About this episode
On today's show I sat down with legendary football coach Bill Lynch and his granddaughter Lexie Manor. Lynch, whose career spans over 50 years, shares his remarkable journey from playing at Butler University to coaching teams across Indiana at Butler, Ball State, Indiana University, and DePauw. Our conversation delves into his coaching philosophy, the importance of mentorship, the impacts of his coaching legacy, and the value of loyalty and hard work exemplified by Lynch's dedication to his players and the sport. Lynch also shares stories of his influence both on and off the field, his recruitment strategies, and memorable moments from his career, including the Monon Bell and Old Oaken Bucket games. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - Coach Bill Lynch's Football Journey as a Player and Longtime Coach - Lynch's Legacy and Influence On and Off the Field - Lynch's Coaching Philosophy, Strategies, and Memorable Moments Thank you to our partners: Salvation Army Fire & Ice AccountedFor Check out these great clips from the show: 01:21 Guest Introduction: Coach Bill Lynch 03:41 Coach Lynch's Early Life and High School Career 06:55 College Years at Butler University 12:33 Transition to Coaching 17:31 Coaching Journey: From Butler to Northern Illinois 22:13 USFL Experience and Return to Butler 26:15 Head Coach at Ball State 29:40 Challenges and Successes at Ball State 33:54 Family and Personal Life 35:39 Transition to DePauw University 41:29 Coach's Battle with Cancer 41:45 Taking Over the Team 43:19 First Season Success 45:14 Challenges of the 2008 Season 45:53 Recruiting Strategies 49:07 Memorable Recruits 52:03 Coaching Legacy and Family 52:07 The Iconic Gum Throw Incident 55:04 Final Coaching Years at DePauw 57:06 Reflections on a 52-Year Career 01:02:11 Impact of Loyalty and Hard Work 01:11:53 Indiana and Family Values 01:15:01 The Monan Bell Rivalry Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.