kwc Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 Cedrick Wilson, a former UT Vols and NFL receiver, named Hamilton football coach Luis Torres, Jackson SunPublished 3:26 p.m. CT June 19, 2018 | Updated 11:41 a.m. CT June 20, 2018 (Photo: Lisa Nipp / The Tennessean) Hamilton High School has named a former Tennessee Volunteer and former NFL wideout as its new coach. Memphis native Cedrick Wilson will be taking over the Wildcats' football program for his first head coaching job. He replaces Anthony Moore, who stepped down to support his son who is at another area high school, Hamilton principal James Q. Bacchus said in an email. "It's been a long time coming and it gives me great honor to be named head football coach of Hamilton High School," Wilson said in a text message. "This is truly a dream come true." Wilson graduated from Melrose High School and went on to play for the Vols. He was a member of the 1998 national championship team. After his career with Tennessee, Wilson was drafted in the sixth round in 2001 by the San Francisco 49ers. "We are excited about him as a employee, coach and as mentor figure for our student athletes," Bacchus said. "He brings a wealth of experiences to both life and the game." Wilson was a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers when they won Super Bowl XL after the 2005 season. His NFL career spanned seven years, and he finished with 178 receptions for 2,365 yards and eight touchdowns. Hamilton was 0-9 last season. The Wildcats have not made the playoffs since 2012. "I've gained the necessary experiences and I've been properly prepared to take on all the responsibilities and challenges that comes with becoming the new head football coach at Hamilton High School," Wilson said. Reach Luis Torres at ltorres1@jacksonsun.com or 731-425-9638 and follow him on Twitter @LFTorresIII. Tennessee receiver Cedrick Wilson launches into the air in the end zone as he scores Tennessee's last touchdown against Vanderbilt at the Adelphia Coliseum Nov. 25, 2000. (Photo: Bill Steber / The Tennessean) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwc Posted June 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 (edited) Cedric's fellow Melrose and UT team mate, Andre Lott, is the new HC at St. George's. Edited June 22, 2018 by kwc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingman10 Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 Thanks for the updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheUltimateWarrior98 Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 Good to see one of my favorite Vols get into Coaching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackHavenSenator Posted June 26, 2018 Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 Who's Melrose's head coach? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southtowner Posted June 26, 2018 Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 4 hours ago, BlackHavenSenator said: Who's Melrose's head coach? Ron Davis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwc Posted June 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2018 (edited) On 6/26/2018 at 11:57 AM, BlackHavenSenator said: Who's Melrose's head coach? According to the current school directory at the TSSAA, the Melrose Football HC is Ron Davis. Edited June 28, 2018 by kwc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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