BDGiant93

Well, you were the one saying Jeffersonville was a waste of time.

313-58 (North Central forfeited a game in 1997 that John Harrell doesn't recognize)

They could just drive 10-15 mins and play Ben Davis like they used to, but they didn't want that. Don't know why, either. They'd dominated BD in the regular season recently. Oh well! I hope they get IMG. We know that the Ascenders have brought their national team to town recently.

Coach Ralph has to be near the top of the all-time winning percentage for a coach with over 150 games on the sidelines. I can't imagine there being too many more people who have won 91 percent of their contests.

I believe Dick Dullaghan would slot in at about .843 or so if memory serves.

Whoa Whoa Whoa

Tell us what your favorite obscure lore, tidbits or trivia about your favorite program. For example, did you know that Ben Davis and Franklin Central, despite being in the same Sectional at different times and in the same relative geographic area, have never played each other? There are others, too.

Paper or plastic?

Wonder why Shortridge doesn't participate in the City Alliance. I know the Marion County Tourney stole Roncalli in 2000 from the City, but it's been pretty peaceful on the moving in front there. Ben Davis, Southport, Pike and Beech Grove are the only teams to play in all 106 boys Marion County Tourneys.

Southport has an excellent athletic department and has had one for several years. The problem isn't the AD. The problem has been the talent level which just hasn't been there in football. They do have some athletes right now as their basketball programs are both better. Getting them to come out for football in the fall may be his next battle.

That's a good pickup for both teams. You get the feeling that Pike could be a team on the rise. They're definitely always fast and athletic, and Coach Brevard has done a very nice job putting together a quality young staff. With Crown Point, you get a team that's building itself into a powerhouse up north. Win-Win for both schools (except for the travel).

We got from Kirschner resigning to North Newton.

What about retired teachers who stay on as coaches? Stan Benge is an example here at Ben Davis. Stan has never been "in the building" because he taught elementary PE.

Just FYI, Coach Whitaker appears to be licensed as a teacher per the educator lookup.

Coach Whitaker's X bio indicates he's a PE teacher. The number of duties, classes, etc. and expectations will be up to Warren.

You don't have "lay coaches" in Fort Wayne...meaning people that just coach that aren't teachers? Warren Central is part of the MSD of Warren Township. I believe Coach Kirschner is licensed in business and health and PE, but don't quote me on that. Coach Kirschner is currently the Athletic Director at Warren. He was the PE Department Chair when he was at Ben Davis and taught business law before he was the HC (he was an accountant when he started coaching).

No. You'll just go around and round no matter what I say, so... Call it a New Year's Resolution.

You just pick fights. Have a good day.

He's a good offensive mind.

Good hire. He'll do well at Warren. Congratulations Coach Whitaker.

Congratulations to Mark. As someone who has had dealings with Mark often, I can tell you he's a first-rate individual and not just a great athlete. I'm really excited for him. Great to see so many at the surprise reveal of the award...including past Mr. Football from BD, James Banks.

Interesting hire, but he does have a fantastic resume. I hope the change does him good.

I'm glad you saw that my response was humorous. Now I'm hungry.

Want a cookie....Seriously, congrats on that! Man. That's a lot of games & miles.