Category: Football »
Thousands of football helmets recalled due to injury hazard
Michigan-based Xenith announced this week a recall of thousands of football helmets due a cracking issue that creates a safety hazard. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there were 29 reports of cracking in certain models ...
Wisconsin HS drops football one year after making playoffs
A southwestern Wisconsin high school announced this week it would cancel its upcoming varsity football season, just one year after making the postseason. More than 100 high schools around the nation have dropped football over the last year, accord...
‘Nap room’ part of Clemson’s new football facility
College football facilities are becoming so luxurious that it's a wonder any student-athlete would ever go home. At Clemson, they'll almost never have to. [caption id="attachment_17281" align="alignright" width="297"] Screenshot via ClemsonTige...
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...
News
Videos
Shop
