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October 19, 2015

Maine high school cancels football team’s season

Last month, three high school football players from different states died after sustaining injuries on the field. One school has now decided enough is enough. [caption id="attachment_14356" align="alignright" width="308"] Camden Hills cancelled ...


October 16, 2015

Oliver Luck, seven others join USA Football’s Board of Directors

USA Football, the sport’s national governing body and the leader in youth and high school coaching education, announced today the addition of eight members to its board of directors. The new board members bring expertise in an array of areas, in...


October 16, 2015

K-State coach congratulates TCU quarterback on victory

Kansas State football coach Bill Snyder watched his team cough up an 18-point halftime lead last weekend against TCU, losing the game 52-45. Snyder reacted by sending the opposing quarterback a letter commending him on his "performance and poise"...


October 15, 2015

Texas prep football coach denies ordering hit on referees

John Jay High School assistant football coach Mack Breed testified Thursday in front of an investigative panel, defending himself against reports that he ordered the hit on a referee last month that resulted in the suspension of two student-athletes....


October 14, 2015

Pa. youth football league cancels season over continued threats

A Pennsylvania youth football league has cancelled the remainder of its season after continued threats made against coaches and referees. [caption id="attachment_14305" align="alignright" width="232"] Photo via Facebook, Mount Pleasant Area Junior...


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October 6, 2015

Texas considers reducing number of spring practices

Texas' athletic association will consider reducing the number of spring practices next year in its continuing effort to protect student-athletes from injuries. The University Interscholastic League's Legislative Council and its Medical Advisory Co...


September 30, 2015

N.J. athletic association vows to review policies on safety

The death of a high school football player in New Jersey has prompted the state's athletic association to review its policies on student-athlete safety. Prep football players in Oklahoma, New Jersey and Louisiana died this month after suffering ...


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September 26, 2015

Another high school football player dies after on-field injury

Warren Hills Regional High School (New Jersey) football player Evan Murray died Friday night after suffering an on-field injury, though it's still unclear what caused his death. This is the third time this month a prep football player died after ...