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This week's stories
Football Fight Ends SeasonWhen the lights went out during a Florida high school football game, a huge brawl ensued. As a result, both teams were forced to forfeit their remaining regular-season games. Academics Before AthleticsOn Saturday, Nov. 22, Florida State football safety Myron Rolle will be in Alabama for an interview for a Rhodes Scholarship. In response, the ACC has moved the start time back for the Seminoles' game against Maryland that day so Rolle can make it to both events. Last year, Athletic Management talked to Rolle's high school athletic director about strategies for keeping the superstar prospect focused on academics despite the media and recruiting circus surrounding him. H.S. AD AwardsIn December, eight high school athletic directors will be awarded citations from the NFHS for outstanding service in their profession. Found On FacebookAfter Election Day, one member of the University of Texas football team added a racially charged comment to his Facebook page. The player has since been removed from the team. More Autonomy For BoostersThe Ohio House of Representatives is considering a bill to prohibit public schools from controlling funds raised by booster clubs. Virus Cancels GamesHope College had to cancel several athletic contests two weeks ago due to a virus outbreak on its campus. Its football game was rescheduled for this Saturday. Hazing Rocks New Mexico High SchoolTension is high in this New Mexico town, where six former high school football players pleaded not guilty to hazing charges. The team's coaches have all resigned. Questioning CAPIs there a conflict of interest for University of Michigan faculty members who serve on the school's Committee on Academic Performance? Members of the 2007 committee received free tickets and paid travel to the Rose Bowl. You Want A Rivalry?East L.A. College played host to one of the oldest, most storied high school football rivalries last weekend. The East Los Angeles Classic, which pits Roosevelt and Garfield high schools against each other, was expected to draw a crowd of 25,000. Playing Up StereotypesWhat would have been an extremely inappropriate advertising campaign for ESPN was recently leaked to the media. It involved playing up different stereotypes of students at big-name universities. |
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