It’s been an emotional week for the NC State community. On Monday, former NC State legend Chuck Amato passed away at the age of 80.

“Chuck was an amazing personality and [I’ve] known him a long time,” Current NC State Head Coach Dave Doeren said. “When I got here, [Amato] used to come to practice every now and then and come up and sit in meetings. Just a huge personality, a great mentor to coaches and players alike, and a great alumnus.”

Doeren Pays His Respects to Amato

As an athlete for NC State, Amato was a conference champion in two sports: football and wrestling. Later, as NC State’s head coach, his 2002 Wolfpack won 11 games.

Amato’s 11 wins stand out, as no other State team has even reached 10 wins.

Doeren reflected on Amato’s impact on the sport.

“I want to take that moment and wish his family and everyone who knew him the best wishes that we can,” Doeren said. “And thank him for what he did for the sport of football and so many players and so many staff and opposing coaches.…