Obi-Wan

One of the best guys I know. He absolutely deserves this job. It's very hard to think of Lewis Cass Football without the name Mannering attached to it.  

39 minutes ago, 1st_and_10 said:

Former Principal Charged:

https://www.theindychannel.com/news/call-6-investigators/ex-tri-west-principal-charged-with-failure-to-make-a-report-in-child-seduction-case

 

More info on Bruce and his Obstruction of Justice Charge

https://www.theindychannel.com/news/call-6-investigators/tri-west-teacher-deleted-info-from-phone-removed-sim-card-before-giving-it-to-cops-court-docs-say

Words can not describe how angry this makes me as a teacher and a coach. I know that in our court system you are innocent until proven guilty, but man this looks really bad to try and wipe your phone completely. On top of that I can't believe the school board would still allow a relative of his to vote for his termination. Just reading all the stories about this makes me want to take a shower.

The more I read the more this makes me sick. I can not stress this enough school is suppose to be a safe place for students. Also I feel as if the accused was given the benefit of the doubt because he used to be their star quarterback. I hope they throw the book at him if these allegations are true. 

This story is so crazy. 

1 hour ago, foxbat said:

At the youth level, we talk about that reliance too, but also about the fact that, especially in football, if you aren't doing your job, the chance that someone else gets hurt goes up dramatically. 

One of the Key reasons that I love this game so much.  It is so on topic for the game itself, but they are life lessons as well. Sure you don't see as much group discipline in the real world (unless its in a Team aspect like the military) but the lessons are there and if you can get them to buy in with that Team over Me mentality it will go a very long way in the future. 

On 1/24/2020 at 9:54 AM, Coach Nowlin said:

Fumbles we will send the guilty party to do 10 pushups, or short jog to the baseball field, which is about 200 yards away or so.   Dropped pass in practice 10 pushups.   

Jump off sides we typically give a verbal warning, happens again during team offense session, then offense will do some Up Downs. 

Team Sled however, different story:  If the team doesn't all clap, if one of the bags is unmanned, when they run up to the drill, or if anyone jumps off side will be team up downs.    

If the player rolls the wrong way exiting the 5 man sled or "holds" the bag, they will have to do 10 up downs to the side individually.   

we believe in team sled for 2 purposes, pad levels but mostly for team discipline, we rely on discipline to run our system and this is vital part of it.  

I know that I am not the only one in here that has spent time in the Armed Forces, but I can tell you that they have some interesting ways of getting something out of nothing with team and individual discipline. I for one think that team discipline is huge for sports like football, because it teaches players that they need to rely on the 10 other players on the field, or even those who are giving the first team looks in practice on Wednesday. In the military we stressed that no matter what job you have you are essential to the overall mission. In football no matter what role you have on the team you are essential to team success. 

36 minutes ago, TheWaterBoii said:

I would have to agree that words really can't do justice. This man instilled so many qualities into my life and all of those qualities helped mold me into the man I am today. it was an absolute honor to play for this man on and off the field and I have so much respect for him and his family. 

The X's and O's are just a small portion in what you get with Coach Mannering. At the time of playing for him you think all you talk about is football, but looking back at it now, the structure I lead in life, the work ethic I live by, it all comes from one thing and that is the Lewis Cass Football Program. I am so blessed that he built that program. I thought back then he was just making me a better athlete, which he was, but all in all that was just a tiny detail. These traits he imprinted onto me in my young age are the reasons for success in my everyday life. He is one reason I hold my head high in times of defeat. He is one reason I don't quit. He is one reason I remain loyal to everything I believe in and do. He is one Reason I present myself Proper. That program really worked on me without me even realizing.

When a Coach can have that kind of affect on someone without even trying, you know that it comes natural and it says a lot about someones character. He isn't just a good coach he is a fantastic mentor at school and in the community. He never really had to preach on what we needed to be like or how we needed to act. He just had an expectation. When you can get through to kids without beating something into their head or without even bringing the topic up you have something special. He is a hell of a man. He is a hell of a coach. He is a Hell of a role model.

With all that being said I hope Coach enjoys his Retirement it is well deserved. I speak on behalf of all players from Lewis Cass who were fortunate enough to play for you. Thank you for all you have done and we all cherish every second that we had as a King! We wish you the best.

 

Well said... Does anyone else read through this topic and feel like we are honoring someone who has just passed away? Lol  It is really awesome to see confirmation into what Cass alumni already know to be true.

I don't think words can do justice what it mean't to play for him. I know personally I owe an awful lot to him. I read in today's Kokomo Tribune that from 2003 to 2008 his record was 67-10 during that time and I truly believe that you can credit a lot of that to him being a "player coach" so of our teams then were not the most athletic , or biggest teams but we would run through a brick wall for Coach Mannering. I wish he would have gotten his title that he deserves. I will always be proud to be a King and that stems from the pride he took in Lewis Cass. I hope retirement from the game treats him well.

1 hour ago, Scat said:

Lewis Cass owes Coach Phillips a big thank you!  Cass may be waiting to February because of no teaching opening created by the resignation.  This will be an interesting hire.  All the old Cass football faithful will be watching closely.  Hopefully there will be some quality candidates.

 

You are correct sir on all levels of this statement. He was able to fill a massive void left by the departure of Mannering and he had success. Hopefully the next coach can keep the Cass tradition alive and well. 

Didn't Columbine do something similar to that as well? 

3 hours ago, dcjjones said:

Coach Phillips has been retired from teaching for a long while.  He has done an exceptional job at Cass and I expect he is already headed to Florida.  Good for him.  With him leaving however it does not open up any positions in the school so I am not sure how quick this position will be filled. 

3 hours ago, DannEllenwood said:

just saw it posted on the ihsaa website.

From what I saw on the ihsaa website they don't seem to be in a super big hurry to fill the position. Posting is until February from what I saw.

11 hours ago, Sailors said:

MJ would be a great fit!

 

By MJ you don't mean Johnson who is at Logan do you?

1 minute ago, Hoosier Hawk said:

You mean... like Phillips?

I am sure there more out there that are "Cass Guys"

30 minutes ago, LCKfan4life said:

This could be a really good job for the right person. Community loves football. Return the Johnson kid (move in from Winimac not sure first name) and Meister plus the Moss kid on the line. Other than that I can't think of anyone else I saw play this year that is going to help the Kings win. Cass needs to look for a HC with some experience who has been through some lean times and knows how to handle them, because they are on the horizon. Also need someone who is going to teach at Cass and be invested in the community on a daily basis. Just my 2 centavos. 

A Cass Guy so to speak

15 minutes ago, Ultimate Warrior said:

Doesn't shock me. They lose what 18 starters? 

 

yes the 9 seniors that went both ways.

Just now, Knightmare said:

Would this job be a good candidate for a first time Head Coach?

I think any smaller job opening would be good for a first time HC, but this one may not just because of the history behind the program and expectations that may come with the job.

1 minute ago, Bulldoggit said:

I think you're....................

Think what you will. I am not jealous of Mr. Painter nor anyone mentioned on this list. I will not apologize about not being a fan of his. 

9 minutes ago, Bulldoggit said:

So that makes it OK..........................???

So you are saying that I can't be a fan of a player? I am not knocking his ability to play I just wasn't a fan of his stemming back to Purdue. 

1 hour ago, blucrunchdl said:

Coach Campbell resigns at Jimtown according to Elkhart Truth

 

I don't see this job being opened for long. Jimtown is one of those historic programs that I am sure coaches are chomping at the bit to get that job.

1 hour ago, Bulldoggit said:

He played in the NFL 5 more yrs than YOU did......................To be fair.

To be fair do we not understand a joke. Wasn't trying to push any buttons with this. Yes he did play more seasons than I did... but so did my brother and I hear people talk negative of him as well.

16 hours ago, 1st_and_10 said:

2019 Stats

106/159 1752 Yards 24 TDs 5 Ints

Career:

 

Awesome thank you for this. I never said he wasn't deserving of the honor, and this proves it. You don't see a lot of 2A QB's putting up numbers like this.

55 minutes ago, 1st_and_10 said:

Ask the IFCA.  They are the ones that selected him.  

Did either of one of them win back to back State Championships?

I was just asking a question. Because I actually want to know.  It was not an attack on him... winning two titles that's hard at any class and good for him being selected on this honor. I still want to know how the numbers match up. 

3 minutes ago, 1st_and_10 said:

I think a lot of it has to do with him winning State in back to back years and the stats he put up in both State Finals games.  

2018

25/35 330 yards 4 Tds and 1 Int & 84 yards Rushing

2019

14/18 254 yards, 2 Tds & 1 INT & 56 yards Rushing

 

 

What were his season and career numbers? We they on par with what those other two QB's did?

4 minutes ago, DT said:

Aikman is not happy with his Cowboys.  

There is your next head coach of the Cowboys.

1 minute ago, Bulldoggit said:

 

 

Player	Pos	Teams	From	To
Curtis Painter	QB	IND,NYG	2009	2013
Dan Stryzinski	P	PIT,TAM,ATL,KAN,NYJ	1990	2003
David Carter	C-G	HOU,NOR	1977	1985

To be fair at this point do we really as a state claim Curtis Painter. I know he had a solid career at Purdue, but it is still really hard to think about that year with the Colts.