TexasTerror
April 22nd, 2006, 11:50 AM
One of the big head coaching moves during the offseason was Norries Wilson going to Columbia. Wilson has been getting a great deal of nation attention as he's the Ivy League's first African-American head football coach. He'll have the troops out on the field today for their Spring Game.
Columbia has had a rough go the last few years. They were 7-23 the last three years which included a 4-17 mark in Ivy League play under their previous head coach, Bop Shoop. Last year was a rough ending as Columbia finished 0-8 after a quick 2-0 start. Lots of eyes will be on Wilson and his team, here's wishing them the best of luck!
Spring Football Season to Conclude with Blue & White Game April 22
Head Coach Norries Wilson Notes Progress in Lions' Play
April 20, 2006
NEW YORK - While pleased with his team's progress, first-year head coach Norries Wilson makes it amply clear that no one on Columbia's football team has a starting job set in stone.
"There isn't anyone on the team who can sit back and come back in August and think that they're going to have a spot," Wilson says. "They better come back here ripping and ready to go."
A productive spring season comes to a close on Saturday, April 22, as Columbia plays its intrasquad Blue and White game at Lawrence A. Wien Stadium at 4 p.m.
Perhaps to emphasize the notion that there is not necessarily a "first team" and a "second team" at this stage, this Saturday's contest will feature the Lions split in half with two teams drafted by the senior class.
http://gocolumbialions.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/042006aaa.html
Columbia has had a rough go the last few years. They were 7-23 the last three years which included a 4-17 mark in Ivy League play under their previous head coach, Bop Shoop. Last year was a rough ending as Columbia finished 0-8 after a quick 2-0 start. Lots of eyes will be on Wilson and his team, here's wishing them the best of luck!
Spring Football Season to Conclude with Blue & White Game April 22
Head Coach Norries Wilson Notes Progress in Lions' Play
April 20, 2006
NEW YORK - While pleased with his team's progress, first-year head coach Norries Wilson makes it amply clear that no one on Columbia's football team has a starting job set in stone.
"There isn't anyone on the team who can sit back and come back in August and think that they're going to have a spot," Wilson says. "They better come back here ripping and ready to go."
A productive spring season comes to a close on Saturday, April 22, as Columbia plays its intrasquad Blue and White game at Lawrence A. Wien Stadium at 4 p.m.
Perhaps to emphasize the notion that there is not necessarily a "first team" and a "second team" at this stage, this Saturday's contest will feature the Lions split in half with two teams drafted by the senior class.
http://gocolumbialions.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/042006aaa.html