Chuck Amato, NC State’s 2002 Architect and Philip Rivers’ Mentor, Dies at 80
Chuck Amato, the former NC State head coach who led the Wolfpack to a program-record 11 wins in 2002 and mentored NFL star Philip Rivers, has died at age 80. Amato, who served as a defensive coordinator under Bobby Bowden at Florida State and helped secure two national championships, passed away after a battle with throat cancer. His tenure in Raleigh (2000-2006) yielded a 49-37 record and four bowl victories, cementing his status as a beloved figure in college football history.
