His ability to mentor men, develop talent, and recruit will elevate our football program. "I am beyond excited to welcome Coach Wheatley and his . 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. Winters is a three-time GLIAC Coach of the Year (2006, 2008 and 2019). After barely making the Division II Playoffs in 2011, the Warriors made it all the way to the national championship game before losing to the Pittsburg State Gorillas of Kansas. Wayne State College Director of Athletics Mike Powicki has announced that Logan Masters has been promoted from Offensive Coordinator to Head Coach of the Wildcat football program. He was always trying to put himself in a position to be a better player. (WXYZ) Wayne State has hired former Michigan running back Tyrone Wheatley as its new head football coach. Wheatley also was the head coach at Morgan State from 2019-21. Not pictured: Isaiah Alford, Lincoln High. It was the first year that the football program had ever made it to the playoffs in their entire history. Both Joe Long (offense) and Jeremy Jones (defense) were named 2011 first team All-Americans. 75; Sewards Adam Holtorf, No. Second row, from left: D.J. 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.". Wayne will play at conference rival Minnesota State on Saturday. The 2012 All-Nebraska football team made a splash in the shark tunnel of the Scott Aquarium at the Henry Doorly Zoo. They went 2-9 in 2021. He has been a running backs coach at each of his other stops. 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 I am pleased, honored, and blessed to be back home and to coach at Wayne State University.. That group includes quarterback Nick Bohn, a Bennington grad who has thrown for 2,117 yards and 18 TDs and rushed for 716 yards and seven TDs, receiver Mason Lee, who has 31 catches, kicker Alex Powders, linebacker Alex Kowalczyk and defensive back J'Von France. Wheatley has been coaching football since 2007, when he became the head coach of Robichaud High School, where he played. [4], The Warriors have had five All-American players in their history. [3], The team changed its name from the Tartars to the Warriors in 1999. I'm looking forward to watching his leadership as he guides our Warrior student-athletes into a new era.". 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. I am pleased, honored and blessed to be back home and to coach at Wayne State University. Wayne State has had six players drafted 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. 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. The Wayne State football team played their first game in October 1918. 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. He received his Bachelor of Science, master's and law degree from University of Akron. Graduate Assistant Football Coach Kaleb Gaster. Wayne State College head football coach Dan McLaughlin announced late Thursday afternoon that he is retiring after 15 years on the Wildcat sidelines. ", 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. He previously has been running backs coach at Ohio Northern(2008), Eastern Michigan(2009), Syracuse(2010-12), the Buffalo Bills(2013-14), Michigan under Jim Harbaugh (2015-16) and the Jacksonville Jaguars(2017-18). Last month, longtime Wayne State athletic director Rob Fournier announced his retirement, shortly after he was placed on administrative leave for unknown reasons. Paul Winters is no longer coach after 19 years, Wayne State senior associate athletics. 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? 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. All Wayne State games are broadcast on WDTK radio. Jeanna Trotman reports from Detroit. He will become the 20th head coach in program history, which enters its 106th year and 105th playing season (due to COVID in 2020). Wheatley served as the running. 2023 The Detroit News, a Digital First Media Newspaper. He then returned to Akron as the Running Backs Coach and Offensive Coordinator before coming to Wayne State. Great event with outstanding coaches! Two years earlier, Wayne State running back and NFL-bound Joique Bell won the Harlon Hill, the Division II equivalent of the Heisman Trophy. Wayne State introduced Tyrone Wheatley as its new head football coach on Thursday. 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. 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. Paul Winters, head football coach for 19 years who led the Warriors to the 2011 Division II national. He made brief coaching stops at Eastern Michigan, Syracuse, Morgan State, and Michigan while also coaching with the Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Denver Broncos at the pro level. Football 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. "His ability to mentor men, develop talent, and recruit will elevate our football program. Job Summary: To assist the Head Football Coach in the administration and operation of the football program. 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. Wheatley served as the running backs coach with the Denver Broncos this season. "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. 1/26/2023 10:00:00 AM Back row, from left, Tyrone Sellers of McCook, Corey Serrano of North Platte, Nathan Zook of Grand Island, Eric Koehlmoos of Pierce, Tyler Daake of Norfolk Catholic, Tyler Niederklein of Millard West, Charles Viers of Millard West, Josh Kage of Papillion-LaVista, Jake Herweyer of Millard West, Cole Pensick of Lincoln Northeast, Jordan Hale of Millard South, Andrew Rodriguez of Aurora, James Davis of Omaha North, Jon Lechner of Prep, Scott Criss of Omaha Creighton Prep and C.J. His ability to mentor men, develop talent, and recruit will elevate our football program. Football Coordinator - Defensive: Scott McLaughlin This season, he coached running backs for the Broncos. 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. Please subscribe to keep reading. Copyright 2023 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. Wayne State University Football Program Recruiting and Coaching Personnel For anyone who is trying to get recruited it's important to understand who to build a relationship with - and NCSA has got the info you'll need. 6:30 Detroit Change continues to come to the Wayne State athletic department. According to a release from Wayne State Athletics, the five female and one male signings will join the Wildcat cross country and/or track and field programs for the 2023-24 school year. With a coaching degree endorsement, you'll open the door to . 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. RT @LMasters8: Thank you to the @IFBCA for inviting our @WayneStFootball staff over to speak this morning! Wayne State plays their home games at Tom Adams Field at Wayne State Stadium. One of the finest athletes to ever come out of the state of Michigan is returning home. "Coach Wheatley has a passion for developing the student-athlete not only on the field, but off. "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. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Winters could not be immediately reached for comment, and the university has yet to make an official announcement. The university made the announcement. He . Winters has been coaching in college football for 41 years, since 1982. "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. He will become the 20th head coach in program history, which enters its 106th year and 105th playing season (due to COVID in 2020). 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. A Dearborn Heights Robichaud graduate, Wheatley, 51, began his collegiate coaching career at Ohio Northern University. Pages in category "Wayne State Wildcats football coaches" The following 15 pages are in this category, out of 15 total. 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. He left Ann Arbor with 4,187 rushing yards, 510 receiving yards, and 53 total touchdowns on his career stat sheet. Story Links Wayne State College will play five home games and a non-conference game for the first time in 12 years as the 2023 Wildcat football schedule was released today by head football coach Logan Masters and athletic director Mike Powicki. 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. Wheatley has coached since 2007, starting with one season as the head coach at his alma mater Robichaud. Former Michigan running back Tyrone Wheatley has landed another head coaching job. Florida State is known for its tradition of producing NFL Draft Picks . This made me really excited about the job. Wheatleys head coaching experience includes one year at Robichaud High School and three years at Morgan State. In 2013, the All-Nebraska football and volleyball teams came together for a photo shoot, and the cover was designed to look like a Facebook page with the teams taking one big selfie. All-Nebraska football captains Jimmie Forsythe of Omaha Burke and Tyson Broekemeier of Aurora were the focus in 2010 during this shoot at Turner Park at Midtown Crossing. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). 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. He is also currently a finance committee member for the conference. Long was also awarded the Gene Upshaw Award in 2011. 21; and Omaha Norths Markell Vaughn, No. I am pleased, honored and blessed to be back home and to coach at Wayne State University.". 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. Glenn Davis joined the Wayne State Football Coaching staff in February of 2023 as linebackers coach under first-year head coach Tyrone Wheatley. Wheatley, a native of Inkster, played at Robichaud High School in Dearborn Heights before a four-year college career at Michigan. DETROIT - Wayne State University Interim Director of Athletics Erika Wallace has selected Tyrone Wheatley as the next football head coach for the Warriors. 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. The mascot for the Warriors, W, debuted in 2005. The 2009 All-Nebraska football hopped aboard this old streetcar at the Durham Museum. 22. He is the program's 20th head coach, following the dismissal in December of Paul Winters after 19 years. Jeff Weiss, Senior Associate Director of Athletics/Media Relations. Ferris State has won back-to-back national titles and didn't even win the league last season. The GLIAC is widely considered the top Division II football conference in college football. 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. He was inducted into theMichigan Sports Hall of Famein 2013. 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. The 2016 All-Nebraska football team "earned their wings" at the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum. Jeanna Trotman reports from Detroit. Winters, a three-time GLIAC coach of the year (2006, 2008, 2019), led the Warriors to a remarkable run to the Division II national championship game in 2011, winning four playoff road games before losing 35-21 to Pittsburg State in the title game in Florence, Alabama. Im looking forward to watching his leadership as he guides our Warrior student-athletes into a new era.. Ryan Zuke | [email protected]. Before coming to WSU, he was a part of the commissioner's staff for the Mid-American Conference. / CBS Detroit. No challenge was too steep for the "Rock Solid" 2006 All-Nebraska football team, who posed in front of a climbing wall at Dick's Sporting Goods. [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. WAYNE, Neb. Not after Ryan Kalkbrenner broke the ice on Wednesdays win with an effortless dunk on Creightons first poss, Creighton seniors Rachael Saunders and Carly Bachelor stepped off the D.J. His ability to mentor men, develop talent, and recruit will elevate our football program. 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. There was "nothing pedestrian" about the 2008 All-Nebraska football team, which posed in front of the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge. He also rushed for more than 1,000 yards each of the following two seasons. He polished off the season with 235 yards in the Rose Bowl. Front row from left: Wahoo Neumann's Noah Vedral, Omaha North's Zion Williams, Bellevue West's Diego Galvan, McCook's Zach Schlager, Bellevue West's Kevin Ponec, Norris' Austin Schultz, and Millard North's Jack Begley. I'm looking forward to watching his leadership as he guides our Warrior student-athletes into a new era.". Half-Court Press: How costly is Creighton's two-game skid and how close is Nebraska to the NIT? 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. Wayne State University announced Thursday the hiring of the ex-Wolverines standout for its vacant position . He will become the 20th head coach in program history, which enters its 106th year and 105th playing season (due to COVID in 2020). First published on January 26, 2023 / 2:09 PM. 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. Upon graduation he then went on to become the assistant and then onto the backfield coach. He started his collegiate football career as the running back for the University of Akron. 12; Omaha Centrals Tre Sanders, No. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. "No matter where I have been, I've always tried to recruit the state of Michigan and the city of Detroit. He was always chasing greatness. Last November, longtime men's basketball coach David Greer resigned suddenly. Here's the latest bracketology predictions. 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. 34; Omaha Norths Michael Decker, No. Wayne State University announced Thursday the hiring of the ex-Wolverines standout . 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. 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). If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566. The 2022 All-Nebraska football team. This award is given to the All-Around best player in Division II football. "Coach Wheatley has a passion for developing the student-athlete not only on the field, but off. No reason was given for his departure. [5] An all-purpose, first team All-American, Josh Renel, was named in 2010. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Then, in 2011, Wayne State made the national championship game, losing, 35-21, to Pittsburg State. Third row, from left: Joseph Krause, Seward; Ethan Piper, Norfolk Catholic; Nick Henrich, Omaha Burke; Garrett Nelson, Scottsbluff; Chris Hickman, Omaha Burke. The Graduate Assistant (Tight Ends) of the Wayne State University Football program is Jacob Lail. The difference was Tyrone was always searching for ways to get better on the football field, and off the field, as well. DETROIT Wayne State University has hired former Michigan star Tyrone Wheatley to become its new head football coach. Football Coaching Assistant Darius Jiggetts 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. That trophy . Wheatley, who starred at Dearborn Heights Robichaud and the University of Michigan, has been named the 20th head coach in Wayne State football history. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy.