Former NFL Head Coach Steve Wilks Lands New Role at Alma Mater

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Former NFL Head Coach Steve Wilks Lands New Role at Alma Mater

Wilks is returning to Appalachian State, his alma mater, in a newly created athletics role. The former Cardinals head coach will assist with fundraising, special events and other department initiatives after 17 NFL seasons. Wilks, who also served as the Jets’ defensive coordinator and Panthers’ interim head coach, played defensive back at App State from 1987-91 and called this latest move a chance to give back.

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