UCLA’s team 10 seconds after the shot. No wonder they just did what they did. This is TEAM. This is THE reason I coach. This is how you make dreams happen.
Our precious 4th born, and second son, Elijah, was born this morning at 10:01 am.
Elijah means “the Lord is my God.”
Mom & Dad’s prayer for you, Eli, is may He always be the Lord of your life and King of your heart.
Super proud of
@JTillman23
for persevering and working towards his dreams! This 10-day deal with the Atlanta Hawks is both deserved and another beginning for him! Keep chasing brother!
Life is about people. Coaching is about loving people and serving their hearts. This group accomplished more than anyone thought possible. Others can list those accomplishments. For me, these guys are my people and I love each one of them. 💙+21
Martha and I are humbled and thankful for this continued calling. We consider ourselves very blessed to call Middle Tennessee and the 615 “home.” We appreciate all the people who make it special. The best is yet to come.
#TrueBlue
After four years on staff in Murfreesboro, Wes Long has been named Associate Head Coach of Blue Raider men's basketball!
#BlueRaiders
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@MT_CoachWesLong
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A tremendous first class gesture left by
@NKUNorseMBB
in the lockerroom last night! So much admiration for this.
Will be pulling for
@Darrin_Horn
, his staff, and team to have a great year!
#Respect
Today marks the beginning of my 16th season as a college basketball coach. I’ve been blessed. 5 terrific schools. 5 great cities. Countless special relationships and friendships. There have been many wins, special moments, and championships. Above all of that, the day-to-day
2018 Big South RS Champions! Grateful, humbled, & thankful for this place, these coaches, players, and people. To our encouragers & prayer warriors: Thank You. My family’s faith has been strengthened all year! “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” - Joshua 1:5
#ThePursuit
Stuff I learned in TSA Security lines today: School systems are feeding TSA employees’ kids for free. Mortgage companies are allowing for 60-day grace periods. In this age of constantly depressing news, remember there is lots of good in our world.
My family and I spent nine of the best months of our lives at UNC-Asheville. My wife said it best, “this place was good to us.” I hope we were good back. We will always be cheering
#GoBulldogs
@ashevilledogs
On the eve of our Senior Night, I’m reflecting on how much I’ve enjoyed our 4 seniors this year. They forged thru a tough transition year w/ smiles & brought a wonderful spirit to the gym every day, win or lose. Took, Chase, Karl, & Lo - you’ll always be special to us!
#TrueBlue
Our littlest, Eli, was baptized this morning.
All of his grandparents were here. His Grandpa, my father-in-law, was our guest pastor and baptized our little boy like he has our other children before him.
Such a blessed day. The best of days. Thankful for God’s covenant.
One of the greatest privileges of my career - spending the past four years as Coach Hayes’ across-the-hall office neighbor.
When I picked that office on my 1st day at MT, I had no idea the blessing he would be. He was toughness defined. I’ll miss you, Coach. Well done!
Greg Pryor wore # 1 for us at Chattanooga, 2 years before Abbie Grace was born, but it didn’t take her long to figure out GP’s standing in our family’s hearts. A visit from 1 of our favorite guys ever made this a terrific Wednesday night at the Long house. We ❤️ you
@ApoKalypse_5
Coach Larry Hunter called me in 2011 to discuss a job on his staff. Over the next week, each time I listened to him speak I came away more impressed. He was old school, and he was good. He was a gentleman and a heckuva ball coach. Rest well, Coach!
Tookie on his college career winding down: "That's another reason I'm playing hard, I know I don't have many other games to do this. To play CBB is a blessing. There's a lot of people who want to do this. I try to go out there & play like it's a blessing. Everyday & every game."
A close coaching friend lost his job this Spring. Every time I check on him, he’s concerned about the other guys he worked with and trying to help them secure jobs. This is servanthood. And whoever hires him will get a tremendous man & coach.
I closed the door to my office today, and wept.
I hugged my wife and kids this evening, and cried.
I went to church tonight, and hugged my brothers’ necks.
I’m a believer, a pray-er, and a protector. And today my heart was broken.
Felt so good to step onto the hardwood today with our Raiders! 1 day at a time. Love what I do. Control what we can control. Normal will eventually return. Until then, the goal is to live 1 good day at a time, serve our young men, our program, University, & our fans!
#TrueBlue
Exam Break Breakfast at the house tonight for our post players! There’s only 5 of ‘em, but they hustled through 3 lbs of bacon, 2 lbs of sausage, 16 biscuits, 14 cinnamon rolls, 2 dozen eggs, & dessert to top it off!
#TrueBlue
#TIC
On the night before Easter Sunday, one truth remained unrevealed:
The King had one more move…
Arise my Love, arise my Love, the grave no longer has a hold on You!
Redeemed.
My prayer for when all of this is over: Spared lives, preserved health, closer families, stronger marriages, deeper friendships, clear perspectives, & humbled hearts.
Proud of our Bulldogs for a terrific win over a talented, well-coached Monmouth squad! Always fun when you guard like that! Happy Thanksgiving, Asheville!
#ThePursuit
#GoDogs
It was supposed to be a game night, but treating my parents to Puckett’s and my Dad, the original Coach Long, to Hattie Jane’s Creamery was special too!
#TrueBlue
#FortheBoro
Thank you to the nearly 4,000 Blue Raider fans who came out and helped us to victory tonight over Charleston Southern! Our guys are working hard to make you proud!
#TrueBlue