Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Winters, 64, came to Wayne State from Akron, where he had risen the ranks to offensive coordinator and was a nominee for the Broyles Award, given to the top assistant coach in the nation. 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. Derick is the Lead Digital Editor for ClickOnDetroit and has been with Local 4 News since April 2013. [3], The team changed its name from the Tartars to the Warriors in 1999. 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. "I am beyond excited to welcome Coach Wheatley and his family to the Wayne State community," said Wallace. 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. "Coach Wheatley has a passion for developing the student-athlete not only on the field, but off. 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. 78; Omaha Norths Calvin Strong, No. Participating in activities that enhance personal and professional growth and renewal. He was a first-round draft pick and played 10 seasons in the NFL. 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. There was "nothing pedestrian" about the 2008 All-Nebraska football team, which posed in front of the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge. Wayne State College head football coach Dan McLaughlin announced late Thursday afternoon that he is retiring after 15 years on the Wildcat sidelines. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Winters oversaw running back Joique Bell's Harlon Hill Trophy season in 2009, the Heisman equivalent in Division II. 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. 34; Omaha Norths Michael Decker, No.
Wayne will play at conference rival Minnesota State on Saturday. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. Derick specializes in breaking news, crime and local sports. Campus Recreation/Intramurals/Club Sports, W Week (Celebration of Women's Athletics), Prospective Student-Athlete Questionnaire, Linebackers Coach & Special Teams Coordinator, Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs Coach, Graduate Assistant Coach (Defensive Backs), Assistant Athletic Trainer (Head Football), Assistant Athletic Trainer (Assistant Football). 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. Wheatley was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 2013. [2], The assistant coaches include Scott Wooster (head of Offensive line), Chris Calley (Wide Receivers Coach).
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. 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. 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. He was the head coach from 2004 until 2022, when he was let go. His ability to mentor men, develop talent, and recruit will elevate our football program. 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. 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. The mascot for the Warriors, W, debuted in 2005. He . Wheatley, who starred at Dearborn Heights Robichaud and the University of Michigan, has been named the 20th head coach in Wayne State football history.
Wheatley and his wife, Kimberly, have five children: Tyrone Jr., Terius, Tyrique, Tiana, and Tamari. As Michigans running backs coach in 2015 and 2016, Wheatley helped the Wolverines go 10-3 in each of Jim Harbaughs first two seasons. I'm looking forward to watching his leadership as he guides our Warrior student-athletes into a new era.". The 2009 All-Nebraska football hopped aboard this old streetcar at the Durham Museum. 1/26/2023 10:00:00 AM
79; Papillion-La Vista Souths Ryan Earith; Kearneys Brian Arp, No. 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. Expanding knowledge in their area of specialty on an ongoing basis. Paul Winters is no longer coach after 19 years, Wayne State senior associate athletics. Upon graduation he then went on to become the assistant and then onto the backfield coach. Wheatley has coached since 2007, starting with one season as the head coach at his alma mater Robichaud. The first long-term location for the football team was Tartar Field, followed by Tom Adams Field in Wayne State Stadium. The Warriors went 1-9 this season, 0-6 in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, and lost their final eight games. 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. Jeff Weiss, Senior Associate Director of Athletics/Media Relations. Detroit Change continues to come to the Wayne State athletic department. He started his collegiate football career as the running back for the University of Akron. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. He was always chasing greatness. 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 (WXYZ) Wayne State has hired former Michigan running back Tyrone Wheatley as its new head football coach. January 26, 2023 / 2:09 PM He left Ann Arbor with 4,187 rushing yards, 510 receiving yards, and 53 total touchdowns on his career stat sheet. 27; Omaha Norths Marquise Lewis, No. Lou West (defensive backs), Jay Peterson (linebackers), Jeff Reardon (Quarterbacks and Passing Game Coordinator), and Scott Kazmierski (defensive line coach). Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. The Graduate Assistant (Tight Ends) of the Wayne State University Football program is Jacob Lail. 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. 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? 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.
Long was also awarded the Gene Upshaw Award in 2011. Wayne State College Director of Athletics Mike Powicki said the search for McLaughlin's replacement will begin immediately. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Winters has been coaching in college football for 41 years, since 1982. Wayne State plays their home games at Tom Adams Field at Wayne State Stadium. 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. 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. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Wheatley served as the running backs coach with the Denver Broncos this season. DETROIT - Wayne State University Interim Director of Athletics Erika Wallace has selected Tyrone Wheatley as the next football head coach for the Warriors. After a challenging first year coaching one of the league's youngest wide receivers rooms, Wayne will be back for a second year. 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.