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