Howard Weyers

American football player and coach (1934–2018) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Howard Weyers (March 29, 1934 – November 14, 2018)[1] was an American football player and assistant coach. He served as assistant coach at Rutgers University, Columbia University, University of Pittsburgh, Miami University, and Michigan State University (19731976).

BornMarch 29, 1934
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedNovember 14, 2018(2018-11-14) (aged 84)
East Lansing, Michigan, U.S.
AlmamaterThiel College
19521956Thiel
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Howard Weyers
Biographical details
BornMarch 29, 1934
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedNovember 14, 2018(2018-11-14) (aged 84)
East Lansing, Michigan, U.S.
Alma materThiel College
Playing career
19521956Thiel
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
19731976Michigan State (assistant)
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Weyers graduated from Thiel College in 1956.[2]

NCAA violations and resignation

Weyers left Michigan State amid accusations of recruiting violations by the NCAA.[3]

Weyco smoking ban

Weyers was again at the center of controversy when his company Weyco banned smoking for all of its 200 employees in January 2005.[4] The strict no-smoking policy imposed random screenings, and termination upon failure of a test.[5]

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