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Barry Wilson
Biographical details
Born (1943-05-12) May 12, 1943 (age 81)
Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
Playing career
1962–1963, 1965Georgia
Position(s)Linebacker
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1967–1970Georgia (freshmen)
1971–1973Georgia (DE)
1974–1976Ole Miss (LB)
1977–1982Georgia Tech (LB)
1983Tampa Bay Bandits (DL)
1984–1985Tampa Bay Bandits (DC)
1987–1989Duke (assistant)
1990–1993Duke
1996–1997Florida (ST/LB)
Head coaching record
Overall13–30–1
Accomplishments and honors
Awards

Barry Wilson (born May 12, 1943)[1] is a former American football player and coach. He served as the head coach at Duke University from 1990 to 1993.

Wilson was born in Savannah, Georgia, and attended the Benedictine Military School and the University of Georgia, graduating in 1965.[1]

Wilson served as a defensive assistant under Steve Spurrier with the United States Football League's Tampa Bay Bandits and at Duke, and was promoted to head coach after Spurrier left for Florida shortly after leading the Blue Devils to a share of the Atlantic Coast Conference title. Wilson was unable to maintain the modest success Duke had enjoyed under Spurrier. A year after winning a share of the conference title, Wilson's first team crumbled to a 4–7 record and won just one game in ACC play. He compiled a record of 13–30–1 in four years, winning just four games in ACC play.

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Duke Blue Devils (Atlantic Coast Conference) (1990–1993)
1990 Duke 4–7 1–6 7th
1991 Duke 4–6–1 1–6 7th
1992 Duke 2–9 0–8 9th
1993 Duke 3–8 2–6 T–7th
Duke: 13–30–1 4–26
Total: 13–30–1

References

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  1. ^ a b Clayton, Ward (August 21, 1990). "Battle tested: Wilson ready to guide Duke's troops". The Herald Sun. pp. D3, D19. Retrieved July 22, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.