Michael Anthony Haywood (born February 26, 1964) is am American former college football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at

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from 2009 to 2010 and

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(TSU) from 2016 to 2018, compiling a career head coaching record of 18–40. Haywood was as an assistant coach at various other universities for 21 seasons. He was initially hired as the head football coach at the

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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. Haywood played football at the

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as a wide receiver and defensive back from 1984 to 1986.

Early life

Haywood was born in Houston, Texas. He attended St. Thomas High School in Houston and then the

where he played as a wide receiver wearing jersey #1.

Early coaching career

Haywood served as an assistant at several college football programs, most notably under

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, under Mack Brown at

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and under

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at his alma mater Notre Dame. In December 2007, Haywood was considered one of the two leading candidates for the head coaching position at the

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, alongside

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. However, the job eventually went to

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Miami (OH)

In December 2008, Haywood was named the head coach of the

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. He replaced Shane Montgomery. After going 1–11 in his first season, Haywood led the Redhawks to an 8–4 record in his second season and a MAC East title. The Redhawks then emerged victorious in the

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against

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, winning by a final score of 26–21. He was named the 2010

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football coach of the year.

Pittsburgh

On December 16, 2010, Haywood was offered and accepted the head football coaching position at the

. However, Haywood was arrested in

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on December 31, 2010, on felony domestic violence charges. He was released on bond on January 1, 2011, and only hours later was fired by Pitt. In February 2012, the domestic violence charges were dismissed after Haywood completed pre-trial diversion requirements, counseling, and public service.

Coaching interviews

Haywood interviewed for the

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head coaching position in November 2011. However, the job went to Curtis Johnson.

Texas Southern

On December 3, 2015, Haywood was offered and accepted the head football coaching position at

in Houston, Texas. He replaced Darrell Asberry who resigned after a 12–31 record in four years at Texas Southern. Haywood resigned in 2018 after three years as the TSU Head Coach.

Head coaching record

*Lance Guidry coached bowl gameRedHawks' defensive backs coach will lead team in GoDaddy.com Bowl

References

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