Why did Russell Wilson transfer from NC State to Wisconsin?

The most widely accepted story of how the NC State Wolfpack star became a Wisconsin Badgers star has always been that he fell out with State head coach Tom O'Brien while refusing to give up his baseball career. read more

Wilson left NCSU's football team to pursue a pro baseball career. He struggled as a single-A infielder in the Rockies farm system. He decided he had a deeper love for, and at least an equal shot of playing pro in, football. read more

Russell Wilson gave the commencement address at Wisconsin's graduation this weekend and shared his side of his transfer out of NC State. read more