More Notes on Kevin Wilson

All from iuhoosiers.com. To see a complete list of quotes from others about Kevin Wilson follow the link. http://iuhoosiers.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120710aaw.html

What Glass was looking for in a new coach.

"1. Commitment to the tenets of The Spirit of Indiana: 24 Sports, One Team (especially as to compliance, academics, character and diversity/inclusiveness)2. Proven winner3. Proven recruiter (in a way that transfers to the Big Ten Conference and Indiana University)4. Positive, inspirational leader who generates confidence in his players and othersa. Disciplined and mentally tough and able to instill that in his players and staffb. Will earn and command the respect of his players, peers and the football community in general5. Head coaching experience at the college level (or some other strong indicator of ability to be a successful head college football coach)6. Has the vision (desire, plan and belief) to win at Indiana University7.Committed to an effective style of play8. Prefer Big Ten/Midwest grounding9. Other: well-organized, good evaluator (self and otherwise), good communicator (internally and externally), good strategist, flexible, demonstrates grace under pressureWhat others are saying about him.BOB STOOPS, Oklahoma Head Football Coach:“We want to thank Kevin for his role in helping our program win six Big 12 Championships over the last 11 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.”SAM BRADFORD, St. Louis Rams Quarterback, 2010 No. 1 Overall Pick:“Coach Wilson is a great coach. Playing in his system definitely prepared me for the NFL and what I am doing right now. If you look at what he did with our offense at Oklahoma, it speaks volumes about the coach he is. He has a great feel for offense, is a people person and has a great personality. He will have a lot of success at Indiana and is a great hire.”KIRK HERBSTREIT, ESPN College Football Analyst:“I’ve been following Kevin in his career for a long time. The interesting thing about this marriage between Kevin and Indiana is his background with Randy Walker at Miami (Ohio) and Northwestern. Kevin is very familiar with the Big Ten and the Midwest, spending time there before moving onto a dominate program like Oklahoma. He’s grown so much at Oklahoma, too. When you combine his knowledge, his background and his ability to recruit; I think it’s a perfect fit for what IU is looking for.”Published on 12/07/2010 at 5:57 PM EDTLast updated on 12/07/2010 at 5:59 PM EDT What others are saying about him."