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). Last November, longtime men's basketball coach David Greer resigned suddenly. 21; and Omaha Norths Markell Vaughn, No. 78; Omaha Norths Calvin Strong, No. Upon graduation he then went on to become the assistant and then onto the backfield coach. "Coach Wheatley has a passion for developing the student-athlete not only on the field, but off. Rob Fournier became the athletic director for Wayne State in September 2000. Third row, from left: Joseph Krause, Seward; Ethan Piper, Norfolk Catholic; Nick Henrich, Omaha Burke; Garrett Nelson, Scottsbluff; Chris Hickman, Omaha Burke. He is also currently a finance committee member for the conference. He was inducted into the school's athletic Hall of Fame in 1990. Im looking forward to watching his leadership as he guides our Warrior student-athletes into a new era.. The 2015 All-Nebraska football team gathered at Papillion-La Vista High School for the photo shoot. 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. . 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 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 following players were awarded letters for their participation on Wayne State's 1967 football team: [19] Leonard Boehm Jeffrey Cetlinski Wilfred Cortis Jr. George Crawford Alan Faigin Gregory Gargulinski Peter Garrisi Richard Goranowski Edward Grewe Paul Hay Louis Howson Restine Jackson III Leit Jones Charles Kirkland James Konopka Joique Bell was another offensive player named 2009 first team All-American; he was also given the Harlon Hill Trophy in the same year. WAYNE, Neb. 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. 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. 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). 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. Six Wildcats were named to the NSIC first team. DETROIT - Wayne State University has hired former Michigan star Tyrone Wheatley to become its new head football coach. Great event with outstanding coaches! Wayne State introduced Tyrone Wheatley as its new head football coach on Thursday. 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. No reason was given for his departure. Wheatley and his wife, Kimberly, have five children: Tyrone Jr., Terius, Tyrique, Tiana, and Tamari. He started his collegiate football career as the running back for the University of Akron. Football He left Ann Arbor with 4,187 rushing yards, 510 receiving yards, and 53 total touchdowns on his career stat sheet. 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. 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. Coach Wheatley has a passion for developing the student-athlete not only on the field, but off. I am pleased, honored and blessed to be back home and to coach at Wayne State University. Paul Winters is no longer coach after 19 years, Wayne State senior associate athletics. Winters is a three-time GLIAC Coach of the Year (2006, 2008 and 2019). 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. He was inducted into theMichigan Sports Hall of Famein 2013. Assistant Football Coach- Special Teams: Neil Novak 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. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. You have permission to edit this article. Then, in 2011, Wayne State made the national championship game, losing, 35-21, to Pittsburg State. Winters has been coaching in college football for 41 years, since 1982. [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 2016 All-Nebraska football team "earned their wings" at the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum. 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. The 2005 All-Nebraska football team wore letterman jackets for the photo shoot instead of their jerseys. Paul Winters, head football coach for 19 years who led the Warriors to the 2011 Division II national. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566. This made me really excited about the job. Bottom, from left, Omaha Benson's Anthony Williams, Kearney's Joey Rousseau, Lincoln Southwest's Andy Cotton, Omaha Burke's Ricky Henry, Omaha South's Philip Barrientos, Creighton Prep's Mark Waring, Omaha Burke's Alex Henery, Millard West's Brandon Pete, Omaha Burke's Travis Liechti, Millard North's Paul Homer, Omaha North's Aaron Terry and Millard West's Matt Leaders. 5; Omaha Norths Jason Martin; Grand Island Central Catholics Youhanna Ghaifan; Millard Norths Adrrell Taylor, No. Football Coaching Assistant Darius Jiggetts 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. They also discuss Nebraska's s, The day that coach Jim Flanery told Carly Bachelor she wouldnt be a starter this season, he did so in a way he hoped made sense.And Bachelor . A tragic shooting and murder of a WSU player, Cortez Smith, inspired the team for success. He received his Bachelor of Science, master's and law degree from University of Akron. (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 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. Long was also awarded the Gene Upshaw Award in 2011. 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. I am looking forward to coming home, as they always say there is no place like home. Wheatley, a native of Inkster, played at Robichaud High School in Dearborn Heights before a four-year college career at Michigan. The former head football coach for the Wayne State Warriors is Paul Winters. 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. Here's the latest bracketology predictions. 22. 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). I knew he would be a fantastic coach.. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Wayne State University announced Thursday the hiring of the ex-Wolverines standout for its vacant position . 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. The first long-term location for the football team was Tartar Field, followed by Tom Adams Field in Wayne State Stadium. Wayne State football will have a new head coach next season for the first time in two decades. WSU interim athletic director Erika Wallace made the announcement on Thursday. That year, it had set a program record with 12 wins. He didnt just want to be great. 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 . This award is given to the All-Around best player in Division II football. Nothing says football like rows of poinsettias. 64; Creighton Preps Jeremiah Stovall; and Creighton Preps Jack McLeay, No. Wheatley earned three consecutive All-Big Ten accolades (1992-94) at Michigan and also competed in track and field. 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. "I am beyond excited to welcome Coach Wheatley and his . He will become the 20th head coach in program history, which enters its 106th year and 105th playing season (due to COVID in 2020). 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. Upon graduation he then went on to become the assistant and then onto the backfield coach. Head Football Coach: Logan Masters 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 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. No matter where I have been, I've always tried to recruit the state of Michigan and the city of Detroit. 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. Those were the accents that went with this photo shoot for the 2004 All-Nebraska football team. Two of Florida State's brightest stars in the NFL are expected to return to campus in March alongside other former players. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 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. Second row, from left: D.J. Last month, longtime Wayne State athletic director Rob Fournier announced his retirement, shortly after he was placed on administrative leave for unknown reasons. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Paul Winters is no longer coach after 19 years, Wayne State senior associate athletics director Jeff Weiss confirmed Friday. The Warriors won all of their road games, traveling across the country and ending up in Florence, AL for the playoffs. Back rows, starting from left: Papillion-La Vista Souths Jeremy Kowalski, No. 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. Wayne State football will have a new head coach next season for the first time in two decades. He was a first-round draft pick and played 10 seasons in the NFL. 2023 The Detroit News, a Digital First Media Newspaper. RT @LMasters8: Thank you to the @IFBCA for inviting our @WayneStFootball staff over to speak this morning! His ability to mentor men, develop talent, and recruit will elevate our football program. 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. 79; Papillion-La Vista Souths Ryan Earith; Kearneys Brian Arp, No. Bell went on to play six seasons in the NFL, parts of five with the Detroit Lions. The 2014 All-Nebraska football team posted on the steps of the Joslyn Art Museum. 1/26/2023 10:00:00 AM 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. "Throughout the interview process, 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. Winters came to Wayne State after serving as offensive coordinator/running backs coach at Akron, his alma mater, from 1995-2003. 34; Omaha Norths Michael Decker, No. Wheatleys head coaching experience includes one year at Robichaud High School and three years at Morgan State. 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. Copyright 2023 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. Football Coaching Assistant Tanner Krueger Job Summary: To assist the Head Football Coach in the administration and operation of the football program. 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. Internal Number: 501301. 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. 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 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. 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. Wayne State College head football coach Dan McLaughlin announced late Thursday afternoon that he is retiring after 15 years on the Wildcat sidelines. 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. [2], The assistant coaches include Scott Wooster (head of Offensive line), Chris Calley (Wide Receivers Coach). DETROIT Wayne State University has hired former Michigan star Tyrone Wheatley to become its new head football coach. 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. Wayne State football coaches, players receive conference awards. / CBS 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). DETROIT - Wayne State University Interim Director of Athletics Erika Wallace has selected Tyrone Wheatley as the next football head coach for the Warriors. "No matter where I have been, I've always tried to recruit the state of Michigan and the city of Detroit. I am pleased, honored and blessed to be back home and to coach at Wayne State University.". 1; McCooks Bryce Lyons, No. 2; Blairs Vance Janssen; Bellevue Wests CJ Johnson; Boone Central/Newman Groves Wyatt Mazour; Omaha Centrals Xavier Graham, No. "This made me really excited about the job. Glenn Davis joined the Wayne State Football Coaching staff in February of 2023 as linebackers coach under first-year head coach Tyrone Wheatley. The 2012 All-Nebraska football team made a splash in the shark tunnel of the Scott Aquarium at the Henry Doorly Zoo. [3], The team changed its name from the Tartars to the Warriors in 1999. Wheatley served as the running backs coach with the Denver Broncos this season. 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. Posted at 11:04 AM, Jan 26, 2023 and last updated 8:00 PM, Feb 02,. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Davis comes to Detroit after coaching cornerbacks at Robert Morris University (Pittsburgh, Pa.) the last four seasons (2019-22). The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. You can cancel at any time. 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. ", 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. The Wayne State football team played their first game in October 1918. The former head football coach for the Wayne State Warriors is Paul Winters. Lou West (defensive backs), Jay Peterson (linebackers), Jeff Reardon (Quarterbacks and Passing Game Coordinator), and Scott Kazmierski (defensive line coach). All Wayne State games are broadcast on WDTK radio. 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. Wheatley served as the running. 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 55; Elkhorn Souths Brett Stinson; Grand Islands Kevin Cahoy, No. He will become the 20th head coach in program history, which enters its 106th year and 105th playing season (due to COVID in 2020). I am looking forward to coming home, as they always say there is no place like home. 27; Omaha Norths Marquise Lewis, No. Please subscribe to keep reading. Graduate Assistant Football Coach Kaleb Gaster. "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.

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