Our family is extremely excited about this opportunity, Justin Kammrad said. At this level, to be a Heisman finalist and be in the College Football Playoff and to do it was a team in the State of Texas is pretty remarkable, it shows the true side of his character and his hard work and his ability to play the game of football.. Schmitt is Eastern's most experienced quarterback in running a new Pro-Style offense that was installed this year. Top 2026 quarterback Julian Lewis trimmed his list to eight on Wednesday, and LSU made the cut. Head football coaches Jim Duggan of Lewis Central and Duane Schulte of Cedar Rapids Xavier consider each other friends. Lewis Central quarterback Max Duggan, center, and his Titans teammates celebrate the team's Class 3-A semifinal berth after beating Harlan 35-14 on Friday, Nov. 2, 2018. Playing for their first state tournament appearance since 2019, the young Eagles of Underwood defeated Clarinda 7-1 in the 2A-8 Substate champ, Lewis Central used a key third inning to pull away from Glenwood 9-3 to beat the Rams for the third time this season at Lewis Central High Sch. "I know I'm not going to be the guy on the field helping this team, but we still have two quarterbacks that are ready to play," Schmitt said. One such player, quarterback Julian Lewis, has been making highlight reels since he was 8-years-old and now he too has got an official offer, from the Florida Gators. He was so dedicated to the kids. WebNo one had higher hopes for Eastern Michigan this season than quarterback Andy Schmitt. 3 dual-threat quarterback in the nation and No. "He's gonna be relentless. Useful Links. HES GOT TO BE READY TO GO. LSU makes top eight for elite 2026 quarterback. His time at eastern will end but that isnt his career. Youve got to keep doing it for your teammates., For the first time in over a decade, Council Bluffs will be home to a professional indoor football team, as the River City Rage from the Ameri, Lewis Centrals season came to a close as all nine runs came home unearned as Harlan defeated the Titans in Fridays Class 3A Substate 8 final, Playing for their first state tournament appearance since 2019, the young Eagles of Underwood defeated Clarinda 7-1 in the 2A-8 Substate champ, Iowa City Police have identified Jonathan "Jack" McCaffery as the driver in a May 22 crash which resulted in the death of an Iowa National Gua, Lewis Central used a key third inning to pull away from Glenwood 9-3 to beat the Rams for the third time this season at Lewis Central High Sch. Lewis Central quarterback Max Duggan (10) scores on a sneak play in the first quarter as the Titans play Abraham Lincoln on Friday, Sept. 2, 2016. Despite all the success, Kammrad said Duggan was very humble. Out of many things that pulled him into wanting to be a Panther, the quarterback says the coaching staff was the biggest thing that enticed him to commit. Lewis Central's Parker Heller (4) stands up in the end zone after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the Titans' Class 4A quarterfinal game against Glenwood on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022. Top 50 Team Countdown. Its nice now to just get back with my current team and prepare for this next season and hopefully go compete for another state title.. I knew he would be really good. Below, Lewis Central defensive back Dane Norville (21) braks up a pass intended for Colby Christensen. Just what he's done for our school and our community just allows us to really hang our hat on him.". no career ending is when the player will no longer be able to play the sport. 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The Titans brought Justin Kammrad on board five years ago. He has thrown for 9,241 yards and 71 touchdowns. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Connor Morrissette joins USCFootball.com as senior staff writer. Lewis Central quarterback Max Duggan named Iowa's Gatorade player of the year. ALL THE WAY FOR A TOUCHDOWN. Lewis Central quarterback Max Duggan (10) looks to the sideline for a play call during the third quarter on Friday, Aug. 24, 2018. Scout.com rates the four-sport athlete as the No. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. But the final score doesn't show how close this game truly was. As a senior, he has thrown for 3,321 yards and 30 touchdowns on 239 of 368 completions and has led the Horned Frogs to a 12-1 record, Big 12 Conference Championship Game appearance and a spot in the College Football Playoff. WebJim Harbaugh. Sad to read. Stroud of Ohio State and Caleb Williams of Southern California were announced as finalists for the Heisman Trophy on Monday night. If he does get the opportunity to play, I want to make sure I have the opportunity if I want to watch him.. At left is the Titans' Brady Miller. He thanked his family, teammates, coaches and Horned Frogs fans, concluding by writing, "I will be entering the 2023 NFL draft. Glenwood's CJ Carter (1) rushes the ball during the third quarter as the Rams take on Lewis Central in their Class 4A quarterfinal on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022. Please subscribe to keep reading. 2022 Catalyzing Growth: Using Data to Change Child Care, Building Well-Being & Connections for the Child Care Community. L.C. NOW, THIS FORMER COACH AND MORE IMPORTANTLY, HIS FATHER, JIM DUGGANS ADVICE FOR HIS SON IS STAY HUMBLE, ENJOY THE MOMENT AND KEEP KEEP DOING WHAT YOUVE BEEN DOING BECAUSE A, IT WORKS AND I GUESS WELL KEEP OUR FINGERS CROSSED AND HOPE HES GOT ONE MORE IN HIM. He was the type of kid like coach (Sonny) Dykes has said down there that you would want all your kids to be like. Over the past seven months, there have been several child care and early education bills introduced and reintroduced. signal-caller, and he said Duggan was doing well given the difficult circumstances. "A cultural moment' U.S. Soccer's Megan Rapinoe on upcoming Women's World Cup. 6 pro-style quarterback in the 2019 class. YOU LOOK AT HIM FROM HE ACCOMPLISHED HERE AT LOUIS CENTRAL A LOT OF WHAT EVERYONE ELSE IS SEEING IS THE SAME MAX THAT WE SAW JUST NOW ON A GRANDER STAGE. In the 57-year-old Duggans nine years, Lewis Central made eight trips to the playoffs, including its first semifinal appearance at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls last season, along with quarterfinal berths in 2012, 2015 and 2017. Lewis Central quarterback Max Duggan (10) and running back Brady Miller (23) celebrate a second-quarter touchdown on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. He can be reached at 734-623-2554 or jeffarnold@annarbor.com. How he teaches the quarterbacks is great. Telling him to slow down is not in his mindset., In 1947, the first citywide Sunday School Parade was held on the downtown streets of Council Bluffs. MLB History: How Many Perfect Games Have There Been? was 67-28 (.705). Youve got to keep doing it for yourself. 712-366-8202. Learn more about child care in public policy, access advocacy resources, and receive updates on ways to engage in the effort to change the child care landscape. Lewis Central quarterback Max Duggan received a scholarship offer from Nebraska on Monday, after receiving an offer from Penn State over the weekend. He said they will take whatever time is necessary to make the correct decision. His mother, the former Deb Dodds, is an Algona, Iowa, native who starred as a hurdler at USD and is a member of the schools Track and Field Hall of Honor. Duggan has been a head coach or co-head coach for 19 years in all, taking teams to the playoffs in 17 of those years. Not just the in-conference teams, but whenever we get the opportunity to play one of the FBS schools, that should also be fun., It wasnt necessarily something I was looking for but was definitely a factor that was helpful and Im looking forward to the challenge.. He's gonna be ready to go," Kammrad said. He makes sure you understand everything, which I love.. Jim Duggan in 2006, after his St. Albert team beat Montezuma for the first of back-to-back Class 1-A state championships. Hes concerned about making everyone else better and shouldering blame, a lot of times when its not his to shoulder. Lewis Central quarterback Max Duggan (10) and teammate Josh Simmons (14) celebrate a Duggan touchdown during the third quarter. Thats about as good a compliment as you can give somebody.. At left is the Titans' Logan Jones (75); at right is Dane Norville (21). E - Chico Lewis, Des Moines East. Lewis Centrals Mike Gittins (25) looks to block as Max Duggan (10) runs the ball. They aren't surprising to the Council Bluffs community. Please subscribe to keep reading. PHOTOS: Lewis Central back to UNI-Dome following Class 4A quarterfinal win over Glenwood. WebLewis Central quarterback Braylon Kammrad announced his commitment to the University of Northern Iowa on Tuesday, June 7. Abraham Lincoln rallied late, but couldnt prevent a Valley walk-off 3-2 win in a battle of the cats in the 4A-3 Substate semifinal on Monday night. ""Enjoy the moment. The Council Bluffs Lewis Central junior is the nations eighth-rated dual-threat quarterback in the Class of 2019 according to 247Sports Composite. NOT SURPRISING TO THOSE IN COUNCIL BLUFFS. You have permission to edit this article. Lewis Central quarterback Max Duggan runs the ball during the second quarter on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Braylon Kammrad has been as close to perfect as quarterback can be, throwing for over 2,500 yards and posting a 32-2 touchdown to interception ratio. Lewis Central quarterback Braylon Kammrad (10) winds back to throw in the third quarter during the Titans' Class 4A quarterfinal game against Glenwood on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022. "A cultural moment' U.S. Soccer's Megan Rapinoe on upcoming Women's World Cup. Lewis Central quarterback Max Duggan, Iowas Gatorade Player of the Year, signs his letter of intent to attend Texas Christian University. Lewis Central's Duggan nabs Nebraska, Penn State offers. 47. After playing at 3-A No. Hes a competitor, and if theres a setback, hes going to get after it a little bit and make the most of the opportunity.. Last season he led the team with 592 rushing yards and 14 scores. Lewis Central's Max Duggan (10) finds room to move during a second-quarter touchdown run on Friday, Nov. 2, 2018. It's different in a run-first implementation like the Rich Spread. Lewis Central sophomore quarterback Max Duggan (10) has received a University of Iowa scholarship offer. Being on the go is nothing new to Duggan. The Titans will take on Carlisle in the semifinals at 4 p.m. on Nov. 10. Hell drive back Wednesday and play baseball games Thursday and Friday. My parents and everyone around me help me stay humble and keep a level head. He coached at Dyersville Beckman in 2002. He has already graduated from L.C. After helping lead the Titans to their first-ever state football championship in the 2021 season, Kammrad announced on Twitter earlier this week that he will be continuing his athletic and academic career at the University of Northern Iowa. He played quarterback at South Dakota. Schmitt's right knee buckled in the fourth quarter, causing him to fumble near mid-field. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). After starting 29 games at quarterback, Duggan was told he had lost the starting job before the 2022 season. COUNCIL BLUFFS It didnt take long for Max Duggans WebIn two years as the Lewis Central quarterback, Duggan has completed 210 of 373 passes (56.3 percent) for 3,040 yards and 27 touchdowns with six interceptions. Lewis Central improved to 3-0 on the season with a win against Norwalk, thanks to big contributions from Braylon Kammrad and Jonathan Humpal. He spoke to the former L.C. Schmitt, who has never had a knee injury before, said felt something in his knee, but thought he'd be OK to play on it. From Kammrad's perspective, the pieces just didn't fall right. 2 Michigan in the Fiesta Bowl on Dec. 31. WebLewis Central quarterback Jonah Pomrenke (4) throws during the first quarter on Friday, July 28, 2020. I cant say enough about him, Duggan said. and five at St. Albert, said he brought out the best in his players and coaches. Miller also spoke highly of Duggans character. Lewis Central fell to Xavier, 45-38. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Lewis Central quarterback Max Duggan (10) is chased down by Ankeny's Braden Johnston (91) during the first quarter on Friday, Oct. 6. It was big, Lewis told 247Sports. Just what he's done for our school and our community just allows us to really hang our hat on him. HED HAVE THIS OPPORTUNITY AND HE GOT HIS OPPORTUNITY AND, YOU KNOW, THE REST IS HISTORY. Jim Duggans resignation as the Titan head coach became official this week, ending the most successful tenure in program history. He was willing to accept them and work hard and battle and compete, and even at that young age he really garnered the respect of the older kids due to his leadership ability, his toughness and for him to finish out his career as a four-year starter, and for me to personally watch his growth and development each and every year, I knew he would have success down at TCU. Lewis Centrals Braylon Kammrad threw for 2,506 yards and 25 touchdowns and ran for 11 touchdowns in his junior year at LC. It's one final chance for Duggan to add to an already decorated college football career. Duggan already has offers from Iowa, Iowa State, Minnesota, Kansas State and North Carolina. He plans to take the ACT test on Saturday morning and then immediately fly to North Carolina for the Tar Heels one-day camp. Monday, Duggan will lead the Horned Frogs against He allowed them to earn their own successes and failures, and he asked for and valued all assistant coaches input.. He's not a serious prospect. He returned the kickoff 97 yards for a touchdown, which put the Saints up by 10 points just 14 seconds into the second half. WebLewis Central quarterback Max Duggan (10), shown here against Abraham Lincoln, hasn't begun his junior season yet, but he already has offers from Nebraska, Penn State, Iowa, Lewis Central quarterback Braylon Kammrad (10) runs the ball on a keeper play in the second quarter during the Titans' Class 4A quarterfinal game against Glenwood on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022. Early on in eighth grade, I knew he was going to be special. Five years ago, Council Bluffs Lewis Central quarterback Max Duggan signed his letter of intent to play at TCU. Right now hes in a good place and hopefully hell be getting back some time during the season. He just goes out and competes.. Coming into the season, Duggan lost his starting spot, but earned it back a few games later to defeat SMU. Staff photo/Joe Shearer Facebook He was incredible. I look forward to seeing you play again. Xavier had 413 total yards of offense on 62 plays. He started 28 or 29 games coming into this season, he loses his job, has a coaching change, which is hard to go through, especially when you were recruited by the staff before and all those things, and he loses the job, which is really hard because hes a senior and its his last year and he never blinks, Dykes said. Just continue to stay positive, and take the time that theyve recommended for him to take, then get back there going as fast as you can. In two years as the Lewis Central quarterback, Duggan has completed 210 of 373 passes (56.3 percent) for 3,040 yards and 27 touchdowns with six interceptions. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. The coach messaged me weekly and daily, they were seeing how I was doing and we built a good relationship fast.. AND AS ELLIE FRENCH TELLS US, THEN QUITE A JOURNEY FOR THE QUARTERBACK FROM THE BLUFF WHEN IT COMES TO FOOTBALL, MAX DUGGAN HAS NEVER BEEN AFRAID TO DREAM BIG. But things could've been very different. Nodaway Valley/West Central Valley Boys Soccer. Hes a sophomore pitcher, shortstop and outfielder for Lewis Central, which is 7-1 and rated sixth in Class 4-A. Duggan leaves coaching with a .778 winning percentage over 19 years. I felt he had the ability to be an All-Conference player and he just was able to take that and run with it and got even better by the time he got down there.. Lewis Central quarterback Max Duggan (10) and teammate Josh Simmons (14) celebrate a Duggan touchdown in 2018 He threw for 574 yards and two touchdowns as a sophomore. You have permission to edit this article. Lewis Central head coach Justin Jammrad, center, speaks to his team following the team's 47-24 win over Glenwood in the Class 4A quarterfinal game on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022. He is flanked by his parents, Deb and Jim Duggan. WebAustin Heinen Lewis Central quarterback Braylon Kammrad, who will be entering his senior year this fall, has committed to play football with Northern Iowa Panthers starting in fall "Enjoy the moment. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Max Duggan, the former Lewis Central quarterback and Gatorade state player of the Year who was about to enter his sophomore season as the starting quarterback at TCU, will be out indefinitely as he recovers from a recently discovered health condition. Maryville Girls Soccer. EXTREMELY PASSIONATE. Join CCAoA's Advocacy Team on Tuesday, July 18, at 2 pm ET to learn how including data from CCAoAs recent 2022 Catalyzing Growth research. He is a senior and unless he has another year, this probably is a career ending injury. He said hes pleased to be leaving at the same time as outgoing activities director Mike Hale, as they enjoyed a good relationship. Lewis Central quarterback Max Duggan (10) leaps toward the end zone on a sneak in the first quarter as the Titans play Harlan on Friday, Aug. 26, 2016. And Duggan's dazzling displays? Jim Duggan leaving Lewis Central football program after taking Titans to new heights. Lewis Central quarterback Max Duggan (10) gets an escort from DeAnthony Bridgeford during a game in 2018. They aren't surprising to the Council Bluffs community. Duggan has made two visits to Lincoln, sitting in on quarterback meetings. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Courtesy Lewis Central Community School District, Indoor football to return to Council Bluffs with AIF's River City Rage, Lewis Central School Board approves purchase of land for primary school, Six local museums planning first-ever Pottawattamie County Museum Crawl, PREP BASEBALL: Cyclones shock Titans in the substate final, High winds damage Lewis Central buildings, trees around area, Bluffs Small Engine Service & Repair ready to tune up variety of outdoor equipment, Quali-FLIED: Eagles return to 2A state baseball tournament with 7-1 win over Cardinals, Three people die in head-on collision near Atlantic, Teen son of Fran McCaffery cited in fatal crash of Iowa National Guard soldier, Council Bluffs police looking for missing 16-year-old, Wednesday's storms produce tornadoes in western Iowa, Forever chemicals found in deep wells in areas of Iowa with porous bedrock, Neola motorcyclist dies following collision with brother in South Omaha, DISTRICT BASEBALL: Titans top Rams for third straight substate final appearance, Neola resident wins $50,000 lottery prize, Council Bluffs native Max Duggan named as a Heisman Trophy finalist, Bennett, Duggan, Stroud, Williams are Heisman finalists, Heisman Watch: USC's Williams, TCU's Duggan, Georgia's Bennett and Ohio State's Stroud headed to New York as finalists, Iowa native Max Duggan named as a Heisman Trophy finalist, Scratched in the Valley: Lynx fall by walk-off to Tigers in 4A-3 Substate semifinal, PREP BASEBALL: Eagles glide past Blackhawks into substate final, BASEBALL: Former Reiver, Hawkeye Simpson drafted in 8th round by Nationals, Jordy Bahl: 'can't wrap my head around' Nebraska support and fandom. Lewis Central quarterback Braylon Kammrad, who will be entering his senior year this fall, has committed to play football with Northern Iowa Panthers starting in fall 2023. The Titans had the advantage in passing yards with 257 but the Saints led the way on the ground, with 278 rushing yards. Fremont-Mills Boys Golf. Having some experience played a little bit of a factor, Braylon Kammrad said. MLB History: How Many Perfect Games Have There Been? During his junior season, Kammrad led the Titans to "A cultural moment' U.S. Soccer's Megan Rapinoe on upcoming Women's World Cup. I was stuck in kind of a rut, as far as offensive philosophy. WebThe Iowa Gatorade Player of the Year four-star recruit ranked by 247Sports as the No. A community that's adopted TCU as its second team is hoping to see the hometown kid give it all he has on college football's biggest stage. on Thursday, Jan. 25. OMAHA, Neb. Hes never really focused on one sport at LC, and once hes at the collegiate level hell be able to do that. In it's first year, 31 local churches par. There's just so much competition for quarterback spots on those teams. Lewis Central got off to an unusual start. Quarterbacks Stetson Bennett of Georgia, Max Duggan of TCU, C.J. Braylon Kammrad has been as close to perfect as quarterback can be, throwing for over 2,500 yards and posting a 32-2 touchdown to interception ratio. Lewis Central's Curtis Witte (13) and his teammates rush toward the Titan student section following their 47-24 win in the Class 4A quarterfinal game against Glenwood on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022. Schmitt, who said immediately after the game that he didn't think the injury was anything "terrible," said the initial injury took place on Eastern Michigan's previous offensive series. For the first time in over a decade, Council Bluffs will be home to a professional indoor football team, as the River City Rage from the Ameri. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Neither team had lost a game this season entering the title matchup, but it was the Saints who took home the trophy with an undefeated record. "He was an incredible person and to be in his presence was just an absolute honor," he said. I hope he gets his degree and has a great life, though. He was going through team protocol where he had an EKG (electrocardiogram), and they discovered this heart abnormality, Jim Duggan said. there's a big difference there, Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy, 2013 MLive Media Group All rights reserved (About Us). TCU finished the year with a 5-7 record. IA. Duggan is trying to work in football camps around Titan baseball games. You can cancel at any time. He said its a condition that Duggan has had all his life, but it wasnt discovered until recently. One of the biggest reasons for Duggans departure is his son, Max, who graduated early and is enrolled at TCU, where hes competing at the quarterback position. "It is always disappointing news when you lose a player to injury," English said in a statement released Tuesday morning. I'm gonna go to the portal or I'm gonna go someplace else,' but he didn't. Lewis Centrals Max Duggan (10) has rushed for 890 yards on just 70 carries for a 12.7-yards-per-carry average that leads Class 3-A. Lewis Central quarterback Max Duggan (10), shown here against Abraham Lincoln, hasn't begun his junior season yet, but he already has offers from Nebraska, Penn State, Iowa, Iowa State, Minnesota and South Dakota State. Late in the game, Lewis Central defensive back Nate Bader was taken off the field on a stretcher. Inspire Excellence at LC; Staff Directory; Calendar; Connect with us. G - Joe Gormally, Sioux City East. Please subscribe to keep reading. The Nation's No. and will head to Texas Christian University next month. Underwood glided past Hinton to a substate final with a 8-1 win in the District 15 championship on Saturday. G - Mark Hartung, Dubuque Hempstead. WebLewis Central quarterback Braylon Kammrad (10) runs the ball on a keeper play in the second quarter during the Titans' Class 4A quarterfinal game against Glenwood on Friday, CCAoA invites CCR&R leaders and their key partners to join us for our 2023 Leadership Institute. "I don't think it has quite registered yet," he said. Lewis Central quarterback Max Duggan splits Thomas Jefferson defenders Jermaine Green, left, and Quran Owens on a 25-yard touchdown. Lewis Central quarterback Max Duggan (10) throws a pass in the first quarter as the Titans play Harlan on Friday, Aug. 26, 2016. Hell end it as a finalist for the Heisman Trophy.