Tyrone Wheatley to Denver Broncos
Looks like Tyrone Wheatley found a home in Denver! Best of luck to him!
February 14th, 2022 at 9:13 AM ^
Haskins to Denver. #RabackIt
February 14th, 2022 at 9:37 AM ^
I still think the most talented blend of speed and power UM has ever had in a back (maybe if I had seen Tom Harmon play I'd have a different opinion but...in my lifetime). Hope he has great success in his new role!
February 14th, 2022 at 10:39 AM ^
He was a true physical freak. There's no way he should have been able to run and jump like he did at his size...
February 14th, 2022 at 11:38 AM ^
I agree @Chaco. Thanks for sharing the video, it was great to witness again his talent. Though I have to admit, when the video turned to black and white, it made me feel old.
February 14th, 2022 at 11:57 AM ^
what exactly does "85" allude to in your user name? asking for a friend?
February 14th, 2022 at 1:36 PM ^
Totally agree. Watching the highlights, what he did was unreal.
February 14th, 2022 at 2:24 PM ^
This is one of my favorite Wolverine Historian vids. Thanks for posting!
Welcome to Colorado Tyrone!
February 14th, 2022 at 6:46 PM ^
February 14th, 2022 at 10:30 AM ^
Tyrone Wheatley's record as a head coach was 3-9 and 2-9 in two years at Morgan State. It is good for Wheatley to step back, on his own accord, into a role that he has been successful at.
February 14th, 2022 at 10:43 AM ^
Alternatively, you could look at being the head guy at a smaller school with limited resources or a position coach for a multi-billion dollar organization. I don't know if it is a step back, maybe if you only consider the actual title.
February 14th, 2022 at 11:58 AM ^
Agreed, though I take step back to mean take a moment to reflect, not go backwards.
Also a hot take: if someone improves a school with limited resources, they are a good coach. But if someone doesn't, it doesn't mean they are a bad coach. Maybe he'll aspire to be a head coach again someday, but I remember when he came to Michigan to coach people were suggesting he was only a year or two from being an NFL OC. I'm hoping he's successful in Denver.
February 15th, 2022 at 3:06 PM ^
I wish he had never left. I think he did an outstanding job when he was here coaching the RB's. In fact,, one could say that our running production took a "step back" when he left. Not throwing shade on Jay Harb but I think if the idea is to prepare kids for the NFL, having a guy who actually played the position in college and the pro's, can't be under-valued.
The running back room was full of talent, when he left but we weren't able to get it done. In steps, a guy who actually played the position well and currently holds the U of M rushing record (Mike Hart) and boom the running game is back on track and putting up outstanding numbers. I think with skilled/playmaker positions there's an undeniable correlation????
February 14th, 2022 at 12:35 PM ^
Interestingly, Tyrone Wheatley Jr. is getting a chance with the Chicago Bears next season.....as an offensive tackle - the position everyone thought he should have been playing his entire college career. I can't find the link right now, but he went through some NFL development program and moved to OT where the Bears signed him to some sort of practice squad position.
February 14th, 2022 at 10:10 PM ^
I don't think much of Top X lists, but TW would be toward the top of any list I put together. A staggering list of records and accomplishments.
February 14th, 2022 at 10:46 PM ^
As a Broncos fan, this is pleasant news.