Question for Carolina fans, regarding Russell Wilson

[JSeahawks]

Just curious if the people back there in North Carolina love Russell Wilson from his time at N.C. State. Or are they bitter and hate him for going to Wisconsin?

 

[Sac]

I saw some folks over on the Panther Huddle board that love RW. Besides, he tried to go back to NC State but the coach wanted to go with that rookie that's in Tampa now, Glennon I think, so RW went to Wisconsin.

 

[Pantherfan527]

Me personally, I like Wilson a lot, the coach was stupid, should have let him ball both sports.....

 

[aawolf]

Russell Wilson has a B.A. Degree in Communications from NC State. He is, therefore, an alumnus from my university. When he didn't commit fully to football in 2010 by missing spring training, after being drafted to play baseball and playing AAA, he was replaced by Glennon in a controversial though calculated move by the coaching staff (Glennon had two years of eligibility and RW had one as a grad student, though RW was the better QB by any measure). Everyone at NC State pulled for him to succeed at Wisconsin. He's loved in these parts and will always be my favorite player ever.

 

[mikeak]

Second Nc State grad here and nothing but respect and admiration for RW. Many if us pulled for SD as a "backup" team just because if Rivers. Same thing with RW on NC State forums - threads about him etc

Only thing is people want him officially listed as NC State as he did get his bachelor degree there. As many remember he introduced himself (MNF / TNF can't remember) as a whole pack of badgers mixing wolfpack with badgers.

 

[lobohawk]

What the last two folks said. Nothing but best wishes for Wilson and the team he's on. Have to be honest and admit to becoming a Hawk bandwagon fan, just because of Wilson. Though I have always liked the city from visits to family in the area.

 

[Sgt. Largent]

Just curious if the people back there in North Carolina love Russell Wilson from his time at N.C. State. Or are they bitter and hate him for going to Wisconsin?

They love him. How can they be bitter when he was pushed out, it wasn't his choice to leave.

Everyone loves Russell Carrington Wilson. Everyone.

 

[Evil_Shenanigans]

Just curious if the people back there in North Carolina love Russell Wilson from his time at N.C. State. Or are they bitter and hate him for going to Wisconsin?

They love him. How can they be bitter when he was pushed out, it wasn't his choice to leave.

Everyone loves Russell Carrington Wilson. Everyone.

Everyone! :!:

 

[SeaTown81]

It's interesting to see a couple NC fans voicing their displeasure with RW being always listed as attending Wisconsin. Makes sense, seeing as how he went to their school for longer and actually graduated from there.

And jumping on the "everyone loves the guy" comments. You know what, I think this might explain part of the equation to the "Why do SF fans hate you guys so much" thread. Just think about it. RW is universally a likeable guy off the field, as well as a great, fun player on the field. SF's aren't allowed to like him, being our main rival. So that's gotta be annoying to begin with. Then you have the fact that their new hot shot qb is basically the antithesis of everything RW is. Loud, brash, pompous, dumb, a showoff, his game relies on one primary aspect (his ability to run like a gazelle). I'd hate the hell out of the Seahawks too if they had RW and my team had CK.

 

[JSeahawks]

Just curious if the people back there in North Carolina love Russell Wilson from his time at N.C. State. Or are they bitter and hate him for going to Wisconsin?

They love him. How can they be bitter when he was pushed out, it wasn't his choice to leave.

Everyone loves Russell Carrington Wilson. Everyone.

Everyone! :!:

Not Hasselbeck (the poster, not the player).

 

[DavidSeven]

Russell Wilson has become a folk hero at every institution and level he's ever played at. Collegiate School (VA), NC State, Wisconsin, Seattle. He's remembered as a sort of mythical figure at all of these places.

 

[Throwdown]

Not Hasselbeck (the poster, not the player).

I'm sure Matt Flynn has some beef with King Russell Wilson.

 

[LawlessHawk]

It's interesting to see a couple NC fans voicing their displeasure with RW being always listed as attending Wisconsin. Makes sense, seeing as how he went to their school for longer and actually graduated from there.

And jumping on the "everyone loves the guy" comments. You know what, I think this might explain part of the equation to the "Why do SF fans hate you guys so much" thread. Just think about it. RW is universally a likeable guy off the field, as well as a great, fun player on the field. SF's aren't allowed to like him, being our main rival. So that's gotta be annoying to begin with. Then you have the fact that their new hot shot qb is basically the antithesis of everything RW is. Loud, brash, pompous, dumb, a showoff, his game relies on one primary aspect (his ability to run like a gazelle). I'd hate the hell out of the Seahawks too if they had RW and my team had CK.

What's that rumbling I feel...? Oh, it's just the usual stampede of SF trolls running to their own and Kraeperschmuck's defense in T-minus 3... 2... 1...

And you're spot-on with your assesment by the way!

 

[SouthSoundHawk]

Russell Wilson has become a folk hero at every institution and level he's ever played at. Collegiate School (VA), NC State, Wisconsin, Seattle. He's remembered as a sort of mythical figure at all of these places.

Seven is right.

Wilson was a brave warrior during the Zulu-Anglo wars 130 years ago. He helped bring peace to a war torn region. Monuments are still being unearthed to this day of Russell Wilson.


(reenactment photo)

 

[Sgt. Largent]

Russell Wilson has become a folk hero at every institution and level he's ever played at. Collegiate School (VA), NC State, Wisconsin, Seattle. He's remembered as a sort of mythical figure at all of these places.

Seven is right.

Wilson was a brave warrior during the Zulu-Anglo wars 130 years ago. He helped bring peace to a war torn region. Monuments are still being unearthed to this day of Russell Wilson.


(reenactment photo)

 

[BlueTalon]

Wilson was a brave warrior during the Zulu-Anglo wars 130 years ago. He helped bring peace to a war torn region. Monuments are still being unearthed to this day of Russell Wilson.


(reenactment photo)

Can't... stop... laughing...

 

[joeseahawks]

I live in Raleigh and have followed RW career at NC State from the beginning. I listen to local sports radio here and they just love him to death. Callers into the program mostly have positive things to say about Russell. I remember the exact day, when it was announced that RW will be leaving NC State to join Wisconsin. Lots of angry callers into the Radio program.
If you get a chance, listen to 99.9 the fan (should be available online) from 3pm - 7 pm est. They will be talking RW today and plenty of RW on Monday following their game in Charlotte. They get him on interviews here whenever they can. Whenever he is in town for anything, they get him on. Russell Wilson is a class act as a person. Most NC State fans pull for him. The coach who conspired to get him out was fired last year as Mike Glennon (the replacement) couldn't stand the pressure.
Everyone wishes RW nothing but the best.

 

[DavidSeven]

Y'all thought I was exaggerating? From today's Seattle Times article on RW:

Tyler Brosius, a backup quarterback at N.C. State, made the same mistake. Growing up in North Carolina, he heard all about the blossoming legend of Russell Wilson. “Pretty much a religious icon if you can believe that,” he says.

In his one season at Wisconsin, Wilson cultivated a fan base so devoted many still eagerly track his progress. “There are two guys in this state who walk on water,” says Brian Lucas, Wisconsin’s director of athletic communications. “J.J. Watt and Russell Wilson.” Watt, a star defensive lineman for the Houston Texans, grew up in Wisconsin. Wilson was there six months.

 

[-The Glove-]

Y'all thought I was exaggerating? From today's Seattle Times article on RW:

Tyler Brosius, a backup quarterback at N.C. State, made the same mistake. Growing up in North Carolina, he heard all about the blossoming legend of Russell Wilson. “Pretty much a religious icon if you can believe that,” he says.

In his one season at Wisconsin, Wilson cultivated a fan base so devoted many still eagerly track his progress. “There are two guys in this state who walk on water,” says Brian Lucas, Wisconsin’s director of athletic communications. “J.J. Watt and Russell Wilson.” Watt, a star defensive lineman for the Houston Texans, grew up in Wisconsin. Wilson was there six months.

That's nuts...we couldn't have picked a better franchise QB

 

[Starrman44]

This is the one that got me, the facial expression and the fact that he looks like he is excitedly waving the 12th man flag. Man oh man, that one got me. So hilarious!

And check out the midget Russell with the gun on his shoulder!!