Oklahoma offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson was announced as the new head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers this afternoon. Wilson has been with Oklahoma since 2002 and in the offensive coordinator position since 2006 when Chuck Long left to become the head coach at San Diego Sate. Wilson signed a seven-year contract that would pay him approximately $1.2 million a year. Oklahoma head coach Bob Stoops said today that he would address playing calling duties for the Fiesta Bowl against Connecticut later this week. Stoops had this to say about Wilson's departure.
"We want to thank Kevin for his role in helping our program win six of the seven Big 12 Championships we've accumulated over the last 12 seasons. His attention to detail, innovation and ability to develop players to their fullest ability have helped us remain a strong program. Our offenses have been effective because they're multiple and dynamic, and yet loyal to the basic football principles of being physical and fundamentally sound.
"By going to Indiana, Kevin returns to a region of the country and a conference that he knows very well. He'll have a solid plan for the football program there and the dedication required to carry it out. Kevin, Angie and the entire Wilson family leave with our gratitude for a job well done with the Sooners, and our best wishes for continued success with the Hoosiers."
Speculation is that the Sooners will promote from within, elevating quarterbacks coach Josh Heupal or receivers coach Jay Norvell to the offensive coordinator position. There has also been talk of ex-offensive coordinator and ex-Kansas head coach Mark Mangino returning to the Sooners but that talk has little weight.
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