Central Dewitt Hall of Fame Induction Class 2012

Central Dewitt Hall of Fame Induction Class 2012

Marcus is a 2001 Central graduate and is as well rounded and competitive as they come. He was involved in vocal music, football, basketball and track but could have played any sport or any position. Football is where he excelled, being named to All-State teams in 1999 and 2000 and being selected as the 2000 3 A Player of the Year. He took his talents to the University of Iowa playing for the Hawkeyes where he excelled as a special teams player and running back. He was a member of teams that made 5 bowl appearances, won 2002 & 2004 Big Ten Titles and was named as a 2005 Team Captain, Coaches Appreciation and Iron Hawk award winner.

Former Central Community High School head football coach and athletic director Dwight Spangler could say any number of positive things about his former player and friend Marcus Schnoor. However, what it all boils down to, Spangler says, is the integrity Schnoor exemplifies as both an athlete and a person. The fact Schnoor, son of Dennis and Janelle of De. Witt, is being inducted this year into Central’s Hall of Fame, comes as no surprise to Spangler, who not only coached him during high school, but closely followed his football career at the University of Iowa. “He really is the ultimate football player, ” Spangler relates. “He’s a true gentleman off the field, but once he puts that gear on, he’s ready to go. If you talk to anyone on the coaching staff or any of his former teammates at Iowa, they would say the same — he’s a football player. ” In high school, Schnoor also participated in basketball and track and field, but his athletic abilities truly shined on the football field. Some of his honors and statistics from that time include being named Class 3 A Player of the Year his senior year, which Spangler says was a somewhat unexpected, yet well-deserved, honor that particular year.

“He won that award even though our record was 3 -6, ” Spangler says. “Usually an honor like that is given to a member of a team with a more impressive record, so that was a huge compliment to him. ” Schnoor also was named first team allstate running back as a senior and was a second-team selection his junior year. He was first team all -conference as a junior and second team his sophomore year. He also was named team captain and Most Valuable Player (MVP) his senior year. During his final season of high school football, he gained 872 yards rushing, 416 yards receiving and 374 return yards while scoring 15 touchdowns. Schnoor had 111 tackles with three sacks and three interceptions. As a junior he had 338 yards rushing and 375 receiving yards, with 118 tackles on defense. Schnoor played positions including running back, wide receiver, quarterback, defensive end and linebacker. He also helped the team advance to the state quarter finals his junior year. Following high school, Schnoor enrolled at the University of Iowa in the fall of 2001 where he majored in health and sports studies. Schnoor redshirted on the football team in 2001 and played with the Hawkeyes 20022005.

He played a significant role on special teams as well as playing running back. Schnoor attended five bowl games, was named team captain in 2005 and won both the Coaches Appreciation and Iron Hawk awards. Spangler says it was exciting to see Schnoor play at Iowa, and for the coaches at the university, he was a joy to work with. Spangler is friends with one of the assistant coaches at Iowa and says they all thought a great deal of him as both a player and a person. “That says a lot about his character, ” Spangler shares. Schnoor’s success in life has continued since he graduated from Iowa. He and his wife, Lyndsie, live in Coralville with their son and daughter, 3 -year-old Bradyn and 1 - year-old Keatyn. Schnoor is employed as a sales representative in orthopedics with Depuy Johnson and Johnson. When he learned the news of being inducted in his alma mater’s prestigious hall of fame, Schnoor says after the initial shock wore off, what he felt was extremely honored. He credits his parents for instilling in him good values. Schnoor also feels fortunate to have grown up in a tight-knit community like De. Witt and to have had a coach, mentor and friend like Spangler.

The two still stay in close contact and their families get together as often as they can, especially to take in Iowa football games. “He always has been a role model for me, ” Schnoor relates, “someone I can look up to. He’s an ethical man and a man of integrity; just an overall great person. ” For Spangler, the feeling is mutual. “He hasn’t changed much, ” the former coach says. “(Schnoor) is still the same guy. He was a great competitor, team player and loved the game of football. If all players could be like him, it would make a coach’s job pretty easy. ”

Inducted for Outstanding Contributions as an Individual When Jenny and I were looking for a great role model for our young son, the timing was perfect. Because, in our schools was a young, tough, charismatic and well rounded young many by the name of Marcus Schnoor. Marcus is a 2001 Central graduate and was involved in vocal music including Chamber Singers, football, basketball and track. When it came to sports, Marcus could have played any sport and any position and been outstanding but it was football where he excelled. Coach Spangler’s football teams made their mark in the 70’s and dominated in the 80’s but the early and mid 90’s times got tough. Then, in 1999 came along a small, but mighty group young men with a sparkplug in it, Marcus Schnoor, a key component to the Purple Reign season. Marcus was named to All-State teams in 1999 and 2000. His senior performance was so dominant that he was named 2000 3 A Player of the Year even though the team was 3 -6. He still holds program records for points in a game (36 ), TD Runs (5 ), Total TD’s (6 ) along with top 5 records for rushing yards, receptions, kickoff return yards, total tackles in a game, kickoff return average, punt return average and total tackles. After graduation, he took his talents to the University of Iowa playing for the Hawkeyes where he excelled as a special teams player and running back. If you ever talk to former coaches or teammates they will

always point out a couple of things, how much of competitor he was and what kind of character he possessed. Those are two great qualities that have made him a success at every level. As a Hawkeye, Marcus was a member of teams that made 5 bowl appearances and won 2002 & 2004 Big Ten Titles. He was named as a 2005 Team Captain, Coaches Appreciation and Iron Hawk award winner. He is currently a sales rep for orthopedics group in the Iowa City area. He and his wife Lyndsie, now live in Coralville with 3 year old son Bradyn and 1 year old daughter Keatyn. Please help me recognize the newest member of the Central High School Hall of Fame, 2012 inductee… Marcus Schnoor