Follow him on Twitter@folsombrandonj. What gets written here is up to you! Lovich said what he will miss most is talking football with Vigna, talking about Franklin, long after the two stopped walking the sidelines together. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images), FLAGSTAFF, AZ - AUGUST 16: The Arizona Cardinals practice during the team training camp at Coconino High School on August 16, 2011 in Flagstaff, Arizona. 98 views. MHSAA Division 1- District 11 Champions: TEAM Golden Boot (Most Goals): Jordan Whitt . Offical Twitter of Franklin Football. "Just a person who motivated young people.". Armand was head coach at Franklin from 1975 to 1992 and then he retired up north, Kelbert told The Detroit News on Friday. Franklin's stats have been entered for the 32-25 loss vs. Groves on 11/11/2022 7:00 PM. Send game results and stats to Liv-Sports@hometownlife.com. Brueggemann led the defense with 7 tackles and Robbie Gossard posted 6.Bedford finishes its season at 8-3.In looking back on the season, Phillips said, Im extremely proud of these guys. The head coach of Franklin described his newest hire the junior varsity football coach as always wanting to get something done right away, eager to refine the game and better himself and the people around him in any way that he knew how. April 30, 2020 / 3:17 PM Franklin's stats have been entered for the 27-7 win vs. Bedford on 11/4/2022 7:00 PM. Chris Kelbert. The Patriots knew that when the Tractors got within the 30-yard line and faced a fourth down and short yardage, they would always throw a look to the tight end. There was just too much on the line. Armand Vigna was detail-oriented, well respected, a teacher and a friend to many. "They were very religious people and as their daughter said they are together now." Livonia Franklin Patriots 31000 Joy Rd Livonia, MI 48150 Map It. Follow him on Twitter @ColinGay17. The 84-year-old died Tuesday of COVID-19 12 hours apart from his wife Ruthie. It was the right call at the right time.". The former Livonia Franklin head coach, who coached football for more than 40 years, helped the Patriots to its only state title in 1975, the first Division 1state title in the history of Michigan high school football. Get the latest Livonia Franklin high school sports news, rankings, schedules, stats, scores, results & athletes info for high school football, soccer, basketball, baseball, and more at MLive.com. We tried to keep it going as long as we could.". LIVONIA Bedfords football team is getting tired of facing Livonia Franklin in the state playoffs. Former state-champion Ottawa Lake Whiteford coach Jason Mensing, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Livonia Franklin dual-sport athlete Kyle Fugedi commits to play D1 football, Catholic Central AD Aaron Babicz becomes CHSL Hall of Fame inductee, 2017 Franklin football team hopes to duplicate 1975 state title run, Daily COVID-19 numbers: Michigan passes 40,000 confirmed cases, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. "It was a blessing for both of them," Lovich said. Just having him with me, and all the things he had already done and the things he had been through really helped me: his wisdom and just a wealth of knowledge for us.. The Rockets have been the league's punching bag for a while now. Coaching Staff. His impact on Franklin Football will last forever. Livonia Franklin High School Boys Soccer Jeremy Hartman - Varsity Head Coach Emilio Troiani. The head coach of Franklin described his newest hire the junior varsity football coach as always wanting to get something done right away, eager to refine the game and better himself and the people around him in any way that he knew how. Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. FOX 2 Detroit is streaming on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, and Google AndroidTV with more apps coming soon! He's been tremendous for us all season long.". He was intense, he was competitive to the nth degree," Livonia Franklin athletic director Ron Hammye said. Lovich said what he will miss most is talking football with Vigna, talking about Franklin, long after the two stopped walking the sidelines together. We had adversity after adversity and these guys just kept answering the bell. 6. Mabins Jr. went on to rush 25 times for 240 yards and five touchdowns en route to pushing the Patriots to a 51-32 victory over the Rockets. A win over visiting Stevenson (3-2, 3-1) snaps that streak this week. The Patriots didn't. Bad Teams = No One Leads Average Teams = Coaches Lead Championship Teams = Players Lead. You don't see too many Division 1 or 2 schools in Michigan running such an old-school system nowadays. (09/11/2017) Week 3 2017 KLAA Football Rankings (09/08/2017) Franklin Kicker Brad Gibson drills game-winning field goal with 10 seconds left Dearborn residents Vigna and his wife Ruthie died Tuesdayfrom the coronavirus within 12 hours of each other. It's been three seasons since Franklin (5-0, 4-0) last won the City championship outright. @FranklinFootbal. Actually, you could also ask the fourth-ranked Patriots that as well. Brueggemann led the rushing attack with 62 yards on 17 carries. But to the veteran head coach at Franklin, Vigna was a source of instant credibility, bringing generations upon generations of experience to the sideline. We weren't able to find anything that matched your search criteria. 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Nondiscrimination Policy Livonia Public Schools prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, height, weight, marital status, handicap or disability in any of its educational programs or activities. The Rockets have been . "There is not one person that I know that didn't like Armand," Lovich said. And if a metro Detroit opponent is running the veer, it's usually out of the shotgun a la what Urban Meyer did at Florida and Ohio State. Vigna guided Franklin to the Class A state championship in 1975, the first year of the MHSAA state playoffs. We don't like losing. The Vignas were married for decades. Please try a new search. Kelbert was heartbroken with the news of Vignas passing, saying: He lived a great life, from a football perspective he touched so many people for coaching 40 years, affected so many people., As for Ruthie passing within hours of Armand, Kelbert said, People that knew them outside of sports just said they were very close, had a very tight-knit relationship, and so this was the best way it could have happened, not far from each other., Coach Armand Vigna passed away yesterday. So it really bridged the gap of our alumni and the players who played through the 70s, 80s and 90s to the kids who played in the 2000s.. Football Coach Armand Vigna was a staple at Livonia Franklin for decades. And for three, well, actually, it'd be easier if Mabins Jr. explained that one to you: "We want to win a state championship," the senior running back said. Through computer code, data and help from a friend that worked for the Ford Motor Company, Vigna would create detailed scouting reports and game plans about upcoming opponents: everything from statistics regarding success at different down and distances to which formations were used in different in-game situations. "On Sundays we would get our game plan, our scout plan, and that thing would be 20 to 30 pages long of just old computer code that none of us could decipher except for him," Kelbert said. Dearborn residents Vigna and his wife Ruthie died April 28 from the coronavirus within 12 hours of each other. Livonia Franklin went on to a 43 . Head Coach. Cordell Mabins Jr., who rushed for 159 yards for the game, scored the first of his two touchdowns on the night with a 5-yard run. Watch this highlight video of the Franklin (Livonia, MI) football team in its game Recap: Franklin vs. Northville 2022 on Oct 21, 2022, Watch this highlight video of the Franklin (Livonia, MI) football team in its game Recap: Franklin vs. Birmingham Groves 2022 on Nov 11, 2022, Congratulations to Drew Kelbert and Drake Willis for being selected the Franklin players of the game. @owenphail8 . Chris Kelbert, the Franklin football coach now, calls Armand a mentor. Livonia Franklin Football, Livonia, MI. I cant thank him enough for what he taught me about coaching, as well as life. Vigna retired in 1992, but returned to the Patriots coaching staff in 2001 when Kelbert took over the program, bringing the same computer program as he had in 1975. MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. 2022 Michigan High School Football Playoff Brackets: MHSAA Division 2, Fall Franklin Boys Football Season Preview, Fall Franklin Patriots Varsity Football Season, Recap: Franklin vs. Birmingham Groves 2022. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement (updated 5/25/18). Plus, two of Kelbert's assistants were on that team. Staff - Franklin Patriots (Livonia, MI) Varsity Football 23-24 Franklin Patriots Varsity Boys Football Livonia, MI FOLLOW TEAM 23-24 V. Football Home Schedule Roster Videos Standings News More / Football Staff Franklin Football Staff Players (22) Staff (1) Chris Kelbert Head Coach Ways you can help Get the latest business insights from Dun & Bradstreet. 0:43. Livonia Franklin Football. Having him there to bounce ideas off of, to give me advice, I dont think I would have made it through if I didnt have him.. You get in the weight room. All rights reserved. Community Rules
(02/24/2023) Livonia Franklin 2023 WR/CB/KR Tyler Garrett is visiting Northwood on 02/24/2023 . Both were 84. Owen Phail. Armand was head football coach from 1975 to 1992 and in '75 they won the state championship, the only at the school since. He still did that when he came back to us. When he was called and told that Vigna had died, he was told that every time he would call his co-worker after both had retired, Vigna's daughters would always say, "Dad, your girlfriend is calling.". Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our
/ CBS Detroit. Tweets by @FranklinFootbal Calendar How Do You Want To Be Remembered? Contact reporterColin Gay at cgay@hometownlife.com or248-330-6710. We tried to keep it going as long as we could.. When I would get upset and frustrated, he would take kids aside and motivate them in another way, so he was a more laid back, personable guy than he was (as a head coach), Kelbert said. Its not there anymore, even though I knew it was happening. Livonia Franklin: Patriots Football Patriots Football No Excuses! Please keep their family in your prayers. Livonia Michigan franklinfootball.org Joined May 2012. First published on April 30, 2020 / 3:17 PM. A pair of interceptions from Dominic Simpson, including a 53-yard pick-six, a 44-yard field goal from four-star kicker Griffin Nowack and a 40-yard TD run by Michael Wesley iced the win. 2020 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. He would plug it into a computer and then have a printout. "You don't have enough time for all the good times we had," said George Lovich, former athletic director at Franklin. The code has been selected for you. And preparing for John Glenn is a lot like Army or Navy week for college football teams. For one, Kelbert and Mensing were teammates at Adrian College back in the day. Livonia Franklin Patriot Football. 23. With Vigna as a trusted assistant in the years prior, nothing really changed, as he still ran the offense and Lovich coached the defense. Franklin Football Retweeted. But to the veteran head coach at Franklin, Vigna was a source of instant credibility, bringing generations upon generations of experience to the sideline. They didn't want to lose to their old college buddy. Lovich described the family dynamic between him and Vigna to be as close as close can be. George Lovichs first impression of Vigna was that of a jitterbug. But the part that you cant pick up the phone, call him and start talking football, Lovich said. Talking with Vigna: 2017 Franklin football team hopes to duplicate 1975 state title run, Local case numbers: Daily COVID-19 numbers: Michigan passes 40,000 confirmed cases, On Sundays we would get our game plan, our scout plan, and that thing would be 20 to 30 pages long of just old computer code that none of us could decipher except for him, Kelbert said. Receiving: Jon Janderson, F, 5-92; Dininic, F, 1-18; Drew Kelbert, F, 1-18; Trey Brueggeman, B, 3-15; Owen Przbylski, B, 1-7; tyler Garrett, F, 1-5. Dec 20, 2016. And then the senior threw a 28-yard half-back pass to Connor LeCourt for a touchdown. Watch this highlight video of the Franklin (Livonia, MI) football team in its game Recap: Franklin vs. Bedford 2022 on Nov 4, 2022. Lovich described the family dynamic between him and Vigna to be as close as close can be. "Every season I'd get a couple emails from him, so not getting those are going to be a little different," Kelbert said. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and grievances for: handicap or disability-Director of Student Services, 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48154 at (734) 744-2524. Franklin High School (Livonia, MI) Varsity Football Franklin Patriots Varsity Boys Football Livonia, MI FOLLOW TEAM 23-24 V. Football Home Schedule Roster Videos Standings News More / Franklin High School Football Franklin Football Overall 0-0 0.00 Win % League 0-0 1st in League Home0-0 Away0-0 Neutral0-0 PF0 PA0 Streak- Contribute to the Team You run hills. Franklin again took advantage of great field position, starting its next drive on the Mules 45-yard line and capped off a scoring drive with a 14-yard touchdown run by Mabins. Bedfords blue-collar, never-quit season came to an end Friday with a 27-7 loss to Franklin in the MHSAA Division 2 playoffs. Use the top navigation to find past season schedules, scores, rosters and more. Through computer code, data and help from a friend that worked for the Ford Motor Company, Vigna would create detailed scouting reports and game plans about upcoming opponents: everything from statistics regarding success at different down and distances to which formations were used in different in-game situations. We had some adversity. Vigna led Franklins program from that memorable 75 season until 1992. The Friday night lights at the school's football field were left on shining bright to honor the late coach tonight. What's up? With that, all Lovich could do was laugh. We're hype," Mabins Jr. said. 2023 FOX Television Stations, Light rain and cloudy conditions can't dampen Detroit Fireworks fun, Hart Plaza 2023 Detroit Fireworks fans enjoyed the show, Four people shot in Ypsilanti, two of them teens, Elderly Detroit woman stuck inside home from large driveway sinkhole, Belle Isle fans weather the rain and clouds, and take in the 2023 Detroit Fireworks. The most recent updates will appear at the top of the wall dating back to prior seasons. "We were just two old guys going back, but he called me and said let's go back," Lovich said. And that 1975 season capped off with a 21-7 state title win over Traverse City Central was the highlight. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Kelbert knew of Vigna before taking over Franklins program, then heard of Vignas legend before having him return as his mentor and assistant coach. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and grievances for: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, height, weight, and marital status - Director of Human Resources, 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48154 at (734) 744-2566. Lovich remembers a time when Franklin took on Fordson in a game when Vigna was head coach. Livonia Franklin football state title-winning coach Armand Vigna, wife die from COVID-19. Had Franklin's Cordell Mabins Jr. not responded with a 1-yard rushing TD on the next drive, it might have gotten ugly for the Patriots, who had no answer for the oldest play in the wing-T playbook. To Lovich, Vigna was more than just a fellow coach. Trailing by five points and with the Rockets picking up momentum, it would have been a good time for Franklin to roll over and die. A botched snap on the extra point try left the Patriots up 13-7.Bedford went three-and-out on its next possession. We could tell you the last time you took a glass of water onto the football field, Lovich jokingly said. He was intense, he was competitive to the nth degree, Livonia Franklin athletic director Ron Hammye said. Varsity Coach Dusty Hall John . "Late in the game, when you tackle him, it hurts to come up and tackle him. The two were living at the Henry Ford Village Retirement Community. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and grievances for: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, height, weight, and marital status - Director of Human Resources, 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48154 at (734) 744-2566. In the early 2000s, Armand and his partner came back. Friends say it is fitting they passed just hours apart. For two, Franklin has worked too hard to get to where they're at right now. The Franklin Boys Football season preview, complete with returning player information and program history is available. To Kelbert, he called it Hudl, a video and analytics tool primarily used for high school athletics, before Hudl existed. Vigna had a record of 157-114-2 while coaching at Franklin, Cherry Hill and Ravenna, according to the Michigan High School Football Association Coaches Hall of Fame. "You wake up early mornings. 2,140 likes. They kept coming back. "At halftime, we just told the kids that we've got to keep battling," Kelbert said. "I have never heard anyone say ill words toward Armand Vigna. Lovich stepped down from the head coaching position in 1975 to take the vacant athletic director job, paving the way for Vigna to take over. "That's what my daughters would say when Armand would call me.". Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. This season is a blank slate. Comingin unprepared against the Rockets is a surefire way to get punched in the mouth. "We knew Jason was going to come with something out of the ordinary, running that toss pass and opening up with that," Kelbert said. It would've been a good time to fall victim to the trap game. "But the part that you can't pick up the phone, call him and start talking football," Lovich said.
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