UConn hires new RB coach - Antonio Wilcox

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UConnReport - REPORT: UConn Football to hire Furman asst. Antonio Wilcox as RBs coach

UConn's search for their next running backs coach has come to an end as Furman asst. Antonio Wilcox will take over.

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Antonio Wilcox - Running Backs / Recruiting Coordinator - Staff Directory - Furman University

Furman head football coach Clay Hendrix announced on June 24, 2021, the hiring of Antonio Wilcox as the Paladins' running backs coach, marking the return to Furman

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[uconnbill]

I like another young coach who has done well in the two coaching spots before coming to UConn,

'Welcome to Storrs coach Wilcox

 

[Sportsman5]

Recruiting coordinator title stands out even more than running backs coach. A very young relatable coach ready to help get some good athletes from the south east part of the country.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Recruiting coordinator title stands out even more than running backs coach. A very young relatable coach ready to help get some good athletes from the south east part of the country.

Recruiting coordinator with all sorts of history and contacts in Georgia and South Carolina. And, as a Furman coach he wasn't walking in to 5-star recruits' living rooms. He had to look for talent in those areas.

 

[UConnJim]

And, Furman has a 5'11" 231 lbs RJr (this year) RB who ran for 1120 yards and 11 TDs last year and over 2000 yards and 21 TDs in his career.

 

[Scoe]

Great hire, how does this work with bowl week, does Wilcox coach this team or does Charlton just take over as the rb coach for this week is Wilcox more of a consultant till after the bowl game?

 

[noeynox]

And, Furman has a 5'11" 231 lbs RJr (this year) RB who ran for 1120 yards and 11 TDs last year and over 2000 yards and 21 TDs in his career.

I read on here that trying to bring a kid from your old school would be unethical and burn bridges or something like that.

 

[uconnbaseball]

Seems like a good hire! Like the youth aspect of it.

 

[DoctorWho85]

Sounds like Mora and DB knocked it out of the park again

 

[Waquoit]

Seems to me this hire is consistent with a man with a plan. You bring talented young guys in, coach them up and send them out in the world. Players and coaches.

 

[UCFBfan]

Seems to me this hire is consistent with a man with a plan. You bring talented young guys in, coach them up and send them out in the world. Players and coaches.

Not just this, you also bring in talented young coaches who can relate easily with current players. Watch any of the clips from spring and fall camp and you see the coaches getting right in there with the players and connecting on a level that is harder for a staff of 50+ year old coaches

 

[Stinger92860]

The goal should be to hire bright up and coming coaches and help them get to their next job. Mora is already doing that with Marinelli. Rinse and repeat, build a coaching tree.

 

[Scrutiner]

Welcome Coach Wilcox.
You're joining a great staff and Head Coach and we look forward to you building on the success of this year's rushing offense!

 

[Alum1620]

Now he has the Mora follow

 

[HuskyDogArt]

Welcome to UConn, Coach Wilcox.

 

[Chin Diesel]

I'm going to assume hiring a coach from Furman makes it easy for player introductions this week and for him to get eyes on players with bowl game in South Carolina.

 

[CL82]

I read on here that trying to bring a kid from your old school would be unethical and burn bridges or something like that.

Situational ethics are the best ethics!

 

[huskymedic]

Now it's official...




-> "Antonio is an outstanding coach who has a tremendous track record of developing student-athletes into excellent college players," Mora said. "He is a tireless recruiter who understands firsthand the challenges that student-athletes face, and I know our young men will benefit greatly from his mentorship." <-

->"I am incredibly excited to Join the UConn family," said Wilcox. I would like to thank Coach Mora for the opportunity to be a part of his staff. I also would like to thank Coach Hendrix for giving me a chance to serve Furman University. I'm looking forward to getting started and building relationships within the Storrs Community. <-

 

[FfldCntyFan]

I love the intense look on his face in that picture.

Our RBs will soon realize there's no screwing around during practices.

 

[rich1122]

Live next To North Greenville and not far from Furman. Lots of D1 kids in upstate SC. Fertile recruiting ground. Good Luck Coach Wilcox.

 

[UConnJim]

I really love what Mora has done with assistant coaches. He is bringing in young ambitious coaches who want to advance their careers and the coaches seem to want to work with Mora due to his background, experience, and personality.

 

[HuskyNan]

 

[huskymedic]

 

[RSTuthill]

Sounds like Mora and DB knocked it out of the park again

Already seeing similar results in the portal. Suddenly UConn has a viable reputation with a relatively high profile in sports overall.

Furman, btw, is a pretty good place of its own. A more beautiful campus you will never see either.