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Head Football Coach @Discovererfb , Head Strength and Conditioning Coach- Columbus High School
Columbus, NE
Joined March 2014
Ernest Haussmann signing with Nebraska today. Congratulations Ernest and thank you for everything you have done for Discoverer Football. #All-in
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Mark Brown was one of the most brilliant, passionate and loving coaches I have met in the coaching profession. He was also a great friend. I will miss you, Discoverer Nation will miss you. Your voice will always be in my headset. #Alwaysloved
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The 105th battle for the "F and C Cup" between Columbus and Fremont, will have a special home in 2024. Memorial Stadium, Lincoln Nebraska. #All-In
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I want to thank Cal Mustard and his custodial crew that has worked their tail off the last 2 weeks. Cleaning and disinfecting every inch of Columbus High School. Crazy times like this, we ALL need to realize how lucky we are to have these men on our team. #All-in #discovererway.
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Thank you to Coach Foley for stopping by Columbus High School this morning. Great to talk about a couple of Discoverer Football Players, and NU Football. @HuskerFBNation @coachedfoley @DiscovererFB.
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Columbus High has agreed to play Scottsbluff on August 28th at 6:00pm to replace the previous game lost in Week 1. The game will be played in Columbus at Memorial Stadium. #All-in.
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From C-Town, to the CFP National Championship. Proud of you Ernest. @Ernest_Hausmann. #All-in.
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Tremendous effort tonight by this Discoverer Football Team. Absolutely a gutsy performance, and a big time win to bring home the F and C cup. Proud to have the opportunity to lead you young men. #All-in.
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Discoverer Nation, you were terrific last night in our OT win over Norfolk A special thanks to those who participated in the motorcycle escort to the stadium, and the law enforcement that made it possible. #All-in.
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Congratulations to Ernest Hausmann on being named the Bob Murray Most Outstanding Senior FB Player, and Blake Thompson for receiving the Greg Wiseman Courage Award for 2021. Both outstanding representatives of Discoverer Football. #All-In.
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The first Practice for the Discoverers in the New Field House was this morning at 5:30 AM. What a great facility for the City of Columbus. Thank you for allowing us access. #All-in.
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Thank you to Coach Foley @coachedfoley, for stopping by Columbus High today to talk about Husker Football and Discoverer Football. #All-in.
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Congrats to Ernest Hausmann for being selected to the All-Nebraska Team, and the Class A First Team All State. Also congratulations to Blake Thonpson, Liam Blaser and Brody Mickey for earning Honorable Mention All State Honors. #All-in.
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Discoverer Nation, thank you for your support. Last night in the win vs Kearney you were fantastic. A true home field advantage. #All-in.
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20 years ago today I recorded the biggest “W” of my life. Looking forward to 20+ more years with this wonderful woman.
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Thank you to Ernest Hausmann for stopping by the Discoverer Youth and Middle School camp today. One of Columbus High’s best back for a day offering advice to our youngsters. #All-in
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Both teams laid it on the line today. Proud of our young men and have a ton of respect for Coach Jennings and his group. Thank you to the University of Nebraska for the hospitality. #All-in
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Calvin and Jimmy no doubt the MVP’s of our athletic wing. Thanks to you and your entire custodial crew for keeping our wing of the high school operational. Simply the BEST. #All-in
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Thank you seniors for your commitment to the Discoverer Football Program. You are a special group of men, and always a part of this family.
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Extremely proud of this group of young men and this staff. You demonstrated toughness and will today in our 31-14 First Round Playoff win against Papillion LaVista. This program is blessed with outstanding young men. #All-in
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Congratulations to Blake Thompson on being selected to the 2022 Nebraska Shrine Bowl. Another great representative of The Discoverer Football Program. #All-in.
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This 2020 Discoverer Football Team represented Columbus all season. You made everyone that has worn The Anchor, proud to be a Discoverer. Seniors your impact on and off the field will be lasting, and never forgotten. Thank you for a tremendous ride. #All-in.
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The 2021 Discoverer Football season was a special one. Thank you to all the Seniors for your effort to raise the level of this program the last 4 years. These returners will continue to raise the bar. A proud day to be a part of the Discoverer FB family. #All-in.
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Last play of today’s scrimmage. A special moment for the Discoverer Football family. Very proud of this group of young men. Congrats to everyone for making this TD happen for this young man. EVERY kid in this program matters. All-in.
Great way to finish the first week of practice! @DiscovererFB @DiscovererPride @DiscovererBoost @DiscovererWay @ColPublicSchool @NElovesPS
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Rick Benson had an enourmous impact on lives of many people, including mine. His heart and his laugh were as big as anyone’s. He will always be what being a Discoverer is about. Always a class act, thank you for being a mentor and a friend. #All-in #discovererway.
Rick Benson, a longtime teacher and coach at Columbus High School, has passed away at the age of 63. "Rick was a staple of the CHS academic and athletic community and will be missed greatly."
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Liam Blaser will sign with Chadron State on Wednesday.
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Great effort tonight from the CHS hoops team. Kyle Anderson's moment was fantastic. Class move by @JimmyMotz and the Kearney staff.
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CHS athletes helping clean up and move sandbags. Great young men, thanks for helping out the community.
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Proud of this group of kids. Never quit, fought through adversity, and closed out the season 24-20 over Omaha Northwest. Seniors, thank you for being great young men in our program. #discovererway.
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Ring the bell. 2-0 start. Great job men. #All-in.
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Discoverer Football Family working with Habitat for Humanity. The Discoverer Way is to discoverer something g greater than yourself. The young men in our family embrace service to others, then will be back on the field at 4:00 this afternoon #All-in
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Proud of the men in the Discoverer football program, with the varsity win at Lincoln High last night our record moves to 4-1. JV team is 3-1, Freshmen are 2-1, 8th grade is 3-0. Keep things rolling into next week. #All-in.
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Former Discoverers having a great day at the UNK scrimmage today. Not just good football players but tremendous young men as well. #All-in
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From the 2020 Columbus Football Staff. This is what it means to be a DISCOVERER. #all-in #discovererway.
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Great football player, great student, even better young man.
First off I would like to thank my family, friends, and coaches for the opportunity to play football and the guidance I have received. After a great visit this weekend I am proud to announce I am 100% committed to the University of Kearney. #golopes @CoachJoshLynn @Jake_Willrich
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Day 1 of the 2020 Discoverer Football Season. It has been a challenging road to get here, and we will have more challenges to come, but the practice field is a sanctuary with focus on the kids and football. #All-in
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Proud of the Discoverer Nation last night in our 42-0 win over Lincoln High. 4-1 on the season, but back to work on Monday with a tough test at Kearney next week. #All-in
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Football games are meant to be tough, competitive and physical. Tremendous win tonight, against a good Lincoln Pius team. IProud if these young men and this coaching staff. #All-in.
Final at Memorial Stadium with the @DiscovererWay @DiscovererFB with a 34-24 win over the @PiusXtra FB. #FindingAWay #Together #DiscovererWay
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Thank you to our outstanding trainers, Brooke Hughes and Rob Marshall for running our FB staff through a simulation for a heat related emergency. Preparation comes in many forms. #All-in
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Congrats to Lakeview players and staff, well deserved state title.
A football state championship has come to Lakeview High School. 37-25 over Pierce #nebpreps.
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Columbus Football Drive through BBQ, for the seniors. Good to see these young men, even if just for a few minutes to grab a burger. #All-in
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Thank you to everyone in the Discoverer Football Family for all of your efforts this year. A special thanks to parents and the Seniors. Always a Discoverer. All-in.
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Thank you to the 2022 Discoverer Football Seniors. Your impact on this school and community is incredible. This staff and this program will always be here for you. #All-in.
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With 2023 in the books, I want to thank the seniors for everything they have done for this program. Your impact is lasting, and deeper than you realize. We will always be here for you. #All-in.
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Had a great morning of football at the Jamboree here at Columbus High. Thank you to Coach Jeff Jamrog and his staff at Midland for working with our athletes. Shout out to LSW, ST Paul, Wahoo, Plattsmouth, Platteview, and Fort Calhoun. #All-in
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One of the best that CHS has produced. Well deserved. Proud of you Jose.
Congratulations to Jose Leon for being chosen the CPS School Bell Award winner! Jose volunteered 513 hours for the wrestling program. To find out more about Jose go to
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The diversity of our athletes, interviewed for Boys State. then tests in the 40. didn’t even need to change. #All-in
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Discoverer Football Coaches vs players challenge to wrap up week one of practice. 3 point contest won by coaches. Proud of all these players, coaches and support staff. #All-in
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Discoverers Football Nation!!! Please join us for the motorcycle escort to the field prior to our first game against RIVAL FREMONT. All riders are welcome.
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Good luck to Former Discoverers with the Loper Program. Michael Koch, Nathan Slusarski, Blake Bubak, Landon Thompson, Carson Zwingman. Making Discoverer Nation PROUD. #All-in.
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No school so these young men volunteered to clean some ditches. Discoverer FB team giving back to Columbus. #discovererway
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Extremely proud of this young man, and honored to have coached him the last 4 years. Congrats to Liam Blaser on signing with Chadron State today. #All-in
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The 2018 Discoverer Football Team currently holds an average Cumulative GPA of 3.21. These young men know what it takes to be a STUDENT-athlete. #discovererway #all-in.
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Congratulations Kael on being selected to the All-Nebraska Football team as a punter. Tremendous player and a better man. #All-in.
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Discoverer Football helping Habitat for Humanity lay sod at their newest house. These kids understand what is important and how to give back and help others. Thank you to Habitat for the opportunity. #All-in
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Congratulations to the Discoverer Freshmen football team on their 50-0 victory over Lincoln High tonight. #All-in.
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Here is the video we used for the #NEhelmet Competition, in the Sweet 16 reveal Video. #All-in #discovererway.
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It is about more than Football. Discoverer FB Team helping Habitat for Humanity lay sod for their newest build in Columbus. Proud of these young men. #All-in
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Failure is part of the process of success. Quitting means the process is OVER. Be mentally tough and use setbacks to make yourself better.
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Thank you to principal Dave Hiebner for talking to our team tonight about PROGRESS. All-in
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Congrats to the Discoverer JV team. Moving to 5-0 on the season with their win over Aurora tonight. Final score 35-26. #All-in.
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Terrific supporter of High School Athletics. #All-in.
Very cool moment…starter Roger Iwansky congrats Juan Gonzalez on his State Record 3200 of 8:51.46, and presents him with the official shell that started the race.
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Special thank you to the Columbus PD and all the riders last night for the Discoverer Motorcycle Escort to the stadium. One of our favorite nights of the season. You all help make it special. #All-in.
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2022 Discoverer Motorcycle Escort: Come lead the Discoverer Football team from CHS to the Stadium in our annual motorcycle escort. All riders are welcome. Meet on the west side of CHS at 5:00, Escort begins at roughly 5:20. Game is against Rival Norfolk.
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Great win for the Freshmen Team tonight. 46-6 vs Lincoln Northeast Offensive Player of the Game- Michael Voichoskie. Defensive Player of the Game- Logan Humpal. Special Teams Player of the Game- Laitenn Braithwait. #All-in.
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Back at work. Discoverer Strength facility back in use today. Great to be working with our young men again. #All-in
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Discoverer Football was well represented. #All-in.
No better way to spend a Friday night than at a camp with my boys! Thank you to all coaches and players at @HuskerFBNation for the great night. @PrepRedzoneNE @DiscovererFB
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Congratulations to @Ernest_Hausmann on being selected to LJS First Team All State Defense as an athlete. Well deserved and look forward to a great Senior year in 2021. #All-in.
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Congratulations to the Discoverer Freshmen team on their 20-12 win tonight against Lincoln Northeast. #All-in.
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Congrats Fellas.
State 🏈 Semifinals .Lakeview 31.Kearney Catholic 21.FINAL! ON TO THE SHIP!!.#lakeviewvikes.
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Discoverer Football Team cleaning ditches for the Adopt-a-Highway program. Tough battle on Friday, and up on Saturday to give back to the community. Proud of these young me. #All-in
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Joey Braasch signing his national LOI to play at Wyoming. Congrats Joe. One of Columbus’ best. #all-in
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“Discover something greater than yourself.” Columbus football team working with Habitat for Humanity this morning. Laying sod and landscaping for their latest build. #All-in
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Great day for football. Thank you to Jeff Jamrog and the Midland staff. Big thank you to our sponsors, Bank of the Valley and Hy-Vee. Your support is tremendous. #All-in
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Great job men. Keep rolling. #All-in.
The @DiscovererWay @DiscovererB with a 7-4 win over the @EastSpartanBSB in the District Championship. #OnToState
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No school today. Discoverer Football getting in a morning workout on GAMEDAY, before a big time road test at Kearney. #All-in
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Congrats Joey. Proud of you #All-in.
Blessed to have receive an offer from the University of Wyoming
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Looking forward reuniting the Discoverer Football Family. Stay Safe, we will be back on the field soon. #All-in.
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First day of the 2019 Rockin Readers. Discoverer FB players visiting 20 elementary classrooms across Columbus to read with younger students. #all-in
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Thank you to all of the riders that led the Football team to Memorial Stadium tonight. The best pregame high school tradition in the state. #All-in.
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Congrats to 3 tremendous young men. Signing with UNK and Concordia. Great representatives of the Discoverer Football Family. #discovererway
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Thank you to the Discoverer Senior Football players for your hard work the last 4 years. You will be missed, and the Discoverer Family will always be here for you. All-in.
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Columbus Discoverer 9th grade team run their record to 4-0. Great job with a 50-0 win today vs Lincoln Northeast. #All-in.
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Thank you to the Columbus police department, all the riders, and other personnel that helped with this escort. One of the highlights every year for our young men. #discovererway.
One of the best entrances to a home stadium. A Friday fall tradition at Pawnee Park. #AnchorDown #nebpreps ⚓️⬇️🏈🏍
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Discoverer Men athletes cleaning their room. Prepping the weight room for summer conditioning sessions. #All-in #discovererway
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Looking forward to a great senior year with you Joey.
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Discoverer football paired with Adopt-a-highway to help keep the area around the City of Columbus clean. These young men understand how to give back to the community. #All-in
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Happy thanksgiving Discoverer Nation. Have a safe and wonderful weekend.
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Columbus High well represented with 2 Discoverers playing for the North team in this year’s shrine bowl. Congratulations Caden Kapels and Tanner Esch. #All-in.
📸🏈: Here’s your 2024 Nebraska Shrine Bowl Teams!. (Left-South, Right-North). #nebpreps #NSB66. @NEShrineBowl @shrinershosp
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