Since Philip Rivers left NC State, his return trips to North Carolina have been rare. He’s spent his entire pro career playing on the west coast, and the San Diego Chargers don’t play the Carolina Panthers regularly. This week, however, the Chargers are playing against the Panthers in Charlotte for the first time in over a decade.
On Monday, Rivers was asked by media members about his return to North Carolina, as well as his time at NC State. (The first 2:30 or so of the linked audio cover those topics.)
When he was asked about his memories from his time at NC State:
“It was a special time for our whole family, really.