This hits hard. Dave and I were friends for 20+ years, brought together by our shared passion for football and helping high school athletes chase their dreams. He was a huge supporter of my annual @BOTMWCombine from Day 1 and never missed in 17 years .
Prayers and condolences to his family.
Rest in peace, big guy.
Rest in peace, Dave.
I am going to miss seeing you on the sidelines at high school games and camps. You were one of the most welcoming individuals I have ever met in this business, and you always had advice and/or a story to tell.
Thoughts and prayers to his family.
Today, I’m heartbroken to hear about the passing of Dave Berk. (@Dave_Berk)
Back in 2013-2014, Dave gave me an opportunity that I will always be grateful for. He opened the door for me to cover two of my favorite programs, Cincinnati Bearcats Football and Basketball, as a journalist with https://t.co/nRuZSxAXeL’s Bearcats Insider.
At the time, it was an opportunity I was incredibly excited about, and one that allowed me to experience something I had always been passionate about. Dave believed in me enough to give me that chance, and I’ll never forget it. Sometimes people come into your life and make an impact in ways they may never fully realize. Dave was one of those people for me.
Beyond the opportunity, I’m grateful for the friendship, the encouragement, and the chance to be part of something special. I’ll always appreciate him for opening that door and allowing me to pursue something I truly loved.
My heart goes out to Dave’s wife, children, and the entire Berk family. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.
Thank you, Dave, for believing in me, giving me an opportunity, and being a part of my journey. Your kindness and the impact you made on others will not be forgotten.
Rest peacefully, my friend. You will be missed. ❤️
In a time where not many people were willing to give me a chance as a quarterback, Dave was one of the few people in my corner early on! I always appreciated him believing in me! It was always great to see him and catch up! Always asking about me and the family. He was a great person who did so much for high school and collegiate athletes! Dave will be missed and sending my best to his whole family
Extremely saddened to hear the heartbreaking news of @Dave_Berk’s passing.
Dave was such an integral part of @Firststarlog and truly the heartbeat of its media team. He served as the producer of In The Trenches with @DLInTheTrenches and was also the very first producer of my show.
There are so many lessons Dave taught me about professionalism, carrying myself the right way, and taking pride in my work. He genuinely wanted the best for everyone around him and never sought recognition or praise for the countless things he did behind the scenes.
Beyond his work, Dave was a devoted family man. He was incredibly proud to be a grandfather and never missed an opportunity to talk about how much he loved his wife, children, and grandchildren. You could hear the joy in his voice whenever he spoke about them.
Dave represented @Firststarlog with tremendous pride, loyalty, and dedication. More importantly, he was a genuinely good person who made everyone around him better.
I’m forever grateful for the lessons, conversations, and memories we shared. His impact on my career and on so many others will never be forgotten.
Rest in peace, Dave. You will truly be missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with Dave’s family and the entire @Firststarlog family
This is hitting me hard.
Dave was one of the first people I worked with in the industry and was extremely kind and helpful.
An absolutely wonderful human and one of the best talent evaluators I have been around.
Condolences go out to his loved ones.
Dave Berk, Centerville, Ohio, passed this morning. He had been battling fourth stage liver cancer for months.
Dave was like a little brother to me. We worked together in the college football recruiting and evaluation business for over 25 years. He work harder and spent more late hours than anybody in the social media recruiting business. Never received the proper recognition. Dave Berk will be missed so much. Rest in peace.
So blessed to be apart of Tipp’s football program! MVL Champs for four consecutive years! Here are my regular season highlights!
Record (9-1)
Outscored opponents 445-47
@TippFB@BrentNiekamp@EthanFCampbell5
Had a great visit to Bowling Green! Thanks @JustinPerezHQ for the invite! Really enjoyed the opportunity to connect with @CoachGregNosal and learn more about the program. Appreciate the time and look forward to staying in touch!