Dirk Wedd
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I’ve been around alot of football in my 40 yrs of coaching.But this week at KU I saw first hand CoachMiles and his staff start the process of changing the CULTURE of KU Football, 6:00am,finishing drills , good stance , perfect sprints , putting TEAM first TheJayhawks are COMING
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As a high school /college coach for over 45years we need to get the word out that we want our kids to play more than one sport.Playing for your school with your friends on the team and up in the stands will be something they remember for ever.That is where you learn to compete
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One last shout out on behalf of Kansas Football before my retirement. This recruiting class ‘21 is talented but these kids were shaped by loving parents and great HS coaches. That will pay dividends in the future. RCJH
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Thank you to so many people . I’m not receiving this HOF award without this family and the Chesty Lion family . Great asst. coaches and players is why I was standing there .
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An “old “ Chesty Lion and a future Chesty Lion . Grandpa says thank you Devin
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44 years ago today , 2 great kids 6 special grandkids! My best friend and on some Friday nights my ONLY friend. Ha Thank You for always being there , better than I deserve. Lovya
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What a special young man .Found time to wish an old coach and 3 grand kids a Merry Xmas. Amani Bledsoe OU Lovya
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From Coach Miles and staff to our 2019 Jayhawk Football Team it’s all about Rolling up our sleeves and out working people . We will get it done . Come see us vs Indiana St.
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On my 70th birthday today , I’ve been blessed to have coached and taught literally thousands of kids . But nothing makes me more thankful than these 6 very special grandkids and the beautiful lady that made it all possible.
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70 Jayhawk football players left everything they had on that UT field tonight. They just ran out of time. With Coach Miles direction and positive leadership this program is making huge strides. HS players you need to seriously consider this up and coming program . RCJH
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As a coach for over45years, ourJayhawk coaching staff is made up of quality people who sincerely care about young people. I’ve been around many college coaches that can put on the”fake 30minute act”This staff will build theJayhawks with men that will be leaders on & off the field
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Great stops in Topeka, Emporia, Derby and Wichita today . Excited about what is out there for 2020 kids . Kansas Football will make noise with Coach Miles and his new staff . RCJH
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What a ride we’ve had…47 years from Pratt Juco /WSU/Lawrence High/KU. 2 special kids , 6 beautiful grandchildren Happy Anniversary
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Got to brag , Amani Bledsoe signed on to the Bengals 53 man roster and Garrett Cleavinger got recalled up to the Phillies . Great day to be a Chesty Lion
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What an amazing job this football team did Friday night vs BC, but it actually started Monday when they decided as a team they were not going to accept that CC performance. Come see them vs WV , you’ll love them RCJH
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The impact Coach Purdy had on so many kids is amazing. Today we lost a man who cared about the 4 th stringer as much as his star player . He wanted his teams to produce good sons , husbands and fathers. We were so lucky to have him in our lives . Love you and thank you Coach
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Getting ripped for a previous tweet. The two staffs I worked for never put that many coaches in KC as Coach Liepold did today I believe. That is a huge commitment , hopefully it pays off. Had a meeting with him last month, he is the real deal, just my 2 cents
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Hudson played on his great grandpa Ralph’s field today . He would have been very proud of him , good teammate and played hard . I wish there was a way they could visit for a moment or two.
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In 45 years of marriage we have had a lot of victories and defeats, but the biggest win are those two kids and those 6 beautiful grandchildren. We are so LUCKY. Lovya Grandma
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Today makes 43 years ( give or take ) this young lady has been with me . I’m so lucky Lovya
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Thanks KC Metro FB coaches for the warm hospitality you showed me today . Great visiting and catching up with old friends. The Jayhawks will be seen and heard with Coach Miles and the new staff in KC
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That was a 40yr hug,28 yes together at the greatest HS,now for another adventure,I bet that cute granddaughter will be a big part of it
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What’s special is Bryce , Joe and Keith are great players for us and even better young men . Leaders of that defense. We are all wearing Crimson&Blue
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For the past 45 years I’ve loved and hugged my players. I am ALL IN to stand up for injustice and to fight racism.
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Happy Birthday Junior , when I met her 49 years ago she had shoes , I’m great provider 😂
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My Dad was Leapers football coach at South Jr High in 1969 . . Now close to 50 years later I get to see my friend Leaper everyday . That’s a gift .
For decades, Todd "Leaper" Williams has lived and breathed
#KUfball
. His commitment and support of our program is unmatched — he's 100% Jayhawk.
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#CollegeColors
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#RockChalk
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I had a great day , got to see JD Woods score twice in the first half with Baker then watch Amani play great vs KU
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Since I first saw him as a skinny 8th grader, what a special young man . TEAM FIRST . Loved him as a player ,more so as a person . Cheered for him “except “one Saturday night in November. From my wife to my grandkids you will always be part of our family.
Thank you
@amani_bledsoe
for your blood,sweat, and tears you gave this program over the last 3yrs -It was a honor to Coach you-You will be greatly missed!!! Toughest Player I ever coached
#BrightFuture
#Wardaddy
#1stClass
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KSHSAA needs to worry less about 3 fingers in the air/bows and arrows. Grouping for travel east & west OK , why can’t they seat those teams 1-4 ? Again so simple and KSHSAA screws up a 2 car parade.They got it right for FB why not BB ? LHSvsBVNW is not fair for kids and coaches
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So happy for our football team and a big thank you to Coach Beaty for allowing those two little boys a great experience in the winning locker room
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For what’s it worth , in over 40 years of coaching , I’ve been in hundreds of halftimes . The one last Saturday night in Austin ,Texas showed me a TEAM that was accountable to each other and winning for Jayhawk Nation was important . Trust me this TEAM will show up ! RCJH
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Lawrence High is so lucky to have Coach Stoll as a teacher and coach . He bleeds Red and Black 365 days a year . Congrats on being named Coach of the Year in the Sunflower League
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Last Friday night without football. Next date night hopefully in late November. I am Lucky great wife,family,FB team
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What a unbelievable display of ChestyLionHeart tonight.We are family,when things got tough u showed everyone why I love u .Pride & Character
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HappyB-Day to my LHS sweetheart.I hope u have enjoyed the journey as much as I have.Through good and bad times Lovya
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2019 Jayhawk Recriuting Class WOW . 2020 players in KC Area and the state of Kansas here comes Coach Miles and the staff, see ya soon RCJH
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Honored and Humbled to speak a third time at Kansas Coaching School , 3 different decades 1983,2003 and 2019. Must be OLD. The Jayhawks are Coming
.
@KU_Football
director of high school relations
@DirkWedd
spoke at the
@KSHSAA
87th annual coaching school Tuesday.
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9:00am over 100 Kansas high school football coaches up early to listen to KU OC Brent Dearmon and our RPO game . Thank You RCJH
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40 years of coaching great players , never worked a day in my life , great ride Thanks
Couple of congrats we couldn't get to in the craziness of the show tonight. First, congratulations to Lawrence's
@DirkWedd
for a great HSFB coaching career and well-deserved Lifetime Achievement Award received tonight!
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No need for a weight room , a driveway is fine , I think Grandpa is having more fun than these two .
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Chesty Lions,from an old guy that has seen alot. I got to coach young men who will be great husbands , fathers, and successful in life.Lovya
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Chesty Lions,it's 5:00 am and all the things I said to u last night I forgot one.U had the Heart of a Lion.Any former player is proud of u.
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Great Father’s/Grandpa Day . Hudson and his team “won” some USSSA WORLD championship which means nothing . More importantly he continued to learn how to be a good teammate and compete when it gets tough . Thank you Lora/Scott for letting us be part of your special family .
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Maybe it’s because it’s Christmas Eve,but if you had a chance to watch our parents of our’20 recruiting class talk about what it met to them on signing day.Those parents raised great kids,we got better on the field but just as important better in the classroom and locker room
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Shane and Lora shared their Mom with countless football , baseball players cheerleaders, poms and students. What a special lady
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These pictures were sent to me yesterday ,Price an all state LB had his first solo flight in a T-38 jet and JD was at the Seahawks Rookie mini camp . To all you young coaches hang in there fight through tough times and you will have a day like this .
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I hear and see so many good HS coaches retiring or quitting early.Why ?My answer Parents!They know more than the coach and they let their child hear it at home. Coaches want to win , parents do to until their child isn’t getting enough playtime.We are living in a selfish society
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This is why I love athletics ,my grandson Hudson in 7 th grade fractured his foot in basketball tryouts. Learning how to overcome adversity and tough times will prepare him for something called LIFE. Now he has the opportunity to be a great teammate and leader from the bench.
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Coach Bowen speaking 3 hours on DB play in KC at Glazier Clinic. Over 125 high school coaches each session . RCJH
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First tackle 7th grade football game LB,WR &QB .Most importantly unselfish teammate . Won 22-0 Grandpa very proud 😂
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Happy Halloween Chesty Lions ....After that I'm going to bed early.
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7:00 am Birthday Party , before we go to school. 71 …never too old for a cinnamon roll
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My father passed away 38 years ago. The positive impact he had on kids at West and South Jr Highs was remarkable. I know this because to this day I have men and women tell me how he touched their lives in a positive way. A moment in their lives they needed him.I miss you Dad
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Thank you Chesty Lion Marching Band for coming by our house late tonight to play the best fight song in America.
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Chesty Lions , after 40 years I still get nervous and can't sleep . Our Band ,our Cheer squad and our student section makes our stadium ROCK
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My wife is very proud of me , said only ONE bad word while decorating our house , way below my 42year average 😂
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I believe multi sport HS athletes have an advantage over the “specialist. Learn how to win , how to compete , how to be a good teammate during tough times representing your HS. Fall ball nope , 3rd game of the day in a AAU tournament or 7on7 with dudes that don’t know your name.
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Tough day vs Baylor , but some how these 3 made my day . One lucky grandpa
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So special to say I got to work for these two great coaches and better men . Between Coach Purdy and Coach Bowen /family there are a lot of Chesty Lion State Championships there . Can’t wait see LHS football this fall .
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Chesty Lions , I hope your asleep , but when u wake up u need to know again how proud I am of u . A tough week that showed me why I love u.
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For the first in my 28 years at Lawrence High,I can't get a JUCO to come and at least evaluate 4 of my players that can play for someone.
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What a very special school my family has been a part of . I hope Hudson has as good of experience as Grandpa , Grandma , Mom and uncle Shane did. Wearing Lawrence High across your chest just means a little more .
Chesty Lions Game Day!!! I am so excited for Hud! He has been waiting to be a Lion since he was tiny, spending so much time on the LHS field with Grandpa Dirk. He’s had so many awesome boys to look up too and finally it’s his turn!
#gohavefunhud
#chestylions
🦁
#teamwork
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KU Football ... 1st day in shells . HS Coaches you’re always invited , come see us . See our web site for the spring ball schedule. Don’t forget our clinic is March 28-29-30
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Hope the Kansas high school coaches had as much fun as we did putting on the 1st Annual Les Miles Football Clinic . Bigger and Better next year . Thanks for coming.RCJH
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When that picture was taken on the right , I was a high school football star ( in my own mind) and she didn’t even know who I was . I’ve been lucky for 50 years since
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to one of the most WONDERFUL & INSPIRING educators I have ever been around
@jrwedd
We love you & wish you an AMAZING birthday!!! 🎂🥳🖤❤️🦁🙏
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So happy for these 5 Chesty Lions , going on and playing college football . They bleed Red and Black. Lovya
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With John Hadl’s retirement from KU , this is what long time LHS Coach Al Woolard told me many years ago “ I coached John and Mickey Mantle , John was the best athlete I ever coached “ To this day at LHS there is only one Jersey retired at that great school , John’s
#21
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I usually don't do this because there are so many great college coaches out there . But Dante Jackson can play at a very high level , he can play WR / C/ punt ret. 4.4 and 43" vert big heart
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It’s ok for a Father to be proud of his son . Great coach more importantly great father , husband ,son and friend .
Much deserved!
Coach Wedd has been named one of the Top 100 rising assistant coaches 📈
#EatEmUpKats
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I don’t believe in all my years of coaching in our great state of Kansas , I’ve ever seen such a out pouring of total support for HS athletics from all coaches . We all agree that health and safety comes first and that we must do everything to keep the kids safe .ROCK CHALK
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At Lawrence High our principal, Hd Coaches in FB, VB , MBB,BsB, Track, SB,Swim, and Spirit Sq are grads. Doubt anyone can match that . So proud of what our Chesty Lions become . We produce the best .
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If your going to beat these Chesty Lions , u must play for 32 minutes . That was a great example of the HEART of a LION Congrats so proud
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Thanks Coach Dickson, 67 birthdays , I’m getting pretty good at them 🎂
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the INCREDIBLE
@DirkWedd
Tremendous leader, friend , father, husband & coach. He makes everyone feel like the most important & valuable person in the room. Have a WONDERFUL BIRTHDAY!! You are appreciated !!
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Happy Birthday to the best mother , grandma , wife , friend , long term sub, Cheer/ Pom coach all at 69 I mean 29 😂 ( she will kill me )
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Chesty Lion Girls Track Team put team ahead of individual glory and WON a State Championship ...UNSELFISHNESS and TOUGHNESS
So incredibly proud of this amazing group of multi sport student athletes. They take care business in the classroom , on the court, on the pitch , on the track & on the streets. It’s a GREAT DAY to be a LION— because of these sensational young women!
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This week in KS high schools all across the state memories for a lifetime will be made . To have your school or community’s name across that jersey is so special . Running on that field with your best friend since 2 nd grade or a lifetime neighbor can’t be duplicated. Enjoy it.
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My wife just told me no more tweets “you need to get a life or a job “ I turn 69 years young on Saturday, maybe after 45 years of marriage I should listen to her . Also it’s a raining grey Wednesday in Kansas during baseball season....thank goodness for turf
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Love it , Miss LHS
New banner for indoor hitting facility! Coach Wedd’s favorite quote!
@DirkWedd
#Only1ChestyLion
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My guess , there is no Chesty Lion family that has more football State Championships than the Bowen’s ,Dad 3 with Coach Woolard ,Charlie 2, Clint 2 with Coach Freeman, that’s bleeding red and black
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“Old School “ workout today . Planks , sit-ups , push-ups and the hill . These will not be Gatorade/ Yeti kids . A water hose is just fine ( thank you Coach Robichaux)
Today’s version of Grandpa Dirks driveway workouts!
#oldschool
#prettsysurethesearetheonlytraineesthatsmile
😂
@DirkWedd
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Hudson at 2 1/2 and now at his first Lawrence High freshmen practice. Reminded him you need to EARN that WHITE STRIPE
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When your son is the hitting coach and runs the offense for possibly the hottest offense in the country , you puff your chest out a little , a fathers right 😂 Good Luck Shaner and Sam Houston
.
@BearkatsBSB
bats are hot! 🔥 They roll into
@NCAABaseball
regionals as one of the hottest offensive teams in the country!
#WACbsb
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I’m the Luckiest person in Lawrence,Ks. Those pictures tell it all. With Love
Happy birthday to the absolute best dad, grandpa,coach and all the other hats he wears. We are so incredibly lucky to call him ours.
#alwayspresent
#alwaysreadytohelp
#lovedbymany
#mykiddoshavethebestgrandparents
❤️
@DirkWedd
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Thanks Coach , I’ve had 68 of these I’m getting pretty good at it 😂, miss the Chesty Lions everyday !
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE ‘OG’ CHESTY LION BALL COACH &
@KU_Football
Coach
@DirkWedd
Miss seeing this guy every day but his passion , heart & dedication to all student athletes guides me every day. I know he is working his tail off to build something special for the Jayhawks! 👏🎂🥳
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What is interesting is , I cut Brett from the baseball team his senior year, we went on and lost in the State Championship game . You know who was waiting for us at the bus to give us support and a hug, Coach Flory
At Lawrence High, I loved my coaches, Coach Schreiner and Coach
@DirkWedd
. I loved my school and would never think of leaving for anywhere else. I want all of our kids to feel the same way about Derby High! 🏀💚
#Family
#GreenIsMagic
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Where do you begin to describe what these two special ladies have meant to Lawrence High. I love how they taught kids the great traditions of LHS . Accepting nothing but the best in the classroom, on the court or field . Thank you and Lovya
At 3:10 pm today it is officially the end to Jo Huntsinger and my teaching careers at Lawrence High School. It has been the greatest job for the past 33 years. I will forever be a Lawrence High Chesty Lion! Much love!
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High School Coaches ALERT 🚨 The JAYHAWKS will be STORMING the area tomorrow. Looking for Home Grown Talent RCJH
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Chesty Lion All American , last high school football game. Great career. Congrats
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Was a special Chesty Lion , these kids are why you coach
Awesome getting to watch
@Pricemorgan2
represent the Air Force Academy as well as Lawrence Kansas One of my favorite all time
@LHSBoysBBall
of all time.
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Caleb I know grandpa Mondi is very proud of you . I can now tell you the truth ... Your Dad couldn’t hold a candle to you on a LHS football field 😂😂😂 Good Luck and Congrats Lovya
Words cannot described how grateful I am for everyone who’s made this happen! Thanks to everyone who’s made this dream come true! Without further ado I’d like to announce that I will be attending Emporia State to further my academic and football career!
#stingersup
#swarmalert19
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Don’t judge a book by its cover 😂What an amazing hard working group, they love KU Football and it will show with another Great recruiting class. RCJH
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Halle our granddaughter had 6 wins for the 2019 Jayhawks and grandpa on her wish list to Santa . She wants to go to the “Disney World “ Bowl game . Santa told her he would do what he could . Good plan .Merry Christmas
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Millie on the left and Hank on the right . Millie for grandma grandpa, Hank for Hudson , Harrison and Halle. 8 weeks old yellow Labs . I hope I out live them 😂
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Can’t beat Jayhawk Tailgating during our Spring Game . Too nervous to eat 😂. RCJH
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To all you young parents who think at some point you will stop worrying about your kids ? Well mine is 43 and I will not sleep tonight because he opens his season tomorrow against a really good Nebraska team , like all parents I want him to be successful and happy . Go Bearkats
Best of luck 2 r dear friend & Chesty 🦁 legend Shane Wedd this spring! Shane is a 96 grad & catcher on the first state baseball championship team! Shane enters his 6th year as assistant w
@BearkatsBSB
Sam Houston State⚾️! Love ya Shaner Baby!
@ShaneWedd
❤️🦁
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When you are blessed to have your son be the hitting coach at Sam Houston and your grandson gets to bat boy for a couple days , life is good . One spoiled grandpa Go Bearcats
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