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NC State in talks with former QB Philip Rivers about coaching job
NC State has engaged in serious discussions with former quarterback Philip Rivers about returning to coach his alma mater, though sources told ESPN a deal isn't close.[5] Fox News reported that Wolfpack donors are rallying NIL resources and gauging Rivers' interest as the coaching search heats up.[3]
The search comes after the firing of head coach Dave Doeren.[3] The New York Post reported that NC State is homing in on Rivers in its head coaching search.[4]
Covered by Newsweek, Fox News, ESPN and 2 more
Read first NC State Legend Philip Rivers Addresses Head Coaching Rumors
Where accounts differ (1)
- FramingThe New York Post reported NC State is 'homing in on' Rivers, while ESPN reported a deal isn't close.[4, 5]
- New York Post · Leans right · Oct 30, 10:58 p.m. ET NC State homing in on Phillip Rivers in head coaching search
A decorated QB could be headed back to North Carolina State, this time as its head football coach.
- ESPN · Not rated · Oct 31, 9:47 a.m. ET Sources: NC State talking to former QB Rivers about coaching job
Former NC State QB Philip Rivers has engaged in serious discussions about returning to coach his alma mater, though sources told ESPN that a deal isn't close.
- New York Post · Leans right · Oct 30, 10:58 p.m. ET NC State homing in on Phillip Rivers in head coaching search
How balanced is this coverage?
Of the 3 rated outlets that covered it, 0 are left of center, 1 is center and 2 are right of center (1 of them in the Right group). 2 more are not rated.
Too few left- or right-leaning outlets to compare: 0 of 42 left-leaning, 1 of 33 center and 2 of 38 right-leaning outlets covered it.
- Left: none.
- Leans left: none.
- Center: Newsweek (−0.30).
- Leans right: New York Post (+0.64).
- Right: Fox News (+1.52).
Not rated ESPN, The Athletic. Not placed: they have no lean score.
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- Left-leaning No left-leaning outlet in Tare's list covered it.
- Center NC State Legend Philip Rivers Addresses Head Coaching Rumors
- Right-leaning Former NFL QB Philip Rivers has become a serious option for NC State opening amid college football carousel