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 (1973–1976).
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 29, 1934 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Died | November 14, 2018 (aged 84) East Lansing, Michigan |
| Alma mater | Thiel College |
| Playing career | |
| 1952–1956 | Thiel |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1973–1976 | Michigan State (assistant) |
Weyers graduated from Thiel College in 1956.[2]
NCAA violations and resignation
editWeyers left Michigan State amid accusations of recruiting violations by the NCAA.[3]
Weyco smoking ban
editWeyers 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.
References
edit- ^ Howard Jon Weyers
- ^ "Howard Weyers (2005)". Archived from the original on April 15, 2013. Retrieved June 25, 2012.
- ^ Sential Wire Services (1976). "Spartans Put on Probation". The Milwaukee Sentinel. Retrieved June 25, 2012.
- ^ Jeremy W. Peters (2005). "Company's Smoking Ban Means Off-Hours, Too". The New York Times. Retrieved June 25, 2012.
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