78; Omaha Norths Calvin Strong, No. I am beyond excited to welcome Coach Wheatley and his family to the Wayne State community, Wayne State Interim Athletic Director Erika Wallace said. 55; Elkhorn Souths Brett Stinson; Grand Islands Kevin Cahoy, No. 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. (WXYZ) Wayne State has hired former Michigan running back Tyrone Wheatley as its new head football coach. "I am beyond excited to welcome Coach Wheatley and his family to the Wayne State community," said Wallace. "Coach Wheatley has a passion for developing the student-athlete not only on the field, but off. 1/26/2023 10:00:00 AM The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Here's the latest bracketology predictions. Wheatley earned three consecutive All-Big Ten accolades (1992-94) at Michigan and also competed in track and field. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Last month, longtime Wayne State athletic director Rob Fournier announced his retirement, shortly after he was placed on administrative leave for unknown reasons. Davis comes to Detroit after coaching cornerbacks at Robert Morris University (Pittsburgh, Pa.) the last four seasons (2019-22). 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. January 26, 2023 / 2:09 PM 79; Papillion-La Vista Souths Ryan Earith; Kearneys Brian Arp, No. Wayne State College head football coach Dan McLaughlin announced late Thursday afternoon that he is retiring after 15 years on the Wildcat sidelines. He was the head coach from 2004 until 2022, when he was let go. {{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. "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. First published on January 26, 2023 / 2:09 PM. [3], The team changed its name from the Tartars to the Warriors in 1999. The 2015 All-Nebraska football team gathered at Papillion-La Vista High School for the photo shoot. Leon Eggleston was First Team All American in 2019.[6]. The 2005 All-Nebraska football team wore letterman jackets for the photo shoot instead of their jerseys. Winters is a three-time GLIAC Coach of the Year (2006, 2008 and 2019). Winters could not be immediately reached for comment, and the university has yet to make an official announcement. Copyright 2023 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. 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. 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). Wheatleys head coaching experience includes one year at Robichaud High School and three years at Morgan State. He was inducted into the school's athletic Hall of Fame in 1990. A Dearborn Heights Robichaud graduate, Wheatley, 51, began his collegiate coaching career at Ohio Northern University. Football Coaching Assistant Darius Jiggetts You have permission to edit this article. He takes over for John McMenamin, who resigned February 3 to become wide receivers coach at Tulane University. He was inducted into theMichigan Sports Hall of Famein 2013. He didnt just want to be great. Stu Pospisil previews and predicts all the Nebraska state football championship games. 22. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. Joique Bell was another offensive player named 2009 first team All-American; he was also given the Harlon Hill Trophy in the same year. 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. 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. His ability to mentor men, develop talent, and recruit will elevate our football program. "I am beyond excited to welcome Coach Wheatley and his . The 2009 All-Nebraska football hopped aboard this old streetcar at the Durham Museum. Then, in 2011, Wayne State made the national championship game, losing, 35-21, to Pittsburg State. 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 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. "This made me really excited about the job. 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. Lou West (defensive backs), Jay Peterson (linebackers), Jeff Reardon (Quarterbacks and Passing Game Coordinator), and Scott Kazmierski (defensive line coach). I'm looking forward to watching his leadership as he guides our Warrior student-athletes into a new era. Zimmerer of Omaha Gross. Rob Fournier became the athletic director for Wayne State in September 2000. Wheatley also was the head coach at Morgan State from 2019-21. 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. I'm looking forward to watching his leadership as he guides our Warrior student-athletes into a new era.". He has been a running backs coach at each of his other stops. 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 has coached since 2007, starting with one season as the head coach at his alma mater Robichaud. 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. [5] An all-purpose, first team All-American, Josh Renel, was named in 2010. The group includes Jerika Bakenhus of Lincoln, Camryn Clevenger from Viola, Kansas, Meghan Cunningham of Elkhorn, Jaslynn Dagel from Iowa Falls, Iowa, Callie . 6:30 Detroit Change continues to come to the Wayne State athletic department. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. He was always trying to put himself in a position to be a better player. He also rushed for more than 1,000 yards each of the following two seasons. The cover read: "A Step Ahead: The 24 members of the All-Nebraska football team towered over foes.". He is also currently a finance committee member for the conference. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Posted at 11:04 AM, Jan 26, 2023 and last updated 8:00 PM, Feb 02,. 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. 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. After a challenging first year coaching one of the league's youngest wide receivers rooms, Wayne will be back for a second year. He started his collegiate football career as the running back for the University of Akron. Expanding knowledge in their area of specialty on an ongoing basis. 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. The 2012 All-Nebraska football team made a splash in the shark tunnel of the Scott Aquarium at the Henry Doorly Zoo. Winters oversaw running back Joique Bell's Harlon Hill Trophy season in 2009, the Heisman equivalent in Division II. Back rows, starting from left: Papillion-La Vista Souths Jeremy Kowalski, No. With a coaching degree endorsement, you'll open the door to . 64; Creighton Preps Jeremiah Stovall; and Creighton Preps Jack McLeay, No. 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. 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. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 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. DETROIT - Wayne State University has hired former Michigan star Tyrone Wheatley to become its new head football coach. 1; McCooks Bryce Lyons, No. Wayne State had seven winning seasons in nine years from 2008-16. 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. Participating in activities that enhance personal and professional growth and renewal.