Tony Wrice, Northwestern College (Iowa)

Football & Track
Graduated - 1985

Major - Sociology/Physical Education

Tony Wrice directs Turn Around America (TAA), which offers training and technical assistance to crime prevention groups, municipalities, law enforcement and neighborhood organizations in over 300 communities in 20 states and abroad. 

TAA's war on drugs includes cleaning up neighborhoods, circulating pictures of convicted drug dealers, legal action against dealers and engaging community citizens in the fight against drugs.

Wrice was named All-American in 1984 when he played defensive back for the Red Raider football team that finished as the national runner-up in Division II.   After graduation, Wrice signed a free agent contract with the Seattle Seahawks. 

For his efforts, Wrice, who also serves as the head track and cross country coach at Cheyney University, was honored by the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU).