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5 Things About Russell Wilson That Will Surprise You

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5 Things About Russell Wilson That Will Surprise You

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Many know Russell Wilson as the quarterback who led the Seattle Seahawks to their first Super Bowl title. Just because people know that he professional baseball prior to being drafted in the NFL and he was married to his high school sweetheart doesn’t mean they know everything. Here are five things about Wilson that will surprise you.

5. Incredibly Close With Pete Carroll

Incredibly Close With Pete Carroll
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5. Incredibly Close With Pete Carroll

Incredibly Close With Pete Carroll
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The assumption is most NFL quarterbacks and head coaches are very close, but that’s not always the case. However, there may not be a closer tandem than Wilson and Pete Carroll.
"We’re tight as hell... We’re so close. We text all the time if we’re away from each other. He’s like a father figure for me," Wilson said of Carroll, according to Komo News.
While it may not be that surprising to some, the tight-knit relationship is certainly unique.

4. Big Fan of TV Show “Entourage”

Big Fan of TV Show “Entourage”
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4. Big Fan of TV Show “Entourage”

Big Fan of TV Show “Entourage”
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Like many celebrities and professional athletes, Wilson is obsessed with the TV show “Entourage.” Thankfully for Wilson, his fame and success has allowed him to meet the cast and crew. In fact, he even has a cameo in the “Entourage” movie that hits theaters this summer. He loves the show so much that when he was drafted by the Seahawks he celebrated by watching the “Entourage.”

3. Set FBS Record While At Wisconsin

Set FBS Record While At Wisconsin
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3. Set FBS Record While At Wisconsin

Set FBS Record While At Wisconsin
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Wilson played his final collegiate football season with the Wisconsin Badgers after he realized professional baseball was not for him. Not only did he lead Wisconsin to the Rose Bowl, he also set the single-season FBS record for passing efficiency (191.8). Wilson showed the Badgers what they’re capable of if only they could sign an athletic quarterback.

2. A Dream Led Wilson To Becoming Very Religious

A Dream Led Wilson To Becoming Very Religious
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2. A Dream Led Wilson To Becoming Very Religious

A Dream Led Wilson To Becoming Very Religious
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Wilson’s father died in 2010 due to complications from diabetes. It had a huge impact on Wilson’s life, as his father and he were very close. Wilson used his Christian faith to help him get through the rough time. He wasn’t always religious, though. In fact, it didn’t happen until he said Jesus came to him in a dream at the age of 14 years old.

1. 2013 Salary Shocking In Comparison

2013 Salary Shocking In Comparison
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1. 2013 Salary Shocking In Comparison

2013 Salary Shocking In Comparison
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It’s rare for a quarterback to lead a team to a Super Bowl win in only his second season. But, that’s exactly what Wilson did. Since he’s still on his rookie contract, Wilson is still making well under million per season. In fact, last year when he won the Super Bowl, Wilson’s $526,000 salary was $356,000 less than what Peyton Manning made per week in 2013 ($882,000).

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