Earnest J. Wilson, III, The Most Underrated
Coach in College Football
By: Jason Cunningham
March 21, 2004
Some people may be
wondering who is Earnest Wilson? He is the Tight Ends/Assistant Recruiting
Coordinator at New Mexico State University. This may be of little interest to
you, however Coach Earnest Wilson will be a NFL Head Coach within seven years.
Already with an impressive coaching resume, he is primed for the challenge, yet
patient enough to pay the necessary dues to seize the opportunity.
Earnest Wilson holds the
distinction of having the most wins as a head coach in Arena Football League 2
history. As coach of the Jacksonville Tomcats, he put together two successive
seasons as the Head Coach and Head of Football Operations. Coach Wilson also
served as Head Football Coach and General Manager for the Dayton Skyhawks in
1999. Also, Wilson has coached thirty football players that have played for
higher professional levels including the NFL, CFL, Arena Football League One,
etc.
His resume of coaching experience
should cause any NFL General Manager to make an offer. From being a graduate
assistant under Joe Paterno, a NFL preseason intern for the Indianapolis Colts
and Minnesota Vikings, and Head Coach of the Carolina Rhinos of Arena Football
League 2. The commitment to excellence and learning under great football minds
has enhanced Coach Earnest Wilson maturation as a coach. He has the experience
that deserves immediate consideration for a Division I, college head coaching
job or a NFL Assistant Coach.