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Miami HS drops varsity football because of low participation
A Miami high school has announced it will drop varsity football due to low numbers, weeks before the season is set to kickoff. Archbishop Curley will continue with its junior varsity program in hopes of fielding a varsity team for the 2017 season...
Praying prep football coach files lawsuit to get job back
A Washington prep football coach who caused a stir last season for praying with his team after games has filed a lawsuit to get his job back. [caption id="attachment_14320" align="alignright" width="284"] Bremerton High School (Wash.)[/caption] ...
Making the case for cuts
How cutting kids from teams has long-term benefits One of the most difficult times for any coach are tryouts. Some schools have programs where the numbers dictate the need for making cuts. No coach enjoys this part of the job — not a single on...
Colorado to try out 40-second play clock in prep football
Colorado will test out a 40-second play clock this season for high school football, becoming one of three states to experiment with the new rule. Colorado had been using a 25-second clock, one that started on the official's whistle once the ball ...
Tenn. to crown nine football state champs beginning in 2017-18
Tennessee has approved changes to its high school football classifications, and beginning with the 2017-18 season it will crown nine state champions. The changes were approved this week by the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association's (TSS...
Wisconsin school district files lawsuit over realignment
A southeastern Wisconsin school district has filed a lawsuit against the state athletic association, claiming a new realignment plan is bad for its football programs and risks the safety of student-athletes. Wauwatosa East High School was seeking...
Study: Limits on football practice contact making a big difference
Limiting contact during high school football practices was undoubtedly going to reduce head-impact exposure for athletes, but we were unsure just how much. Now, we finally have an idea. [caption id="attachment_14682" align="alignright" width="...
Riddell offering equipment grants to football teams
Riddell's Smarter Football program is a grassroots campaign that recognizes and rewards those who advance the sport through more progressive playing habits and approaches to the game. The aim of smarter football is to help teams bolster ...
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