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UTSA Fires Head Coach Frank Wilson

Ryan Garza

December 2, 2019

Frank Wilson addresses the media. Photo by Lindsey Thomas

Frank Wilson has been fired as head football coach after four seasons with the Roadrunners. UTSA Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Lisa Campos announced on Sunday Dec. 1.

“I want to thank Coach Wilson for his efforts on behalf of the football program and the university, and for his commitment to his student-athletes,” stated Campos.

Wilson was brought on as head coach after former head coach Larry Coker who resigned on Jan. 5, 2016. In his four seasons with the ‘Runners, Wilson had a 19-29 record as well as leading the ‘Runners to their first ever bowl game appearance in 2016.

Wilson never had more than six wins in a season during his tenure with UTSA and only compiled a 13-19 record in Conference USA during his time. Attendance hit some record lows this season as well with the most recent home games against Rice University and the University of Alabama at Birmingham averaging under 9,000 fans.

“It is important that we take the steps that will help us build for the future and keep UTSA Athletics a vital part of the community.”

Campos said that the hunt for the next head coach will begin immediately.

About the Contributor

Ryan Garza, Editor-in-Chief

Ryan is a third-year geography major. He loves all sports and participated in various sports during his life. Since joining The Paisano in the fall of 2017, Ryan worked his way up from being a staff writer to taking over the Sports section as editor in May of 2018. He has also attended one UTSA football game every year since the team began playing. Growing up in little Agua Dulce, Texas, he enjoys watching and playing various sports with his friends and traveling across the country. When he is not working, you can catch him rooting for the Baltimore Ravens, Houston Rockets, Houston Astros and UTSA Roadrunners.