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. He was always chasing greatness. No reason was given for his departure. The 2005 All-Nebraska football team wore letterman jackets for the photo shoot instead of their jerseys. 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. 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. Wheatley and his wife, Kimberly, have five children: Tyrone Jr., Terius, Tyrique, Tiana, and Tamari. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. ", 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. Wheatley takes over a Wayne State program that went 1-9 in 2022. Winters has been coaching in college football for 41 years, since 1982. Long was also awarded the Gene Upshaw Award in 2011. 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. This made me really excited about the job. A Dearborn Heights Robichaud graduate, Wheatley, 51, began his collegiate coaching career at Ohio Northern University. 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. The GLIAC is widely considered the top Division II football conference in college football. Wayne State football will have a new head coach next season for the first time in two decades. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Then, in 2011, Wayne State made the national championship game, losing, 35-21, to Pittsburg State. 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). The 2012 All-Nebraska football team made a splash in the shark tunnel of the Scott Aquarium at the Henry Doorly Zoo. Jeanna Trotman reports from Detroit. WAYNE, Neb. 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. 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. Great event with outstanding coaches! Internal Number: 501301. Football Coaches Head Football Coach: Logan Masters 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 Football Coaching Assistant Logan Levy Wheatley also was the head coach at Morgan State from 2019-21. Ferris State has won back-to-back national titles and didn't even win the league last season. 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. "This made me really excited about the job. The Wayne State Warriors football team is the college football team at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. 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 beyond excited to welcome Coach Wheatley and his family to the. Wayne State had seven winning seasons in nine years from 2008-16. {{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. "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. 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. Leon Eggleston was First Team All American in 2019.[6]. DETROIT - Wayne State University Interim Director of Athletics Erika Wallace has selected Tyrone Wheatley as the next football head coach for the Warriors. Georgetown never stood a chance. Wayne State College Director of Athletics Mike Powicki said the search for McLaughlin's replacement will begin immediately. Second row, from left: D.J. Graduate Assistant Football Coach Kaleb Gaster. 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. Upon graduation he then went on to become the assistant and then onto the backfield coach. Wayne State introduced Tyrone Wheatley as its new head football coach on Thursday. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. Campus Recreation/Intramurals/Club Sports, W Week (Celebration of Women's Athletics), Prospective Student-Athlete Questionnaire, Linebackers Coach & Special Teams Coordinator, Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs Coach, Graduate Assistant Coach (Defensive Backs), Assistant Athletic Trainer (Head Football), Assistant Athletic Trainer (Assistant Football). "I am beyond excited to welcome Coach Wheatley and his family to the Wayne State community," said Wallace. He is the program's 20th head coach, following the dismissal in December of Paul Winters after 19 years. 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. He was inducted into the school's athletic Hall of Fame in 1990. Job Summary: To assist the Head Football Coach in the administration and operation of the football program. 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. I'm looking forward to watching his leadership as he guides our Warrior student-athletes into a new era.". You can cancel at any time. I am pleased, honored and blessed to be back home and to coach at Wayne State University. The Graduate Assistant (Tight Ends) of the Wayne State University Football program is Jacob Lail. There was "nothing pedestrian" about the 2008 All-Nebraska football team, which posed in front of the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge. The 2015 All-Nebraska football team gathered at Papillion-La Vista High School for the photo shoot. No matter where I have been, I've always tried to recruit the state of Michigan and the city of Detroit. 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. I'm looking forward to watching his leadership as he guides our Warrior student-athletes into a new era.". (WXYZ) Wayne State has hired former Michigan running back Tyrone Wheatley as its new head football coach. 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. Jeanna Trotman reports from Detroit. 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. DETROIT - Wayne State University Interim Director of Athletics Erika Wallace has selected Tyrone Wheatley as the next football head coach for the Warriors. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566. The group includes Jerika Bakenhus of Lincoln, Camryn Clevenger from Viola, Kansas, Meghan Cunningham of Elkhorn, Jaslynn Dagel from Iowa Falls, Iowa, Callie . Six Wildcats were named to the NSIC first team. He left Ann Arbor with 4,187 rushing yards, 510 receiving yards, and 53 total touchdowns on his career stat sheet. This award is given to the All-Around best player in Division II football. 9; Grand Islands Pierce Almond, No. He polished off the season with 235 yards in the Rose Bowl. A tragic shooting and murder of a WSU player, Cortez Smith, inspired the team for success. He was inducted into theMichigan Sports Hall of Famein 2013. Middle Row (from left):Darian Barrientos-Jackson, DB, Omaha Central;James Anderson, OL, Omaha Burke;Andy Janovich, LB, Gretna;Drew Farlee, K, Norfolk Catholic;Mike Minter Jr., DB, Lincoln North Star;Sam Cotton, DL, Lincoln Southeast;Devin Washington, RB, Lincoln Southeast;Sam Foltz, DB, Grand Island;Jeremy Callahan, P, Lexington;Robbie Lafour, OL, Lincoln Southeast;Jake Schany, LB, Blair;Jordan Nelson, RB, Omaha Burke;Ryker Fyfe, QB, Grand Island. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. He . Football Coaching Assistant Logan Levy 5; Omaha Norths Jason Martin; Grand Island Central Catholics Youhanna Ghaifan; Millard Norths Adrrell Taylor, No. He previously spent time coaching at Wisconsin, Toledo and Akron, starting as a graduate assistant in 1982. He will become the 20th head coach in program history, which enters its 106th year and 105th playing season (due to COVID in 2020). Florida State is known for its tradition of producing NFL Draft Picks . Assistant Football Coach- Special Teams: Neil Novak Wayne State has had six players drafted in the NFL. Please subscribe to keep reading. 6:30 Detroit Change continues to come to the Wayne State athletic department. Wayne State football coaches, players receive conference awards. 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. The 2014 All-Nebraska football team posted on the steps of the Joslyn Art Museum. Football Coaching Assistant Darius Jiggetts He also rushed for more than 1,000 yards each of the following two seasons. Back row from left: York's Masry Mapieu, Bellevue West's Sylvo Johnson, Lincoln East's Chris Walker, Gretna's Patrick Arnold, Bellevue West's Tyler Ciurej, Omaha Burke's Cole Frahm, Wilber-Clatonia's Riley Homolka, Norfolk's Lane McCallum, Ashland-GW's Brett Kitrell, and Beatrice's Cam Jurgens. 64; Creighton Preps Jeremiah Stovall; and Creighton Preps Jack McLeay, No. Davis comes to Detroit after coaching cornerbacks at Robert Morris University (Pittsburgh, Pa.) the last four seasons (2019-22). Despite the change in head coach from Frank Reich to Shane Steichen, former elite wide receiver Reggie Wayne will remain as the Colts' wide receivers coach in 2023, according to a tweet from Wayne's account. 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. His ability to mentor men, develop talent, and recruit will elevate our football program. He started his collegiate football career as the running back for the University of Akron. Former Michigan running back Tyrone Wheatley has landed another head coaching job. "I am looking forward to coming home, as they always say there is no place like home," Wheatley said in a release. 2 openings available. (CBS DETROIT) - Inkster native and former University of Michigan star running back Tyrone Wheatley has been named Wayne State University's new football coach. The Warriors won all of their road games, traveling across the country and ending up in Florence, AL for the playoffs. Middle row:Christian LaCouture, Lincoln Southwest;Jordan Bellar, Norfolk Catholic;Clay Fisher Millard North;Isaac Aakre, Millard North;Matt Kraft, Millard South;Alec Ditoro, Papillion-La Vista;Jake Schlager, McCook;Lee Carhart, Creighton Prep;Freeman Coleman, Millard South. 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 Copyright 2023 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. I am looking forward to coming home, as they always say there is no place like home. Former Michigan running back Tyrone Wheatley has landed another head coaching job. Back rows, starting from left: Papillion-La Vista Souths Jeremy Kowalski, No. At Wayne State, you can take coaching theory courses including football, basketball, track, wrestling, baseball, softball, soccer, and volleyball. 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. 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 . Derick specializes in breaking news, crime and local sports. Wheatley was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 2013. I'm looking forward to watching his leadership as he guides our Warrior student-athletes into a new era. DETROIT - Wayne State University has hired former Michigan star Tyrone Wheatley to become its new head football coach. 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. 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. 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. Upon graduation he then went on to become the assistant and then onto the backfield coach. 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). After his time at Akron, he spent the next eight years coaching at the University of Toledo and then the University of Wisconsin. He received his Bachelor of Science, master's and law degree from University of Akron. 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[4], The Warriors have had five All-American players in their history. 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 beyond excited to welcome Coach Wheatley and his family to the Wayne State community, Wayne State Interim Athletic Director Erika Wallace said. The university made the announcement. 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. Wheatley, who starred at Dearborn Heights Robichaud and the University of Michigan, has been named the 20th head coach in Wayne State football history. Last November, longtime men's basketball coach David Greer resigned suddenly. / CBS Detroit. [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. The Warriors went 1-9 this season, 0-6 in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, and lost their final eight games. Wheatley has been coaching football since 2007, when he became the head coach of Robichaud High School, where he played. The official Football Coach List for the Wayne State University Warriors The official Football Coach List for the Wayne State University Warriors Football Coaches - Wayne State University Athletics Skip To Main Content Pause All Rotators Skip To Main Content Wayne State University Athletics WAYNE STATE WARRIORS 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. Bell went on to play six seasons in the NFL, parts of five with the Detroit Lions. From top left: Grentas Zane Flores (honorary captain), Lincoln Southeasts Gunnar Gottula, Omaha Centrals Caleb Pyfrom, Gretnas Mason Goldman, Millard Souths Lance Rucker, Gretnas Korver Demma, Grand Island Northwests Victor Isele, Elkhorn Souths Maverick Noonan, Omaha Westsides Curt Cubrich, Grand Islands Jace Chrisman, Omaha Westsides Tristan Alvano and Omaha Creighton Preps Sam Sledge. As Michigans running backs coach in 2015 and 2016, Wheatley helped the Wolverines go 10-3 in each of Jim Harbaughs first two seasons. 54. 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. Lou West (defensive backs), Jay Peterson (linebackers), Jeff Reardon (Quarterbacks and Passing Game Coordinator), and Scott Kazmierski (defensive line coach). I am looking forward to coming home, as they always say there is no place like home. Expanding knowledge in their area of specialty on an ongoing basis. Those were the accents that went with this photo shoot for the 2004 All-Nebraska football team. Not pictured: Isaiah Alford, Lincoln High. The first long-term location for the football team was Tartar Field, followed by Tom Adams Field in Wayne State Stadium. 12; Omaha Centrals Tre Sanders, No. The 2016 All-Nebraska football team "earned their wings" at the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum. 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. Two years earlier, Wayne State running back and NFL-bound Joique Bell won the Harlon Hill, the Division II equivalent of the Heisman Trophy. Gross, McCook; Garrett Snodgrass, York; Xavier Watts, Omaha Burke; Jevyon Ducker, Bellevue West; Kohl Herbolsheimer, Millard South; Alex Rodgers, Omaha Roncalli. 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. DETROIT - Wayne State University Interim Director of Athletics Erika Wallace has selected Tyrone Wheatley as the next football head coach for the Warriors. 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 earned three consecutive All-Big Ten accolades (1992-94) at Michigan and also competed in track and field. 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. "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. 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. Paul Winters is no longer coach after 19 years, Wayne State senior associate athletics. Additional essential . Wayne State football will have a new head coach next season for the first time in two decades. 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, 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. WSU interim athletic director Erika Wallace made the announcement on Thursday. He was a first-round draft pick and played 10 seasons in the NFL. Wheatley has coached since 2007, starting with one season as the head coach at his alma mater Robichaud. McLaughlin, a native of Sheridan, Montana, leaves . 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