University of Memphis Athletics
Former Tiger Wayne Weedon Named to Football Broadcast Crew
Jul 15, 2011 | Football
July 15, 2011
MEMPHIS, TENN. - Wayne Weedon, who lettered for the University of Memphis football team in the 1970s, coached the Tiger defensive linemen in the 1980s under Chuck Stobart, and later served as the athletic director for the Memphis City School system, has joined the Memphis broadcast crew as a color commentator. He replaces Chris Powers, who worked for two seasons in the broadcast booth with announcer Dave Woloshin.
"I am both excited and proud to be asked to help broadcast Tiger football this fall," said Weedon. "I have always had a passion for my alma mater and its athletic teams, particularly the football program. To be able to return to the Tiger family and offer my insight about the game of football to our fans is indeed an honor."
A native of Selma, Ala., Weedon came to then Memphis State University in 1976 and lettered for the defensive unit during the 1977 through 1979 seasons. Working as a defensive tackle and nose guard, Weedon registered 277 tackles, four fumble recoveries, three pass blocks and one blocked kick during his career. He was the squad's fourth-leading tackler as a senior with 112 stops and was named the Highland Hundred Most Valuable Player in 1979.
Following graduation, Weedon returned to Alabama and worked in his family's business for nine years before returning to the University of Memphis as a graduate assistant coach in the fall of 1989 under Stobart. After working with the defensive line coach for one season, Stobart elevated Weedon to a full-time position as line coach. He remained in that capacity for eight years, working under both Stobart and Rip Scherer.
During his coaching tenure at Memphis, Weedon earned his master's degree in athletic administration, a degree that would serve him well in his future endeavor as an administrator.
In 1998, Weedon left the college football coaching profession and became the athletic director for the Memphis City School system, a position he held until 2008. In 2009, he took a job with Sysco Memphis as a marketing associate and currently remains in that position.
Weedon and his wife, Dee, have two daughters, Katelyn and Emily.
