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Michael Haywood
Sport(s)Football
Biographical details
Born (1964-02-26) February 26, 1964 (age 60)
Houston, Texas
Playing career
1984–1986Notre Dame
Position(s)Wide receiver, defensive back
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1988
1989–1990
1991–1992
1993–1994
1995–2002
2003–2004
2005–2008
2009–2010
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Minnesota (GA)
Army (DB/DE/ST)
Ohio (OLB/ST)
Ball State (WR/RB/ST)
LSU (RB/ST)
Texas (RB/ST)
Notre Dame (OC/RB)
Miami (OH)
Pittsburgh
Head coaching record
Overall10–15
Statistics
College Football Data Warehouse
Accomplishments and honors
Awards
2005 AFCA NCAA IA Assistant Coach of the Year
2010 MAC Coach of the Year

Michael Anthony Haywood (born February 26, 1964) is a former American collegiate football coach. He previously served as the head football coach at Miami University, as an assistant coach at various other universities for 21 seasons, and was a former football player at the University of Notre Dame.

Haywood was born in Houston, Texas. He attended St. Thomas High School in Houston and then the University of Notre Dame where he played as a wide receiver wearing jersey #1.

In December 2007, Haywood was considered one of the two leading candidates for the head coaching position at the University of Houston, alongside Jack Pardee.[1] However, the job eventually went to Kevin Sumlin. In December 2008, Haywood was named the head coach of the Miami RedHawks.[2] 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 2010 MAC Championship Game against Northern Illinois University, winning by a final score of 26-21. He was named the 2010 Mid-American Conference football coach of the year.[3]

On December 16, 2010, Haywood was offered and accepted the head football coaching position at the University of Pittsburgh.[4] However, Haywood was arrested in South Bend, Indiana on December 31, 2010, on felony domestic violence charges. [5] He was released on bond on January 1, 2011, and only hours later was fired by Pitt.[6] In February 2012, the domestic violence charges were dismissed after Haywood completed pre-trial diversion requirements, counseling, and public service. He is now employed in Houston at an oil company but hopes to return to football someday.[7]

Head coaching record[]

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs Coaches# AP°
Miami RedHawks (Mid-American Conference) (2009–2010)
2009 Miami 1–11 1–7 7th (East)
2010 Miami 9–4 8–1 1st GoDaddy.com Bowl*
Miami: 10–15 9–8 *Lance Guidry coached bowl game[8]
Total: 10–15
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title
#Rankings from final Coaches' Poll.
°Rankings from final AP Poll.

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