Former NC State Coach Chuck Amato Dies at 80

• Chuck Amato, former NC State football coach, died at 80 after a battle with throat cancer.
• Amato led NC State to a program-record 11 wins in the 2002 season.
• He played a key role in developing Philip Rivers and assisting Bobby Bowden at Florida State.
• Amato contributed to Florida State winning two national championships.
• He was a beloved figure in Raleigh and spent several months in hospice care before his death.