My friends asked me to the party, Tyrone says. During Karcher's tenure at East Central, the program produced six National Junior College Athletic Association Academic All-Americans, two NJCAA First-Team All-Americans, one NJCAA Second Team All-American, and 24 First-Team MACJC (now known as Mississippi Association Community Colleges Conference) All-State players. You have a chance to mold and help them earn a four-year degree and change their lives. He held that position for the next three years, until Majors resignation at the end of the 1996 season. Coach Nowlin Kids a walking calculator. It was ECCC's first appearance in the state playoffs since 2001. Date: Opponent: Home/Away: Time: 8/29: Effingham: Away: 6:00: 9/12: Central A&M: Away: 6:00: 9/19: Meridian: Away: 6:00: 9/26: Clinton: Away: 6:00: 10/3: Sullivan . Karcher's 2016 squad won the college's first-ever MACJC South Division Title, advancing to the state playoffs before falling 20-14 to eventual state champion Northwest. The kids play football, basketball, baseball. Join our linker program. Brian Nay (Head Coach - Lafayette Central Catholic): Progressions are Sacred - A Pass Game Thought Process for any Offense Support for Decatur athletics went much further and has included thousands of dollars of financial assistance from Jef and his wife Dianne Moore Farmer, a 1970 Decatur grad. Its a story about academics and hard work. I probably wouldnt have attended college, says Asher, an Indiana grad who went into teaching out of IU, if it wasn't for Coach Fair.. ECCC will conclude the 2022 season on October 27 at Pearl River in Poplarville. We will now be able to accept walk ups at the event tomorrow evening! And they'll laugh about the old field they had to use at Decatur Central, a slab of earth that grew almost no grass beneath dim lights that had the Hawks joking about playing in miners' caps. August 30Evan Ulery, BHS Football; Lisa Gausman & Seniors, BHS Cross Country; Katie Hartman, BHS Girls Soccer; Kateri Paul, BHS Volleyball; Bryan Mitchell, OA Football. We had it all planned, Devere says. The search committee was very impressed with his playing and coaching experiences, football knowledge, recruiting ability and most of all, his character. Ken Karcher has led the ECCC Warrior football program for the past 10 seasons, twice earning coach of the year honors and winning the first South Division title in school . Speedway led 18-6 when John turned to his assistant, current Pike coach Bob Anglea, and yelled: INDYSTAR ARCHIVES:Help for Speedway coach was a heartbeat away. Do you have a sports website? Powered by Invision Community, We are officially one day away from the 1st annual Hawk Clinic! In 2008, Karcher was named quarterbacks coach at the University of Toledo. Well, maybe. Feb 5, 2021 . Pull it together! Jane teases as Devere'svoicecatches, but shes just kidding. John always did get so fired up. IndyStar sports columnist Gregg Doyel sits down with Devere Fair, former Decatur Central head football coach and athletic director. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Oh, you say you dont have homework? After two years he transferred to Tulane University, where he completed his collegiate playing career. He helped lead the Rockets in an upset win over the Michigan Wolverines, although the squad finished 3-8. Soon hes flying down the field. All rights reserved. The oldest is Charles Turner V. Laverna is his mother, but dont make my mistake and refer to Tyrone Sr. as Charles stepdad., So, Charles Turner. Circumstances. Find IndyStar columnist Gregg Doyel on Twitter at @GreggDoyelStar or at facebook.com/gregg.doyel. $12 - $16 an hour. A native of Pittsburgh, Pa., Karcher was a highly recruited quarterback at Shaler Area High School where he was selected a Parade All-American in 1980. Display as a link instead, He was recognized for his athletic accomplishments in 1985 when he was inducted into the DC Athletic Hall of Fame. April 4Former East Central administrator Jim Helms (a long-time friend of coach Ron Raver), Batesville Archerys Mike Weiler, and Batesville Softballs Gene Cooney with players Sarah Ripperger, Samantha Kessens, and Calli Fletcher. 5275 Kentucky Ave. Grandma stayed home, kept them in sports, kept them out of trouble. They know. Back in January 2007, John Fair awoke in the recovery room at IU Health Methodist Hospital and asked who had won the game. Tyrone heads for teammate David Rouse and leapfrogs him. DEC. 6 2019 DECATUR CENTRAL ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME The Decatur Central High School Athletic Hall of Fame was founded 37 years ago to recognize the outstanding players, coaches and contributors to Hawk athletic programs throughout the history of our school. Its a story about some great kids, but great kids dont just happen. October 17 Batesville Football Coach Evan Ulery, Batesville Boys Soccer Coach Kyle Hunteman, South Ripley Volleyball Coach Lisa Gilpin, and East Central Boys Soccer Coach BJ Black. . No C in language arts. The boy was so small, so weak. Tyrone catches a short pass from Jefferson, runs through one tackle, spins out of another and sprints to the 15 where he makes a vicious cut toward the middle, eluding three defenders and making a fourth fall down. 5275 Kentucky Ave. As this is happening, his mother is grabbing the closest person and squeezing the stuffing out of his shoulder OK, it was my shoulder. Thanks for putting this on! Thats how the future Hall of Fame coach found his punter. We were very fortunate to have several outstanding applicants for this position, and we are pleased that Coach Karcher will be joining the EC family, said Dr. Stewart. A native of Pittsburgh, Pa., Karcher was a highly recruited quarterback at Shaler Area High School where he was selected aParade All-Americanin 1980. Doyel on Tracy family: Decatur Central family coaches success on, off field, More Doyel: 'Die-hard Rebel' needed two more weeks to see Roncalli state title. Rhein finished in first place with a 7-3 record but lost to the Barcelona Dragons in World Bowl IV. . Email: kkarcher@eccc.edu. Ah, right. February 28Boys Basketball Sectional Preview Show with Oldenburgs Gary Moorman, Batesvilles Aaron Garrett, Milans Luke Williams, Jac-Cen-Dels Clint Bohman, Franklin Countys Mark Foster, Greensburgs Stacy Meyer, East Centrals David Disbro, North Decaturs PJ Metz, and South Decaturs Kendall Wildey. Tyrone flies right over him. They will tell stories and they will laugh, and at some point more than one of them will tell their coach what former Decatur Central tackle Ron Asher told me. Read 20230408_ESTAC by VDN on Issuu and browse thousands of other publications on our platform. 6 PM: In the 1970s, the Marwood Optimist Club recognized the need for a program to develop Decatur Township boys for football. Jason Combs brought passion to the Decatur Central High School Hawks as a player and he's still bringing it as he goes into his seventh season as head baseball coach in 2018. East Central Community College15738 HWY 15 SouthP.O Box 129Decatur, Mississippi 393271-877-GO-2-ECCC. (South Ripleys Tyler Theising was also scheduled but had to cancel due to a family illness.). Tyrone was a star at Ben Davis still holds the record for longest run, a 97-yarder in 1985 and then at Fort Hays State in Kansas. Cant play, obviously. The surgery that November was a success, the surgeon told Devere and Jane Fair, but John who woke up in the recovery room and asked the score of the Nebraska-Oklahoma game still needed to stay away from sports. September 26 Batesville Football Coach Evan Ulery, Batesville Girls Golf Coach Tom Meyer, Batesville Volleyball Coach Kateri Paul with three seniors, Cayman Werner, Laney Walsman, and Isabelle Westerfeld. You must pre-register for the event at the link below. During that time 162 individuals have been inducted into our Hall of Fame. We had an old physical education professor at Purdue, Duane Purvis, the All-American (Purdue running back in 1933 and 34), and he said: Youll coach the way you were coached. He is leaving big shoes to fill as we move forward.". Well, he tells me when I ask why he retired so young, there were circumstances.. The speaker topics are listed below and the schedule for the evening will be announced next week. You cannot paste images directly. Went into the Fort Hays State Hall of Fame, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. February 27 Boys Sectional Preview Jac-Cen-Del Boys Basketball Coach Clint Bohman, East Central Boys Basketball Coach David Disbro, North Decatur Boys Basketball Coach PJ Metz, South Ripley Boys Basketball Coach Seve Beach, Milan Boys Basketball Coach Matthew Pickerill, Batesville Boys Basketball Coach Aaron Garrett, Franklin County Boys Basketball Coach Mark Foster, Oldenburg Boys Basketball Michael Higdon, Greensburg Boys Basketball Coach Stacy Meyer, and South Decatur JV Boys Basketball Coach Zach Luttle. September 19 Batesville Football Coach Evan Ulery, North Decatur Girls Golf Coach Madeline Childress, and Ripley Publishing Sports writer Rob Lafary. But tonights award is for much more than what he did as a DC athlete. January 16 Batesville Girls Basketball Coach Mitchell Taylor, South Ripley Boys Basketball Coach Seve Beach, Milan Swimming Coach Steve Stock, and Batesville Boys Basketball Coach Aaron Garrett. Not at Tyrone and Laverna Tracys dinner table. **DCTV FOOTBALL RECAP**Here's ALL the highlights from an incredible 31-29 victory by Decatur Central Football over New Palestine last night at Devere Fair St. January 30 2023 North Decatur Hall of Fame Inductee Gary Sauley, 2023 North Decatur Hall of Fame Inductee Marcia Kent, East Central Girls Basketball Coach Kevin Moore, and Batesville Boys Basketball Coach Aaron Garrett. All rights reserved. He didnt yell one time that day at practice, barely raised his voice, and afterward two captains came to him with concern: Whats the matter, they asked, have you given up on us?, Fair tells that story in pauses. He has 40 touches this season; if you cant do the math, ask Kenneth. 1994: Members of the 1944 Decatur High football team gather around coach Francis "Smock" White. He also served as the schools athletic director and taught a ninth-grade Bible class at Fellowship Bible Church. 10:30 PM. Aguirre, Halbert ( Jr.) Surber, Alec ( Fr.) Phone: 317-856-5265 They were high school sweethearts in Martinsville 61 years ago when she and Devere got the cockamamie idea to elope. We said: Oh no, well never coach like that.. No. He starred in football in college at Murray State and went to training camp with the Detroit Lions. That way I can tell my parents, You know whos inviting me. But my parents are really smart. 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John Fair was 3 years old when a bout of tonsillitis almost killed him, the tonsillitis exposing just how weak his heart really was. Karcher continued his career in 2006 as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Fellowship Christian High School in Roswell, Ga., where he led the Paladians to their first-ever winning season and a deep run in the Georgia state playoffs. February 7Batesville Boys Basketballs Aaron Garrett, Jac-Cen-Del Boys Basketballs Clint Bohman, Oldenburg AD Patrick Kolks, and Franklin County Boys Basketballs Mark Foster. Library. The respect I have for him is so so much!, Decatur Central is very lucky to have someone with Jeffs qualities. I think if a person has an understanding of their own value and worth its easier to come to work each day and to do the things youre asked to do. Circumstances like these: A man coaches 103 games. Copyright 1996-2019 - The Gridiron Digest Joe Sander (Run Game Coordinator/OLine Coach - Cathedral): Cathedral Zone Run Game - Install & Teaching Points, We are officially one week out from the 1st Annual Hawk Clinic! Coburn and Houchin exchanged tense emails and texts. 13, Tracy. Some of my best childhood memories are with him on the ball field!, I have always thought of Jeff as one the most positive influences in my life setting an example of honesty, hard work, self discipline and respect. February 14Kevin Moore of East Central Girls Basketball, Matt McNew of South Ripley Girls Basketball, and Greg McMullen of Batesville Swimming. And theyll howl about the words some wiseacre scribbled in magic marker above the teams only toilet: Flush twice, its a long way to Ben Davis. My wife says shes going to sprinkle some of my ashes there, he says. If you do so please bring $30 cash or check. Please note that this year it is at Decatur Central High School on July 14th. February 21Gary Moorman of Oldenburg Boys Basketball and Aaron Garrett of Batesville Boys Basketball to talk about their teams and the passing of coach Ron Raver. Decatur Central Hawks will play on Saturday, November 24 at 7:05 at Lucas Oil Stadium. Because this is your home and if we can create pride within the program then we have a chance. "I was born and raised here, I was a graduate and I have coached here," he said. Decatur Central is an outstanding Class 5A football team with multiple college recruits, including quarterback Bryce Jefferson, but the three biggest talents are named Tracy. Even the way Jane washed his game-day clothes by hand not just the same style for those 103 games, but the exact same shirt, pants, socks so they wouldnt be destroyed over time by the washing machine. Momll see about that. Went into the Fort Hays State Hall of Fame in 2011. A. D. for Events & Facilities 217-424-3605 217-424-3605: Bryan Marshall: Assistant Athletic Director . We could not be more excited to host these great coaches and get back to having clinics in person!! It happened, all right. Upload or insert images from URL. It was the college's. Jane Fair was there from the start of his coaching career, even before it. 7 PM: He was named Mississippi Association of Coaches Community College Football Coach of the Year, in both 2015 and 2016. Karcher was announced as ECCC's 21st head football coach on January 25, 2013, having previously served four years as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at NCAA Division I Eastern Michigan University. Karchers offense led the league in rushing yards (1555) and ranked second in total offense (3253). Multiple Class 7A football coaches seemed mostly positive about a new playoff format approved by the AHSAA's Central Board of Control this week. 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