Michael Anthony Haywood was born on February 26,1964 and is an American former college football player and coach.
14 Facts About Michael Haywood
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Michael Haywood was initially hired as the head football coach at the University of Pittsburgh in December 2010, but was fired from that position shortly thereafter following domestic violence charges that he pleaded guilty to and received a plea deal agreed to by victim.
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Michael Haywood played football at the University of Notre Dame as a wide receiver and defensive back from 1984 to 1986.
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Michael Haywood served as an assistant at several college football programs, most notably under Nick Saban at LSU, under Mack Brown at Texas and under Charlie Weis at his alma mater Notre Dame.
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In December 2007, Michael Haywood was considered one of the two leading candidates for the head coaching position at the University of Houston, alongside Jack Pardee.
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In December 2008, Michael Haywood was named the head coach of the Miami RedHawks.
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Michael Haywood was named the 2010 Mid-American Conference football coach of the year.
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On December 16,2010, Michael Haywood was offered and accepted the head football coaching position at the University of Pittsburgh.
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However, Michael Haywood was arrested in South Bend, Indiana on December 31,2010, on felony domestic violence charges.
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Michael Haywood was released on bond on January 1,2011, and only hours later was fired by Pitt.
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In February 2012, the domestic violence charges were dismissed after Michael Haywood completed pre-trial diversion requirements, counseling, and public service.
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Michael Haywood interviewed for the Tulane head coaching position in November 2011.
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On December 3,2015, Michael Haywood was offered and accepted the head football coaching position at Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas.
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Michael Haywood resigned in 2018 after three years as the TSU Head Coach.