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Old Dominion coach Bobby Wilder’s success rooted in Madison
While impressive, it’s not that Bobby Wilder built the Old Dominion University football program from scratch that stands out. It’s that Wilder essentially did it twice, in 10 years. First, when he transformed the Monarchs from an idea when he…
Bobby Wilder aims High, and Old Dominion continues its Rise
Growing up in Madison, Maine, where his father ran an Exxon station and his mother a local restaurant, Bobby Wilder knew by his 13th birthday that he wanted to be a football coach. When his schedule allowed, Wilder would pump…
ODU football coach Bobby Wilder discussed his new Contract and $100,000 Pay raise
Bobby Wilder held up the key to his office Friday and declared that he’s never taken for granted a single day that he’s unlocked the door since he’s been a football coach at Old Dominion. “I’ve been here 3,695 days,…
Bobby Wilder Signs 5-Year Extention at ODU
Former Madison HS and UMaine quarterback Bobby Wilder have signed a five-year contract extension to stay as Old Dominion University head coach. Wilder left his job as UMaine offensive coordinator in 2007 to re-start football at ODU and by most…
ODU adds a balanced class, almost all of which Wilder hopes to redshirt
Evaluating the Class of 2017, Old Dominion coach Bobby Wilder likes the talent, character, and balance. He also would prefer that none of his true freshmen play a down in the fall. Going into its ninth season, it’s third at…
Bobby Wilder, The Person behind the Success of the ODU Football
Wilder built a program from scratch, leaping from FCS to FBS and now to Old Dominion’s first bowl appearance. Bobby Wilder has been wildly successful as ODU head football coach, and with that success comes intrigue from other programs. Several…
ODU Football coach Bobby Wilder on ESPN “Sportscenter” Warning other Coaches to Listen to their Players on Social Issues
Old Dominion’s Bobby Wilder warned fellow college football coaches during a national TV interview Friday morning that they’d better start listening to players and how they are reacting to recent police shootings or risk seeing their teams divided. “When I…
Wilder continues Success at ODU
Old Dominion University football coach Bobby Wilder has a billboard with the heading of “Choices” in his team’s locker room, featuring articles about people who have made both good and bad choices. His team’s philosophy is “Aim High,” and that…
Bobby Wilder Named Football Coach at ODU Virginia
Bobby Wilder tried to listen patiently Friday morning as Old Dominion University athletic director Jim Jarrett described his offer to become the Monarchs’ first football coach since 1940. But he couldn’t contain himself. “I interrupted and said, ‘Dr. Jarrett, you…
