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. 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 . 75; Sewards Adam Holtorf, No. "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. [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. Former Michigan running back Tyrone Wheatley has landed another head coaching job. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Wayne State introduced Tyrone Wheatley as its new head football coach on Thursday. Those were the accents that went with this photo shoot for the 2004 All-Nebraska football team. He polished off the season with 235 yards in the Rose Bowl. ", 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. 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. The 2009 All-Nebraska football hopped aboard this old streetcar at the Durham 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. Derick is the Lead Digital Editor for ClickOnDetroit and has been with Local 4 News since April 2013. Copyright 2023 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. 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. After a challenging first year coaching one of the league's youngest wide receivers rooms, Wayne will be back for a second year. He has been a running backs coach at each of his other stops. Wayne State football will have a new head coach next season for the first time in two decades. "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. 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. 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 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. [3], The team changed its name from the Tartars to the Warriors in 1999. Jeanna Trotman reports from Detroit. He was inducted into the school's athletic Hall of Fame in 1990. 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. 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. 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. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. He didnt just want to be great. 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. "I am beyond excited to welcome Coach Wheatley and his . 2023 The Detroit News, a Digital First Media Newspaper. Im looking forward to watching his leadership as he guides our Warrior student-athletes into a new era.. Wheatley was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 2013. 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! Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. The mascot for the Warriors, W, debuted in 2005. "Coach Wheatley has a passion for developing the student-athlete not only on the field, but off. Football 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. The 2022 All-Nebraska football team. 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WSU interim athletic director Erika Wallace made the announcement on Thursday. Wheatley served as the running backs coach with the Denver Broncos this season. He will become the 20th head coach in program history, which enters its 106th year and 105th playing season (due to COVID in 2020). He will become the 20th head coach in program history, which enters its 106th year and 105th playing season (due to COVID in 2020). Football Coordinator - Defensive: Scott McLaughlin 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. Two years earlier, Wayne State running back and NFL-bound Joique Bell won the Harlon Hill, the Division II equivalent of the Heisman Trophy. 2 openings available. Graduate Assistant Football Coach Kaleb Gaster. Wheatley and his wife, Kimberly, have five children: Tyrone Jr., Terius, Tyrique, Tiana, and Tamari. I'm looking forward to watching his leadership as he guides our Warrior student-athletes into a new era.". 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, Wayne State Interim Athletic Director Erika Wallace said. (CBS DETROIT) - Inkster native and former University of Michigan star running back Tyrone Wheatley has been named Wayne State University's new football coach. His ability to mentor men, develop talent, and recruit will elevate our football program. 27; Omaha Norths Marquise Lewis, No. 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? Both Joe Long (offense) and Jeremy Jones (defense) were named 2011 first team All-Americans. The Warriors went 1-9 this season, 0-6 in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, and lost their final eight games. He was always chasing greatness. 79; Papillion-La Vista Souths Ryan Earith; Kearneys Brian Arp, No. I am pleased, honored and blessed to be back home and to coach at Wayne State University.". Wayne State football will have a new head coach next season for the first time in two decades. 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. He was the head coach from 2004 until 2022, when he was let go. [5] An all-purpose, first team All-American, Josh Renel, was named in 2010. / CBS Detroit. He . 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. Football Coaching Assistant Darius Jiggetts The Warriors won all of their road games, traveling across the country and ending up in Florence, AL for the playoffs. 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 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; McCooks Bryce Lyons, No. Lou West (defensive backs), Jay Peterson (linebackers), Jeff Reardon (Quarterbacks and Passing Game Coordinator), and Scott Kazmierski (defensive line coach). Rob Fournier became the athletic director for Wayne State in September 2000. That year, it had set a program record with 12 wins. 55; Elkhorn Souths Brett Stinson; Grand Islands Kevin Cahoy, No. Assistant Football Coach- Special Teams: Neil Novak You can cancel at any time. Winters came to Wayne State after serving as offensive coordinator/running backs coach at Akron, his alma mater, from 1995-2003. 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. 2; Blairs Vance Janssen; Bellevue Wests CJ Johnson; Boone Central/Newman Groves Wyatt Mazour; Omaha Centrals Xavier Graham, No. 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. 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. Job Summary: To assist the Head Football Coach in the administration and operation of the football program. Wheatley also was the head coach at Morgan State from 2019-21. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Wayne State football coaches, players receive conference awards. Other coaching stints included stops at Eastern Michigan, Syracuse, the Buffalo Bills, Michigan and the Jacksonville Jaguars. "I am beyond excited to welcome Coach Wheatley and his family to the. "I am beyond excited to welcome Coach Wheatley and his family to the Wayne State community," said Wallace. 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. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Wayne will play at conference rival Minnesota State on Saturday. 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 1992 Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year, Wheatley rushed for 4,187 yards and amassed 53 total touchdowns as a Wolverine. Jeff Weiss, Senior Associate Director of Athletics/Media Relations. Copyright 2023 ClickOnDetroit.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. 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. 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. 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. I am pleased, honored and blessed to be back home and to coach at Wayne State University. Head Football Coach: Logan Masters The former head football coach for the Wayne State Warriors is Paul Winters. 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.". 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. 34; Omaha Norths Michael Decker, No. 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. The cover read: "A Step Ahead: The 24 members of the All-Nebraska football team towered over foes.". Zimmerer of Omaha Gross. 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. ", 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. 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. 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. I'm looking forward to watching his leadership as he guides our Warrior student-athletes into a new era.". When he played for Michigan, Wheatley was the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year in 1992, rushing for 1,357 yards and 13 touchdowns. (CBS DETROIT) -Inkster native and former University of Michigan star running back Tyrone Wheatley has been named Wayne State University's new football coach. 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. Florida State is known for its tradition of producing NFL Draft Picks . Wheatley earned three consecutive All-Big Ten accolades (1992-94) at Michigan and also competed in track and field. Internal Number: 501301. 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. 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. The 2014 All-Nebraska football team posted on the steps of the Joslyn Art Museum. 21; and Omaha Norths Markell Vaughn, No. DETROIT - Wayne State University Interim Director of Athletics Erika Wallace has selected Tyrone Wheatley as the next football head coach for the Warriors. 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 Half-Court Press: How costly is Creighton's two-game skid and how close is Nebraska to the NIT? Winters has been coaching in college football for 41 years, since 1982. Wheatley, who starred at Dearborn Heights Robichaud and the University of Michigan, has been named the 20th head coach in Wayne State football history. His ability to mentor men, develop talent, and recruit will elevate our football program. 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 was always trying to put himself in a position to be a better player. Last month, longtime Wayne State athletic director Rob Fournier announced his retirement, shortly after he was placed on administrative leave for unknown reasons. 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. In 2006, David Chudzinski was first team All-American for the offensive side of the ball. 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. A tragic shooting and murder of a WSU player, Cortez Smith, inspired the team for success. Back rows, starting from left: Papillion-La Vista Souths Jeremy Kowalski, No. 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 Leon Eggleston was First Team All American in 2019.[6]. You have permission to edit this article. 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. DETROIT - Wayne State University Interim Director of Athletics Erika Wallace has selected Tyrone Wheatley as the next football head coach for the Warriors. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. A Dearborn Heights Robichaud graduate, Wheatley, 51, began his collegiate coaching career at Ohio Northern 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 in a statement. 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). 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. DETROIT - Wayne State University has hired former Michigan star Tyrone Wheatley to become its new head football coach. 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. 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. 6; Omaha Centrals DaiShon Neal, No. 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. 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. Wayne State had seven winning seasons in nine years from 2008-16. Ferris State has won back-to-back national titles and didn't even win the league last season. The 2012 All-Nebraska football team made a splash in the shark tunnel of the Scott Aquarium at the Henry Doorly Zoo. The 2005 All-Nebraska football team wore letterman jackets for the photo shoot instead of their jerseys. The university made the announcement. Football Coordinator - Offensive: Collin Prosser Gross, McCook; Garrett Snodgrass, York; Xavier Watts, Omaha Burke; Jevyon Ducker, Bellevue West; Kohl Herbolsheimer, Millard South; Alex Rodgers, Omaha Roncalli. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. The first long-term location for the football team was Tartar Field, followed by Tom Adams Field in Wayne State Stadium. "No matter where I have been, I've always tried to recruit the state of Michigan and the city of Detroit. The Wayne State football team played their first game in October 1918.
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