Career
His teams are known for their smash-mouth running game. Wilson is a 1970 graduate of Robert East. Lee High School in Midland, Texas. After serving as a graduate assistant at Abilene Christian, Wilson became head coach at Paris High School in Paris, Texas.
Two years later, Wilson went on to coach at 5A John Tyler High School in Tyler, Texas.
Under Wilson, JT began wearing jersey"s with "Cujo" inscribed on the front in the playoffs only. Prior to Wilson"s arrival, the term "Cujo" was reserved for the defense under former coach Carlous Stone.
That season included a legendary regional semifinal game against Plano East Senior High School which is considered to be the best high school football game in history. In 2000, the Lions made another finals appearance but lost 35-20 to Katy.
In 2002, Wilson took over as head coach of the tradition-rich Dallas Carter Cowboys football program
In 2003, Dallas Carter lost in the Regionals to the Leander Lions. In 2006, Wilson"s Carter team eliminated his old school, John Tyler, from the playoffs in only the Lions" second game wearing "Cujo" jerseys since the 2000 season. Wilson retired after 2011 season.
