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. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. He was a first-round draft pick and played 10 seasons in the NFL. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Football Coordinator - Offensive: Collin Prosser 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. Participating in activities that enhance personal and professional growth and renewal. 21; and Omaha Norths Markell Vaughn, No. Ferris State has won back-to-back national titles and didn't even win the league last season. As Michigans running backs coach in 2015 and 2016, Wheatley helped the Wolverines go 10-3 in each of Jim Harbaughs first two seasons. "No matter where I have been, I've always tried to recruit the state of Michigan and the city of Detroit. Wayne State football: Paul Winters no longer head coach after 19 years The group includes Jerika Bakenhus of Lincoln, Camryn Clevenger from Viola, Kansas, Meghan Cunningham of Elkhorn, Jaslynn Dagel from Iowa Falls, Iowa, Callie . 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. Wayne State introduced Tyrone Wheatley as its new head football coach on Thursday. He has been a running backs coach at each of his other stops. Winters is a three-time GLIAC Coach of the Year (2006, 2008 and 2019). 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. The Wayne State Warriors football team is the college football team at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. Derick specializes in breaking news, crime and local sports. 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. The 2005 All-Nebraska football team wore letterman jackets for the photo shoot instead of their jerseys. The 1992 Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year, Wheatley rushed for 4,187 yards and amassed 53 total touchdowns as a Wolverine. He started his collegiate football career as the running back for the University of Akron. At Wayne State, you can take coaching theory courses including football, basketball, track, wrestling, baseball, softball, soccer, and volleyball. 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. Glenn Davis joined the Wayne State Football Coaching staff in February of 2023 as linebackers coach under first-year head coach Tyrone Wheatley. Graduate Assistant Football Coach Kaleb Gaster. A tragic shooting and murder of a WSU player, Cortez Smith, inspired the team for success. Here's the latest bracketology predictions. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 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.". I am pleased, honored and blessed to be back home and to coach at Wayne State University.". Jeff Weiss, Senior Associate Director of Athletics/Media Relations. "Coach Wheatley has a passion for developing the student-athlete not only on the field, but off. 55; Elkhorn Souths Brett Stinson; Grand Islands Kevin Cahoy, No. 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 is also currently a finance committee member for the conference. Pages in category "Wayne State Wildcats football coaches" The following 15 pages are in this category, out of 15 total. The Nebraska womens basketball team has made a major move up the NET rankings while Creightons men and women both sit in the nations Top 20. Wayne State College Director of Athletics Mike Powicki said the search for McLaughlin's replacement will begin immediately. Wayne State University announced Thursday the hiring of the ex-Wolverines standout for its vacant position . Zimmerer of Omaha Gross. I'm looking forward to watching his leadership as he guides our Warrior student-athletes into a new era.". 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. 9; Grand Islands Pierce Almond, No. [2], The assistant coaches include Scott Wooster (head of Offensive line), Chris Calley (Wide Receivers Coach). Job Summary: To assist the Head Football Coach in the administration and operation of the football program. His ability to mentor men, develop talent, and recruit will elevate our football program. Wayne will play at conference rival Minnesota State on Saturday. Wheatley earned three consecutive All-Big Ten accolades (1992-94) at Michigan and also competed in track and field. 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. Wayne State football hires Tyrone Wheatley as new head coach: 'No place He was always trying to put himself in a position to be a better player. 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. 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 Wayne State football coaches, players receive conference awards. This made me really excited about the job. Head Men's Soccer Coach in Fort Wayne, IN for University of - NCAA 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. This position specifically supports the mission of the University and the Department of Intercollege Athletics by assisting in institutional compliance with NCAA and Conference rules and . He is the program's 20th head coach, following the dismissal in December of Paul Winters after 19 years. 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. 34; Omaha Norths Michael Decker, No. Assistant Football Coach- Special Teams: Neil Novak Additional essential . 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). Wheatley, who starred at Dearborn Heights Robichaud and the University of Michigan, has been named the 20th head coach in Wayne State football history. 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. Wheatleys head coaching experience includes one year at Robichaud High School and three years at Morgan State. 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 plays their home games at Tom Adams Field at Wayne State Stadium. Wheatley Named Head Football Coach - Wayne State University Athletics I am looking forward to coming home, as they always say there is no place like home. Then, in 2011, Wayne State made the national championship game, losing, 35-21, to Pittsburg State. 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 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. Derick is the Lead Digital Editor for ClickOnDetroit and has been with Local 4 News since April 2013. 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. 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. Wheatley has coached since 2007, starting with one season as the head coach at his alma mater Robichaud. Joique Bell was another offensive player named 2009 first team All-American; he was also given the Harlon Hill Trophy in the same year. 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. 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. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. DETROIT Wayne State University has hired former Michigan star Tyrone Wheatley to become its new head football coach. All Wayne State games are broadcast on WDTK radio. "I am beyond excited to welcome Coach Wheatley and his family to the. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Football Coaches - Wayne State College Athletics Winters oversaw running back Joique Bell's Harlon Hill Trophy season in 2009, the Heisman equivalent in Division II. "I am beyond excited to welcome Coach Wheatley and his family to the Wayne State community," said Wallace. 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. Ex-Michigan star RB hired as Wayne State football coach 54. 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. 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. The Warriors won all of their road games, traveling across the country and ending up in Florence, AL for the playoffs. [4], The Warriors have had five All-American players in their history. It was the first year that the football program had ever made it to the playoffs in their entire history. After his time at Akron, he spent the next eight years coaching at the University of Toledo and then the University of Wisconsin. 79; Papillion-La Vista Souths Ryan Earith; Kearneys Brian Arp, No. Leon Eggleston was First Team All American in 2019.[6]. 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.