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More concussion lawsuits could be on the horizon
Illinois made headlines last year when its high school athletic association became the first to be hit with a lawsuit over head injuries. But comments from the plaintiff's attorney suggest more states could come under fire. The New York Times last...
UAB reviving football program months after killing it
Just six months after the University of Alabama at Birmingham axed its football program the school has decided to bring it back. UAB leaders announced today that football — along with the bowling and rifle teams — will be revived in 2016. The ...
Former NFL coach Mike Sherman joining high school ranks
Former Green Bay Packers and Texas A&M head coach Mike Sherman will begin coaching high school football in Massachusetts this fall. [caption id="attachment_12946" align="alignright" width="217"] Former NFL coach Mike Sherman will begin coachin...
Virginia High School League opens doors to private institutions
The Virginia High School League will now allow private school members, a first in the organization's 90-year history. The change is the result of a lawsuit filed by Liberty Christian Academy, a private school that applied for membership three tim...
Brevard College announces reclassification to Division III
Brevard College announced plans this week to begin transitioning to NCAA Division III, a process that takes four years before an institution can become a full member. The college, located in Brevard, North Carolina, has spent the last eight years ...
Survey: 46% of readers support athletes bypassing college for pros
In April, Coach and Athletic Director asked readers whether they believed that high school athletes should be allowed to bypass college for the pros. Most agreed they should, but here are the complete results along with some of the responses. •...
Lawsuit claims turf gave prep football player MRSA
An Ohio high school football player has filed a lawsuit against two school districts after sustaining a cut during a game he claims led to a staph infection. [caption id="attachment_12838" align="alignright" width="318"] An Ohio prep football play...
Excessive contact rule in HS hoops now includes all ball handlers
The National Federation of State High School Associations Basketball Rules Committee has expanded a provision on contact with ball handlers that was put in place last year. The rule created in 2014 prohibited excessive contact on ball handlers ...
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