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OU Insider: Kevin Wilson keeps Sooners on the move

 
JAKE TROTTER | Published: July 20, 2009    Comment on this article Leave a comment

NORMAN — Before Kevin Wilson called his first play as Oklahoma’s offensive coordinator in 2006, he faced immediate crisis.

photo - OU offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson’s ability to adapt his system to his players is a big reason why the Sooners have led the nation in points per game over the last three years. PHOTO BY STEVE SISNEY, THE OKLAHOMAN
OU offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson’s ability to adapt his system to his players is a big reason why the Sooners have led the nation in points per game over the last three years. PHOTO BY STEVE SISNEY, THE OKLAHOMAN

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A month before the season opener, Wilson’s starting quarterback was booted off the team, forcing him to move a wide receiver to the position. Later, midway through the same season, his superstar running back went down with a broken collarbone.

But neither of those obstacles, nor having to start a freshman quarterback the following season, have impeded Wilson.

In fact, coach Bob Stoops recently pointed out, Wilson’s ability to adapt is a big reason why the Sooners have averaged more points (41.2 per game) than any other team since Wilson began calling plays three years ago.

"Kevin has been so smart in adapting to our personnel,” said Stoops, who along with athletic director Joe Castiglione rewarded Wilson with a 35-percent raise last month to increase his annual salary to $385,000 and make him one of the highest-paid assistants in the Big 12. "Kevin has so much experience in so many different ways of moving an offense, and he understands it.

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