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December 8, 2015

New Jersey separates public, private school football

Members of the New Jersey athletic association voted Monday to separate public and private school football leagues, a decision that will take effect with the 2016 season. The state's 37 non-public football schools will still be allowed to play aga...


November 27, 2015

Bill Belichick praises work of high school coaches

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick is a difficult man to please, but high school football coaches are among those that impress him most. [caption id="attachment_14713" align="alignright" width="290"] New England Patriots coach Bill Belichic...


November 24, 2015

Minn. doctors call for elimination of football from schools

A pair of Minnesota doctors have recommended that football be eliminated from our nation's schools, arguing that the pressure and injury risks are too great for children. [caption id="attachment_14682" align="alignright" width="272"] Photo: Kevin ...


November 18, 2015

ESPN awards USA Football $250K to advance player safety

ESPN is continuing its support for USA Football by donating $250,000 to advance the safety of playing football with standards rooted in the best available science on high school and youth levels through USA Football resources and programs. The financ...


November 13, 2015

Ineligible player gets Florida football team booted from playoffs

A Florida high school football team will not be allowed to participate in the playoffs because it used an ineligible player during the regular season. Orange City University High School self-reported the violation, thinking it would just have to ...


November 11, 2015

Winless California HS football team makes postseason

A California high school football team that lost every game during the regular season has advanced to the playoffs, a result of the state athletic association's controversial playoff formula. [caption id="attachment_14568" align="alignleft" width=...


November 3, 2015

Ariz. football player suspended for pointing to sky is cleared

An Arizona high school football player suspended for pointing to the sky after a touchdown has been cleared to play by the state's athletic association. [caption id="attachment_14479" align="alignright" width="344"] El Mirage Dysart running back P...


November 3, 2015

Shadowman, St. Louis Rams provide grants to high schools

[caption id="attachment_14466" align="alignright" width="300"] In addition to the grant, winning schools received a Shadowman tackling system.[/caption] As part of the St. Louis Rams and NFL’s commitment to enhance sports safety, during the 2015 h...