Quincy Wilson is no stranger to the Ohio Valley. At Weir High School, Wilson became the first player in West Virginia history to rush for 3,000 yards in a single season. After rushing for 6,161 yards and 90 touchdowns in high school, Wilson decided to stay close to home and attended West Virginia University.
The beginning of his college career entailed him backing up one of the greatest running backs to don a Mountaineer uniform, Avon Cobourne. But in 2003, he had his breakout season. He ran for 1,380 yards and 20 touchdowns. During that same season, he scored on a run that will forever go down in WVU history as “The Run”.
When the Mountaineers were playing the #2 ranked Miami Hurricanes and were down 20-19, Wilson took a screen pass and then beat future NFL stars, Vince Wilfork, Sean Taylor, Jonathan Vilma and Brandon Meriweather. At the end of the play, Wilson lowered his shoulder and ran right over top of Meriweather en route to the touchdown. Even though WVU went on to lose the game, this play is still featured on entrance videos and WVU highlight films.
After a short stint in the NFL and UFL, Wilson has found his way back home and has joined the Mountaineer football program. His official title is Assistant Director of Football Operations.
For Wilson, the choice to stay involved with WVU was always an easy one.
“It was a long time coming,” Wilson said. “I knew I wanted to get back into football, just didn’t know what angle. I would always stop by and talk to the players and coaches. I fit what they were looking for.”
The Ohio Valley has played a big part in Wilson’s career and staying active around his community has always been an important thing.
“I’ve never been too far away from the [Ohio] Valley. I always keep up with my high school and family that still play,” Wilson said.
Wilson has high expectations for the upcoming season and is certain that the team will get back on track after their midseason meltdown last season.
“First year was a learning curve. Everybody can play and we have to be ready every week.”
Wilson, though, is just happy to be back at WVU and around football.
“It’s home. Always felt like this is where I belong.”
