True Warrior Football

Last week, our Warriors added another classic to the great rivalry that we have with Ben Davis. Unfortunately, we came out on the losing end 31-28. In this week's show, I go over the game in detail about the highs and lows that we had to endure in this game. 

It's been far too long since I've been able to do a show. Life and work have gotten in the way but no more!!!! The 2023 season is right here but before I can get going on that, I have to finish off where I left off with the 2022 season, the Annual True Warrior Football Awards Show!!!!  In this episode, I hand out awards to our players that earned them for their hard work during our 2022 season.  You'll also see me have interviews with #WarriorLegend Julius Brents, the newly drafted Indianapolis Colt, as well other #WarriorLegends at the latest edition of the Vision Clear Camp hosted by Deionte Buckley.  Lastly you get to see a few of our players and our coaches discuss the teams pre-season scrimmage and the outlook that they have heading into this newest season!   So sit back and enjoy another great episode of True Warrior Football!!!

Last week our Warriors fought valiantly against the 2x defending champions on the road but came up short and our season unfortunately came to an end. A tough way for our team and our seniors to go out and I discuss the game and my thoughts on things as they stand.  I also give another big update on our players "At The Next Level" once again and share some big accolades a few our players were able to earn with the season being over.  So sit back and enjoy another great episode of True Warrior Football!!!

It's finally here!!! Last week, our Warriors secured their 21st Sectional Championship in Program History. But this week is the game that we've all been waiting for. This week the team travels to face the Trojans of Center Grove for what is sure to be an epic Regional Championship!!! I go into detail about some big plays and key moments in our game over Perry Meridian but the best part of this week's show is saved for the big game that everyone knew would take place at the beginning of the season.  We also have another great week of updates in our "Warriors At The Next Level" Segment including a new update on former Warrior that I haven't discussed this season.  So sit back and enjoy another great episode of True Warrior Football!!!

We had a great victory over the Cardinals of Southport last week and our Warriors have moved on to the next round. I detail our the big moments of our win and how we need to carry that progress to the next game as we come home to face off against Perry Meridian.  I also have another great set of updates in this week's "Warriors At The Next Level" So sit back and enjoy another great episode of True Warrior Football!!!

It's finally here.  PLAYOFFS. THE REAL SEASON BEGINS!!!! Everything this team has had to endure during this regular season has led us to this point in our season. How will our team take those lessons and use them to our advantage? Is this team ready to right this ship and get past our failure from a year ago?  I discuss this as well as an overview of our end of the regular season defeat to Christian Brothers two weeks ago.  And I also bring to you another great segment on our "Warriors At The Next Level" So sit back and enjoy another great episode of True Warrior Football!!!

Our Warriors put together an incredibly strong performance last week against the Carmel Greyhounds and they came away victorious on Senior Night 20-13!!! This was arguably our best overall team performance in some time and I recall the many big plays that went our way and how we were able to overcome others that went against us.  Great post game locker room interviews with many of our players and a great look at our next opponent in Christian Brothers College, one of the top teams in the state of Missouri. Also another week of updates on our guys playing football at the next level.  So sit back and enjoy another great episode of True Warrior Football!!!

A game that started with much promise, went sideways fast for our Warriors and we dropped another home game. Our 3rd loss of the season at home and our 3rd straight defeat in the regular season to the Wildcats of Lawrence North.  Just when I thought our team was ready to take a step forward, we take two or three steps backwards. But is this team falling apart? Or are these building block moments for the team to use and get experience from to move forward with? These are the questions I wonder about in this week's show.  I also bring another week of updates of our guys that are playing football at the next level. So sit back and enjoy the next great episode of True Warrior Football!!!

This past week, our Warriors went on the road and did what they were supposed to do and won 49-14 against the Red Devils of Pike. This win stamped a two game losing streak for our program but I'm not satisfied with things just yet.  Do you know how long it's been since our program has defeated a team with a winning record? Do you realize our team has struggled with and lost our last two regular season games against the Wildcats of Lawrence North? The same program we face off against this week.  Yes we took care of business last week against Pike but that's what we were meant to do. Any team with high aspirations and goals like ours would do just the same and MORE!!! So what steps will this team take moving forward with two more games remaining at home? I also give another great update on our games playing football at the next level.  So sit back and enjoy another great episode of True Warrior Football!!! Show Outline: 0:00 Show Intro 00:45 Warren Central vs. Pike Game Highlights 05:12 Breakdown of the Game 07:07 Post Game Interviews 15:20 More Pike game Breakdowns & Looking at things with LN 24:35 College Warrior Updates

What started off as a very strong start for our Warriors last week against Cross town Arch Rivals in Ben Davis, quickly turned sideways as our team dropped it's 2nd straight home game, 42-28. Our team did some good things but those were not enough to bring the victory home and now we sit at 2-3 on the season.  How did we get here? What can be done to get us out of this place we are in now? Is this team truly a Contender? Or are we just pretenders hoping to be contenders? That's one of the big questions I ask in this week's show that unfortunately for us, I don't have the answer to. Only time will tell.  Also joining the show for the 1st time is the Board of the Warren Central Football Alumni Club. This group is in their first season and they are off to a great start in providing something great to our Alumni that will go to support our current team. Truly great work they are doing.  So sit back and enjoy this and much more on this week's episode of True Warrior Football!!!

The week I always look forward to is finally here!!! Ben Davis Week!!! But before I can even get to discussing this great rivalry, I have to discuss the recent defeat we suffered last week at the hands of Lawrence Central. Our team played poorly and took a major step back from the progress we had made.  So instead of being my usual self for our games, I had to take it a different direction. I had to keep things honest. BRUTALLY HONEST. The time is now! If we plan on going far this season and bringing a trophy back to the Far East Side, THE TIME IS NOW.  So sit back and enjoy another great episode of True Warrior Football!!! Show Outline: 0:00 Show Intro 0:48 Next Gen Sports Show discussing our loss to LC 2:48 More of my thoughts on the LC loss & things we must correct as a Team 33:00 Discussing the Ben Davis Game/ Rivalry 41:50 Discussing the Ben Davis Game on Next Gen Sports Show 54:30 College Warriors Update

What a game last week was for our Warriors. A much tougher game than any of us expected but our guys fought their way out of it to come home victorious and end our 4 game Road Losing Streak.  I go over some details and key thoughts I have from last week's win over the North Central Panthers. Then I focus my attention on the team we have in front of us. The Bears of Lawrence Central. The team that ended our season last year.  I feel like our team is ready to G.O., as Pastor Duncan said to them last week. They have before them a Gift & an Opportunity now to go forward and do great things. But can our team do so?  That's the main question at hand and I feel like many of our teams key players are ready to step up to that challenge.  And lastly to end this week's show, I give a brief overview of how some of our guys at the next level did in the first major week of College Football. So sit back and enjoy another great episode of True Warrior Football!!!

They said we didn't stand a chance. They said we would lose by 20. They said a lot of things but in the end, we showed everyone that we are WARRIORS!!! Our boys went out there and come away with a dominant 44-26 victory over the Crusaders of King (Detroit). But what all happened in that game? How was our team able to overcome the obstacles that were in front of them? Who stepped up in this game to help us win?  All of these questions and more will be answered in this episode, as I go over our huge victory and how I think this will help our team moving forward.  After that I give an update on our guys that are playing ball at the next level as the start of college football season is upon us.  And lastly, joining me on this milestone 100th Episode is #WarriorLegend Dexter Taylor!!! The legendary Mr. Football winning QB joins the show for the 1st time and we talk about his time wearing the Black & Gold and so much more that has gone on with him since he left the program. This is a truly amazing interview that you will not want to miss!!!  So sit back and watch this great 100th Episode of True Warrior Football!!!!!

With this week's show, I go over our Season Opening game against Center Grove. It was a hard-fought battle by our Warriors that unfortunately resulted in our 4th straight loss and 5 straight defeat at the hands of the Trojans. I discuss the things I saw that I was impressed with, along wit the things that I feel we must improve on to make this a season to be remembered.  Then I break down our next oppenent in Martin Luther King, a powerhouse school from the Metro Detroit area, that has a ton of top tier talent including one of the best Quarterbacks in the nation. Many aren't expecting much from our young group of Warriors but I feel like our team is right there. I see our team is ready to take a turn. They say a team improves the most from Week 1 to Week 2. That's why I have titled this week's show "A Warrior Turning Point" So sit back and enjoy another great episode of True Warrior Football!!

The 2022 Season is finally here and I for one and truly excited for what this season holds for us!!!  I kick the show off with two young players that were the bright stars in our scrimmage against Avon last Friday night and a talk with the Senior leader of our Defense in Linebacker, Lee Alexander.  These young men and bright and ready to take our team to new heights this year.  And finally after much delay, I was able to get the leader of our Warriors, Head Coach Mike Kirschner, on to the show. He and I discuss our big moment following last years epic Ben Davis victory as well as many other aspects behind last season. Then we take a deep dive on what has made him a coach that's different than others and how he works to get the best from all of his players.  Then finally I put him on the spot to talk about some of the great players he coached and coached against while over on the West side. This was truly an amazing 1 on 1 sit down interview with the leader of our program and you will not want to miss this one.  So sit back and enjoy another great episode of True Warrior Football!!!

The 2022 Season is quickly approaching and our guys are getting ready for what we all hope is another championship season!  I speak with a few of our players as well as two new additions to this year's coaching staff following the scrimmage. You will not want to miss what these guys have to say! So, sit back and enjoy another great episode of True Warrior Football!!!!

We are finally back with a new episode following this past Sunday's 1st Annual Vision Clear & Warrior Legacy Camp hosted by Former #WarriorLegend Deionte Buckley!  Many greats were in attendance, and I had the pleasure of speaking with them following the event. Short episode this week but stay tuned for more great content as the season gets closer.

We are back this week and man do I have a packed show for everyone!!!! I'm spreading the love to many in our Warrior Athletic History as I go over the many great athletes that were included on the recently released MIC 25 Year List.  A lot of great players AND coaches made this list and I'm here this week to discuss it all!!!!  So sit back and enjoy another great episode of True Warrior Football!!!

WE ARE FINALLY BACK FROM A LONG LAY OFF AND THIS SHOW HAS A LOT FOR EVERYONE!!!! It's taken me far too long to announce all of the end of year Awards that I normally give out by better late than never and that's what we will have here today! I'll be handing out awards for Offensive, Defensive & Special Teams as well as a few other special awards that I have annually passed out.  But the end of the show, I share some great stories and pay tribute to the late great Rex Roeder, a man that was as successful of a coach in our program as anyone else.  This episode in fact is dedicated to the life and memory of Rex. He was a dear friend to me and I will truly miss him. Thank you Rex. For Everything. 

The break is over and now I am back with another great episode for you all. Joining me is Warrior Legend Paul Funches. Paul is the Founder and Head Coach of Liberty Post Prep Academy.  Paul and I discuss how he was able to start this program and the tremendous success they were able to have in their first season which culminated in them winning the National Championship. We also discuss his time with the program during the beginning of our 4 Peat Run.  I also have an update on our guys that played in bowl games and championship games at the next level as well.  So sit back and enjoy another great episode of True Warrior Football!!!

Joining me this week is the greatest Linebacker in Program History and I mean that in every possible way. Chris Graham aka Brick, Warrior Legend turned Michigan Wolverine Legend, joins the show for the very first time!!! We talk about how things have gone with this current Michigan team and their journey to get over past humps and into the College Football Playoff as well as discuss his career wearing the Maize & Blue. We touch on what it was like to play in so many huge games and his journey to make it in the Pros as well as how his life, Post-Football took him down the path to becoming a Championship Winning Body Builder.  A truly inspiring talk Brick and I have in this show that you will certainly want to listen to over again and share with others.  So sit back and enjoy another great episode of True Warrior Football!!! 

It's finally that time of the year again folks. The time I enjoy and look forward to the absolute most. It's time for you all to select the top plays from this season with the Warriors Choice Award Tourney!!! Joining me to help make this seeding possible in this blind draw is the voice of the 2021 Season for Warren Football in WEDM's very own Isaiah Hoffman.  But before we can really get into that, we discuss the latest news with teams leaving the MIC and how that will affect things for our team and the conference moving forward.  A truly outstanding show that you will enjoy. So sit back and listen to another great episode of True Warrior Football!!!

We are back this week to talk a lot of College Football with you all. I give some updates on our guys that are playing at the next level and what they've been able to accomplish so far this year.  Joining me as a special guest is #WarriorLegend Anthony Davis who just finished up his latest season coaching College Football for the Akron Zips. He discusses with me what it's truly like to coach college football at the next level and where he thinks the game on that level is headed. Truly an interview you will not want to miss out on.  So sit back and enjoy another great episode of True Warrior Football!!!

We are back this week with another episode of True Warrior Football but instead of talking about a great victory and our team "Re-Earning" their Dubs, I'm here to discuss everything that happened with last week's game and ponder about where things went wrong.  So sit back and enjoy another great episode of True Warrior Football

PLAYOFF TIME IS HERE!!!! NO MORE HIDING. NO MORE RUNNING. THE WARRIORS ARE COMING!!!! AND IT'S TIME FOR OUR GUYS TO RE-EARN THEIR DUBS. BUT ARE THEY READY TO STEP UP TO THE CHALLENGE? 

In last week's show, I challenged our team to come out and make a statement.  They came out and didn't live up to the challenge I put in front of them. So in this week's show, I discuss this and more about how maybe that was a learning moment for our team to get the level that we all want to see them get back to.  We have two more guaranteed games left on our schedule. How will we step up as a team in these final two guaranteed games will say a lot about our team.  So sit back and enjoy another great episode of True Warrior Football!!!

Another week and another game is upon us.  And with this week's show, I decide it's time to step up and challenge those on our team. But will our team step up to my challenge and answer the call? I truly hope so.  I also give a brief update to a few of our guys playing football at the next level as well to end the show.  So sit back and listen to another great episode of True Warrior Football!!!

57-56. That's it. I don't really have much more to say. A game and a score that will live on FOREVER. 

Part 2 IS BACK!!! And we are coming back with a lot more great content in this one. Tales about the moments from the 4Peat Era to the Mr. Football Snubs we've had to endure over out times with the program. And I also give my personal Top 5 Teams in Warren Central History. You will not want to miss this one folks.  So sit back and enjoy the conclusion to this great episode between Coach Clayton & myself on this very special Rivalry Week addition of True Warrior Football!!!!

THIS IS BEN DAVIS WEEK!!!! Every year, I always look forward to this week and this game. I always try to give the best show possible and so far, I do just that. But this year, I feel like I've out done myself as I bring back on former Coach and Athletic Director Marques Clayton. Coach Clayton and I discuss his journey from being a Freshman Football Coach to running the entire Athletic Program for over a decade. Our love of football and most importantly, WARRIOR FOOTBALL is very deep and evident in this episode. So deep, I had to break this one up into two parts.  So sit back and enjoy the 1st of TWO shows this week of True Warrior Football!!!

Last week, our Warriors got back to being dominant on the field as they won 42-0 over North Central. But that's to be expected. WE ARE THE WARRIORS. They are not. PERIOD POINT BLANK. I remind everyone that if we are to be at the top once again that nights like last week must happen especially against teams that aren't trying to reach the same goals as we are.  But the bigger story for this week's show is my guest. Retired Army Staff Sgt. Brian Alvey, a 1991 Warren Grad and Warrior Football Alum joins me for this very special episode. He and I discuss his life from playing as a sophomore on the football field under Coach Larry Willen to walking on at Franklin College to his journeys in the military and what he's doing now to help other great veterans like himself. Truly one of my best conversations I've had on this show over the years.  I end the show with an update on our guys playing and coaching at the next level. So sit back and enjoy another great episode of True Warrior Football!!! *This episode is dedicated to the Men & Women that served and gave their lives during the events of conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan over the last 20 years. Your sacrifice has not been forgotten and I am truly thankful for all you've done for our country.  GOD BLESS YOU ALL

We are back to our winning ways but this is not where we want to be. What we did this past week was just a taste of what we have in store for teams.  Short but still very good show for everyone this week. So sit back and enjoy another great episode of True Warrior Football!!!

The season began with a tough defeat last week. I detail some key moments from the game and give my thoughts on things and where I see things with our team moving forward. Then, I'm joined by Jaci Merchant, who became the very 1st Female player in our programs long historic history. We discuss her journey to the point of how she ended up on the field last week for the team and get more insight on her sports background overall. A Fantastic interview that you will not want to miss!!! So sit back and enjoy another great episode of True Warrior Football!!!!

The 2021 football season is right on us!!!! Join me as I talk about things with our program. How the last season ended, how I felt about things from 2020 and where I stand on the strength of our program right now. Also I bring in some key members of the Class of 2023 to talk about their upcoming season and what it was like dealing with everything last year and how things have been different, heading into a new season with a new Head Coach running things.  This is a very good episode that you will not want to miss. So sit back and enjoy another great episode of TRUE WARRIOR FOOTBALL!!!

With the season almost upon us, I wanted to get the chance to speak with a player that made a huge impact on last season and that man is WR turned DB, Devaon Holman.  He and I talk about how things have been since last season and the injury that he's suffered that will keep him sidelined during this season. It is a great talk with a young man that is going to turn out much better than he before this setback befell him. So sit back and enjoy, another great episode of TRUE WARRIOR FOOTBALL!!!! 

Welcome back EVERYONE!!!! The new football season is right around the corner and we are kicking off the 4th Season of our show with a great interview the new Athletic Director, Isang Jacob!!! Coach Jacob and I talk about how things have progressed for him in this new role, his vision for the future of our athletic program and how he was able to journey from the streets of Lagos, Nigeria to the place he is in right now. A truly great story you will not want to miss.  So sit back and enjoy another great episode of True Warrior Football!!!!

Joining my show today is Alonzo "AJ" Miles, a Warrior Alumni from the 90s, that has a truly great story to tell.  He and I sit down and discuss his journey over the years and how those moments he's experience have impacted him in major ways to shape his life and everything he's doing now. His story truly is #AMAZN !!!!! So sit back and enjoy another great episode of #TrueWarriorFootball !!!!

Continuing a show theme from 2 years ago, I wanted to talk with some individuals that are deep in the field of strength and conditioning, exercising and improving their athletic skills for gamedays. And that journey has brought me back to Coach Brian Clarke and his D1 Training Facility in Finchcreek in Noblesville, IN!!!Coach Clarke has deep ties to Warren athletics as he served as the Strength and Conditioning Coach for 4 years during the mid-2000s. Coach Clarke has also brought two #WarriorLegends with him to help others in Shakir Bell (RB, #TWFTop50 ) and Tamario Morris (LB played in the 2000s Dynasty Era) to help train new age athletes. Join me as I speak with these men about their journey to now and how they build a new generation of top athletes!!! D1 Finch Creek https://www.facebook.com/D1FinchCreek/Shakir Bell's RBUhttps://runningbackuniversity.com/

On this week's show, I'm joined by #WarriorLegend and newly named Head Coach of Irondale H.S. (Minnesota) in James Manuel. James and I discuss what it's been like for him getting this new role and how he's been able to transform from a talented H.S. player to a top defensive player in the Big Ten and how he's been able to transition to his new role in coaching and school administration. I also finally announce the winners to the 2020 end of the year awards!!!!So sit back and enjoy another great episode of #TrueWarriorFootball!!!

WE ARE FINALLY BACK!!!!Joining me once again on this latest show is former Head Coach Steve Tutsie!!!!He and I talk about the story behind the signs that have graced our locker room for many years, the LETHAL WEAPONS!!!These 10 signs have a great meaning and he and I go thru all 10 of these signs and talk about how they helped craft our team and program over the last 15 years. So sit back and enjoy another great episode of #TrueWarriorFootball !!!!!!

Finally we are back and I am back in a major way!!! Joining me on the show for the first time is Warrior Alumni and Nationally known sports journalist in Jason Whitlock!!!  Jason and I cover a myriad of topics from his time at Warren, winning the 1st State championship in school history to everything that has gone on in our country over the last few years. This has been an interview I've been seeking for a while now and I'm so glad to be able to share it with you all.  So sit back and enjoy another great episode of True Warrior Football!!! *** Warning, this episode contains strong language. The views of True Warrior Football are the views of the host and the host only. 

This week, Coach Jayson West announced his decision to step down as head coach to take the opening at Franklin Central. I thank him for everything he's done for our program and myself and this show. But now we have to look forward.  Who will be the next man to lead us?  What are the goals that we want to see him accomplish?  I discuss this and who I would like to see step in and fill the role of being the next Head Coach in program history. I end the episode with a brief update on one of our stars at the next level.  So sit back and enjoy another great episode of True Warrior Football!!!! *All views stated in this episode are the views of the host only and solely of him. 

On this week's show I briefly go over our season ending defeat and how I felt about that game during it, before it and after it. I also talk about how I feel about our team and how we will look moving forward to next season and beyond.  Also I give an update on the upcoming awards that I'll be handing out as well as everyone's favorite award, the #WarriorsChoiceAward !!!!  So sit back and enjoy another great episode of #TrueWarriorFootball

1-0 Once again!!! This week I start the show with the great radio calls from WEDM on our victory over the Wildcats of Lawrence North. Then I get some great interviews from many of the stars of the night following the game.  Joining me as my main guest for this week is TE Coach and Offensive Assistant Coordinator Coach FRESH!!!! He and I talk about a lot of what's gone on this season with the team, how the staff has been able to adapt and get us to the point we are in right now. We also talk about his journey in the program as a former Warrior Football Alumni as well. I then throw a curve ball at him with question that he wasn't expecting.  After our talk, I speak with some of the teammates of #WarriorLegend Ron Mason at his Life Celebration this past Sunday on the football field.  I also announce the latest ALL-MIC additions that were recently made public this week as well. So sit back and listen to another great episode of #TrueWarriorFootball !!!!

1-0 and moving on!!! I start this week's show off with some great radio broadcasts calls from our very own station, 91.1 WEDM and then I have talks after the game with some of the heroes from last week's victory over North Central.  Joining me as my main special guest is none other than Coach Steven McClain aka The Mayor himself. We discuss this past week's thrilling game, the season and what it's been like for him in the program to go from a player to the new Freshman Head Coach role that he served this season. We also talk about how he helps guide our young players to be the best that they can be.  I also give a brief update on our guys playing at the next level as well. So sit back and enjoy another great episode of #TrueWarriorFootball !!!! 

2-5 doesn't matter any more.  The real season begins now!!!   On this week's show, I discuss how everything we've dealt with this season has brought us to this very moment and my special guest this week is Senior TE Mikal Clarke!!!  I also give an update on a few our Warriors playing college ball as well as announce the untimely passing of a #WarriorLegend.  So sit back and enjoy another great week of True Warrior Football!!!

This week, I am joined by Senior Defensive Lineman Jaden Perkins. Jaden and I discuss his career so far with the program and how this season has gone and how he is still striving to make this season something he can be proud of while also leaving a great legacy in the program.  I also give a short update on a few of our players playing football at the next level. So sit back and enjoy another great episode of True Warrior Football!!!

Joining me this week is former Running Back and #WarriorLegend Deionte Buckley. He and I discuss the ups and downs our season has produced so far and the passion and love that he still has for the program. We get into some of the special moments of his career at Warren as well as what it was like playing college football at the University of Cincinnati.  So sit back and enjoy another great episode of True Warrior Football!!!

A lot has progressed with our team since the last show. I go over what happened in our Ben Davis game two weeks ago and what happened last week against Pike. I also talk about where our team is currently with just 3 more guaranteed games left in the season.  So sit back and enjoy another great episode of True Warrior Football.  This episode is also dedicated to the memories of Coach Jon Boser and June Sullivan. #WarriorsForLife

IT'S BEN DAVIS WEEK!!!!!!!!!! Our boys finally got back to our winning ways against LC this past Friday night. I speak with a few stars of the game afterwards early in the show.  But joining me this week is the General Manage of WBDG, Mr Jon Easter. As the director of the Ben Davis radio station for over 20 years, as well as a graduate of the school in the early 90s, he's seen a great deal of classic games between our two schools.  He joins me this week to discuss our rivalry, our favorite moments and players and which of our great teams would we like to see face each other in a mythical matchup!!!  So sit back and enjoy another great episode of True Warrior Football!!! (Due to some technical difficulties, some parts of the interview were lost.) 

Strap up and hold on tight!!! Our Warriors are in the midst of a storm. Will you be able to hold on as our team navigates it way through these turbulent waves?  Sit down and listen to another great episode of True Warrior Football!!!