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H.S. Coach’s “Full Force” Practice Leads To Lawsuit

August 27, 2012
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A former South Bend, Ind. high school freshman footbal player sustained serious injuries after his coach turned him into a tackling dummy during practice.  On September 10, 2009, John Adams High School (“Adams”) suffered an embarrassing defeat against rival Clay High School.  After the bus ride back to Adams, coach Vince DeDario called for a post-game practice because of the team’s poor physical performance.  At practice, Coach DeDario forced freshman Keemo Richardson to stand still while other players “were...

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Trojans Include Twitter Handle On Player Bio’s

August 24, 2012
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Trojans Include Twitter Handle On Player Bio’s

In another step to lure top talent and to let blue-chippers know that USC is the place to showcase your football talent, head coach Lane Kiffin and the Trojans are now including twitter handles on player bio’s. This risky move is an apparent attempt to keep prospective players virtually connected to current players without breaking any recruiting violations.    Twitter is certainly a wonderful tool that allows for instant communication without filter to a worldwide audience.  With that said, college football coaches such...

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Minnesota State Head Coach Escorted Off Field, Arrested

August 22, 2012
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Minnesota State Head Coach Escorted Off Field, Arrested

For those questioning why Minnesota State head football coach Todd Hoffner, 46, was abruptly escorted off the team’s practice field this past Friday–the Blue Earth County Sheriff’s Department has your answer.  On Tuesday, the Sheriff’s Department reported that Hoffner was arrested on suspicion of child pornography.  He is currently booked in the Blue Earth County Jail for using minors in a sexual performance and possession of child pornography. To date, no formal charges have been filed as an investigation...

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Sign Of The Times For Arkansas

August 21, 2012
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Sign Of The Times For Arkansas

Arkansas athletic director Jeff Long is enforcing a football fan sign policy that has been in effect for the past five seasons.  Fans who wish to enter War Memorial Stadium with sign-in-hand must first have university approal.  Earlier this week, Long tweeted, “All signs Students and Fans would like to display at FB games must be approved in advance. Call Julie Cain at (479) 575-3134 for approval.”  The reason for the sign initiative is to prevent the displaying of inappropriate...

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Even In High School, Winning is Not Enough

August 15, 2012
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Even In High School, Winning is Not Enough

Former high school football coach Mark Weaver is suing the South Panola School District, and others, claiming he was fired for protesting the elimination of two class periods allocated for football.  Coach Weaver, who is also the school’s science teacher, was hired as an assistant coach in 1995 to discipline and turn the failing Mississippi program around.  He accomplished this monumental task by increasing the graduation rate while substantially improving the football team.  When it was all said and...

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Campuses Adding Football Teams

August 10, 2012
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Campuses Adding Football Teams

College football is right around the corner and as fan support grows so does the number of teams fielded.  This season, there will be five new institutions fielding college football teams (Bluefield College, Lindenwood University-Belleville, Misericordia University, Point University, and Wayland Baptist University).  The expansion does not stop here.  It is anticipated that 17 more institutions will launch teams between 2013-2015.  Since 2008, 28 new football teams have sprung from Dordt College in Sioux City, Iowa to Presentation College...

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LSU Soccer Sensation Mo Isom To Tryout Again

August 3, 2012
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LSU Soccer Sensation Mo Isom To Tryout Again

Mo Isom is back on the practice field as she tries to kick her way onto LSU’s football roster this season. The fifth-year senior and homecoming queen made headlines last year when she tried out for a placekicking spot. Though she didn’t make the cut, she left with a memorable performance including hitting on a 51-yard field goal attempt. After a year to reflect, she is back and ready to show the world that a female can compete on...

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In The Midst Of A Free Agency Frenzy, Penn State Lands Recruit

July 27, 2012
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In The Midst Of A Free Agency Frenzy, Penn State Lands Recruit

Despite the crippling penalties aimed at bringing Penn State football to a crawl, the Nittany Lion coaching staff added its first prospect post-NCAA sanctions to its 2012 class.  Linebacker Brennan Franklin, who hails from Arizona’s Peoria Centennial High, committed to Penn State earlier this week. The 6-foot-2, 235-pound inside linebacker is leaving for Happy Valley today.  The coaching staff, the presence of team unity, and a chance to be part of something special undoubtedly convinced Franklin to play ball...

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