03/20/54: Bobby Plump wins it for Milan at Butler (Hinkle) Fieldhouse

This story is now more than 25 years old and I have told it more times than I can count, but it hits very differently today. I was anchoring SportsCenter one afternoon and Lou Holtz was on the show. I was quite excited to talk with him, he had been an icon all of my life. He was very friendly, asking me all about myself as we walked toward the studio to record an interview. I told him: “Actually, Coach, it’s quite exciting, my wife and I are expecting our first child in the next few weeks.” He stopped dead in his tracks and put a finger up near my face. And I’ll never forget what he said. “Young man, the most important thing you can do for a child is make sure every day they know how much you love their mother.” And, just like that, he started walking again. Our daughter was born a month later, our son came two years after that. And I have thought about what Lou Holtz said to me that day about a million times since. RIP Coach, thanks for the best advice anyone ever gave me.

For quality of life, it is better to err on the side of being an optimist and wrong, rather than a pessimist and right

Great team win last night 20-3! Highlights: - 2/2 on field goals both from 48 yards. (School Record) - 2/2 on pats. @TippecanoeF @TV_VIKINGSTRONG @KornblueKicking @KohlsHighlights @coachjohnNCSA @CoachBacchusIWU @nickfiacable24 @CoachPorrecaPU @CoachU_BSU

Nice to get a few kicks in over the holliday weekend. @CoachTyAesch @TippecanoeF @TV_VIKINGSTRONG

I’m old enough to remember when debates questioned Reagan’s mental fitness… talk about ‘sharp as a tack’!

Proud of this kiddo. 3x state qualifier! 🏎️💪🏼

Reasons to hire an athlete: •They are used to working under pressure. •They understand that doing work outside of working hours is where they’ll gain their advantage. •They’ve endured success and defeat; they’ve handled winning and managed adversity. •They understand personal accolades without team success is futile. •They’ve learned how to manage their time and balance many responsibilities at the same time. •They are used to being coached, making adjustments, and achieving results. •They have produced in high stress environments •They understand building trust, showing improvement, and earning results is the way to advance their role within an organization. •They embrace authority and being held accountable. •They relish in the success of their teammates.

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Mike Leach teaching Shovel Pass Mechanics 😂

Finally got some nice weather. Here are some kicks from off the ground today.

Come across a video of this speech every once in a while and always rewatch it. Great speech!

Always bet on yourself. #godisgood

Congrats to Wade “Drago” Jones for making the IFCA Top 50 All-State team! Also congrats to Nate Parker and Dalton Alber for making the 3A Sr. All-State team!

Best running back and toughest football player I've coached in 17 years!

Tippecanoe Valley 51, Bremen 16 (final). Valley finishes the regular season 9-0. Next up sectional round 1 @ Bishop Chatard. #GoVikings

Tonight our lights will stay on in memory of longtime Bremen Coach Don Bunge. Thank you coach for all you have done for the sport. @long_green_line