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Bo Bell ran Lumen to state title, earns JTV Sports Player of the Year
By Mike Moore Staff Writer Jackson — The first question sent his way wondered if he’d need a hot tub to recover from the punishment. The next came centered on the work load, and whether he anticipated anything like it. Bo Bell just smiled as he quickly, and calmly answered questions following a 40-carry performance in a state championship victory at Ford Field last month. For many, getting their first took at Bell, and the way he shouldered the Lumen Christi offense was eye-opening. For Bell and coach Herb Brogan, it was just another day at the office for the 2016 JTV Sports Player of the Year. “He put us on his back this year and carried us,” Brogan said of his senior running back. “You look at the workload he put forth, and it’s pretty impressive.” Bell finished the Division 6 final with 40 rushes for 238 yards (11th most in MHSAA finals history) and a score. It wasn’t the first time he carried the ball that much in a game, either. “He’s so elusive and cuts so well,” Brogan said. “That really allows him to avoid taking the big…
Lumen Christi’s Herb Brogan Named JTV Sports 2016 Coach of the Year
photo by Ryan Kerwin, JTV Sports By Mike Moore Staff Writer Jackson — He will point and gear credit to his players, and that much has come to be expected. But when looking back at the 2016 football season, there’s a fair amount of credit due to the man guiding the Lumen Christi ship. From the choppy waters of the first three weeks to the seemingly smooth sailing down the stretch to the most important navigating come playoff time. When it came to area football teams this fall, none were better than the Titans. When it came to sideline generals leading those teams, the same can be said about Herb Brogan, the JTV 2016 Coach of the Year. “We had a real nice group of kids coming in,” Brogan said, looking back on the season. “They were young and inexperienced and opened against a (Grand Rapids West Catholic) team that was loaded. We went in a little wide-eyed, not knowing what to expect. And we played like it.” Lumen got blown out 30-13 against the eventual Division 5 state champ, but Brogan’s composure, confidence and focus never wavered. Over the next 13 weeks of games, his team lost once, and last…