Upon graduation he then went on to become the assistant and then onto the backfield coach. The difference was Tyrone was always searching for ways to get better on the football field, and off the field, as well. 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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. 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. After barely making the Division II Playoffs in 2011, the Warriors made it all the way to the national championship game before losing to the Pittsburg State Gorillas of Kansas. 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. Nothing says football like rows of poinsettias. Two of Florida State's brightest stars in the NFL are expected to return to campus in March alongside other former players. 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. 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. Paul Winters is no longer coach after 19 years, Wayne State senior associate athletics director Jeff Weiss confirmed Friday. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566. Jeff Weiss, Senior Associate Director of Athletics/Media Relations. He then returned to Akron as the Running Backs Coach and Offensive Coordinator before coming to Wayne State. I am pleased, honored and blessed to be back home and to coach at Wayne State University.". 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. 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 . The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 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. [3], The team changed its name from the Tartars to the Warriors in 1999. 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.". 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. January 26, 2023 / 2:09 PM 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). Copyright 2023 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. 21; and Omaha Norths Markell Vaughn, No. In 2006, David Chudzinski was first team All-American for the offensive side of the ball. 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 Warriors won all of their road games, traveling across the country and ending up in Florence, AL for the playoffs. Paul Winters, head football coach for 19 years who led the Warriors to the 2011 Division II national. He polished off the season with 235 yards in the Rose Bowl. Participating in activities that enhance personal and professional growth and renewal. Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. The GLIAC is widely considered the top Division II football conference in college football. A Dearborn Heights Robichaud graduate, Wheatley, 51, began his collegiate coaching career at Ohio Northern University. 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. Before coming to WSU, he was a part of the commissioner's staff for the Mid-American Conference. Wheatley earned three consecutive All-Big Ten accolades (1992-94) at Michigan and also competed in track and field. 2; Blairs Vance Janssen; Bellevue Wests CJ Johnson; Boone Central/Newman Groves Wyatt Mazour; Omaha Centrals Xavier Graham, No. Paul Winters is no longer coach after 19 years, Wayne State senior associate athletics. 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. Wayne State College Director of Athletics Mike Powicki said the search for McLaughlin's replacement will begin immediately. 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. / CBS Detroit. Expanding knowledge in their area of specialty on an ongoing basis. 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. Last month, longtime Wayne State athletic director Rob Fournier announced his retirement, shortly after he was placed on administrative leave for unknown reasons. Wayne State football will have a new head coach next season for the first time in two decades. "I am beyond excited to welcome Coach Wheatley and his family to the. 6; Omaha Centrals DaiShon Neal, No. "His ability to mentor men, develop talent, and recruit will elevate our football program. He was the head coach from 2004 until 2022, when he was let go. The university made the announcement. 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 has been a running backs coach at each of his other stops. Wheatley also was the head coach at Morgan State from 2019-21. Derick is the Lead Digital Editor for ClickOnDetroit and has been with Local 4 News since April 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. That trophy . He previously spent time coaching at Wisconsin, Toledo and Akron, starting as a graduate assistant in 1982. 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. Winters could not be immediately reached for comment, and the university has yet to make an official announcement. You have permission to edit this article. Stu Pospisil previews and predicts all the Nebraska state football championship games. Derick specializes in breaking news, crime and local sports. 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. A 2013 Michigan Sports Hall of Fame inductee, Wheatley was selected by the New York Giants in the first round of the 1995 NFL Draft. Wheatley has coached since 2007, starting with one season as the head coach at his alma mater Robichaud. 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. He was inducted into theMichigan Sports Hall of Famein 2013. I'm looking forward to watching his leadership as he guides our Warrior student-athletes into a new era. 55; Elkhorn Souths Brett Stinson; Grand Islands Kevin Cahoy, No. He was a first-round draft pick and played 10 seasons in the NFL. 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. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 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. Wheatley has been coaching football since 2007, when he became the head coach of Robichaud High School, where he played. DETROIT Wayne State University has hired former Michigan star Tyrone Wheatley to become its new head football coach. [5] An all-purpose, first team All-American, Josh Renel, was named in 2010. This award is given to the All-Around best player in Division II football. Ryan Zuke | rzuke1@mlive.com. One of the finest athletes to ever come out of the state of Michigan is returning home. 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. Football This list may not reflect recent changes. Wheatley was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 2013. "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. No matter where I have been, I've always tried to recruit the state of Michigan and the city of Detroit. Not pictured: Isaiah Alford, Lincoln High. The 2009 All-Nebraska football hopped aboard this old streetcar at the Durham Museum. DETROIT - Wayne State University has hired former Michigan star Tyrone Wheatley to become its new head football coach. 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. That year, it had set a program record with 12 wins. Wayne State football will have a new head coach next season for the first time in two decades. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. 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. Wayne State football coaches, players receive conference awards. 1; McCooks Bryce Lyons, No. 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. 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 plays their home games at Tom Adams Field at Wayne State Stadium. DETROIT - Wayne State University Interim Director of Athletics Erika Wallace has selected Tyrone Wheatley as the next football head coach for the Warriors. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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. Upon graduation he then went on to become the assistant and then onto the backfield coach. 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. Winters has been coaching in college football for 41 years, since 1982. 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. 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. No matter where I have been, I've always tried to recruit the state of Michigan and the city of Detroit. Joique Bell was another offensive player named 2009 first team All-American; he was also given the Harlon Hill Trophy in the same year. Posted at 11:04 AM, Jan 26, 2023 and last updated 8:00 PM, Feb 02,. Georgetown never stood a chance. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. Wheatley takes over a Wayne State program that went 1-9 in 2022. 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 is the program's 20th head coach, following the dismissal in December of Paul Winters after 19 years. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. "I am beyond excited to welcome Coach Wheatley and his family to the Wayne State community," said Wallace. The 1992 Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year, Wheatley rushed for 4,187 yards and amassed 53 total touchdowns as a Wolverine. The former head football coach for the Wayne State Warriors is Paul Winters. 2 openings available. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. "I am beyond excited to welcome Coach Wheatley and his . I am looking forward to coming home, as they always say there is no place like home. The 2015 All-Nebraska football team gathered at Papillion-La Vista High School for the photo shoot. The Graduate Assistant (Tight Ends) of the Wayne State University Football program is Jacob Lail. Winters is a three-time GLIAC Coach of the Year (2006, 2008 and 2019). 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. 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. Jeanna Trotman reports from Detroit. Lou West (defensive backs), Jay Peterson (linebackers), Jeff Reardon (Quarterbacks and Passing Game Coordinator), and Scott Kazmierski (defensive line coach). 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. Ferris State has won back-to-back national titles and didn't even win the league last season. Wayne State football will have a new head coach next season for the first time in two decades. (CBS DETROIT) -Inkster native and former University of Michigan star running back Tyrone Wheatley has been named Wayne State University's new football coach. Winters came to Wayne State after serving as offensive coordinator/running backs coach at Akron, his alma mater, from 1995-2003. 79; Papillion-La Vista Souths Ryan Earith; Kearneys Brian Arp, No. McLaughlin, a native of Sheridan, Montana, leaves . 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. "Coach Wheatley has a passion for developing the student-athlete not only on the field, but off. Wayne State had seven winning seasons in nine years from 2008-16. As Michigans running backs coach in 2015 and 2016, Wheatley helped the Wolverines go 10-3 in each of Jim Harbaughs first two seasons. 27; Omaha Norths Marquise Lewis, No. He started his collegiate football career as the running back for the University of Akron. 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. Pages in category "Wayne State Wildcats football coaches" The following 15 pages are in this category, out of 15 total. Im looking forward to watching his leadership as he guides our Warrior student-athletes into a new era.. "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. 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. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Wheatleys head coaching experience includes one year at Robichaud High School and three years at Morgan State. He didnt just want to be great. Wayne will play at conference rival Minnesota State on Saturday. 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. B Rich Bisaccia C Pete Chapman Gwynn Christensen D Fred G. Dale E Matt Entz F Scott Frear H Kevin Haslam (American football coach) J Mickey Joseph K Bob Kahler L Marvin Lewellyn S 1/26/2023 10:00:00 AM 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. The 2014 All-Nebraska football team posted on the steps of the Joslyn Art Museum. 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. 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. I knew he would be a fantastic coach.. "This made me really excited about the job. His ability to mentor men, develop talent, and recruit will elevate our football program. After his time at Akron, he spent the next eight years coaching at the University of Toledo and then the University of Wisconsin. Great event with outstanding coaches! 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. 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. "Coach Wheatley has a passion for developing the student-athlete not only on the field, but off. He takes over for John McMenamin, who resigned February 3 to become wide receivers coach at Tulane 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. The group includes Jerika Bakenhus of Lincoln, Camryn Clevenger from Viola, Kansas, Meghan Cunningham of Elkhorn, Jaslynn Dagel from Iowa Falls, Iowa, Callie . 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? They went 2-9 in 2021. 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. Wayne State University Coaches The sports at Wayne State are led by 16 head coaches, 8 of whom coach male teams and 8 of whom spearhead women's teams. He also rushed for more than 1,000 yards each of the following two seasons. DETROIT - Wayne State University Interim Director of Athletics Erika Wallace has selected Tyrone Wheatley as the next football head coach for the Warriors. 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.". 9; Grand Islands Pierce Almond, No. His ability to mentor men, develop talent, and recruit will elevate our 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. 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. 6:30 Detroit Change continues to come to the Wayne State athletic department. I'm looking forward to watching his leadership as he guides our Warrior student-athletes into a new era.". Football Coaching Assistant Darius Jiggetts 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 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. Here's the latest bracketology predictions. Zimmerer of Omaha Gross. Football Coaching Assistant Logan Levy Wayne State College head football coach Dan McLaughlin announced late Thursday afternoon that he is retiring after 15 years on the Wildcat sidelines. He left Ann Arbor with 4,187 rushing yards, 510 receiving yards, and 53 total touchdowns on his career stat sheet. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Both Joe Long (offense) and Jeremy Jones (defense) were named 2011 first team All-Americans. He was always chasing greatness. Job Summary: To assist the Head Football Coach in the administration and operation of the football program. He received his Bachelor of Science, master's and law degree from University of Akron. 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 am looking forward to coming home, as they always say there is no place like home. The cover read: "A Step Ahead: The 24 members of the All-Nebraska football team towered over foes.". The WSU football team had multiple venues during its early years, including Goldberg Field, University of Detroit Stadium and Keyworth Stadium. Ive coached a lot of great players, former Michigan running backs coach Fred Jackson said. ", 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. Wayne State has had six players drafted in the NFL. "No matter where I have been, I've always tried to recruit the state of Michigan and the city of Detroit. (CBS DETROIT) - Inkster native and former University of Michigan star running back Tyrone Wheatley has been named Wayne State University's new football coach. According to a release from Wayne State Athletics, the five female and one male signings will join the Wildcat cross country and/or track and field programs for the 2023-24 school year. He started his collegiate football career as the running back for the University of Akron. 2023 The Detroit News, a Digital First Media Newspaper. 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.