Rarely does an opinion piece get me heated, but none has yet to enrage me like in Wednesday’s edition, “Wilson, get off the bench and make a decision.”  When I first read the title I was bewildered at the blatant disrespect shown to one of the most talented athletes on this campus.  He is the only reason that we have had respectable seasons the past few years.  If it weren’t for Russell Wilson there would be no winning seasons, no bowl game wins, no wins over Carolina and more importantly no recent fan support of the Wolfpack football team.  In your article you admit that Wilson will go down as one of the greatest quarterbacks in N.C. State history.  If this is the case, why not allow him the time and opportunity to make a wise decision for himself as a person?  Don’t forget that there was a limbo period this time last year with his knee injury and the prospect of him going to play baseball.  Not to mention the football season ended less than a month ago.  The paper needs to get off their soapbox and give respect and appreciation to a real talent on and off the field. Let Wilson make his decision with the support of the Wolfpack community fully behind him, no matter how long it takes.

Christopher Limer

senior, mathematics education