Thad Wheeler

01/01/00 2:00PM

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The Tribe’s defensive unit will benefit from the return of former linebacker Thad Wheeler, who returns to his alma mater to serve as the defensive assistant.

The position on the College’s staff will be the first on-field coaching job for the 2006 graduate, as he spent last season pursuing a master’s degree at Louisiana Tech University while also serving as graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach. In his role with the Bulldogs, Wheeler helped to create and implement the in- and off-season workouts for both the football and volleyball programs.

With the College, he will be responsible for working with both the linebackers and defensive line, as well as being one of the office’s primary video coordinators.

Wheeler was a three-year letterman for the College, having seen action in 27 career games. His finest season came during the Tribe’s league championship and NCAA playoff run in 2004, where he played in all 14 games, starting seven of the last eight, including all three playoff contests. He finished that season with 70 tackles, including five for losses.

A resident of Williamsburg, Wheeler enjoys golf and lifts weights in his spare time.