(CBS DETROIT) - Inkster native and former University of Michigan star running back Tyrone Wheatley has been named Wayne State University's new football coach. 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. Paul Winters is no longer coach after 19 years, Wayne State senior associate athletics. RT @LMasters8: Thank you to the @IFBCA for inviting our @WayneStFootball staff over to speak this morning! 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. At Wayne State, you can take coaching theory courses including football, basketball, track, wrestling, baseball, softball, soccer, and volleyball. The 2014 All-Nebraska football team posted on the steps of the Joslyn Art Museum. Wayne State football coach Paul Winters out after 19 seasons This award is given to the All-Around best player in Division II football. 78; Omaha Norths Calvin Strong, No. [3], The team changed its name from the Tartars to the Warriors in 1999. You can cancel at any time. McLaughlin retiring after 15 years at Wayne State - Butte Sports Im looking forward to watching his leadership as he guides our Warrior student-athletes into a new era.. Internal Number: 501301. 6; Omaha Centrals DaiShon Neal, No. 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. Expanding knowledge in their area of specialty on an ongoing basis. Wayne State Football on Twitter: "RT @LMasters8: Thank you to the 75; Sewards Adam Holtorf, No. He was always trying to put himself in a position to be a better player. 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. The 2016 All-Nebraska football team "earned their wings" at the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum. Football Coordinator - Offensive: Collin Prosser "No matter where I have been, I've always tried to recruit the state of Michigan and the city of Detroit. Wheatley, a native of Inkster, played at Robichaud High School in Dearborn Heights before a four-year college career at Michigan. 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. There was "nothing pedestrian" about the 2008 All-Nebraska football team, which posed in front of the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge. Joique Bell was another offensive player named 2009 first team All-American; he was also given the Harlon Hill Trophy in the same year. Upon graduation he then went on to become the assistant and then onto the backfield coach. Wheatleys head coaching experience includes one year at Robichaud High School and three years at Morgan State. 1/26/2023 10:00:00 AM Second row, from left: D.J. Georgetown never stood a chance. 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. Two years earlier, Wayne State running back and NFL-bound Joique Bell won the Harlon Hill, the Division II equivalent of the Heisman Trophy. Category:Wayne State Wildcats football coaches - Wikipedia Half-Court Press: How costly is Creighton's two-game skid and how close is Nebraska to the NIT? First published on January 26, 2023 / 2:09 PM. Wayne State football will have a new head coach next season for the first time in two decades. 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 Ferris State has won back-to-back national titles and didn't even win the league last season. 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. Coach Wheatley has a passion for developing the student-athlete not only on the field, but off. Wayne State introduced Tyrone Wheatley as its new head football coach on Thursday. Florida State is known for its tradition of producing NFL Draft Picks . 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 - Defensive: Scott McLaughlin His ability to mentor men, develop talent, and recruit will elevate our football program. 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. 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. Not pictured: Isaiah Alford, Lincoln High. WAYNE, Neb. Leon Eggleston was First Team All American in 2019.[6]. 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. Wayne State football announces 2023 schedule - Wayne State College The mascot for the Warriors, W, debuted in 2005. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Submit a Public Notice for Omaha World-Herald, ILLUSTRATION BY MATT HANEY/THE WORLD-HERALD, PHOTOS BY JEFF BEIERMANN/THE WORLD-HERALD, Nebraska women make big jump in NET rankings as Creighton teams set in Top 20, Creighton downs 19 3-pointers in blowout Senior Night win over Georgetown, Creighton sends seniors off in style with trouncing of Butler. I'm looking forward to watching his leadership as he guides our Warrior student-athletes into a new era.". He was inducted into theMichigan Sports Hall of Famein 2013. 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. Wayne State hires former Michigan star Tyrone Wheatley as new head 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. I am pleased, honored and blessed to be back home and to coach at Wayne State University. [4], The Warriors have had five All-American players in their history. 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). 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. Please subscribe to keep reading. Ryan Zuke | rzuke1@mlive.com. He also rushed for more than 1,000 yards each of the following two seasons. Football I am pleased, honored, and blessed to be back home and to coach at Wayne State University.. 64; Creighton Preps Jeremiah Stovall; and Creighton Preps Jack McLeay, No. 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.". Football Coaching Assistant Tanner Krueger Wayne State College head football coach Dan McLaughlin announced late Thursday afternoon that he is retiring after 15 years on the Wildcat sidelines. Ex-Michigan Wolverines star Tyrone Wheatley jumps at Wayne State job A tragic shooting and murder of a WSU player, Cortez Smith, inspired the team for success. 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. Winters has been coaching in college football for 41 years, since 1982. 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. Long was also awarded the Gene Upshaw Award in 2011. I'm looking forward to watching his leadership as he guides our Warrior student-athletes into a new era.". Ex-Michigan star RB hired as Wayne State football coach The Warriors won all of their road games, traveling across the country and ending up in Florence, AL for the playoffs. 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. 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. No matter where I have been, I've always tried to recruit the state of Michigan and the city of Detroit.