LSU football fans, get used to the name Frank Wilson. He’s going to be the team’s head coach for the remainder of the season. He was appointed interim head coach Sunday after the school fired Brian Kelly after almost four seasons at the helm. During his first news conference following his appointment, Wilson said he’s excited for the challenge.
“Extremely humbled, extremely honored to be given this opportunity. It’s something that you would dream of, something that you don’t know if it would ever come true. But something you prepare yourself for,” Wilson said.
Wilson says he will work to lead LSU to a strong finish to the season.
“This moment, this opportunity is so much bigger than me. I just happen to be the caretaker, at this moment, for this wonderful institution that we so love,” Wilson said.
Wilson says he’s not thinking into the future, whether he would be considered for the full-time vacancy. He says when he was asked to serve as head coach for the remainder of the season, he jumped at the opportunity.
“You answer the bell. When mother university calls for you, you answer. You pull up your bootstraps, and you do what’s required and asked of you to represent our university extremely well,” Wilson explained.
To say that Wilson’s first test is a difficult one is putting is very mildly. Following a bye week, LSU heads to Tuscaloosa to take on Alabama.
