Graduate Assistant Football Coach Kaleb Gaster. Standing, from left:Luke McNitt, Kearney;DJ Foster, Lincoln Southeast;Josh Banderas, Lincoln Southwest;Nick DeLuca, Millard North;Harrison Phillips, Millard West;Mike Milenkovich, Millard North;Bryce Sosnowski, Millard South;Nathan Bazata, Howells-Dodge;Casey Sayles, Omaha North. Last month, longtime Wayne State athletic director Rob Fournier announced his retirement, shortly after he was placed on administrative leave for unknown reasons. That trophy . He started his collegiate football career as the running back for the University of Akron. DETROIT Wayne State University has hired former Michigan star Tyrone Wheatley to become its new head football coach. With a coaching degree endorsement, you'll open the door to . [2], The assistant coaches include Scott Wooster (head of Offensive line), Chris Calley (Wide Receivers Coach). One of the finest athletes to ever come out of the state of Michigan is returning home. He is also currently a finance committee member for the 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. 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. The 2016 All-Nebraska football team "earned their wings" at the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum. "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. Lou West (defensive backs), Jay Peterson (linebackers), Jeff Reardon (Quarterbacks and Passing Game Coordinator), and Scott Kazmierski (defensive line coach). Football Coaching Assistant Darius Jiggetts I am pleased, honored, and blessed to be back home and to coach at Wayne State University.. McLaughlin, a native of Sheridan, Montana, leaves . Wheatley was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 2013. Wayne State names Tyrone Wheatley new football coach Standing, from left: Omaha Westside's Tristan Alvano, Aurora's Gage Griffith, Elkhorn South's Maverick Noonan, Omaha North's Keshaun Williams, Papillion-La Vista's Will Hubert, Gretna's Mick Huber, Omaha Burke's Devon Jackson, Bennington's Dylan Mostek, Gretna's Zane Flores, Bellevue West's LJ Richardson, Columbus's Ernest Hausmann, Bellevue West's Henry Rickels, Gretna's Mason Goldman, Omaha Central's Deshawn Woods, Bellevue West's Kaden Helms, Pierce's Ben Brahmer, Waverly's Trevor Brown, Omaha Creighton Prep's Sam Sledge. Middle row from left: Kearney's Noah Urbanek, Bellevue West's Jaylin Bradley, Omaha North's Kendrick Parker, Omaha North's Milton Sargbah, Elkhorn South's Moses Bryant, Omaha Skutt's Christian Banker, and Creighton Prep's AJ Hubner. DETROIT - Wayne State University Interim Director of Athletics Erika Wallace has selected Tyrone Wheatley as the next football head coach for the Warriors. DENVER, COLORADO - AUGUST 27: Running backs coach Tyrone Wheatley loooks 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. I am pleased, honored and blessed to be back home and to coach at Wayne State University. (WXYZ) Wayne State has hired former Michigan running back Tyrone Wheatley as its new head football coach. 9; Grand Islands Pierce Almond, No. Wayne State University announced Thursday the hiring of the ex-Wolverines standout . Ive coached a lot of great players, former Michigan running backs coach Fred Jackson said. Wheatley earned three consecutive All-Big Ten accolades (1992-94) at Michigan and also competed in track and field. "This made me really excited about the job. Wayne State first-year head coach Logan Masters was named the Northern Sun conference football coach of the year and offensive coordinator Collin Prosser was named assistant of the year as the Wildcats prepare for their first playoff game since 2008. Wheatleys head coaching experience includes one year at Robichaud High School and three years at Morgan State. 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 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. The first long-term location for the football team was Tartar Field, followed by Tom Adams Field in Wayne State Stadium. A native of Inkster, he was the 17th overall pick in the 1995 NFL draft by the New York Giants, and played 10 seasons in the NFL at running back with the Giants and Oakland Raiders, scoring 47 touchdowns. Football Coaches - Wayne State University Athletics The 2021 All-Nebraska football first team, posed in front of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter at the Nebraska National Guard base at the Lincoln Airport: Sitting, from left: Grand Island's Kytan Fyfe, Omaha Westside's Caleb Benning, Bellevue West's Micah Riley-Ducker, Fremont Bergan's Koa McIntyre, Millard South's Gage Stenger, North Platte's Vince Genatone. 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. He was inducted into the school's athletic Hall of Fame in 1990. Jeanna Trotman reports from Detroit. Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Winters came to Wayne State after serving as offensive coordinator/running backs coach at Akron, his alma mater, from 1995-2003. He polished off the season with 235 yards in the Rose Bowl. 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. Joique Bell was another offensive player named 2009 first team All-American; he was also given the Harlon Hill Trophy in the same year. Wheatley has coached since 2007, starting with one season as the head coach at his alma mater Robichaud. Like the burr oaks at Mahoney State Park that were the backdrop for this photo, the 2017 All-Nebraska football team branched out with players from the Wyoming state line to the Missouri River. Jeff Weiss, Senior Associate Director of Athletics/Media Relations. 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. Two of Florida State's brightest stars in the NFL are expected to return to campus in March alongside other former players. 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. 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? Participating in activities that enhance personal and professional growth and renewal. Football Coordinator - Defensive: Scott McLaughlin, Football Coordinator - Offensive: Collin Prosser, Assistant Football Coach- Special Teams: Neil Novak, Football Coaching Assistant Tanner Krueger, Football Coaching Assistant Darius Jiggetts, Graduate Assistant Football Coach Kaleb Gaster. I am looking forward to coming home, as they always say there is no place like home. Wayne State (D-II - MI), who plays in the already ultra-competitive GLIAC, has one of the top coaches in Division II as one of top targets. Wheatley, who starred at Dearborn Heights Robichaud and the University of Michigan, has been named the 20th head coach in Wayne State football history. 55; Elkhorn Souths Brett Stinson; Grand Islands Kevin Cahoy, No. Tyrone Wheatley hired as Wayne State football head coach Pages in category "Wayne State Wildcats football coaches" The following 15 pages are in this category, out of 15 total. Two former Florida State Standouts, NFL stars expected back in 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. He didnt just want to be great. Wayne State Football on Twitter: "RT @LMasters8: Thank you to the Wayne State Track & Field Announces Six Signings To Start 2023 This award is given to the All-Around best player in Division II football. 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. Winters, 64, came to Wayne State from Akron, where he had risen the ranks to offensive coordinator and was a nominee for the Broyles Award, given to the top assistant coach in the nation. 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. "I am beyond excited to welcome Coach Wheatley and his family to the Wayne State community," said Wallace. His ability to mentor men, develop talent, and recruit will elevate our football program. 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. (CBS DETROIT) -Inkster native and former University of Michigan star running back Tyrone Wheatley has been named Wayne State University's new football coach. His ability to mentor men, develop talent, and recruit will elevate our football program. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Wayne State first-year head coach Logan Masters was named the Northern Sun conference football coach of the year and offensive coordinator Collin Prosser was named assistant of the year as the . Coach Wheatley has a passion for developing the student-athlete not only on the field, but off. Other coaching stints included stops at Eastern Michigan, Syracuse, the Buffalo Bills, Michigan and the Jacksonville Jaguars. He received his Bachelor of Science, master's and law degree from University of Akron. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. He started his collegiate football career as the running back for the University of Akron. 6:30 Detroit Change continues to come to the Wayne State athletic department. DETROIT - Wayne State University Interim Director of Athletics Erika Wallace has selected Tyrone Wheatley as the next football head coach for the Warriors. Great event with outstanding coaches! Zimmerer of Omaha Gross. First published on January 26, 2023 / 2:09 PM. 2023 The Detroit News, a Digital First Media Newspaper. Not pictured: Isaiah Alford, Lincoln High. The Warriors made the postseason for the first time in program history and went a school-record 12-4, and Winters was named Division II national coach of the year by the American Football Coaches Association. After a challenging first year coaching one of the league's youngest wide receivers rooms, Wayne will be back for a second year. He will become the 20th head coach in program history, which enters its 106th year and 105th playing season (due to COVID in 2020). 27; Omaha Norths Marquise Lewis, No. His ability to mentor men, develop talent, and recruit will elevate our football program. Wayne will play at conference rival Minnesota State on Saturday. The 2014 All-Nebraska football team posted on the steps of the Joslyn Art Museum. Wheatley served as the running. Leon Eggleston was First Team All American in 2019.[6]. The Head Men's Soccer Coach is expected to demonstrate a commitment to learning and growth by: Fulfill the Code of Ethics of the University and the profession. Expanding knowledge in their area of specialty on an ongoing basis. Upon graduation he then went on to become the assistant and then onto the backfield coach. He will become the 20th head coach in program history, which enters its 106th year and 105th playing season (due to COVID in 2020). Ex-Michigan Wolverines star Tyrone Wheatley jumps at Wayne State job Wayne State football will have a new head coach next season for the first time in two decades. [5] An all-purpose, first team All-American, Josh Renel, was named in 2010. There was "nothing pedestrian" about the 2008 All-Nebraska football team, which posed in front of the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge. The Wayne State Warriors football team is the college football team at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Please subscribe to keep reading. The Warriors went 1-9 this season, 0-6 in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, and lost their final eight games. "I am beyond excited to welcome Coach Wheatley and his family to the Wayne State community," Wayne State University Interim Director of Athletics Erika Wallace said in a statement. 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. DETROIT - Wayne State University has hired former Michigan star Tyrone Wheatley to become its new head football coach. 54. The WSU football team had multiple venues during its early years, including Goldberg Field, University of Detroit Stadium and Keyworth Stadium. [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. 21; and Omaha Norths Markell Vaughn, No. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. He then returned to Akron as the Running Backs Coach and Offensive Coordinator before coming to Wayne State. Brandon Lynch - Pro Football Rumors "Coach Wheatley has a passion for developing the student-athlete not only on the field, but off. . Georgetown never stood a chance. Wheatley served as the running backs coach with the Denver Broncos this season. Front row, Matt Berry of McCook, Braden Taylor of Grand Island, Vinny Molina of Kearney, Kohlman Adema-Schulte of Millard West, Bryant Giles of Omaha North, Michael Burrus of Papillion-LaVista South, Ronald Coleman of North, Tyler Seals of Bellevue West and Greg Hardin of Bellevue West. "I am beyond excited to welcome Coach Wheatley and his family to the. Former Michigan running back Tyrone Wheatley has landed another head coaching job. Ferris State has won back-to-back national titles and didn't even win the league last season. 5; Omaha Norths Jason Martin; Grand Island Central Catholics Youhanna Ghaifan; Millard Norths Adrrell Taylor, No. I am beyond excited to welcome Coach Wheatley and his family to the Wayne State community, Wayne State Interim Athletic Director Erika Wallace said. 12; Omaha Centrals Tre Sanders, No. I'm looking forward to watching his leadership as he guides our Warrior student-athletes into a new era.". Wayne State has had six players drafted in the NFL. "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 in a statement. Wheatley has been coaching football since 2007, when he became the head coach of Robichaud High School, where he played. Im looking forward to watching his leadership as he guides our Warrior student-athletes into a new era.. 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. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Paul Winters is no longer coach after 19 years, Wayne State senior associate athletics. I knew he would be a fantastic coach.. Wheatley and his wife, Kimberly, have five children: Tyrone Jr., Terius, Tyrique, Tiana, and Tamari. He was a first-round draft pick and played 10 seasons in the NFL. Front rows, starting from left: Omaha Norths Cole Bixler, No. The cover read: "A Step Ahead: The 24 members of the All-Nebraska football team towered over foes.". {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Submit a Public Notice for Omaha World-Herald, ILLUSTRATION BY MATT HANEY/THE WORLD-HERALD, PHOTOS BY JEFF BEIERMANN/THE WORLD-HERALD, Nebraska women make big jump in NET rankings as Creighton teams set in Top 20, Creighton downs 19 3-pointers in blowout Senior Night win over Georgetown, Creighton sends seniors off in style with trouncing of Butler. 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 . Second row, from left: D.J. This made me really excited about the job.

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