He started his collegiate football career as the running back for the University of Akron. [3], The team changed its name from the Tartars to the Warriors in 1999. 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. Wayne State introduced Tyrone Wheatley as its new head football coach on Thursday. 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. Second row, from left: D.J. He will become the 20th head coach in program history, which enters its 106th year and 105th playing season (due to COVID in 2020). 22. 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. 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? 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). Former Michigan running back Tyrone Wheatley has landed another head coaching job. 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. Wheatley also was the head coach at Morgan State from 2019-21. 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. 2; Blairs Vance Janssen; Bellevue Wests CJ Johnson; Boone Central/Newman Groves Wyatt Mazour; Omaha Centrals Xavier Graham, No. He started his collegiate football career as the running back for the University of Akron. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Zimmerer of Omaha Gross. "Coach Wheatley has a passion for developing the student-athlete not only on the field, but off. Wayne State College Director of Athletics Mike Powicki said the search for McLaughlin's replacement will begin immediately. 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. The cover read: "A Step Ahead: The 24 members of the All-Nebraska football team towered over foes.". Upon graduation he then went on to become the assistant and then onto the backfield coach. 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. 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. Winters has been coaching in college football for 41 years, since 1982. Wayne State football will have a new head coach next season for the first time in two decades. Wheatley served as the running. 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. Paul Winters is no longer coach after 19 years, Wayne State senior associate athletics. 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. He will become the 20th head coach in program history, which enters its 106th year and 105th playing season (due to COVID in 2020). 79; Papillion-La Vista Souths Ryan Earith; Kearneys Brian Arp, No. He was a first-round draft pick and played 10 seasons in the NFL. 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.". 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. Wayne State football will have a new head coach next season for the first time in two decades. 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. Wayne will play at conference rival Minnesota State on Saturday. After a challenging first year coaching one of the league's youngest wide receivers rooms, Wayne will be back for a second year. 9; Grand Islands Pierce Almond, No. The Warriors won all of their road games, traveling across the country and ending up in Florence, AL for the playoffs. He was inducted into theMichigan Sports Hall of Famein 2013. 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. His ability to mentor men, develop talent, and recruit will elevate our football program. 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 I knew he would be a fantastic coach.. Not pictured: Isaiah Alford, Lincoln High. One of the finest athletes to ever come out of the state of Michigan is returning home. 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. 1/26/2023 10:00:00 AM Football Coaching Assistant Logan Levy 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 Detroit Change continues to come to the Wayne State athletic department. DETROIT - Wayne State University has hired former Michigan star Tyrone Wheatley to become its new head football coach. "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. First published on January 26, 2023 / 2:09 PM. ", 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. (CBS DETROIT) -Inkster native and former University of Michigan star running back Tyrone Wheatley has been named Wayne State University's new football coach. Jeanna Trotman reports from Detroit. "I am beyond excited to welcome Coach Wheatley and his family to the Wayne State community," said Wallace. Former Michigan running back Tyrone Wheatley has landed another head coaching job. Job Summary: To assist the Head Football Coach in the administration and operation of the football program. In 2006, David Chudzinski was first team All-American for the offensive side of the ball. Wheatley, 51, compiled a 5-18 record, 3-10 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, over two seasons at Morgan State the Bears did not play in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He also rushed for more than 1,000 yards each of the following two seasons. Expanding knowledge in their area of specialty on an ongoing basis. The Warriors went 1-9 this season, 0-6 in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, and lost their final eight games. As Michigans running backs coach in 2015 and 2016, Wheatley helped the Wolverines go 10-3 in each of Jim Harbaughs first two seasons. Wayne State had seven winning seasons in nine years from 2008-16. You can cancel at any time. Football Coordinator - Offensive: Collin Prosser The difference was Tyrone was always searching for ways to get better on the football field, and off the field, as well. 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. This award is given to the All-Around best player in Division II football. Before coming to WSU, he was a part of the commissioner's staff for the Mid-American Conference. 5; Omaha Norths Jason Martin; Grand Island Central Catholics Youhanna Ghaifan; Millard Norths Adrrell Taylor, No. DETROIT Wayne State University has hired former Michigan star Tyrone Wheatley to become its new head football coach. "I am beyond excited to welcome Coach Wheatley and his . Winters could not be immediately reached for comment, and the university has yet to make an official announcement. [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. He left Ann Arbor with 4,187 rushing yards, 510 receiving yards, and 53 total touchdowns on his career stat sheet. Wheatley served as the running backs coach with the Denver Broncos this season. 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. Wayne State introduced Tyrone Wheatley as its new head football coach on Thursday. 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. Third row, from left: Joseph Krause, Seward; Ethan Piper, Norfolk Catholic; Nick Henrich, Omaha Burke; Garrett Nelson, Scottsbluff; Chris Hickman, Omaha Burke. Both Joe Long (offense) and Jeremy Jones (defense) were named 2011 first team All-Americans. Winters is a three-time GLIAC Coach of the Year (2006, 2008 and 2019). 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. I'm looking forward to watching his leadership as he guides our Warrior student-athletes into a new era. The 1992 Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year, Wheatley rushed for 4,187 yards and amassed 53 total touchdowns as a Wolverine. Derick is the Lead Digital Editor for ClickOnDetroit and has been with Local 4 News since April 2013. He previously spent time coaching at Wisconsin, Toledo and Akron, starting as a graduate assistant in 1982.