There was some speculation on the board about this earlier, but Tyrone Wheatley has officially followed Doug Marrone from Syracuse to the Buffalo Bills to be their new RB coach. First NFL coaching job for Tyrone, and he gets to be the position coach to 2 pretty good backs in C.J. Spiller and Fred Jackson. Congrats to Tyrone!
From being coached by Fred Jackson
According to Wheatley,
According to Wheatley, "Jackson is a younger, faster, stronger and more hyperbole prone version of Fred Jackson"
Bo Schembechler BA, Bear Bryant Law.
...
but faster!
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He won't have to move!
The commute will be longer, but he won't need to move if he doesn't desire to do so.
Not technically, but...
It's about 2 1/2 hours from Syracuse to Buffalo. That's about the same commute as if Brady Hoke lived in Cleveland while coaching in Ann Arbor.
I wouldn't blame him. Buffalo
I wouldn't blame him. Buffalo is a shithole. (585 REPRESENT!)
Buffalo is 716, Rochester is 585
Buffalo is 716, Rochester is 585...unless that is what you meant.
bob_ufer
that was the point. buffalo
that was the point. buffalo is a shithole, even compared to my dear hometown of rochester.
Well this makes it much more
likely we'll see Wheatley back on the Michigan sideline one day. Not sure if he would want to be here, but a MICHIGAN MAN with NFL experience is someone to look at when Fred retires
There is a gentleman in
There is a gentleman in Ypsilanti who may disagree with you.
Actually, I think Tyrone is great. How about him coaching the RBs with Hart as his assistant?
(Yeah, I don't think they have assistant RB coaches, but whatever. It's mid-Janaury.)
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Hart
With a couple more seasons of experience, Hart would become a strong option if Fred departs. Hopefully Wheatley has had NFL success where he would be looking at OC positions, or at least enough security and pay in the NFL that he would stay.
Would be great to have Hart on the coaching staff in the near future.
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For the younger members,
For the younger members, Tyrone Wheatley was an absolute beast. Take Hart and add about 6 inches, 30 pounds, and top-end speed. I'd be more than happy to have him as the RB coach in Ann Arbor. Hart will have to wait his turn.
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Sorta off-topic
But did anyone think of Wheatley when Lewan announced he was coming back. I remember being so happy when Wheatley turned down the NFL for a shot at the Heisman and national title, just to have an injury plagued senior year. I think he still went in the first round, but there was top-5 draft talk going into the season. I'm not predicting bad things, but that's the first time I can remember we had someone good enough to go early to stay in school.
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Pretty
Pretty sure Wheatley happened first
Good point. I glossed over
Good point. I glossed over the fact that he said, "first one he can remember."
Greetings from Bolivia.
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Yeah
When I took MEAP, I always did well on comprehension and did poor on math.
Totally
The surprise factor was right up there with Lewan staying.
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Didn't Desmond Howard have a
Didn't Desmond Howard have a year of eligibility left when he jumped to the NFL?
I know lots of people
I know lots of people wouldn't mind seeing Loeffler returning to Michigan as an OC. Would it be crazy if Tyrone Wheatley came back to Michigan as an OC because of his inexperience being a coordinator?
Greetings from Bolivia.
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Great for Tyrone,
Potentially a Michigan head coach in years to come.
A couple years ago I always
A couple years ago I always used to see him at the Quiznos in A2 with his son. Really friendly guy- I wish him the best of luck out there.
To Hell with Notre Dame
I heard
he preferred Potbelly. That place rules.
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always good to see a Michigan
always good to see a Michigan man join the NFL ranks.
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I like Buffalo wings and
I like Buffalo wings and Buffalo mozzarella.
Now I like the the Bills a little.
so... I guess this means he's not going to be Fred Jackson's successir?
not speculation
Uh, no speculation from K.O.K., just an accurate report.
K.O.K.law
Congrats, Tyrone!
This is outstanding news, so congrats to Michigan Man Tyrone Wheatley!
Wow
This made me laugh for a solid 30 seconds.
"It was open," Toussaint said. "I can't compare this hole to any other holes because I can't remember that but it was a huge hole."
At this point, I'd be
At this point, I'd be surprised to see him come back to coach the RB's for Michigan. His stock has grown so much, and he is still relatively young for a coach. If he's looking for a HC job, there may be one for him somewhere if he does well at Buffalo.
Good for Wheatley. All the
Good for Wheatley. All the best to him.
I miss having a Wheatley sized running back.
Go Blue! Always!
Slight edit
"I miss having a
Slight edit
"I miss having a Wheatley sized running back with break away speed."
Amen, my friend. Amen.
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That run
His 88-yard run on the first play of the second half in that game is the fastest I've ever seen someone run in pads. He split two safeties that had a 15-yard running head start on him.
If Fred Jackson retires
If Fred Jackson retires anytime soon (big IF cause he deserves to go on his terms). I only think we need to look a little down Washtenaw Avenue for our next RB coach.
Pound for pound
maybe the best combo of power and speed I can recall at Michigan in the last 25 yrs. Tho my favorite Wheatley moment was when he hurdled me for a dunk at CCRB in off season. Balls to the face, yo.
On second recollection, my least favorite Wheatley moment...
A donut with no hole...
I was at that Rose Bowl. His
I was at that Rose Bowl. His 88 yard run was one of the most exciting plays I've seen in person.
WoW
You were at that game? Incredible
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Confirmation, for those who need it,
on the Bills website. The 10 new hires include Chuck Driesbach (one of two linebackers coaches). Anyone know if he's related to Scott? He spent a couple years as secondary coach at MSU and was DC at Western Mich for three...
But back to Wheatley. Congrats to one of my all-time favorites. And congrats to Buffalo for getting him.
Wishing Tyrone The Best...
Official mention, plus some of the other additions to the Bills' staff here - (LINK)
This is a great opportunity for Wheatley - always glad to see Michigan players make it into the NFL in any capacity, but you don't see many players from any school do this as a player and a coach. I would think this would have to be select company. Best of luck to Tyrone.
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Congrats to Tyrone.
He was
Congrats to Tyrone.
He was one of my favorite Wolverines growing up.
Third generation Michigan alum
Maybe one day he is at UM
Replacing Fred Jackson.
To coaching him. My how the tables have turned, Fred.
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