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Adrian College head coach Joe Palka has strong ties to Monroe County, where he has lived throughout his extensive coaching career.

The Adrian College Bulldogs' 2025 football roster features 13 players from the Monroe County area.

Palka intentionally recruits from Monroe County, citing his familiarity with the area and its strong football talent.

Joe Palka’s football life has taken him to a lot of places.

He’s made high school stops at Toledo Central Catholic, Summerfield, Whitmer and Saline and been on campus with college programs at St. Joseph’s, Grand Valley State, Eastern Michigan and Adrian.

He has called Monroe County home throughout all of his travels.

Even while coach coaching at Saline High School and Eastern Michigan University, he made daily commutes

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