Coach Rivers Inducted into Alabama Hall of Fame

Congratulations to Coach Philip Rivers, who was inducted into the Alabama Hall of Fame on Saturday, May 7. Rivers was one of 8 who were inducted, including Doyle Alexander, William Andrews, Keith Askins, Rusty Greer, Patrick Murphy, Jake Peavy,  and Justin Tuck.

Rivers played quarterback for North Carolina State from 2000 to 2003. He was ACC Rookie of the Year in 2000; ACC Player of the Year and ACC Offensive Player of the Year in 2003; and ACC Athlete of the Year in 2004. Rivers was second-team All-ACC in 2002 and first-team All-ACC in 2003.

He was selected by the New York Giants as the fourth pick of the 2004 NFL Draft but was traded to the San Diego Chargers for Eli Manning. In 2008, Rivers led the NFL in passer rating and was co-leader for passing touchdowns. He led the league in passing yards in 2010 and in completion percentage in 2013. Rivers was a nine-time Pro-Bowler (2006, 2008-2011, 2013, 2016-2018) and was named NFL Comeback Player of the Year in 2013. In 2020, Rivers signed with the Indianapolis Colts after 16 seasons with the Chargers, and  retired after the 2021 season to become the head football coach for St. Michael Catholic High School in Fairhope.

Here's a nice interview with our coach about being inducted. 

Congratulations, Coach!