Wheatley also was the head coach at Morgan State from 2019-21. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Wayne State football: Paul Winters no longer head coach, Wayne State football: Paul Winters no longer head coach. Before that, he was on the staff at Wisconsin and Toledo, after a previous stop at Akron, his alma mater where he was a running back in the 1970s. The difference was Tyrone was always searching for ways to get better on the football field, and off the field, as well. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Bottom Row (from left):Tay Bender, RB, Lincoln Southwest;Isaac Aakre, RB, Millard North;Landon Arnold, OL, Millard North;Andrew Coppa, DL, Omaha Burke;Trey Foster, DL, Lincoln Southeast;Bo Liekhus, DB, Bellevue West. "Throughout the interview process, (interim athletic director Erika) Mrs. Wallace showed that Wayne State was well prepared and very detailed in what they wanted in the football program and the direction of the athletic department," Wheatley said in a released statement. I am looking forward to coming home -- as they always say, There is no place like home. No matter where I have been, Ive always tried to recruit the state of Michigan and the city of Detroit. The program had its 2020 season canceled due to COVID-19, after going 8-3 the year before and defeating Grand Valley State for the first time since 1984. After his time at Akron, he spent the next eight years coaching at the University of Toledo and then the University of Wisconsin. Georgetown never stood a chance. Long was also awarded the Gene Upshaw Award in 2011. He was a first-round draft pick and played 10 seasons in the NFL. (CBS DETROIT) - Inkster native and former University of Michigan star running back Tyrone Wheatley has been named Wayne State University's new football coach. As Michigans running backs coach in 2015 and 2016, Wheatley helped the Wolverines go 10-3 in each of Jim Harbaughs first two seasons. This made me really excited about the job. Coach Wheatley has a passion for developing the student-athlete not only on the field, but off. I am pleased, honored, and blessed to be back home and to coach at Wayne State University.. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. He polished off the season with 235 yards in the Rose Bowl. Bell went on to play six seasons in the NFL, parts of five with the Detroit Lions. He was the head coach from 2004 until 2022, when he was let go. You can cancel at any time. Stu Pospisil previews and predicts all the Nebraska state football championship games. Bottom, from left, Omaha Benson's Anthony Williams, Kearney's Joey Rousseau, Lincoln Southwest's Andy Cotton, Omaha Burke's Ricky Henry, Omaha South's Philip Barrientos, Creighton Prep's Mark Waring, Omaha Burke's Alex Henery, Millard West's Brandon Pete, Omaha Burke's Travis Liechti, Millard North's Paul Homer, Omaha North's Aaron Terry and Millard West's Matt Leaders. He is Wayne State's all-time leader in wins, a three-time GLIAC coach of the year (2006, 2008 and 2019), and he coached more than 500 academic all-GLIAC honorees. No reason was given for his departure. Lou West (defensive backs), Jay Peterson (linebackers), Jeff Reardon (Quarterbacks and Passing Game Coordinator), and Scott Kazmierski (defensive line coach). This position specifically supports the mission of the University and the Department of Intercollege Athletics by assisting in institutional compliance with NCAA and Conference rules and . Wheatley and his wife, Kimberly, have five children: Tyrone Jr., Terius, Tyrique, Tiana, and Tamari. 22. He was always trying to put himself in a position to be a better player. It was the first year that the football program had ever made it to the playoffs in their entire history. Wayne State College head football coach Dan McLaughlin announced late Thursday afternoon that he is retiring after 15 years on the Wildcat sidelines. Jones (back row), Millard North's Jeff Tarpinian, Kearney's Tony Green, Lincoln Southwest's Ben Martin, Bellevue West's Jeff Martin, Lincoln Southwest's Ollie Sloup, Papillion-LaVista's Kyle Dooley and McCook's Josh Cherry. Wayne State football coaches, players receive conference awards. I am pleased, honored and blessed to be back home and to coach at Wayne State University. Head Football Coach: Logan Masters I am pleased, honored and blessed to be back home and to coach at Wayne State University.". Glenn Davis joined the Wayne State Football Coaching staff in February of 2023 as linebackers coach under first-year head coach Tyrone Wheatley. He was the head coach from 2004 until 2022, when he was let go. I am looking forward to coming home, as they always say there is no place like home. Front row: Omaha Gross Sal Nacarelli, Bellevue Wests Isaiah McMorris, Omaha Norths TeShaun Porter, Elkhorn Souths Cole Ballard, Pierces Ben Brahmer (honorary captain), Bellevue Wests Daniel Kaelin, Grand Islands Colton Marsh, Omaha Westsides Caleb Benning, North Plattes Kolten Tilford, Millard Souths Brock Murtaugh, Omaha Creighton Preps Marty Brown and Omaha Westsides Jaylen Lloyd. Wheatley, a native of Inkster, played at Robichaud High School in Dearborn Heights before a four-year college career at Michigan. / CBS Detroit. 6:30 Detroit Change continues to come to the Wayne State athletic department. Not pictured: Isaiah Alford, Lincoln High. For his Wayne State career, Winters finished with a record of 94-105, the program long in the shadows of perennial powerhouses Ferris State, the defending Division II national champion, and Grand Valley State, winner of four national championships, two of those coming since Winters took over in Detroit. The following players were awarded letters for their participation on Wayne State's 1967 football team: [19] Leonard Boehm Jeffrey Cetlinski Wilfred Cortis Jr. George Crawford Alan Faigin Gregory Gargulinski Peter Garrisi Richard Goranowski Edward Grewe Paul Hay Louis Howson Restine Jackson III Leit Jones Charles Kirkland James Konopka The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. The former head football coach for the Wayne State Warriors is Paul Winters. The 2015 All-Nebraska football team gathered at Papillion-La Vista High School for the photo shoot. Ryan Zuke | rzuke1@mlive.com. 55; Elkhorn Souths Brett Stinson; Grand Islands Kevin Cahoy, No. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. "Throughout the interview process, Mrs. Wallace showed that Wayne State was well prepared and very detailed in what they wanted in the football program and the direction of the athletic department. Last November, longtime men's basketball coach David Greer resigned suddenly. B Rich Bisaccia C Pete Chapman Gwynn Christensen D Fred G. Dale E Matt Entz F Scott Frear H Kevin Haslam (American football coach) J Mickey Joseph K Bob Kahler L Marvin Lewellyn S He received his Bachelor of Science, master's and law degree from University of Akron. Leon Eggleston was First Team All American in 2019.[6]. Sokol Arena floor one final time in style as the Jays rolled past B, Joel Lorenzi and Sam McKewon look at a rough week for Creighton and how concerning a two-game losing streak is? WSU interim athletic director Erika Wallace made the announcement on Thursday. Second row, from left: D.J. Tyrone Wheatley, a multi-sport standout at Dearborn Heights Robichaud and Michigan Wolverines, has been named the new Wayne State football head coach, the university announced Thursday morning. Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. ", More:Why Tyrone Wheatley is the greatest athlete Mick McCabe has covered in 50 years, "Coach Wheatley has a passion for developing the student-athlete not only on the field, but off," Wallace's statement read. Wayne State plays their home games at Tom Adams Field at Wayne State Stadium. All Wayne State games are broadcast on WDTK radio. I am beyond excited to welcome Coach Wheatley and his family to the Wayne State community, Wayne State Interim Athletic Director Erika Wallace said. He was always chasing greatness. Last month, longtime Wayne State athletic director Rob Fournier announced his retirement, shortly after he was placed on administrative leave for unknown reasons. Here's the latest bracketology predictions. Wheatley takes over a Wayne State program that went 1-9 in 2022. Standing, left to right, Omaha Westside's Cade Haberman, Lincoln Southeast's Isaac Gifford, Waverly's Trevor Brown, Omaha Westside's Cole Payton, Scottsbluff's Sabastian Harsh, Bellevue West's Thomas Ault, Omaha Westside's Avante Dickerson, Millard South's Kohl Herbolsheimer, Bellevue West's Zavier Betts, Millard West's Dalys Beanum, Lincoln Southeast's Xavier Trevino, Bellevue West's Jay Ducker, Millard West's Dane Christensen, Omaha Westside's Grant Tagge, Elkhorn South's Teddy Prochazka. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Winters took over as head football coach at Wayne State in December 2003, and within just three years, he had the team playing winning football for the first time in a decade. Top Row (from left):Jordan Brichacek, OL, Howells;Zach Oliver, WR, Omaha Burke;Terry Grigsby, DB, Omaha North;Drew Ott, LB, Giltner;Mike Shoff, OL, Cambridge. Football Coordinator - Defensive: Scott McLaughlin 1; McCooks Bryce Lyons, No. First published on January 26, 2023 / 2:09 PM. The WSU football team had multiple venues during its early years, including Goldberg Field, University of Detroit Stadium and Keyworth Stadium. With the Omaha skyline in the background, the 2011 All-Nebraska football team was "Standing Tall" at Pioneer Courage Park not far from the Omaha World-Herald building. [3], The team changed its name from the Tartars to the Warriors in 1999. Two years earlier, Wayne State running back and NFL-bound Joique Bell won the Harlon Hill, the Division II equivalent of the Heisman Trophy. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. The head coaches of men's teams make about $121,779 on average, and the yearly average salary of women's team head coaches is $82,923. "This made me really excited about the job. Jeff Weiss, Senior Associate Director of Athletics/Media Relations, Campus Recreation/Intramurals/Club Sports, W Week (Celebration of Women's Athletics), Prospective Student-Athlete Questionnaire, top Michigan High School athlete of all-time, DeMasi Selected Associate Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator, Tom Sims Named Defensive Coordinator and Defensive Line Coach, Football Ranks Second In The GLIAC With 50 All-Academic Recipients, Football Signs 22 Student-Athletes to National Letters of Intent, Wheatley's Introductory Press Conference Is Slated For Thursday. That year, it had set a program record with 12 wins. DETROIT - Wayne State University Interim Director of Athletics Erika Wallace has selected Tyrone Wheatley as the next football head coach for the Warriors. Winters is out after the Warriors finished the 2022 season 1-9, a fourth losing record in five seasons for a program that once was considered a regional powerhouse, and occasionally a national contender. 78; Omaha Norths Calvin Strong, No. 64; Creighton Preps Jeremiah Stovall; and Creighton Preps Jack McLeay, No. DETROIT - Wayne State University Interim Director of Athletics Erika Wallace has selected Tyrone Wheatley as the next football head coach for the Warriors. Wayne State football will have a new head coach next season for the first time in two decades. Wheatley spent time with the Giants, Miami Dolphins and Oakland Raiders, ending his NFL career in 2004 with nearly 5,000 rushing yards and 47 total touchdowns. That trophy . Former Michigan running back Tyrone Wheatley has landed another head coaching job. Wheatleys head coaching experience includes one year at Robichaud High School and three years at Morgan State. The Wayne State Warriors football team is the college football team at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. 75; Sewards Adam Holtorf, No. His ability to mentor men, develop talent, and recruit will elevate our football program. A 2013 Michigan Sports Hall of Fame inductee, Wheatley was selected by the New York Giants in the first round of the 1995 NFL Draft. He will become the 20th head coach in program history, which enters its 106th year and 105th playing season (due to COVID in 2020). [4], The Warriors have had five All-American players in their history. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Third row, from left: Joseph Krause, Seward; Ethan Piper, Norfolk Catholic; Nick Henrich, Omaha Burke; Garrett Nelson, Scottsbluff; Chris Hickman, Omaha Burke. Wayne State introduced Tyrone Wheatley as its new head football coach on Thursday. The previous Wayne State head football coach, Paul Winters, made $273,360 plus retirement-fund contributions in the last season of a two-year extension he signed in 2019. 2; Blairs Vance Janssen; Bellevue Wests CJ Johnson; Boone Central/Newman Groves Wyatt Mazour; Omaha Centrals Xavier Graham, No. When he played for Michigan, Wheatley was the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year in 1992, rushing for 1,357 yards and 13 touchdowns. Great event with outstanding coaches! Nothing says football like rows of poinsettias. With a coaching degree endorsement, you'll open the door to . The Wayne State Warriors have competed in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference since 1999 (and previously from 1975 to 1989), and are currently a Division II member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The official Roster for the Wayne State College Wildcats The official staff directory for the Wayne State College Wildcats Staff Directory - Wayne State College Athletics Skip To Main Content Pause All Rotators Skip To Main Content Scoreboard Wayne State College The official site of WAYNE STATe college WILDCATS First of all, I would like to thank Wayne State University, President M. Roy Wilson and Athletic Director Erika Wallace for the opportunity to lead a great university and its football team, Wheatley said. Creighton senior Carly Bachelor understands the 'big picture' in taking new role this season, Serena Williams says her daughter doesn't like playing tennis, FIFA called "tone deaf" for appointing supermodel as ambassador, Lawsuit alleges NFL database contains lewd photos of fans and cheerleaders, Dan Snyder is under investigation over line of credit taken out by Commanders. Wheatley has 16 years of coaching experience, including serving as Morgan State head coach from 2019-21 and spent the 2022 season as running backs coach for the Denver Broncos. Two of Florida State's brightest stars in the NFL are expected to return to campus in March alongside other former players. 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A tragic shooting and murder of a WSU player, Cortez Smith, inspired the team for success. Ive coached a lot of great players, former Michigan running backs coach Fred Jackson said. [7], Last edited on 29 December 2022, at 14:33, Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, http://wsuathletics.com/documents/2012/9/6/2012_FB_MG_pages01-13.pdf?id=1136, http://wsuathletics.com/documents/2012/9/6/2012_FB_MG_pages114-126.pdf?id=1133, http://wsuathletics.com/documents/2012/9/6/2012_FB_MG_p86-99.pdf?id=1130, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wayne_State_Warriors_football&oldid=1130302002, This page was last edited on 29 December 2022, at 14:33. Jeanna Trotman reports from Detroit. Running backs coach Tyrone Wheatley looks on from the bench area during a preseason NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings at Empower Field at Mile High on August 27, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. Florida State is known for its tradition of producing NFL Draft Picks . No matter where I have been, I've always tried to recruit the state of Michigan and the city of Detroit. I'm looking forward to watching his leadership as he guides our Warrior student-athletes into a new era. January 26, 2023 / 2:09 PM . Back rows, starting from left: Papillion-La Vista Souths Jeremy Kowalski, No. He started his collegiate football career as the running back for the University of Akron. Assistant Football Coach- Special Teams: Neil Novak The GLIAC is widely considered the top Division II football conference in college football. Six Wildcats were named to the NSIC first team. He will become the 20th head coach in program history, which enters its 106th year and 105th playing season (due to COVID in 2020). Front rows, starting from left: Omaha Norths Cole Bixler, No. The 2014 All-Nebraska football team posted on the steps of the Joslyn Art Museum. For the 2007 All-Nebraska football team, The World-Herald chose individual shots for the cover instead of the group photo, and the result was "Picture Perfect.". You'll learn how to set up training and appropriate practice sessions, how to be a positive role model, and how to motivate your team. ", WELCOME COACH.Warrior fans, please give it up for the 20th head coach in #WarriorFB history, Tyrone Wheatley!FULL RELEASEhttps://t.co/02axLT4PB3#ThisIsOurDetroit pic.twitter.com/5eAkzcNp8f, WSU Athletics (@waynestwarriors) January 26, 2023. Wayne State had seven winning seasons in nine years from 2008-16. "No matter where I have been, I've always tried to recruit the state of Michigan and the city of Detroit. Im looking forward to watching his leadership as he guides our Warrior student-athletes into a new era.. His ability to mentor men, develop talent, and recruit will elevate our football program. After a challenging first year coaching one of the league's youngest wide receivers rooms, Wayne will be back for a second year. At Wayne State, you can take coaching theory courses including football, basketball, track, wrestling, baseball, softball, soccer, and volleyball. WAYNE, Neb. "I am beyond excited to welcome Coach Wheatley and his family to the Wayne State community," said Wallace. In 2006, David Chudzinski was first team All-American for the offensive side of the ball. Top, from left, Millard North's Corey Young, Lincoln Southwest's Ian Dike, Millard North's Adam Nelson, Bellevue West's Silas Fluellen, Omaha Central's D.J. 2 openings available. McLaughlin, a native of Sheridan, Montana, leaves . Paul Winters, head football coach for 19 years who led the Warriors to the 2011 Division II national championship game, has parted ways with the university, a school spokesman confirmed Friday morning. He is also currently a finance committee member for the conference. Back row, from left: Zavier Betts, Bellevue West; Mehki Butler, Omaha North; Caden Johnson, Wahoo Neumann; Tyson Gordon, Omaha Skutt; Baylor Scheierman, Aurora; Noah Stafursky, York. I knew he would be a fantastic coach.. Sitting, left to right, Bellevue West's Jack McDonnell, Millard South's Isaiah Harris, Bellevue West's Nate Glantz, Omaha Skutt's Tyson Gordon, Grand Island's Caleb Francl, Omaha Burke's Xavier Watts, Grand Island's Broc Douglass, Bellevue West's Matt Thompson, Grand Island Central Catholic's Dietrick Stolz, Front row, from left: Sam Sims, Grand Island; Dietrick Stolz, Grand Island Central Catholic; James Burks, Omaha Burke; Dylan Sales, Omaha Burke; Shane Dailey, Bellevue West; Jarod Epperson, Omaha Skutt. He takes over for John McMenamin, who resigned February 3 to become wide receivers coach at Tulane University. This list may not reflect recent changes. Before coming to WSU, he was a part of the commissioner's staff for the Mid-American Conference. He was a standout running back at Akron in 1976-79, and is top 10 among the Zips' all-time leading rushers, accumulating 2,613 career yards. He didnt just want to be great. Tyrone Wheatley, a multi-sport standout at Dearborn Heights Robichaud and Michigan Wolverines, has been named the new Wayne State football head coach, the university announced Thursday morning. "I am beyond excited to welcome Coach Wheatley and his family to the. Wheatley has been coaching football since 2007, when he became the head coach of Robichaud High School, where he played.
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