In a stunning turn of events, the LSU Tigers announced that Frank Wilson will return to the staff as the associate head coach. Wilson has spent the last two seasons with McNeese, prior to that he was the head coach of UTSA from 2016-19.
It was announced this morning that Wilson would be stepping down from his post at McNeese. It was speculated that it could mean a return to the Tigers. He was the associate head coach, recruiting coordinator, and running back coach for LSU from 2010-15 under Les Miles.
This will be a move that is well received by many current and former players. Wilson is very well respected in the state of Louisiana and a huge addition for Brian Kelly.
Per the LSU Press Release:
The New Orleans native and two-time national recruiter of the year has been tabbed as associate head coach for the Tigers, head coach Brian Kelly announced on Tuesday.
“Frank Wilson has a proven track record of identifying, recruiting, and developing elite student-athletes everywhere he has been,” Kelly said. “No one knows the recruiting landscape in Louisiana better than Frank, and his experience and character will be tremendous resources for our staff and student-athletes. His impact on our staff at LSU will be immediate and immense. We are thrilled he is returning home to ensure that we continue to sign the best student-athletes in Louisiana and throughout the country.”
Wilson previously spent six years on the LSU coaching staff, serving as running backs coach and recruiting coordinator. During that time, Wilson helped LSU lure some of the nation’s top players to Baton Rouge, as the Tigers had four Top 10 recruiting classes, including the No. 2 class in 2014 and the No. 5 class in 2015.
Wilson helped LSU to six bowl appearances, including the 2012 BCS National Championship game, the 2011 SEC Championship, and an overall mark of 61-17.
“I will forever be grateful to the coaches, staff, and student-athletes I have been fortunate to work with at McNeese State, and I will always remember the lessons I have learned in my six seasons as a head coach. But the opportunity to return home to LSU and join Coach Kelly’s staff was one my family and I simply could not pass up. I could not be more excited to return to Baton Rouge and do whatever I can to help the Tigers consistently compete for and win championships.” – Frank Wilson.