he's enjoying life on the other side of the camera.
"Well, listen, when your alma mater calls, you always answer," Wilson said when asked about the reported interview. "Listen, I love doing what I'm doing."
Wilson, who retired from the NFL in June after 14 seasons, has spent the past several months settling into his role as an analyst for CBS Sports. Despite his reported interest in the NC State opening, he isn't making any announcements about abandoning television for the sidelines.
"CBS is amazing, it's a blast," he said. "I'm focused on right now, and now is loving what I'm doing on TV."
The comments come after ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that Wilson interviewed for the Wolfpack's head coaching vacancy on Nov. 3. NC State is searching...