Despite awkward week, Brogan trying to keep team focused on the game — and nothing more
By Mike Moore Staff Writer Jackson — It’s a week like any other, from practice times and locations to what should be eaten, and not eaten, the night before game day. Lumen Christi football coach Herb Brogan’s been through it before, and the long-time sideline general welcomes the challenge once again. The Titans are going for a ninth state title in program history, and the seventh with Brogan at the helm. The team is set to face Maple City Glen Lake at 4:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. “It’s obviously pretty exciting for everyone,” Brogan said. “The nerves are up. The butterflies will be up. That’s human nature.” So the key, Brogan said, is trying to keep everything in perspective, and somewhat normal, as impossible as that may be. The Titans practiced at the Michigan State University indoor facility Tuesday and then did likewise at the University of Michigan Wednesday as they prep for the indoor feel, and noise, Ford Field will offer. “What we’re trying to do is make the focus of Friday the fact we’re playing for a state championship, not that we’re playing at Ford Field,” Brogan said.…
