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Siwsan

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7. His first year coaching at this school, his assistant coach was from his rival school

Thu Nov 2, 2023, 08:48 AM

Nov 2023

Northern (Dad) and Central (Jack) had the biggest rivalry in the county. They always played against each other on Thanksgiving.

They became fast friends. Jack went on to championships, too, at other schools. The game that was played the night the football field was named after my Dad, our home team played Jack's team - another BIG rival. We won, which was perfect, and Jack sprinted to Dad's side to give him a BIG hug. It was one of the most perfect nights, ever.

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With all due respect to his close relatives... [View all] Ferrets are Cool Nov 2023 OP

I heartily endorse that sentiment EYESORE 9001 Nov 2023 #1

He died yesterday and the morning shows are praising his accomplishments. Ferrets are Cool Nov 2023 #2

I thought I heard a 'creaking' noise coming from under the ground EYESORE 9001 Nov 2023 #3

My dad was a very successful high school football coach. He had ZERO respect for Bob Knight Siwsan Nov 2023 #4

Sounds like a good man. Ferrets are Cool Nov 2023 #5

His first year coaching at this school, his assistant coach was from his rival school Siwsan Nov 2023 #7

Speak no ill of the dead... Mopar151 Nov 2023 #6

Years ago I was on called for jury duty... agingdem Nov 2023 #8

the problem I always had stopdiggin Nov 2023 #9

I was at the Purdue IU game in 1985 redstatebluegirl Nov 2023 #10

So you are one of his critics? LightBright Nov 2023 #11