Ben Blake
@CoachBenBlake
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Account Executive for Jeff Jasper at Farm Bureau Financial Services. I still know a thing or two about football, but now I will coach you thru your insurance!
Spearfish, SD
Joined November 2011
π¬ We here! Can't wait to meet some of the next Jackets! SoCalπ΄ β‘οΈ SoDakπ² #WEoverME #PlayInTheHills #2TH3TOP
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2023 Recruits including Mid-Year PLEASE update your hudl film so I can evaluate you! Also don't post your film on this link. My DMs are open if you want me to evaluate you! No free loaders here! #WEoverME #PlayInTheHills #2TH3TOP.
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FINALLY made it! Little setback never held me down! SoCal, I'll be burning up the roads the next two weeks. I'm looking forward to showing with @BHSUFB is all about and catching some state playoff games!! #SoCaltoSoDak #WEoverME #PlayInTheHills24
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Can not be more excited to announce that I have been offered and accepted the Offensive Coordinator position at Black Hill State University. This is an exciting time for me and my family. Can't wait to begin a new era of Jacket Football! #WEoverME
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SoCal Fam! I will be headed your way tomorrow through the 17th. Coaches, get at me with your showcase/practice times! #WEoverME #PlayInTheHills #HiveAlive25
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About to be wheels up leaving SoDakπ² headed to SoCalπ΄ to find out who's ready to #FEELTHEBU22π and #PlayInTheHillsβ° livin' the #WeOverMeπ€π€ life!
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Happy Thanksgiving to all the ballers out there! Thankful to be a part of the squad! #WEoverME #PlayInTheHills #Thanksgiving
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Where my SoCal recruits at? Don't be disappointed if you didn't sign on the line yesterday. We got you! #PlayInTheHillsππ #WeOverMe #ALLIN21
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For those counting that was 11 schools today βοΈ #PlayInTheHills π #WEoverME π€ #2TH3TOP π
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I will be arriving THIS Sunday! The SoDakπ² π is making it's stop in SoCalπ΄ again! Grab your π and don't miss your connection to #PlayInTheHills π This year it's #2TH3TOP π cause we live #WEoverME π€ and #WinnersWin π
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It's been real SoCalπ΄ headed back to SoDakπ² can't wait for our '22 class to get to campus and ball out! This '23 class tho looks to be full of ballers! Until December SoCal π€ #PlayInTheHills π #WEoverME π€ #2TH3TOP π.
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In case you missed the 1st one or haven't followed the trend. I'm here in the SoCal π #WEoverME #PlayInTheHills #SoCaltoSoDak
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It's pretty surreal today to not be on a sideline for the first time in 20 years. The hardest part is not getting to say goodbye to the seniors on Senior Day. I enjoyed our time together and appreciate your buy-in the last 4 to 5 years. I love you guys. Continue to grow into men!
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24/7 recruit film time. SoCal 2022s drop that hudl link! I'll be down for two weeks after π¦ Day. Who's gonna get this π° #FEELTHEBU22π #PlayInTheHillsβ°
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Whew 2 days in SoCalπ΄ and just wow. Great coaches and awesome athletes! Can't wait to get them to SoDakπ² #FEELTHEBU22π #PlayInTheHillsβ°.
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Last day of a great & productive 2 weeks here is SoCal! Loved seeing with so many great coaches who are now friends & their athletes over this time! Currently we have 20 SoCal guys on our roster! Let's keep this SoCalπ΄ β‘οΈ SoDakπ² π moving! #WEoverME #PlayInTheHills #2TH3TOP
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1st Back-toBack winning seasons in the D2 era! So proud of these guy and all the work they have put in to accomplish this! #WEoverME #PlayInTheHills.
FINAL | Yellow Jackets win on Senior Day, taking down Adams State 35-28!. #WEoverME x #PlayInTheHills
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I want to thank everyone at SEMO especially @CoachTuke for giving the opportunity to coach at the D1 level. I will never forget all the memories made over the past 4 years. Thank you to all the players that let me be their coach and much more importantly their mentor! OVC Champs!.
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I am thankful for these dudes that have helped carve the way to winning here at @BHSUFB #WEoverME #PlayInTheHills #Thanksgiving
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Long Beach and Santa Clarita you've been good to @BHSUFB the past couple cycles! Let's see what you got tomorrow! #WEoverME #PlayInTheHills #SoCaltoSoDak
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I appreciate all of those "schools and coaches" that told kids to NOT visit Black Hills State University! Just know more's coming! #HereToYou #WEoverME #PlayInTheHills.
ππππππππ πππππππ πππ π. Read about all the signees to the 2024 Yellow Jacket football squad! ‡οΈ. π°: #ClimbTheHills x @BHSUFB
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Recruits, Just want to be very open & honest about our recruiting process. I am NOT evaluating a '25+ recruits. We are finishing up a couple spots in the '23 class & starting to shift focus to the '24 class. If I don't initially respond as a '25+ don't worry I'll get there!
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1st day of Team Camp, at a new age, with a new do! Here's to 42! #newhairdo #WEoverME #PlayInTheHills #CampSZN
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Last hoorah before I head home! It's been a great trip this year! #WEoverME #PlayInTheHills24 #SoCaltoSoDak
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Big-time team win last night! I love this team who has my back no matter what! #WEoverME #PlayInTheHills #BlackHillsBrawl
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Big time official visit weekend! Can't wait to see joins the Jacket Family #WEoverME #PlayInTheHills24
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Last day in SoCal tomorrow. It's been a great couple of weeks seeing a lot of great coaches and excellent athletes running around! #WEoverME #PlayInTheHills #SoCaltoSoDak
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If you're not in it to change lives and help people reach places they couldn't without your help. maybe you should reevaluate. #FEELTHEBU22π #PlayInTheHillsβ° #WeOverMeπ€π€
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FINAL | The Homestake Trophy is coming back to Spearfish!!!. Black Hills State wins the 137th Black Hills Brawl as they take down SDM, 24-17!. The Yellow Jackets also improve to 5-0 for the first time since 1951!. #WEoverME #PlayInTheHills #ClimbTheHills
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Man what a ride. So proud of this team and program. Guys just care for each other. Big things to come for the Redhawks! #BrickByBrick #LetsSoar.
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6. That's right 6 SoCalπ΄ guys checked in with a π for the trip to SoDakπ² this weekend aboard the OV train to The Hills! #WEoverME #PlayInTheHills24 #SoCaltoSoDak
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Do you follow me? Are you a recruitable athlete? Do you want free money? To qualify for the BHSU Scholarships of Distinction you must have applied by February 1st. Don't wait! Apply now while it is still free to do so till the end of the month! #WEoverME.
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Some big-time commitments the last 72 hrs. The future's so bright I'm gonna need some shades π #WEoverME #PlayInTheHills24
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1st day in Daygo had to start with a stop to see my guy @CoachRoachLJ and talk @LJHSVIKINGFB #WEoverME #PlayInTheHills #2TH3TOP
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From my family to yours, celebrate the things to be thankful for! #FEELTHEBU22π #PlayInTheHillsβ° #Thanksgiving
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I normally don't post about this but pretty excited. Under 300 lbs for 1st time n 3 yrs! Met camp goal weight down 50 lbs since Jan. #Plexus
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Thank you to the 95 schools, coaches, & athletes that let me hang out for a couple of weeks! Till December, SoCal, I'll catch you later! If I wasn't able to see you in person, please DM me. I'll be watching future @BHSUFB Jackets till then #WEoverME #PlayInTheHills #SoCaltoSoDak
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Speedster from the Lone Star State decided to head north! Again saw the vision and direction this great program is headed! #WeOverMe #PlayInTheHillsπβ° #ALLIN21
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That feeling you get when your boys open up holes for the RBs to run for 299 yards, and 0 sacks! #BringTheJuice #BrickByBrick #FinishEmpty
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Two big-time commits out of WY today! Fired up for dudes that choose culture over hype! This '23 class is coming together nicely! #WEoverME #PlayInTheHills #2TH3TOP
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As much as I β€οΈ recruiting new family members I can't wait to get back to coaching our current π this βοΈ/βοΈ. Skill development starts this week π― #WEoverMeπ€π€ #PlayInTheHillsπ
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So proud of this group. Doubted all year. Just kept getting better and never quit! Their reward the π #OVCChamps #BrickByBrick #PowerCompany #BringTheJuice #ProudCoach #BeBetter
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Chicago! I'll be landing into the windy city tonight! Can't wait to catch some games and see some ballers! Who is going to be next to join the SEMO-IL nest! #BrickByBrick #BrickSquad20 #LetsSoar
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Start of our January official visits weekends! We have a huge one ahead of us here, @BHSUFB! Can't wait to add more to the π time to start stacking! #PlayInTheHills #WEoverME #2TH3TOP
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Another recruiting weekend is upon us, and another crazy amount of talented guys with high character are here! Love showing young men what our #WEoverME culture will do for them! #PlayInTheHills #2TH3TOP
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Big time committ tonight that will be throwing darts for the Jackets this Fall! #WEoverME #PlayInTheHills24
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Unfortunately Future Redhawks I won't be able to be out this week to see you in person. We still have business to handle! However you can still watch us this Saturday because WE are one of the last 16 FCS programs still playing! #BrickByBrick #TOPFL19HT #LetsSoar #FCSPlayoffs
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Absolutely HUGE commitment out of Daygo today! That SoCalπ΄ β‘οΈ SoDakπ²π is official up and running! #WEoverME #PlayInTheHills24 #SoCaltoSoDak
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I love & appreciate every player I've ever coached! Without you I would not be where I am at today. I don't block people, run the ball, throw it, or catch it YOU DID!! We've won games, we've lost games but I hope that I have had a positive impact on your lives! #WeOverMeπ€π€
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π¨ ππ’π‘πππ₯π ππ π¨. @nolan_susel from @BHSUFB has accepted the invitation to compete at the 2024 Podyum All-Star Bowl! See you in Miami! . #EarnYourLevel #CollegeAllStar #FootballShowcase #ProFootball #NFL #CFL #XFL #USFL #ArenaFootball
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I will never understand not talking to the head ball coach about a recruit. #WEoverMEπ€π€ #PlayInTheHillsπ #MaybeItsJustMeπ€·ββοΈ.
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Excellent news out one one of the best programs in the country! Add another big man to the SoCalπ΄ to SoDakπ² π #WEoverME #PlayInTheHills24 #SoCaltoSoDak
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Doing it on and off the field! #WEoverME #PlayInTheHills24.
π¨βππ¨βππ¨βπ. Putting the student in student-athlete. We had 4β£ named All-Academic First Team by the RMAC as announced today!. #ClimbTheHills X #WeOverMe
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We are currently sitting at 13 passengers aboard the SoCalπ΄ β‘οΈ SoDakπ² π Tomorrow, they will get to complete the trip to the β°οΈ! #WEoverME #PlayInTheHills24 #SoCaltoSoDak
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How many SoCal guys can we get up here? Look for the cheap @Allegiant flight from LAX to RAP #WEoverME #PlayInTheHills.
Individual Camp is set for July 21st! Multiple offers went out last year at this camp. Don't miss your opportunity to make a name for yourself - or to develop your skills & talents! Sign up now! #PlayInTheHills #WEoverME.
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π¨Commitment Alertπ¨ One of the most productive RBs in WY just Signed off on being a Jacket! #WEoverME #PlayInTheHills24
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Any 2020 HS/Juco/Transfer TEs still looking for a home I've got a spot for you with scholarship money in hand. Requirements: 1. Get into school and be eligible. 2. Willing blocker that likes to finish. 3. Can produce in the pass game. 4. Team oriented #WeOverMe mentality.
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I find it very interesting that people will bag on something, then want to be apart of it down the road. how does that work. π€ Be careful what you say now, people will remember later when you need or want something.
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Coaches, we are currently looking for a restricted WR position coach. If you know anyone or are interested yourself lmk! Spread the word. #WEoverME #PlayInTheHills.
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To all my Cali boys playing their 1st game tonight enjoy the moment that almost wasn't! #PlayInTheHillsπβ° #WeOverMe
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So Proud and Honored to have coached this young man the last 3 years!
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It's been a great Mid-Year signing period for the Jackets and the already impressive class just got another one that will make a huge impact in Spearfish this Fall! #WEoverME #PlayInTheHills24 #MerryChristmas
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Stop 8 was great! @coachmetty jas this @OakHillsFootba1 team rolling! @NickMonica63 always good to see you brother! #WEoverME #PlayInTheHills #SoCaltoSoDak
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Be very protective of your house. Don't just let anyone in to disrupt your family and culture. You have to understand it's ok to not let just anyone in. Make sure they are on the same mission and mindset. People make the difference! #WeOverMeπ€π€ #PlayInTheHillsβ° #FEELTHEBU22π.
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3 more SoCalπ΄ here this weekend to check out what it's like to play in the hills! #WEoverME #PlayInTheHills24 #SoCaltoSoDak
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Nobody I'd rather ride with than this group! Ready to bring the juice tomorrow here in Utah! #PowerCompanyβ‘ #LetsSoar #FCSPlayoffs
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Great way to start the trip with a stop talking recruiting with Coach Sherman and @ChrisWardOL about what's happening at @OLuFootball #PlayInTheHills π #WEoverME π #2TH3TOP π
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2018 Power Company. Can't wait to see these guys in action. Coming to a trench near you! #PowerUp #BringTheJuice
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So proud of this group! Just battled all season long. Now we are able to play another week together! #PowerCompany #WeBringTheJuice
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Great news last night out of East River! Saw our vision and wanted to be apart of it! #WeOverMe #PlayInTheHillsπβ° #ALLIN21
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Commitment π€ alert π¨π¨ the π I wished upon a π for this π
π is big time OL out of the 619 to keep the SoCalπ΄ to SoDakπ² π moving! #FEELTHEBU22π #PlayInTheHillsβ° #WeOverMeπ€π€
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For all those less fortunate to miss out on a White Christmas! Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and have a Happy New Year's! #PlayInTheHillsβ° #FEELTHEBU22π #Christmas2021
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Blessed to be apart of the success that was created during my time at @SEMOfootball the grind paid off. Back-to-Back winning seasons and playoffs ending as OVC Champs. #MemoriesEarned
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Let's goooo just got BIG NEWS from an even BIGGER HUMAN! Again saw the vision and wanted to build something special! #WeOverMe #PlayInTheHillsπβ° #ALLIN21
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