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Colorado Rockies' Russell Wilson Dominating The Gridiron

While much of the attention from the Rockies' 2010 draft selections centers on Kyle Parker, outfielder and Clemson starting quarterback, the team selected another two-sport star in North Carolina State's Russell Wilson. The fourth-round pick is the starting quarterback for the Wolfpack and a middle infielder for the Rockies.

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Wilson spent the summer with the Rockies' short-season affiliate, the Tri-City Dust Devils. While he hit an unremarkable .230/.336/.377, a move to Asheville in 2011 should do wonders for his development. But for now, Wilson has taken to the football field.

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Wilson has led the Wolfpack to a 3-0 record to start the season. He went 21-of-31 for 306 yards and four touchdowns in the first game of the season against Western Carolina, but struggled in his game against Central Florida (10-of-30, 105 yards, 1 TD). Last night, Wilson led NC State to a 30-19 victory over the Cincinnati Bearcats to the tune of 333 passing yards and three touchdown passes. He completed 65 percent of his passes (26-of-40).

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It's only a matter of time before he starts dominating the baseball diamond.

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