As Michigans running backs coach in 2015 and 2016, Wheatley helped the Wolverines go 10-3 in each of Jim Harbaughs first two seasons. I am looking forward to coming home, as they always say there is no place like home. Assistant Football Coach- Special Teams: Neil Novak Football Coordinator - Offensive: Collin Prosser After his time at Akron, he spent the next eight years coaching at the University of Toledo and then the University of Wisconsin. Wayne State College Director of Athletics Mike Powicki said the search for McLaughlin's replacement will begin immediately. I am pleased, honored and blessed to be back home and to coach at Wayne State University.". "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. Football Coaching Assistant Tanner Krueger Last month, longtime Wayne State athletic director Rob Fournier announced his retirement, shortly after he was placed on administrative leave for unknown reasons. Wheatley, who starred at Dearborn Heights Robichaud and the University of Michigan, has been named the 20th head coach in Wayne State football history. Wayne State had seven winning seasons in nine years from 2008-16. Im looking forward to watching his leadership as he guides our Warrior student-athletes into a new era.. "Coach Wheatley has a passion for developing the student-athlete not only on the field, but off. 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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. 2; Blairs Vance Janssen; Bellevue Wests CJ Johnson; Boone Central/Newman Groves Wyatt Mazour; Omaha Centrals Xavier Graham, No. 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. [3], The team changed its name from the Tartars to the Warriors in 1999. The 2005 All-Nebraska football team wore letterman jackets for the photo shoot instead of their jerseys. Wayne State names Tyrone Wheatley new football coach 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. Wayne State football hires Tyrone Wheatley as new head coach: 'No place No matter where I have been, I've always tried to recruit the state of Michigan and the city of Detroit. 64; Creighton Preps Jeremiah Stovall; and Creighton Preps Jack McLeay, No. Georgetown never stood a chance. He has been a running backs coach at each of his other stops. A 16-year coaching veteran, including five years in the NFL, Wheatley most recently served as the running backs coach for the Denver Broncos this season, and has previous head coaching experience at Morgan State (2019-21). 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. Winters, 64, finishes with a 94-105 record at Wayne State beginning with the 2004 season (18 seasons), with a 79-90 record in conference play. He then returned to Akron as the Running Backs Coach and Offensive Coordinator before coming to Wayne State. Jeanna Trotman reports from Detroit. Derick specializes in breaking news, crime and local sports. Winters oversaw running back Joique Bell's Harlon Hill Trophy season in 2009, the Heisman equivalent in Division II. The Graduate Assistant (Tight Ends) of the Wayne State University Football program is Jacob Lail. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. A Dearborn Heights Robichaud graduate, Wheatley, 51, began his collegiate coaching career at Ohio Northern University. 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. He also rushed for more than 1,000 yards each of the following two seasons. "This made me really excited about the job. 12; Omaha Centrals Tre Sanders, No. Wheatley served as the running backs coach with the Denver Broncos this season. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). 79; Papillion-La Vista Souths Ryan Earith; Kearneys Brian Arp, No. The 2022 All-Nebraska football team. In 2006, David Chudzinski was first team All-American for the offensive side of the ball. 1967 Wayne State Tartars football team - Wikipedia The Wayne State Warriors football team is the college football team at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Posted at 11:04 AM, Jan 26, 2023 and last updated 8:00 PM, Feb 02,. The former head football coach for the Wayne State Warriors is Paul Winters. 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. 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. Tyrone Wheatley hired as Wayne State football head coach Football Coaches - Wayne State College Athletics Glenn Davis - Linebackers Coach - Staff Directory - Wayne State A tragic shooting and murder of a WSU player, Cortez Smith, inspired the team for success. 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. With a coaching degree endorsement, you'll open the door to . The difference was Tyrone was always searching for ways to get better on the football field, and off the field, as well. 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 That year, it had set a program record with 12 wins. No matter where I have been, I've always tried to recruit the state of Michigan and the city of Detroit. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 2 openings available. 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. 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. Winters' best finish in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference was second which he did three times most recently, in 2019, when the program last had a winning record, before COVID-19 struck. Wayne State football coaches, players receive conference awards. The group includes Jerika Bakenhus of Lincoln, Camryn Clevenger from Viola, Kansas, Meghan Cunningham of Elkhorn, Jaslynn Dagel from Iowa Falls, Iowa, Callie . Ive coached a lot of great players, former Michigan running backs coach Fred Jackson said. Wheatley and his wife, Kimberly, have five children: Tyrone Jr., Terius, Tyrique, Tiana, and Tamari. Ryan Zuke | rzuke1@mlive.com. Second row, from left: D.J. 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. DETROIT - Wayne State University Interim Director of Athletics Erika Wallace has selected Tyrone Wheatley as the next football head coach for the Warriors. Winters could not be immediately reached for comment, and the university has yet to make an official announcement. 1; McCooks Bryce Lyons, No. 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. 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. Here's the latest bracketology predictions. 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. 27; Omaha Norths Marquise Lewis, No. 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. Wayne State University announced Thursday the hiring of the ex-Wolverines standout for its vacant position . "I am beyond excited to welcome Coach Wheatley and his family to the Wayne State community," said Wallace. / CBS Detroit. 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. Front row:Andy Bayne, Millard North;Trey Carr, Omaha Burke;Calvin Strong, Omaha North;Skyler Monaghan, Millard West;Devin Washington, Lincoln Southeast;RJ Urzendowski, Creighton Prep. 34; Omaha Norths Michael Decker, No.