Wayne alumnus Tyree Kinnel picks up Big Ten honor for Michigan

Credit: Leon Halip

Credit: Leon Halip

Wayne graduate Tyree Kinnel is the Big Ten football defensive player of the week after spearheading a Michigan win over Cincinnati.

Kinnel, a junior defensive back for the Wolverines, logged nine tackles and returned an interception 28 yards for a touchdown.

He also had his first college sack against the Bearcats.

Kinnel is one of two Dayton-area natives starting for Michigan’s defense, joining senior captain Mike McCray, a returning starter at linebacker.

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