West Virginia Legend Quincy Wilson Returning to Alma Mater as Head Coach

A few months after the University of Rio Grande decided to not move forward with Quincy Wilson as their head coach, the WVU great earned an opportunity to return to one of his alma maters. The Hancock County board of education approved Wilson as Weir High School’s next head coach on Monday night.

“Tonight, I became the Head Football Coach back at my alma mater Weir High school. I am extremely excited to lead this team, for this community. Can’t wait for what lies ahead!,” said Wilson while sharing the news on Facebook.

“Coming back to lead the eight-time, West Virginia state champions,” posted Wilson on X (Twitter).

Coming back to lead the eight time, West Virginia state champions @Weir_Athletics @PrepRedzoneWV pic.twitter.com/1lLmJ2p7vK

— Quincy Wilson (@Coach_QWilson) February 10, 2025

Prior to his brief stint with Rio Grande, Wilson was the running backs coach at Fairmont State in 2023.

Often referred to as a West Virginia legend, Wilson won the Kennedy Award winner as the state’s best high school player during his time at Weir High. He then stayed in the state and became a star as a Mountaineer from 1999 to 2003.

After his college career, Wilson was drafted in the seventh round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He spent time as a member of the Atlanta Falcons and Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL.

Wilson was inducted into the West Virginia Hall of Fame in 2018.

Quincy Wilson appeared on a past episode of WVSN’s fan podcast Country Roads Webcast.