What Is Russell Wilson’s Connection to NC State? Exploring Steelers QB’s Attendance at Wolfpack’s Win Against Grizzlies

Russell Wilson went to see March Madness at the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. As he sat beside the Steelers‘ limited partner Thomas Tull, the quarterback had his utmost support for NC State. The Wolfpack ended up winning against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies to progress to Sweet 16.

Wilson, who didn’t give any credit to Wisconsin, chose to shout out the NC State Wolfpack after their insane win in the NCAA tournament. And why not, their connection indeed goes 16 years back.

Russ has a special place in his heart for his first school as opposed to the one he got drafted out of. The Super Bowl-winning athlete had his humble beginnings at NC State in 2008 and was a part of the pack for 3 seasons. In his tenure with the Wolfpack, Wilson amassed 8,545 yards, with 76 TD passes and 26 interceptions. After winning the Super Bowl in 2014, Wilson became the only NC State athlete to be bestowed with the Walter Payton MOY Award. Not only this but his jersey #16 was honored there.

After a 3-year stint, Wilson missed the spring football season after his transfer to Wisconsin. Surprisingly, the QB was drafted into the MLB in the 4 round of the 2010 draft by the Colorado Rockies. However, his Baseball career has fewer highlights than his football career.

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On Saturday night, Russell Wilson sat next to his new team’s limited partner Thomas Tull, watching the NC Wolfpack crush the Grizzlies by a slight margin of 79-73. Even though it was Wisconsin and Wilson who made it to the Rose Ball, and not NC State, the Steelers’ QB’s X post and IG story reflected his emotions for the latter.

The Steelers QB’s shoutout for NC State says it all!

After the Wolfpack won, Wilson shared an IG story of the NC team celebrating, hugging it out, and captioned the video, “Wolfpack!!!”  He also shared a shoutout for the team on X. The 79-73 upset of the Grizzlies has propelled the NC State team to the Sweet 16 and they will play their next game on March 28. However, their opponent is yet to be decided.

As for Wilson himself, the busy season is coming up and he has a lot to prove in the coming time since the Steelers have signed him for ‘the leader’ in him. They might make their engagement permanent if Wilson gives a good performance in the upcoming season. Good to see that he is in good form, working out in his backyard and keeping the people guessing about his next move.

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