U.Md. president to step down over athletic scandal
A heat stroke and death of a football player at the U. of Md. in June forced the president of the university to step down.
Football
39 IL football teams go into final week undefeated
Teams that finish a regular football season in IL undefeated have something to be proud of. But then, it's on to the playoffs.
School groups help raise breast cancer awareness
Breast cancer has touched many in the US; campaigns to raise awareness of the killer range from the NFL to high schools.
Illinois football teams clinch playoff berths
2 central IL football teams look strong and are sure to qualify for the playoffs, given strong support from their schools.
Linganore plays hard to beat Edgewood
The Lancers of Linganore HS (Frederick, Md.) beat a talented Edgewood team, despite a D1 recruit on the other side of the ball.
Football players trade brain damage for scholarships
Many kids continue to play football in hopes of getting a college scholarship, despite well-documented brain injuries that often result.
The diverse Friday night lights in Alabama
Private schools compete against public schools in several states, but there are clear recruiting advantages for private schools.
A Louisiana school seeks coaches after sanctions
Sanctions against a La. high school for administrative violations: >$40,000 in fines, forfeits, postseason suspensions.
Md. moves to keep young kids safe from football
A bill has been filed in the Md. Gen. Assembly that would restrict where students younger than high school can play football.
The NFL season comes down to this
This wasn't such a good season for the Bears or the Ravens, but they have ties now back to the Univ. of Del. that look promising.