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(09/20/24 2:00pm)
With Dave Edwards and his youngest son Bronson feeling the urge always to have a clean house, the Edwards family home is normally organized and in good condition. But for the living room, the entire family knows the day it’s at its peak: Sunday. “I'd say it's up there between that [day] and Christmas,” oldest son Brady Edwards said. Why?It’s the day the entire Edwards family — Dave, Kelli and their three kids Brady, 24; Braxton, 21; and Bronson, 18 — all watch football. But NFL Sundays are not the only time the family tunes in to watch the action on the gridiron. For the last 38 years Dave has been an assistant football coach at Delta High School, and for the last 25 years, his wife Kelli, who also works for the school, has always been there watching from the stands. On top of this, Dave’s coached all three of his sons and currently coaches with two of them while one plays for the Delta Eagles. Dave’s final season as a football coach has become a full-circle moment.“Football’s been my life,” Dave said. ‘I want to do that for other kids’Growing up in a single-parent household, Dave’s family did not have much. His mom, Nancy, worked multiple jobs to keep the lights on. Due to the fact she also dealt with some health problems, things were sometimes tight in their trailer park home in Delaware County.But there was one thing Dave always had: football. “The only thing that kept me out of trouble was her threats to take football away from me if I screwed up,” he said. After a family friend helped pay for Dave to play at the metro level, he fell in love with the game. Since he had never spoken a word to his dad, he bonded with his coaches, who became that male role model he needed at a young age. “[Coaches] weren't the only male role models, but they were some of the best males that I had as a kid,” Dave said. “And then I thought, man, I want to do that for other kids. So that's why I really wanted to coach.” After suiting up for the Eagles and then going on to play for Ball State, Dave was approached in his junior year of college by Delta after suffering an injury. Delta head coach Chuck DeNeal wanted him to join his coaching staff. At first, the school administration ruled he was too young to be the freshman coach, but one year later, he was hired to assist with the varsity team. Dave has stayed as a defensive assistant since he started as a full time assistant coach in 1987. The entirety of the current Delta coaching staff has been coached by Dave except for two. Since the time he and Kelli were married, she has been at one place on Friday nights: a football field. She still remembers one of the first games she attended and not knowing much about the sport at the time. “I asked [the other wives] if the flags they were throwing were color-coded,” Kelli said. “Like if Delta had blue and gold ones or if there were different colors for different teams, and they just looked at me and said ‘Oh, no.’ They looked at me like I was so dumb” she said.
(09/19/24 9:00am)
When most people stroll down memory lane to their college days, they're likely to recall the rhythmic bounce of a ball, the satisfying swish of a net and the electrifying buzz of the crowd at an athletic event.
(09/18/24 10:58pm)
MUNCIE, Ind. — Young students from all different types of backgrounds gather in the Multicultural Center at Ball State University to learn about “Chuseok,” a type of Korean Thanksgiving. Usually, in the region of South Korea, this event spans over three days, and it is about making platefuls of food and coming together with friends and family members to remember ancestors to show gratitude for both the past, and the future.
(09/18/24 10:54pm)
MUNCIE, Ind. — Room 5 Piano Bar is making an impact in the Muncie entertainment scene, transforming the city with a unique music experience. Located in the heart of the city, this new venue is more than just a bar—it's a vibrant addition to the community created by local businessman Louis Garcia.
(09/26/24 12:00pm)
Trinity Rea is a third-year journalism major and writes “Bury the Hatchet” for the Daily News. Their views do not necessarily reflect those of the newspaper.
(09/18/24 7:12pm)
Tonight: Mostly clear skies and a low of 59 degrees with a slight east northeasterly wind at 5 mph.
(09/18/24 3:27pm)
As Ball State football walked off the field of Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, the Cardinals left the 305 with one of the worst losses in program history.
(10/03/24 1:00pm)
Riding with MITS (Muncie Indiana Transit System) makes getting around Muncie a breeze! Students ride for free, and the MITS bus can take you to Ball State University, Walmart, Ball Memorial Hospital, Downtown Muncie, the Minnetrista Cultural Center and many more places around Muncie.
(09/17/24 11:17pm)
Tonight: Temperatures will drop into the mid-50s tonight with steadier winds blowing east northeast at 10mph. Mostly clear skies coupled with these temperatures will give a nice reprieve from the constant heat.
(09/17/24 8:00pm)
MUNCIE, Ind. — The Ball State Men’s Tennis team hosted their first of two invitationals this month over the weekend.
(09/17/24 7:30pm)
YORKTOWN, Ind. — Yorktown took on the undefeated Delta Eagles this past Friday night, and the game lived up to the hype.
(09/17/24 7:00pm)
MUNCIE, Ind. — History can teach people a lot. One thing that history is teaching the inhabitants of Munice is the value of old Victorian homes. In Muncie’s East Central neighborhood, located on historic Old Washington St., members of the community take part in a Victorian home festival. The event places all types of local artists and vendors along the street, bringing people interested in touring some of the available historic homes.
(09/17/24 6:30pm)
MUNCIE, Ind. — The Dive Club was started by two friends, Jocelyn Mercier and Lauren Metzger, after they found out that they weren’t allowed to dive off of the boards during open swim. They both had a passion for diving and wanted to continue the sport. Most of the club's athletes have been diving for years, and others are just starting.
(09/17/24 6:05pm)
MUNCIE, Ind. — Stretching 362 miles, the White River is the largest waterway in Indiana. Starting in Winchester, the river winds through Delaware County and continues until it drains into the Wabash River. For 17 years, locals from all over Delaware County have come together to beautify the river. Although the event's primary purpose is to clean the river, this event was started all with a love for the earth.
(10/16/24 2:00pm)
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(09/17/24 11:00pm)
Wes-Del sophomore football player Eli Wright was voted the Ball State Daily News and Muncie Sports Commission's Delaware County Athlete of the Week. In the Warriors first win of the season over Southern Wells, Wright led the black and maroon with 210 rushing yards and three touchdowns.
(09/17/24 12:01am)
Mason and Kennedy go over the latest in the Ace Attorney franchise: Ace Attorney Investigations CollectionCheckpoint is Byte's video news series, reporting on recent events in the world of entertainment, tech, and pop culture. Whether it's video games, film, television, or music, we've got you covered!Anchors: Mason Mundy & Kennedy SwopeExecutive Producer: Ashton WeirScript: Mason MundyVideo Editing: Mason MundyAudio Editing: Mason MundyIntro Graphics: Ryan MinterGraphics: Ryan MinterThumbnail: Mason MundyOriginal Thumbnail Images From: CapcomMusic: Jack McGinnisSources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLFMaakr_xg&pp=ygUmYWNlIGF0dG9ybmV5IGludmVzdGlnYXRpb25zIGNvbGxlY3Rpb24%3Dhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1r87za1KjzM&t=55shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhpsIOW_KqM&t=33shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnYpTj_aUoA&pp=ygUcYWNlIGF0dG9ybmV5IHRyaWxvZ3kgdHJhaWxlcg%3D%3D
(09/16/24 11:54pm)
Mason and Kennedy talk about the new breakout hit on the PlayStation 5: Astro BotCheckpoint is Byte's video news series, reporting on recent events in the world of entertainment, tech, and pop culture. Whether it's video games, film, television, or music, we've got you covered!Anchors: Mason Mundy & Kennedy SwopeExecutive Producer: Ashton WeirScript: Kennedy SwopeVideo Editing: Kennedy SwopeAudio Editing: Kennedy SwopeIntro Graphics: Ryan MinterGraphics: Ryan MinterThumbnail: Mason MundyOriginal Thumbnail Images From: Sony Music: Jack McGinnisSources: • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHMNQzLG_Jg
(09/16/24 11:53pm)
Tonight: A clear and mild night is forecast, with lows in the mid to upper 50s.
(09/18/24 10:11pm)
Calvin Scott is a third-year media major. His views do not necessarily reflect those of the Ball State Daily News.Throughout the WNBA Season, the race for the Rookie of the Year award was between the two frontrunners: Chicago Sky Forward Angel Reese and Indiana Fever Guard Caitlin Clark. Now, the race is coming to the homestretch with Clark ahead of Reese by a mile. I agreed with most of the media in the middle of the season before the all-star break about it being a toss-up with both Clark and Resse having pros and cons. The debate between the two superstars was reasonable at the time. For example, after the first month of the season, Clark did pretty well but that didn't necessarily correlate with the rest of her team with the Fever having a record of 1-8. Reese did just okay in May as she only recorded one double-double but contributed to the Sky’s 3-3 record.Towards the midway point of the season, both Reese and Clark got in the swing of things with both of their teams reaching their unique milestones and accolades, but once the all-star break was over and league play came back, the tides shifted exponentially. The Indiana Fever, who were 11-15 at the all-star break, have played a total of eight games since then, and they have only managed to lose one. They are led by Caitlin Clark averaging 25 points along with six rebounds and nine assists. On the other hand, the Chicago Sky were 10-14 at the all-star break. They have played a total of nine games since then, and they have only managed to win one. Reese’s stats in those nine games are: 14 points along with 16 rebounds and two assists. As far as playing against each other it's a no-brainer that Clark is better. Clark and Reese played head-to-head four times with the Fever winning three of them. When Clark plays Reese, she averages 21 points, seven rebounds, and ten assists along with about two steals. While Reeseaverages 14 points, 13 rebounds, and two assists in their head-to-head battles.I don't see how you can compare the two and still say it is a toss-up for the Rookie of the Year award. All season long the debate has come down to the question of “What do you value most in a player”. For Reese it is rebounds and double-doubles, while with Clark, it's points and assists. Since both players have played different roles and positions on their teams, it is hard to compare apples to oranges.Don't get me wrong, Clark and Reese have both been playing great during their rookie campaigns. But, when you compare overall contributions and take everything into account, it's just like comparing a Pontiac to a Porsche. Never have we as sports media and fans valued rebounds over points and assists, in any form of basketball.Sacramento Kings All-Star Forward Domantas Sabonis had a historic year last season becoming the rebounding champion by an average of about 14 per game along with leading the entire league with 77 double-doubles, which are the most ever in a single season, passing all-time greats such as Hakeem Olajuwon and Kevin Garnett. Sabonis finished the MVP race that year in 8th place with no first-place votes.My point is, there was never a time in the history of basketball where we valued rebounds over points and assists. Rebounding rarely receives the same appreciation that scoring and assisting does, no matter how impressive the stat line may look. Lastly, I just want to compare the milestones and achievements of both Reese and Clark and see how they are measured. Clark has had one of the best rookie seasons of all time, accomplishing so much with just eight games left in the regular season. She is top ten in points per game, leading the WNBA in assists per game, currently making the most three-pointers, and set the record for most assists in a game with 19. Clark also has an assortment of rookie records including most three-pointers in a season, most three-pointers in a game, the first triple-double by a rookie in WNBA history, and the first rookie to have 400 points along with 100 rebounds and 150 assists in a single season. Reese leads the WNBA in rebounds, is the first player in WNBA history to have three consecutive 20 rebound games, and has the record for most consecutive double-doubles in a season.Even on her worst day give me Caitlin Clark. Contact Calvin Scott with comments at calvin.scott@bsu.edu or on X @CalvinAJScott.
