SAVANNAH, Ga. — Bradley Warren, the head football coach at McIntosh County, has reached a significant milestone in his coaching career by achieving his 150th victory. However, this landmark win came about in an unconventional manner when Long County self-reported an eligibility issue, resulting in a forced forfeit.
In a conversation with WSAV, Warren expressed his feelings about the achievement, stating, "Not a whole lot of coaches get to 150 wins. It's humbling. I try to treat people right and do right by people. God has put me in this position." Despite the unusual circumstances surrounding the win, Warren conveyed a sense of honor and gratitude for joining the elite 150-win club.
Warren, who is currently in his 28th season as a head coach, acknowledged the uniqueness of this victory, saying, "I will feel better when we earn a win on the field." This sentiment reflects the competitive spirit that drives many coaches, as they often prefer to celebrate victories achieved through hard-fought games rather than administrative decisions.
Throughout his extensive coaching career, Warren has experienced both significant victories and challenging defeats. One of the highlights of his career occurred in the 2004 season when he was at the helm of Central Gwinnett. On September 10, 2004, his team managed to defeat the Buford Wolves, who were not only the top-ranked team in Georgia but also held the national No. 1 spot at the time. The game ended with a score of 20-14, effectively snapping Buford's impressive 47-game winning streak.
Warren began his coaching journey in Darien in 1999, where he spent three years as an assistant coach before taking on head coaching responsibilities. His career has included a brief stint at Gilmer in 2007 and an 11-year tenure at Dade County before he returned to McIntosh County in 2019, where he has continued to build on his legacy.
As of now, Warren's career record stands at 150 wins, 146 losses, and 1 tie. Notably, the tie occurred in a game against Glynn Academy on August 20, 2021, which ended in a 14-14 draw. Under his leadership, McIntosh County has made the playoffs 15 times over his 27 years as a head coach, including a remarkable streak of seven consecutive playoff appearances.
The furthest Warren has advanced in the playoffs was during the 2002 season, when his team reached the state semifinals but fell to Buford, who would go on to become the state runners-up that year. As he looks ahead, McIntosh County is set to seek its second win of the season this Friday when they face Georgia Military Academy in Milledgeville at 7 p.m.
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