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Welcome to True Warrior Football Podcast! I'm your host, Cory "Kidd" Smith and I am going to take you on a journey to learn more about the 9x State Champions, Warren Central Warriors and their successful football team. Join me as I take you all on this journey into the history behind the program as well as interviews featuring Warrior Legends and coaches that have all helped to build this program into the powerhouse that it is today. Email: truewarriorfb@gmail.com Twitter: @TrueWarriorFB1 FB ...
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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.由True Warrior Football
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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 th…
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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 shar…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 loc…
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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 fal…
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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 ha…
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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 t…
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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 game…
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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 …
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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 wer…
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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 se…
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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 tea…
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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 W…
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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.…
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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 …
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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 th…
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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 …
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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 …
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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 Isaia…
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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 disc…
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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…
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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?由True Warrior Football
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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 le…
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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 anot…
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57-56. That's it. I don't really have much more to say. A game and a score that will live on FOREVER.由True Warrior Football
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S4 Ep8: TWF Episode #84: How Our Athletic Program Was Built | Part 2 w/ Fmr. Coach & AD Marques Clayton
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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 conclusio…
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S4 Ep7: TWF Episode #83: How Our Athletic Program Was Built | Part 1 w/ Fmr. Coach & AD Marques Clayton
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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…
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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…
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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!!!由True Warrior Football
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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 fie…
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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 l…
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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 i…
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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 jou…
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 w…
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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 #W…
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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…
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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 pas…
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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 #WarriorLe…
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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 t…
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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 Cincin…
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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 d…
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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…
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