University of Texas - San Antonio Men's Football

Wilson was introduced as UTSA's head coach on Jan. 15, 2016. Wilson brings more than a decade of coaching experience in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and a proven track record as a highly successful high school head coach to San Antonio. Widely considered one of the most valuable assistant coaches in college football, Wilson came to UTSA after a six-year stint as the running backs coach and recruiting coordinator at LSU from 2010-15, where he also served as associate head coach for his final four seasons with the Tigers. He also has been an assistant coach at Tennessee (2009), Southern Miss (2008) and Mississippi (2005-07). While at LSU, he was recognized as the nations top assistant coach at his position in 2011. Wilson also was named the 2011 Recruiter of the Year by Rivals.com, the 2014 NFL.com Top Recruiter in College Football and the 2015 Scout.com SEC Recruiter of the Year. As the recruiting coordinator at LSU, Wilson led the Tigers to back-to-back top-five recruiting classes in 2014-15 among five total groups that ranked among the top 10 nationally. He served as the lead recruiter for a long list of prominent players, including Odell Beckham Jr., Lael Collins, Malachi Dupre, Jeremy Hill, Jarvis Landry, Tyrann Mathieu, Zach Mettenberger and the nations No. 1 overall recruit in 2014 in Leonard Fournette, a 2014 Freshman All-SEC honoree and consensus first team All-American a year later. Overall, Wilson has coached or recruited 25 individuals who have made it to the NFL. That list includes Beckham Jr., Collins, Hill, Landry, Mathieu and Mettenberger along with Lamin Barrow, Alfred Blue, Ego Ferguson, BenJarvus Green-Ellis, Jerald Hawkins, Kenny Hilliard, Anthony Johnson, Deion Jones, Kendrick Lewis, Terrance Magee, Ronald Martin, Dexter McCluster, Denarius Moore, Eric Reid, Stevan Ridley, Trai Turner, Mike Wallace, Spencer Ware and James Wright. In six seasons at LSU, Wilson developed six running backs that were selected in the NFL Draft, including first-team All-SEC performers in Fournette, Hill and Ridley. During his tenure, the Tigers posted a 61-17 overall record, captured the 2011 SEC Championship and appeared in the National Championship Game that same season. Under his guidance, LSU rushed for at least 200 yards 39 times, including 12 300-yard games. The Tigers also recorded 45 100-yard individual rushing performances and four 1,000-yard individual rushers. A native of New Orleans, Wilson joined the LSU staff after spending the 2009 season at Tennessee, where he coached the wide receivers under Lane Kiffin. Prior to joining the Tennessee staff, Wilson spent the 2008 season as the running backs coach/recruiting coordinator at Southern Miss under Larry Fedora. From 2005-07, Wilson served as the running backs/assistant special teams coach at Mississippi, where he recruited prominent future NFL stars Kendrick Lewis and Mike Wallace. He also developed a first-team all-conference running back in Green-Ellis. Wilson joined the Rebels' staff after serving one year as director of athletics for the New Orleans Public School System after spending three and a half seasons as head football coach and offensive coordinator at O. Perry Walker High School. Wilson led O. Perry Walker to two District 10-4A championships and the Louisiana Class 4A state championship game in 2002. He was honored by the by the NFL as the 2002 Louisiana Coach of the Year and was voted by his peers as the Louisiana Class 4A Coach of the Year. Wilson also was a finalist for the 2002 Nike National Coach of the Year. During his head coaching stint at O. Perry Walker, Wilson developed 22 players who earned Division I scholarships, including 11 in 2002 to rank as the nations largest high school class of D-I signees. The 2002 team defeated national-power John Curtis Christian School, 20-0, during the regular season, which snapped a 136-game district winning streak for John Curtis and marked the first time that team had failed to score in 303 consecutive games, a national record. Wilson spent three years as an assistant coach at Edna Karr High School, also in New Orleans, from 1997-2000. He served as offensive coordinator at Edna Karr during the 1999 season in which the team reached the Class 3A state finals and recorded its best statistical season on offense in the programs history. Wilson got his start in coaching as a student assistant at his alma mater, Nicholls State, working with the running backs while he finished his degree. While in Thibodaux, Wilson helped coach the first 1,000-yard rusher in school history and was part of the biggest turnaround in NCAA history at the time for the Colonels, who improved from 0-10 in 1995 to 8-2 in 1996. A three-year letterman at Nicholls State, Wilson earned honorable mention all-conference honors as a running back his sophomore year. Wilson attended Geneva University in Beaver Falls, Pa., his freshman season, earning conference Freshman of the Year honors as a running back and kick returner. He also earned first team all-conference honors and was an honorable mention NAIA Division II All-American. Wilson received his Bachelor of Arts degree in general education from Nicholls State in 1997. Wilson and his wife, Tiffany, have three children: Alaina, Sabree and Frank IV.   The Frank Wilson File Coaching Experience 2016-present: UTSA, head coach 2012-15: LSU, associate head coach/running backs/recruiting coordinator 2010-11: LSU, assistant coach/running backs/recruiting coordinator 2009: Tennessee, assistant coach/wide receivers 2008: Southern Miss, assistant coach/running backs/recruiting coordinator 2005-07: Mississippi, assistant coach/running backs/assistant special teams 2004: New Orleans Public Schools System, director of athletics 2000-03: O.P. Walker (La.) High School, head coach/offensive coordinator 1997-99: Karr (La.) High School, assistant coach/offensive coordinator 1996: Nicholls State, student assistant Bowl Game Experience 2015 Texas Bowl 2014 Music City Bowl 2013 Outback Bowl 2012 Chick-fil-A Bowl 2011 BCS National Championship Game 2010 Cotton Bowl 2009 Capital One Bowl 2008 New Orleans Bowl Honors 2014 NFL.com Top Recruiter In College Football 2011 Rivals.com Recruiter of the Year Highlights LSU recorded 45 100-yard rushing games and produced four 1,000-yard individual rushers in his six seasons Six of his LSU running backs were selected in the NFL Draft Has engineered five top-10 recruiting classes NFL Players Coached/Recruited Lamin Barrow, LB, Broncos, Bears Odell Beckham Jr., WR, Giants Alfred Blue, RB, Texans Lael Collins, OG, Cowboys Ego Ferguson, DE, Bears BenJarvus Green-Ellis, RB, Bengals, Patriots Jerald Hawkins, OT, Steelers Jeremy Hill, RB, Bengals Kenny Hilliard, RB, Texans Anthony Johnson, DT, Dolphins, Redskins, Patriots Deion Jones, LB, Falcons Jarvis Landry, WR, Dolphins Kendrick Lewis, FS, Chiefs, Texans, Ravens Terrence Magee, RB, Ravens, Rams Ronald Martin, S, Jets Tyrann Mathieu, CB, Cardinals Dexter McCluster, RB, Chiefs, Titans Zach Mettenberger, QB, Titans, Chargers Denarius Moore, WR, Raiders, Bills Eric Reid, S, 49ers Stevan Ridley, RB, Patriots, Jets, Lions Trai Turner, OG, Panthers Mike Wallace, WR, Steelers, Dolphins, Vikings, Ravens Spencer Ware, RB, Seahawks, Chiefs James Wright, WR, Bengals Playing Experience 1993-95: Nicholls State, running back/defensive back 1992: Geneva (Pa.) University, running back Education College: Nicholls State (1997), Southern-New Orleans (2002) High School: St. Augustine (La.) High School (1992) Hometown New Orleans, La. Family Wife: Tiffany Children: Alaina, Sabree, and Frank IV   What They Say About Frank Wilson Frank has been a big part of what weve accomplished at LSU both on and off the field. Hes ready to be a head coach. Hes worked long and hard for this opportunity and I couldnt be happier for Frank and his family. Hes going to do a great job and we are going to miss him. Les Miles, LSU head coach Coaches and players gravitate to Frank Wilson. He was a part of my staff at Tennessee and I can tell you firsthand that he develops players as well as anyone in college football. UTSA just uncovered a leader who is special on many levels. People talk about how great of a recruiter he is, but he is just as strong of a leader. Lane Kiffin, Alabama offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach who was the head coach at Tennessee when Wilson was an assistant during the 2009 season "Frank is detail-oriented and very knowledgeable. He's a tremendous competitor and has a great smile about him, a great presence about him and he is relentless." Ed Orgeron, LSU defensive linemen coach who was the head coach at Mississippi when Wilson was an assistant from 2005-07 Frank Wilson has been preparing for this day for years and there is no doubt in my mind that UTSA got a great young head coach that will inspire, teach and model what winning in life and football looks like. He is a special coach and friend that all of UTSA will soon come to love. Hugh Freeze, Mississippi head coach Frank Wilsons ability to reach and develop student-athletes is unparalleled in college football. He has been successful everywhere he has been because of his passion for young people, great work ethic and professionalism. He is an incredible football coach and an even better person. Coach Wilson will do a tremendous job as the head coach at UTSA. Kliff Kingsbury, Texas Tech head coach Its hard to put in words how much Frank Wilson means to me, not as a coach but as a man. It is very difficult nowadays to find a man with the integrity and loyalty that he displays on a day-in and day-out basis. It is an amazing thing to see someone who has put so much hard work in to finally have the opportunity that he so willingly deserves. Its truly been a pleasure to say I have been coached by Frank, but more importantly to know him as family. Jeremy Hill, Cincinnati Bengals running back who was recruited and coached by Wilson at LSU from 2012-13 "Coach Wilson is one of the best coaches I've ever had. He is a man of integrity and honor and he holds true to his word. From day one, he always looked out for me. He's a great coach, a great person and a great man. He is like family to me and I wish him much success in the future. I know he is going to do good things." Odell Beckham Jr., New York Giants wide receiver who was recruited by Wilson and played at LSU from 2011-13 I had the honor to play for and be recruited by a man who was so unselfish in his work and in his life that people were drawn to his efforts and commitment, which helped them become a man foremost and then a player. I speak firsthand for how hes stayed in contact with players even after they have left his reach. They dont make too many like him. Jarvis Landry, Miami Dolphins wide receiver who was recruited by Wilson and played at LSU from 2011-13 Coach Frank Wilson changed my life. He gave a young kid from New Orleans a chance to compete and learn on a higher level. He opened the doors for so many of us Louisiana athletes and Im just happy to see him making strides and becoming all that he can be. He is the true inspiration. Tyrann Mathieu, Arizona Cardinals safety who was recruited by Wilson and played at LSU from 2010-11   Frank Wilson Head Coach · Click here to download printable version Frank Wilson was introduced as UTSA's head coach on Jan. 15, 2016. Wilson brings more than a decade of coaching experience in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and a proven track record as a highly successful high school head coach to San Antonio. Widely considered one of the most valuable assistant coaches in college football, Wilson came to UTSA after a six-year stint as the running backs coach and recruiting coordinator at LSU from 2010-15, where he also served as associate head coach for his final four seasons with the Tigers. He also has been an assistant coach at Tennessee (2009), Southern Miss (2008) and Mississippi (2005-07). While at LSU, he was recognized as the nations top assistant coach at his position in 2011. Wilson also was named the 2011 Recruiter of the Year by Rivals.com, the 2014 NFL.com Top Recruiter in College Football and the 2015 Scout.com SEC Recruiter of the Year. As the recruiting coordinator at LSU, Wilson led the Tigers to back-to-back top-five recruiting classes in 2014-15 among five total groups that ranked among the top 10 nationally. He served as the lead recruiter for a long list of prominent players, including Odell Beckham Jr., Lael Collins, Malachi Dupre, Jeremy Hill, Jarvis Landry, Tyrann Mathieu, Zach Mettenberger and the nations No. 1 overall recruit in 2014 in Leonard Fournette, a 2014 Freshman All-SEC honoree and consensus first team All-American a year later. Overall, Wilson has coached or recruited 25 individuals who have made it to the NFL. That list includes Beckham Jr., Collins, Hill, Landry, Mathieu and Mettenberger along with Lamin Barrow, Alfred Blue, Ego Ferguson, BenJarvus Green-Ellis, Jerald Hawkins, Kenny Hilliard, Anthony Johnson, Deion Jones, Kendrick Lewis, Terrance Magee, Ronald Martin, Dexter McCluster, Denarius Moore, Eric Reid, Stevan Ridley, Trai Turner, Mike Wallace, Spencer Ware and James Wright. In six seasons at LSU, Wilson developed six running backs that were selected in the NFL Draft, including first-team All-SEC performers in Fournette, Hill and Ridley. During his tenure, the Tigers posted a 61-17 overall record, captured the 2011 SEC Championship and appeared in the National Championship Game that same season. Under his guidance, LSU rushed for at least 200 yards 39 times, including 12 300-yard games. The Tigers also recorded 45 100-yard individual rushing performances and four 1,000-yard individual rushers. A native of New Orleans, Wilson joined the LSU staff after spending the 2009 season at Tennessee, where he coached the wide receivers under Lane Kiffin. Prior to joining the Tennessee staff, Wilson spent the 2008 season as the running backs coach/recruiting coordinator at Southern Miss under Larry Fedora. From 2005-07, Wilson served as the running backs/assistant special teams coach at Mississippi, where he recruited prominent future NFL stars Kendrick Lewis and Mike Wallace. He also developed a first-team all-conference running back in Green-Ellis. Wilson joined the Rebels' staff after serving one year as director of athletics for the New Orleans Public School System after spending three and a half seasons as head football coach and offensive coordinator at O. Perry Walker High School. Wilson led O. Perry Walker to two District 10-4A championships and the Louisiana Class 4A state championship game in 2002. He was honored by the by the NFL as the 2002 Louisiana Coach of the Year and was voted by his peers as the Louisiana Class 4A Coach of the Year. Wilson also was a finalist for the 2002 Nike National Coach of the Year. During his head coaching stint at O. Perry Walker, Wilson developed 22 players who earned Division I scholarships, including 11 in 2002 to rank as the nations largest high school class of D-I signees. The 2002 team defeated national-power John Curtis Christian School, 20-0, during the regular season, which snapped a 136-game district winning streak for John Curtis and marked the first time that team had failed to score in 303 consecutive games, a national record. Wilson spent three years as an assistant coach at Edna Karr High School, also in New Orleans, from 1997-2000. He served as offensive coordinator at Edna Karr during the 1999 season in which the team reached the Class 3A state finals and recorded its best statistical season on offense in the programs history. Wilson got his start in coaching as a student assistant at his alma mater, Nicholls State, working with the running backs while he finished his degree. While in Thibodaux, Wilson helped coach the first 1,000-yard rusher in school history and was part of the biggest turnaround in NCAA history at the time for the Colonels, who improved from 0-10 in 1995 to 8-2 in 1996. A three-year letterman at Nicholls State, Wilson earned honorable mention all-conference honors as a running back his sophomore year. Wilson attended Geneva University in Beaver Falls, Pa., his freshman season, earning conference Freshman of the Year honors as a running back and kick returner. He also earned first team all-conference honors and was an honorable mention NAIA Division II All-American. Wilson received his Bachelor of Arts degree in general education from Nicholls State in 1997. Wilson and his wife, Tiffany, have three children: Alaina, Sabree and Frank IV.   The Frank Wilson File Coaching Experience 2016-present: UTSA, head coach 2012-15: LSU, associate head coach/running backs/recruiting coordinator 2010-11: LSU, assistant coach/running backs/recruiting coordinator 2009: Tennessee, assistant coach/wide receivers 2008: Southern Miss, assistant coach/running backs/recruiting coordinator 2005-07: Mississippi, assistant coach/running backs/assistant special teams 2004: New Orleans Public Schools System, director of athletics 2000-03: O.P. Walker (La.) High School, head coach/offensive coordinator 1997-99: Karr (La.) High School, assistant coach/offensive coordinator 1996: Nicholls State, student assistant Bowl Game Experience 2015 Texas Bowl 2014 Music City Bowl 2013 Outback Bowl 2012 Chick-fil-A Bowl 2011 BCS National Championship Game 2010 Cotton Bowl 2009 Capital One Bowl 2008 New Orleans Bowl Honors 2014 NFL.com Top Recruiter In College Football 2011 Rivals.com Recruiter of the Year Highlights LSU recorded 45 100-yard rushing games and produced four 1,000-yard individual rushers in his six seasons Six of his LSU running backs were selected in the NFL Draft Has engineered five top-10 recruiting classes NFL Players Coached/Recruited Lamin Barrow, LB, Broncos, Bears Odell Beckham Jr., WR, Giants Alfred Blue, RB, Texans Lael Collins, OG, Cowboys Ego Ferguson, DE, Bears BenJarvus Green-Ellis, RB, Bengals, Patriots Jerald Hawkins, OT, Steelers Jeremy Hill, RB, Bengals Kenny Hilliard, RB, Texans Anthony Johnson, DT, Dolphins, Redskins, Patriots Deion Jones, LB, Falcons Jarvis Landry, WR, Dolphins Kendrick Lewis, FS, Chiefs, Texans, Ravens Terrence Magee, RB, Ravens, Rams Ronald Martin, S, Jets Tyrann Mathieu, CB, Cardinals Dexter McCluster, RB, Chiefs, Titans Zach Mettenberger, QB, Titans, Chargers Denarius Moore, WR, Raiders, Bills Eric Reid, S, 49ers Stevan Ridley, RB, Patriots, Jets, Lions Trai Turner, OG, Panthers Mike Wallace, WR, Steelers, Dolphins, Vikings, Ravens Spencer Ware, RB, Seahawks, Chiefs James Wright, WR, Bengals Playing Experience 1993-95: Nicholls State, running back/defensive back 1992: Geneva (Pa.) University, running back Education College: Nicholls State (1997), Southern-New Orleans (2002) High School: St. Augustine (La.) High School (1992) Hometown New Orleans, La. Family Wife: Tiffany Children: Alaina, Sabree, and Frank IV   What They Say About Frank Wilson Frank has been a big part of what weve accomplished at LSU both on and off the field. Hes ready to be a head coach. Hes worked long and hard for this opportunity and I couldnt be happier for Frank and his family. Hes going to do a great job and we are going to miss him. Les Miles, LSU head coach Coaches and players gravitate to Frank Wilson. He was a part of my staff at Tennessee and I can tell you firsthand that he develops players as well as anyone in college football. UTSA just uncovered a leader who is special on many levels. People talk about how great of a recruiter he is, but he is just as strong of a leader. Lane Kiffin, Alabama offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach who was the head coach at Tennessee when Wilson was an assistant during the 2009 season "Frank is detail-oriented and very knowledgeable. He's a tremendous competitor and has a great smile about him, a great presence about him and he is relentless." Ed Orgeron, LSU defensive linemen coach who was the head coach at Mississippi when Wilson was an assistant from 2005-07 Frank Wilson has been preparing for this day for years and there is no doubt in my mind that UTSA got a great young head coach that will inspire, teach and model what winning in life and football looks like. He is a special coach and friend that all of UTSA will soon come to love. Hugh Freeze, Mississippi head coach Frank Wilsons ability to reach and develop student-athletes is unparalleled in college football. He has been successful everywhere he has been because of his passion for young people, great work ethic and professionalism. He is an incredible football coach and an even better person. Coach Wilson will do a tremendous job as the head coach at UTSA. Kliff Kingsbury, Texas Tech head coach Its hard to put in words how much Frank Wilson means to me, not as a coach but as a man. It is very difficult nowadays to find a man with the integrity and loyalty that he displays on a day-in and day-out basis. It is an amazing thing to see someone who has put so much hard work in to finally have the opportunity that he so willingly deserves. Its truly been a pleasure to say I have been coached by Frank, but more importantly to know him as family. Jeremy Hill, Cincinnati Bengals running back who was recruited and coached by Wilson at LSU from 2012-13 "Coach Wilson is one of the best coaches I've ever had. He is a man of integrity and honor and he holds true to his word. From day one, he always looked out for me. He's a great coach, a great person and a great man. He is like family to me and I wish him much success in the future. I know he is going to do good things." Odell Beckham Jr., New York Giants wide receiver who was recruited by Wilson and played at LSU from 2011-13 I had the honor to play for and be recruited by a man who was so unselfish in his work and in his life that people were drawn to his efforts and commitment, which helped them become a man foremost and then a player. I speak firsthand for how hes stayed in contact with players even after they have left his reach. They dont make too many like him. Jarvis Landry, Miami Dolphins wide receiver who was recruited by Wilson and played at LSU from 2011-13 Coach Frank Wilson changed my life. He gave a young kid from New Orleans a chance to compete and learn on a higher level. He opened the doors for so many of us Louisiana athletes and Im just happy to see him making strides and becoming all that he can be. He is the true inspiration. Tyrann Mathieu, Arizona Cardinals safety who was recruited by Wilson and played at LSU from 2010-11   The Frank Wilson File Frank Wilson Head Coach · Click here to download printable version Frank Wilson was introduced as UTSA's head coach on Jan. 15, 2016. Wilson brings more than a decade of coaching experience in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and a proven track record as a highly successful high school head coach to San Antonio. Widely considered one of the most valuable assistant coaches in college football, Wilson came to UTSA after a six-year stint as the running backs coach and recruiting coordinator at LSU from 2010-15, where he also served as associate head coach for his final four seasons with the Tigers. He also has been an assistant coach at Tennessee (2009), Southern Miss (2008) and Mississippi (2005-07). While at LSU, he was recognized as the nations top assistant coach at his position in 2011. Wilson also was named the 2011 Recruiter of the Year by Rivals.com, the 2014 NFL.com Top Recruiter in College Football and the 2015 Scout.com SEC Recruiter of the Year. As the recruiting coordinator at LSU, Wilson led the Tigers to back-to-back top-five recruiting classes in 2014-15 among five total groups that ranked among the top 10 nationally. He served as the lead recruiter for a long list of prominent players, including Odell Beckham Jr., Lael Collins, Malachi Dupre, Jeremy Hill, Jarvis Landry, Tyrann Mathieu, Zach Mettenberger and the nations No. 1 overall recruit in 2014 in Leonard Fournette, a 2014 Freshman All-SEC honoree and consensus first team All-American a year later. Overall, Wilson has coached or recruited 25 individuals who have made it to the NFL. That list includes Beckham Jr., Collins, Hill, Landry, Mathieu and Mettenberger along with Lamin Barrow, Alfred Blue, Ego Ferguson, BenJarvus Green-Ellis, Jerald Hawkins, Kenny Hilliard, Anthony Johnson, Deion Jones, Kendrick Lewis, Terrance Magee, Ronald Martin, Dexter McCluster, Denarius Moore, Eric Reid, Stevan Ridley, Trai Turner, Mike Wallace, Spencer Ware and James Wright. In six seasons at LSU, Wilson developed six running backs that were selected in the NFL Draft, including first-team All-SEC performers in Fournette, Hill and Ridley. During his tenure, the Tigers posted a 61-17 overall record, captured the 2011 SEC Championship and appeared in the National Championship Game that same season. Under his guidance, LSU rushed for at least 200 yards 39 times, including 12 300-yard games. The Tigers also recorded 45 100-yard individual rushing performances and four 1,000-yard individual rushers. A native of New Orleans, Wilson joined the LSU staff after spending the 2009 season at Tennessee, where he coached the wide receivers under Lane Kiffin. Prior to joining the Tennessee staff, Wilson spent the 2008 season as the running backs coach/recruiting coordinator at Southern Miss under Larry Fedora. From 2005-07, Wilson served as the running backs/assistant special teams coach at Mississippi, where he recruited prominent future NFL stars Kendrick Lewis and Mike Wallace. He also developed a first-team all-conference running back in Green-Ellis. Wilson joined the Rebels' staff after serving one year as director of athletics for the New Orleans Public School System after spending three and a half seasons as head football coach and offensive coordinator at O. Perry Walker High School. Wilson led O. Perry Walker to two District 10-4A championships and the Louisiana Class 4A state championship game in 2002. He was honored by the by the NFL as the 2002 Louisiana Coach of the Year and was voted by his peers as the Louisiana Class 4A Coach of the Year. Wilson also was a finalist for the 2002 Nike National Coach of the Year. During his head coaching stint at O. Perry Walker, Wilson developed 22 players who earned Division I scholarships, including 11 in 2002 to rank as the nations largest high school class of D-I signees. The 2002 team defeated national-power John Curtis Christian School, 20-0, during the regular season, which snapped a 136-game district winning streak for John Curtis and marked the first time that team had failed to score in 303 consecutive games, a national record. Wilson spent three years as an assistant coach at Edna Karr High School, also in New Orleans, from 1997-2000. He served as offensive coordinator at Edna Karr during the 1999 season in which the team reached the Class 3A state finals and recorded its best statistical season on offense in the programs history. Wilson got his start in coaching as a student assistant at his alma mater, Nicholls State, working with the running backs while he finished his degree. While in Thibodaux, Wilson helped coach the first 1,000-yard rusher in school history and was part of the biggest turnaround in NCAA history at the time for the Colonels, who improved from 0-10 in 1995 to 8-2 in 1996. A three-year letterman at Nicholls State, Wilson earned honorable mention all-conference honors as a running back his sophomore year. Wilson attended Geneva University in Beaver Falls, Pa., his freshman season, earning conference Freshman of the Year honors as a running back and kick returner. He also earned first team all-conference honors and was an honorable mention NAIA Division II All-American. Wilson received his Bachelor of Arts degree in general education from Nicholls State in 1997. Wilson and his wife, Tiffany, have three children: Alaina, Sabree and Frank IV.   The Frank Wilson File Coaching Experience 2016-present: UTSA, head coach 2012-15: LSU, associate head coach/running backs/recruiting coordinator 2010-11: LSU, assistant coach/running backs/recruiting coordinator 2009: Tennessee, assistant coach/wide receivers 2008: Southern Miss, assistant coach/running backs/recruiting coordinator 2005-07: Mississippi, assistant coach/running backs/assistant special teams 2004: New Orleans Public Schools System, director of athletics 2000-03: O.P. Walker (La.) High School, head coach/offensive coordinator 1997-99: Karr (La.) High School, assistant coach/offensive coordinator 1996: Nicholls State, student assistant Bowl Game Experience 2015 Texas Bowl 2014 Music City Bowl 2013 Outback Bowl 2012 Chick-fil-A Bowl 2011 BCS National Championship Game 2010 Cotton Bowl 2009 Capital One Bowl 2008 New Orleans Bowl Honors 2014 NFL.com Top Recruiter In College Football 2011 Rivals.com Recruiter of the Year Highlights LSU recorded 45 100-yard rushing games and produced four 1,000-yard individual rushers in his six seasons Six of his LSU running backs were selected in the NFL Draft Has engineered five top-10 recruiting classes NFL Players Coached/Recruited Lamin Barrow, LB, Broncos, Bears Odell Beckham Jr., WR, Giants Alfred Blue, RB, Texans Lael Collins, OG, Cowboys Ego Ferguson, DE, Bears BenJarvus Green-Ellis, RB, Bengals, Patriots Jerald Hawkins, OT, Steelers Jeremy Hill, RB, Bengals Kenny Hilliard, RB, Texans Anthony Johnson, DT, Dolphins, Redskins, Patriots Deion Jones, LB, Falcons Jarvis Landry, WR, Dolphins Kendrick Lewis, FS, Chiefs, Texans, Ravens Terrence Magee, RB, Ravens, Rams Ronald Martin, S, Jets Tyrann Mathieu, CB, Cardinals Dexter McCluster, RB, Chiefs, Titans Zach Mettenberger, QB, Titans, Chargers Denarius Moore, WR, Raiders, Bills Eric Reid, S, 49ers Stevan Ridley, RB, Patriots, Jets, Lions Trai Turner, OG, Panthers Mike Wallace, WR, Steelers, Dolphins, Vikings, Ravens Spencer Ware, RB, Seahawks, Chiefs James Wright, WR, Bengals Playing Experience 1993-95: Nicholls State, running back/defensive back 1992: Geneva (Pa.) University, running back Education College: Nicholls State (1997), Southern-New Orleans (2002) High School: St. Augustine (La.) High School (1992) Hometown New Orleans, La. Family Wife: Tiffany Children: Alaina, Sabree, and Frank IV   What They Say About Frank Wilson Frank has been a big part of what weve accomplished at LSU both on and off the field. Hes ready to be a head coach. Hes worked long and hard for this opportunity and I couldnt be happier for Frank and his family. Hes going to do a great job and we are going to miss him. Les Miles, LSU head coach Coaches and players gravitate to Frank Wilson. He was a part of my staff at Tennessee and I can tell you firsthand that he develops players as well as anyone in college football. UTSA just uncovered a leader who is special on many levels. People talk about how great of a recruiter he is, but he is just as strong of a leader. Lane Kiffin, Alabama offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach who was the head coach at Tennessee when Wilson was an assistant during the 2009 season "Frank is detail-oriented and very knowledgeable. He's a tremendous competitor and has a great smile about him, a great presence about him and he is relentless." Ed Orgeron, LSU defensive linemen coach who was the head coach at Mississippi when Wilson was an assistant from 2005-07 Frank Wilson has been preparing for this day for years and there is no doubt in my mind that UTSA got a great young head coach that will inspire, teach and model what winning in life and football looks like. He is a special coach and friend that all of UTSA will soon come to love. Hugh Freeze, Mississippi head coach Frank Wilsons ability to reach and develop student-athletes is unparalleled in college football. He has been successful everywhere he has been because of his passion for young people, great work ethic and professionalism. He is an incredible football coach and an even better person. Coach Wilson will do a tremendous job as the head coach at UTSA. Kliff Kingsbury, Texas Tech head coach Its hard to put in words how much Frank Wilson means to me, not as a coach but as a man. It is very difficult nowadays to find a man with the integrity and loyalty that he displays on a day-in and day-out basis. It is an amazing thing to see someone who has put so much hard work in to finally have the opportunity that he so willingly deserves. Its truly been a pleasure to say I have been coached by Frank, but more importantly to know him as family. Jeremy Hill, Cincinnati Bengals running back who was recruited and coached by Wilson at LSU from 2012-13 "Coach Wilson is one of the best coaches I've ever had. He is a man of integrity and honor and he holds true to his word. From day one, he always looked out for me. He's a great coach, a great person and a great man. He is like family to me and I wish him much success in the future. I know he is going to do good things." Odell Beckham Jr., New York Giants wide receiver who was recruited by Wilson and played at LSU from 2011-13 I had the honor to play for and be recruited by a man who was so unselfish in his work and in his life that people were drawn to his efforts and commitment, which helped them become a man foremost and then a player. I speak firsthand for how hes stayed in contact with players even after they have left his reach. They dont make too many like him. Jarvis Landry, Miami Dolphins wide receiver who was recruited by Wilson and played at LSU from 2011-13 Coach Frank Wilson changed my life. He gave a young kid from New Orleans a chance to compete and learn on a higher level. He opened the doors for so many of us Louisiana athletes and Im just happy to see him making strides and becoming all that he can be. He is the true inspiration. Tyrann Mathieu, Arizona Cardinals safety who was recruited by Wilson and played at LSU from 2010-11   What They Say About Frank Wilson

Wilson was introduced as UTSA's head coach on Jan. 15, 2016. Wilson brings more than a decade of coaching experience in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and a proven track record as a highly successful high school head coach to San Antonio. Widely considered one of the most valuable assistant coaches in college football, Wilson came to UTSA after a six-year stint as the running backs coach and recruiting coordinator at LSU from 2010-15, where he also served as associate head coach for his final four seasons with the Tigers. He also has been an assistant coach at Tennessee (2009), Southern Miss (2008) and Mississippi (2005-07). While at LSU, he was recognized as the nations top assistant coach at his position in 2011. Wilson also was named the 2011 Recruiter of the Year by Rivals.com, the 2014 NFL.com Top Recruiter in College Football and the 2015 Scout.com SEC Recruiter of the Year. As the recruiting coordinator at LSU, Wilson led the Tigers to back-to-back top-five recruiting classes in 2014-15 among five total groups that ranked among the top 10 nationally. He served as the lead recruiter for a long list of prominent players, including Odell Beckham Jr., Lael Collins, Malachi Dupre, Jeremy Hill, Jarvis Landry, Tyrann Mathieu, Zach Mettenberger and the nations No. 1 overall recruit in 2014 in Leonard Fournette, a 2014 Freshman All-SEC honoree and consensus first team All-American a year later. Overall, Wilson has coached or recruited 25 individuals who have made it to the NFL. That list includes Beckham Jr., Collins, Hill, Landry, Mathieu and Mettenberger along with Lamin Barrow, Alfred Blue, Ego Ferguson, BenJarvus Green-Ellis, Jerald Hawkins, Kenny Hilliard, Anthony Johnson, Deion Jones, Kendrick Lewis, Terrance Magee, Ronald Martin, Dexter McCluster, Denarius Moore, Eric Reid, Stevan Ridley, Trai Turner, Mike Wallace, Spencer Ware and James Wright. In six seasons at LSU, Wilson developed six running backs that were selected in the NFL Draft, including first-team All-SEC performers in Fournette, Hill and Ridley. During his tenure, the Tigers posted a 61-17 overall record, captured the 2011 SEC Championship and appeared in the National Championship Game that same season. Under his guidance, LSU rushed for at least 200 yards 39 times, including 12 300-yard games. The Tigers also recorded 45 100-yard individual rushing performances and four 1,000-yard individual rushers. A native of New Orleans, Wilson joined the LSU staff after spending the 2009 season at Tennessee, where he coached the wide receivers under Lane Kiffin. Prior to joining the Tennessee staff, Wilson spent the 2008 season as the running backs coach/recruiting coordinator at Southern Miss under Larry Fedora. From 2005-07, Wilson served as the running backs/assistant special teams coach at Mississippi, where he recruited prominent future NFL stars Kendrick Lewis and Mike Wallace. He also developed a first-team all-conference running back in Green-Ellis. Wilson joined the Rebels' staff after serving one year as director of athletics for the New Orleans Public School System after spending three and a half seasons as head football coach and offensive coordinator at O. Perry Walker High School. Wilson led O. Perry Walker to two District 10-4A championships and the Louisiana Class 4A state championship game in 2002. He was honored by the by the NFL as the 2002 Louisiana Coach of the Year and was voted by his peers as the Louisiana Class 4A Coach of the Year. Wilson also was a finalist for the 2002 Nike National Coach of the Year. During his head coaching stint at O. Perry Walker, Wilson developed 22 players who earned Division I scholarships, including 11 in 2002 to rank as the nations largest high school class of D-I signees. The 2002 team defeated national-power John Curtis Christian School, 20-0, during the regular season, which snapped a 136-game district winning streak for John Curtis and marked the first time that team had failed to score in 303 consecutive games, a national record. Wilson spent three years as an assistant coach at Edna Karr High School, also in New Orleans, from 1997-2000. He served as offensive coordinator at Edna Karr during the 1999 season in which the team reached the Class 3A state finals and recorded its best statistical season on offense in the programs history. Wilson got his start in coaching as a student assistant at his alma mater, Nicholls State, working with the running backs while he finished his degree. While in Thibodaux, Wilson helped coach the first 1,000-yard rusher in school history and was part of the biggest turnaround in NCAA history at the time for the Colonels, who improved from 0-10 in 1995 to 8-2 in 1996. A three-year letterman at Nicholls State, Wilson earned honorable mention all-conference honors as a running back his sophomore year. Wilson attended Geneva University in Beaver Falls, Pa., his freshman season, earning conference Freshman of the Year honors as a running back and kick returner. He also earned first team all-conference honors and was an honorable mention NAIA Division II All-American. Wilson received his Bachelor of Arts degree in general education from Nicholls State in 1997. Wilson and his wife, Tiffany, have three children: Alaina, Sabree and Frank IV.   The Frank Wilson File Coaching Experience 2016-present: UTSA, head coach 2012-15: LSU, associate head coach/running backs/recruiting coordinator 2010-11: LSU, assistant coach/running backs/recruiting coordinator 2009: Tennessee, assistant coach/wide receivers 2008: Southern Miss, assistant coach/running backs/recruiting coordinator 2005-07: Mississippi, assistant coach/running backs/assistant special teams 2004: New Orleans Public Schools System, director of athletics 2000-03: O.P. Walker (La.) High School, head coach/offensive coordinator 1997-99: Karr (La.) High School, assistant coach/offensive coordinator 1996: Nicholls State, student assistant Bowl Game Experience 2015 Texas Bowl 2014 Music City Bowl 2013 Outback Bowl 2012 Chick-fil-A Bowl 2011 BCS National Championship Game 2010 Cotton Bowl 2009 Capital One Bowl 2008 New Orleans Bowl Honors 2014 NFL.com Top Recruiter In College Football 2011 Rivals.com Recruiter of the Year Highlights LSU recorded 45 100-yard rushing games and produced four 1,000-yard individual rushers in his six seasons Six of his LSU running backs were selected in the NFL Draft Has engineered five top-10 recruiting classes NFL Players Coached/Recruited Lamin Barrow, LB, Broncos, Bears Odell Beckham Jr., WR, Giants Alfred Blue, RB, Texans Lael Collins, OG, Cowboys Ego Ferguson, DE, Bears BenJarvus Green-Ellis, RB, Bengals, Patriots Jerald Hawkins, OT, Steelers Jeremy Hill, RB, Bengals Kenny Hilliard, RB, Texans Anthony Johnson, DT, Dolphins, Redskins, Patriots Deion Jones, LB, Falcons Jarvis Landry, WR, Dolphins Kendrick Lewis, FS, Chiefs, Texans, Ravens Terrence Magee, RB, Ravens, Rams Ronald Martin, S, Jets Tyrann Mathieu, CB, Cardinals Dexter McCluster, RB, Chiefs, Titans Zach Mettenberger, QB, Titans, Chargers Denarius Moore, WR, Raiders, Bills Eric Reid, S, 49ers Stevan Ridley, RB, Patriots, Jets, Lions Trai Turner, OG, Panthers Mike Wallace, WR, Steelers, Dolphins, Vikings, Ravens Spencer Ware, RB, Seahawks, Chiefs James Wright, WR, Bengals Playing Experience 1993-95: Nicholls State, running back/defensive back 1992: Geneva (Pa.) University, running back Education College: Nicholls State (1997), Southern-New Orleans (2002) High School: St. Augustine (La.) High School (1992) Hometown New Orleans, La. Family Wife: Tiffany Children: Alaina, Sabree, and Frank IV   What They Say About Frank Wilson Frank has been a big part of what weve accomplished at LSU both on and off the field. Hes ready to be a head coach. Hes worked long and hard for this opportunity and I couldnt be happier for Frank and his family. Hes going to do a great job and we are going to miss him. Les Miles, LSU head coach Coaches and players gravitate to Frank Wilson. He was a part of my staff at Tennessee and I can tell you firsthand that he develops players as well as anyone in college football. UTSA just uncovered a leader who is special on many levels. People talk about how great of a recruiter he is, but he is just as strong of a leader. Lane Kiffin, Alabama offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach who was the head coach at Tennessee when Wilson was an assistant during the 2009 season "Frank is detail-oriented and very knowledgeable. He's a tremendous competitor and has a great smile about him, a great presence about him and he is relentless." Ed Orgeron, LSU defensive linemen coach who was the head coach at Mississippi when Wilson was an assistant from 2005-07 Frank Wilson has been preparing for this day for years and there is no doubt in my mind that UTSA got a great young head coach that will inspire, teach and model what winning in life and football looks like. He is a special coach and friend that all of UTSA will soon come to love. Hugh Freeze, Mississippi head coach Frank Wilsons ability to reach and develop student-athletes is unparalleled in college football. He has been successful everywhere he has been because of his passion for young people, great work ethic and professionalism. He is an incredible football coach and an even better person. Coach Wilson will do a tremendous job as the head coach at UTSA. Kliff Kingsbury, Texas Tech head coach Its hard to put in words how much Frank Wilson means to me, not as a coach but as a man. It is very difficult nowadays to find a man with the integrity and loyalty that he displays on a day-in and day-out basis. It is an amazing thing to see someone who has put so much hard work in to finally have the opportunity that he so willingly deserves. Its truly been a pleasure to say I have been coached by Frank, but more importantly to know him as family. Jeremy Hill, Cincinnati Bengals running back who was recruited and coached by Wilson at LSU from 2012-13 "Coach Wilson is one of the best coaches I've ever had. He is a man of integrity and honor and he holds true to his word. From day one, he always looked out for me. He's a great coach, a great person and a great man. He is like family to me and I wish him much success in the future. I know he is going to do good things." Odell Beckham Jr., New York Giants wide receiver who was recruited by Wilson and played at LSU from 2011-13 I had the honor to play for and be recruited by a man who was so unselfish in his work and in his life that people were drawn to his efforts and commitment, which helped them become a man foremost and then a player. I speak firsthand for how hes stayed in contact with players even after they have left his reach. They dont make too many like him. Jarvis Landry, Miami Dolphins wide receiver who was recruited by Wilson and played at LSU from 2011-13 Coach Frank Wilson changed my life. He gave a young kid from New Orleans a chance to compete and learn on a higher level. He opened the doors for so many of us Louisiana athletes and Im just happy to see him making strides and becoming all that he can be. He is the true inspiration. Tyrann Mathieu, Arizona Cardinals safety who was recruited by Wilson and played at LSU from 2010-11   Frank Wilson Head Coach · Click here to download printable version Frank Wilson was introduced as UTSA's head coach on Jan. 15, 2016. Wilson brings more than a decade of coaching experience in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and a proven track record as a highly successful high school head coach to San Antonio. Widely considered one of the most valuable assistant coaches in college football, Wilson came to UTSA after a six-year stint as the running backs coach and recruiting coordinator at LSU from 2010-15, where he also served as associate head coach for his final four seasons with the Tigers. He also has been an assistant coach at Tennessee (2009), Southern Miss (2008) and Mississippi (2005-07). While at LSU, he was recognized as the nations top assistant coach at his position in 2011. Wilson also was named the 2011 Recruiter of the Year by Rivals.com, the 2014 NFL.com Top Recruiter in College Football and the 2015 Scout.com SEC Recruiter of the Year. As the recruiting coordinator at LSU, Wilson led the Tigers to back-to-back top-five recruiting classes in 2014-15 among five total groups that ranked among the top 10 nationally. He served as the lead recruiter for a long list of prominent players, including Odell Beckham Jr., Lael Collins, Malachi Dupre, Jeremy Hill, Jarvis Landry, Tyrann Mathieu, Zach Mettenberger and the nations No. 1 overall recruit in 2014 in Leonard Fournette, a 2014 Freshman All-SEC honoree and consensus first team All-American a year later. Overall, Wilson has coached or recruited 25 individuals who have made it to the NFL. That list includes Beckham Jr., Collins, Hill, Landry, Mathieu and Mettenberger along with Lamin Barrow, Alfred Blue, Ego Ferguson, BenJarvus Green-Ellis, Jerald Hawkins, Kenny Hilliard, Anthony Johnson, Deion Jones, Kendrick Lewis, Terrance Magee, Ronald Martin, Dexter McCluster, Denarius Moore, Eric Reid, Stevan Ridley, Trai Turner, Mike Wallace, Spencer Ware and James Wright. In six seasons at LSU, Wilson developed six running backs that were selected in the NFL Draft, including first-team All-SEC performers in Fournette, Hill and Ridley. During his tenure, the Tigers posted a 61-17 overall record, captured the 2011 SEC Championship and appeared in the National Championship Game that same season. Under his guidance, LSU rushed for at least 200 yards 39 times, including 12 300-yard games. The Tigers also recorded 45 100-yard individual rushing performances and four 1,000-yard individual rushers. A native of New Orleans, Wilson joined the LSU staff after spending the 2009 season at Tennessee, where he coached the wide receivers under Lane Kiffin. Prior to joining the Tennessee staff, Wilson spent the 2008 season as the running backs coach/recruiting coordinator at Southern Miss under Larry Fedora. From 2005-07, Wilson served as the running backs/assistant special teams coach at Mississippi, where he recruited prominent future NFL stars Kendrick Lewis and Mike Wallace. He also developed a first-team all-conference running back in Green-Ellis. Wilson joined the Rebels' staff after serving one year as director of athletics for the New Orleans Public School System after spending three and a half seasons as head football coach and offensive coordinator at O. Perry Walker High School. Wilson led O. Perry Walker to two District 10-4A championships and the Louisiana Class 4A state championship game in 2002. He was honored by the by the NFL as the 2002 Louisiana Coach of the Year and was voted by his peers as the Louisiana Class 4A Coach of the Year. Wilson also was a finalist for the 2002 Nike National Coach of the Year. During his head coaching stint at O. Perry Walker, Wilson developed 22 players who earned Division I scholarships, including 11 in 2002 to rank as the nations largest high school class of D-I signees. The 2002 team defeated national-power John Curtis Christian School, 20-0, during the regular season, which snapped a 136-game district winning streak for John Curtis and marked the first time that team had failed to score in 303 consecutive games, a national record. Wilson spent three years as an assistant coach at Edna Karr High School, also in New Orleans, from 1997-2000. He served as offensive coordinator at Edna Karr during the 1999 season in which the team reached the Class 3A state finals and recorded its best statistical season on offense in the programs history. Wilson got his start in coaching as a student assistant at his alma mater, Nicholls State, working with the running backs while he finished his degree. While in Thibodaux, Wilson helped coach the first 1,000-yard rusher in school history and was part of the biggest turnaround in NCAA history at the time for the Colonels, who improved from 0-10 in 1995 to 8-2 in 1996. A three-year letterman at Nicholls State, Wilson earned honorable mention all-conference honors as a running back his sophomore year. Wilson attended Geneva University in Beaver Falls, Pa., his freshman season, earning conference Freshman of the Year honors as a running back and kick returner. He also earned first team all-conference honors and was an honorable mention NAIA Division II All-American. Wilson received his Bachelor of Arts degree in general education from Nicholls State in 1997. Wilson and his wife, Tiffany, have three children: Alaina, Sabree and Frank IV.   The Frank Wilson File Coaching Experience 2016-present: UTSA, head coach 2012-15: LSU, associate head coach/running backs/recruiting coordinator 2010-11: LSU, assistant coach/running backs/recruiting coordinator 2009: Tennessee, assistant coach/wide receivers 2008: Southern Miss, assistant coach/running backs/recruiting coordinator 2005-07: Mississippi, assistant coach/running backs/assistant special teams 2004: New Orleans Public Schools System, director of athletics 2000-03: O.P. Walker (La.) High School, head coach/offensive coordinator 1997-99: Karr (La.) High School, assistant coach/offensive coordinator 1996: Nicholls State, student assistant Bowl Game Experience 2015 Texas Bowl 2014 Music City Bowl 2013 Outback Bowl 2012 Chick-fil-A Bowl 2011 BCS National Championship Game 2010 Cotton Bowl 2009 Capital One Bowl 2008 New Orleans Bowl Honors 2014 NFL.com Top Recruiter In College Football 2011 Rivals.com Recruiter of the Year Highlights LSU recorded 45 100-yard rushing games and produced four 1,000-yard individual rushers in his six seasons Six of his LSU running backs were selected in the NFL Draft Has engineered five top-10 recruiting classes NFL Players Coached/Recruited Lamin Barrow, LB, Broncos, Bears Odell Beckham Jr., WR, Giants Alfred Blue, RB, Texans Lael Collins, OG, Cowboys Ego Ferguson, DE, Bears BenJarvus Green-Ellis, RB, Bengals, Patriots Jerald Hawkins, OT, Steelers Jeremy Hill, RB, Bengals Kenny Hilliard, RB, Texans Anthony Johnson, DT, Dolphins, Redskins, Patriots Deion Jones, LB, Falcons Jarvis Landry, WR, Dolphins Kendrick Lewis, FS, Chiefs, Texans, Ravens Terrence Magee, RB, Ravens, Rams Ronald Martin, S, Jets Tyrann Mathieu, CB, Cardinals Dexter McCluster, RB, Chiefs, Titans Zach Mettenberger, QB, Titans, Chargers Denarius Moore, WR, Raiders, Bills Eric Reid, S, 49ers Stevan Ridley, RB, Patriots, Jets, Lions Trai Turner, OG, Panthers Mike Wallace, WR, Steelers, Dolphins, Vikings, Ravens Spencer Ware, RB, Seahawks, Chiefs James Wright, WR, Bengals Playing Experience 1993-95: Nicholls State, running back/defensive back 1992: Geneva (Pa.) University, running back Education College: Nicholls State (1997), Southern-New Orleans (2002) High School: St. Augustine (La.) High School (1992) Hometown New Orleans, La. Family Wife: Tiffany Children: Alaina, Sabree, and Frank IV   What They Say About Frank Wilson Frank has been a big part of what weve accomplished at LSU both on and off the field. Hes ready to be a head coach. Hes worked long and hard for this opportunity and I couldnt be happier for Frank and his family. Hes going to do a great job and we are going to miss him. Les Miles, LSU head coach Coaches and players gravitate to Frank Wilson. He was a part of my staff at Tennessee and I can tell you firsthand that he develops players as well as anyone in college football. UTSA just uncovered a leader who is special on many levels. People talk about how great of a recruiter he is, but he is just as strong of a leader. Lane Kiffin, Alabama offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach who was the head coach at Tennessee when Wilson was an assistant during the 2009 season "Frank is detail-oriented and very knowledgeable. He's a tremendous competitor and has a great smile about him, a great presence about him and he is relentless." Ed Orgeron, LSU defensive linemen coach who was the head coach at Mississippi when Wilson was an assistant from 2005-07 Frank Wilson has been preparing for this day for years and there is no doubt in my mind that UTSA got a great young head coach that will inspire, teach and model what winning in life and football looks like. He is a special coach and friend that all of UTSA will soon come to love. Hugh Freeze, Mississippi head coach Frank Wilsons ability to reach and develop student-athletes is unparalleled in college football. He has been successful everywhere he has been because of his passion for young people, great work ethic and professionalism. He is an incredible football coach and an even better person. Coach Wilson will do a tremendous job as the head coach at UTSA. Kliff Kingsbury, Texas Tech head coach Its hard to put in words how much Frank Wilson means to me, not as a coach but as a man. It is very difficult nowadays to find a man with the integrity and loyalty that he displays on a day-in and day-out basis. It is an amazing thing to see someone who has put so much hard work in to finally have the opportunity that he so willingly deserves. Its truly been a pleasure to say I have been coached by Frank, but more importantly to know him as family. Jeremy Hill, Cincinnati Bengals running back who was recruited and coached by Wilson at LSU from 2012-13 "Coach Wilson is one of the best coaches I've ever had. He is a man of integrity and honor and he holds true to his word. From day one, he always looked out for me. He's a great coach, a great person and a great man. He is like family to me and I wish him much success in the future. I know he is going to do good things." Odell Beckham Jr., New York Giants wide receiver who was recruited by Wilson and played at LSU from 2011-13 I had the honor to play for and be recruited by a man who was so unselfish in his work and in his life that people were drawn to his efforts and commitment, which helped them become a man foremost and then a player. I speak firsthand for how hes stayed in contact with players even after they have left his reach. They dont make too many like him. Jarvis Landry, Miami Dolphins wide receiver who was recruited by Wilson and played at LSU from 2011-13 Coach Frank Wilson changed my life. He gave a young kid from New Orleans a chance to compete and learn on a higher level. He opened the doors for so many of us Louisiana athletes and Im just happy to see him making strides and becoming all that he can be. He is the true inspiration. Tyrann Mathieu, Arizona Cardinals safety who was recruited by Wilson and played at LSU from 2010-11   The Frank Wilson File Frank Wilson Head Coach · Click here to download printable version Frank Wilson was introduced as UTSA's head coach on Jan. 15, 2016. Wilson brings more than a decade of coaching experience in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and a proven track record as a highly successful high school head coach to San Antonio. Widely considered one of the most valuable assistant coaches in college football, Wilson came to UTSA after a six-year stint as the running backs coach and recruiting coordinator at LSU from 2010-15, where he also served as associate head coach for his final four seasons with the Tigers. He also has been an assistant coach at Tennessee (2009), Southern Miss (2008) and Mississippi (2005-07). While at LSU, he was recognized as the nations top assistant coach at his position in 2011. Wilson also was named the 2011 Recruiter of the Year by Rivals.com, the 2014 NFL.com Top Recruiter in College Football and the 2015 Scout.com SEC Recruiter of the Year. As the recruiting coordinator at LSU, Wilson led the Tigers to back-to-back top-five recruiting classes in 2014-15 among five total groups that ranked among the top 10 nationally. He served as the lead recruiter for a long list of prominent players, including Odell Beckham Jr., Lael Collins, Malachi Dupre, Jeremy Hill, Jarvis Landry, Tyrann Mathieu, Zach Mettenberger and the nations No. 1 overall recruit in 2014 in Leonard Fournette, a 2014 Freshman All-SEC honoree and consensus first team All-American a year later. Overall, Wilson has coached or recruited 25 individuals who have made it to the NFL. That list includes Beckham Jr., Collins, Hill, Landry, Mathieu and Mettenberger along with Lamin Barrow, Alfred Blue, Ego Ferguson, BenJarvus Green-Ellis, Jerald Hawkins, Kenny Hilliard, Anthony Johnson, Deion Jones, Kendrick Lewis, Terrance Magee, Ronald Martin, Dexter McCluster, Denarius Moore, Eric Reid, Stevan Ridley, Trai Turner, Mike Wallace, Spencer Ware and James Wright. In six seasons at LSU, Wilson developed six running backs that were selected in the NFL Draft, including first-team All-SEC performers in Fournette, Hill and Ridley. During his tenure, the Tigers posted a 61-17 overall record, captured the 2011 SEC Championship and appeared in the National Championship Game that same season. Under his guidance, LSU rushed for at least 200 yards 39 times, including 12 300-yard games. The Tigers also recorded 45 100-yard individual rushing performances and four 1,000-yard individual rushers. A native of New Orleans, Wilson joined the LSU staff after spending the 2009 season at Tennessee, where he coached the wide receivers under Lane Kiffin. Prior to joining the Tennessee staff, Wilson spent the 2008 season as the running backs coach/recruiting coordinator at Southern Miss under Larry Fedora. From 2005-07, Wilson served as the running backs/assistant special teams coach at Mississippi, where he recruited prominent future NFL stars Kendrick Lewis and Mike Wallace. He also developed a first-team all-conference running back in Green-Ellis. Wilson joined the Rebels' staff after serving one year as director of athletics for the New Orleans Public School System after spending three and a half seasons as head football coach and offensive coordinator at O. Perry Walker High School. Wilson led O. Perry Walker to two District 10-4A championships and the Louisiana Class 4A state championship game in 2002. He was honored by the by the NFL as the 2002 Louisiana Coach of the Year and was voted by his peers as the Louisiana Class 4A Coach of the Year. Wilson also was a finalist for the 2002 Nike National Coach of the Year. During his head coaching stint at O. Perry Walker, Wilson developed 22 players who earned Division I scholarships, including 11 in 2002 to rank as the nations largest high school class of D-I signees. The 2002 team defeated national-power John Curtis Christian School, 20-0, during the regular season, which snapped a 136-game district winning streak for John Curtis and marked the first time that team had failed to score in 303 consecutive games, a national record. Wilson spent three years as an assistant coach at Edna Karr High School, also in New Orleans, from 1997-2000. He served as offensive coordinator at Edna Karr during the 1999 season in which the team reached the Class 3A state finals and recorded its best statistical season on offense in the programs history. Wilson got his start in coaching as a student assistant at his alma mater, Nicholls State, working with the running backs while he finished his degree. While in Thibodaux, Wilson helped coach the first 1,000-yard rusher in school history and was part of the biggest turnaround in NCAA history at the time for the Colonels, who improved from 0-10 in 1995 to 8-2 in 1996. A three-year letterman at Nicholls State, Wilson earned honorable mention all-conference honors as a running back his sophomore year. Wilson attended Geneva University in Beaver Falls, Pa., his freshman season, earning conference Freshman of the Year honors as a running back and kick returner. He also earned first team all-conference honors and was an honorable mention NAIA Division II All-American. Wilson received his Bachelor of Arts degree in general education from Nicholls State in 1997. Wilson and his wife, Tiffany, have three children: Alaina, Sabree and Frank IV.   The Frank Wilson File Coaching Experience 2016-present: UTSA, head coach 2012-15: LSU, associate head coach/running backs/recruiting coordinator 2010-11: LSU, assistant coach/running backs/recruiting coordinator 2009: Tennessee, assistant coach/wide receivers 2008: Southern Miss, assistant coach/running backs/recruiting coordinator 2005-07: Mississippi, assistant coach/running backs/assistant special teams 2004: New Orleans Public Schools System, director of athletics 2000-03: O.P. Walker (La.) High School, head coach/offensive coordinator 1997-99: Karr (La.) High School, assistant coach/offensive coordinator 1996: Nicholls State, student assistant Bowl Game Experience 2015 Texas Bowl 2014 Music City Bowl 2013 Outback Bowl 2012 Chick-fil-A Bowl 2011 BCS National Championship Game 2010 Cotton Bowl 2009 Capital One Bowl 2008 New Orleans Bowl Honors 2014 NFL.com Top Recruiter In College Football 2011 Rivals.com Recruiter of the Year Highlights LSU recorded 45 100-yard rushing games and produced four 1,000-yard individual rushers in his six seasons Six of his LSU running backs were selected in the NFL Draft Has engineered five top-10 recruiting classes NFL Players Coached/Recruited Lamin Barrow, LB, Broncos, Bears Odell Beckham Jr., WR, Giants Alfred Blue, RB, Texans Lael Collins, OG, Cowboys Ego Ferguson, DE, Bears BenJarvus Green-Ellis, RB, Bengals, Patriots Jerald Hawkins, OT, Steelers Jeremy Hill, RB, Bengals Kenny Hilliard, RB, Texans Anthony Johnson, DT, Dolphins, Redskins, Patriots Deion Jones, LB, Falcons Jarvis Landry, WR, Dolphins Kendrick Lewis, FS, Chiefs, Texans, Ravens Terrence Magee, RB, Ravens, Rams Ronald Martin, S, Jets Tyrann Mathieu, CB, Cardinals Dexter McCluster, RB, Chiefs, Titans Zach Mettenberger, QB, Titans, Chargers Denarius Moore, WR, Raiders, Bills Eric Reid, S, 49ers Stevan Ridley, RB, Patriots, Jets, Lions Trai Turner, OG, Panthers Mike Wallace, WR, Steelers, Dolphins, Vikings, Ravens Spencer Ware, RB, Seahawks, Chiefs James Wright, WR, Bengals Playing Experience 1993-95: Nicholls State, running back/defensive back 1992: Geneva (Pa.) University, running back Education College: Nicholls State (1997), Southern-New Orleans (2002) High School: St. Augustine (La.) High School (1992) Hometown New Orleans, La. Family Wife: Tiffany Children: Alaina, Sabree, and Frank IV   What They Say About Frank Wilson Frank has been a big part of what weve accomplished at LSU both on and off the field. Hes ready to be a head coach. Hes worked long and hard for this opportunity and I couldnt be happier for Frank and his family. Hes going to do a great job and we are going to miss him. Les Miles, LSU head coach Coaches and players gravitate to Frank Wilson. He was a part of my staff at Tennessee and I can tell you firsthand that he develops players as well as anyone in college football. UTSA just uncovered a leader who is special on many levels. People talk about how great of a recruiter he is, but he is just as strong of a leader. Lane Kiffin, Alabama offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach who was the head coach at Tennessee when Wilson was an assistant during the 2009 season "Frank is detail-oriented and very knowledgeable. He's a tremendous competitor and has a great smile about him, a great presence about him and he is relentless." Ed Orgeron, LSU defensive linemen coach who was the head coach at Mississippi when Wilson was an assistant from 2005-07 Frank Wilson has been preparing for this day for years and there is no doubt in my mind that UTSA got a great young head coach that will inspire, teach and model what winning in life and football looks like. He is a special coach and friend that all of UTSA will soon come to love. Hugh Freeze, Mississippi head coach Frank Wilsons ability to reach and develop student-athletes is unparalleled in college football. He has been successful everywhere he has been because of his passion for young people, great work ethic and professionalism. He is an incredible football coach and an even better person. Coach Wilson will do a tremendous job as the head coach at UTSA. Kliff Kingsbury, Texas Tech head coach Its hard to put in words how much Frank Wilson means to me, not as a coach but as a man. It is very difficult nowadays to find a man with the integrity and loyalty that he displays on a day-in and day-out basis. It is an amazing thing to see someone who has put so much hard work in to finally have the opportunity that he so willingly deserves. Its truly been a pleasure to say I have been coached by Frank, but more importantly to know him as family. Jeremy Hill, Cincinnati Bengals running back who was recruited and coached by Wilson at LSU from 2012-13 "Coach Wilson is one of the best coaches I've ever had. He is a man of integrity and honor and he holds true to his word. From day one, he always looked out for me. He's a great coach, a great person and a great man. He is like family to me and I wish him much success in the future. I know he is going to do good things." Odell Beckham Jr., New York Giants wide receiver who was recruited by Wilson and played at LSU from 2011-13 I had the honor to play for and be recruited by a man who was so unselfish in his work and in his life that people were drawn to his efforts and commitment, which helped them become a man foremost and then a player. I speak firsthand for how hes stayed in contact with players even after they have left his reach. They dont make too many like him. Jarvis Landry, Miami Dolphins wide receiver who was recruited by Wilson and played at LSU from 2011-13 Coach Frank Wilson changed my life. He gave a young kid from New Orleans a chance to compete and learn on a higher level. He opened the doors for so many of us Louisiana athletes and Im just happy to see him making strides and becoming all that he can be. He is the true inspiration. Tyrann Mathieu, Arizona Cardinals safety who was recruited by Wilson and played at LSU from 2010-11   What They Say About Frank Wilson