Md. & IL students have some NFL predictions
Going into the last weekend of games in the NFL <em>before</em> the Super Bowl, we have some predictions and some appreciation.
Football
It’s Wildcard Weekend in the NFL. Who knew?
Fan support for NFL teams is down, but TV ratings may not tell the whole story. Yet in high school, rivalries still bring excitement.
Hirsch H.S. & others in Chicago dropped football
Charter schools are common in Chicago. The city wants to put another one inside an existing h.s. that has had its budget cut.
IL football title games put nerves on edge
IL football lived up to its billing as the meeting of champions on the gridiron, despite some interesting officiating.
IL state football champs to be crowned this weekend
State finals in football take place today in Illinois at NIU Huskie Stadium. Our predictions will be published for the record after the games are done.
IL football state final games are set
16 football semifinal games were played today in Illinois, and 9 of the 16 teams headed to DeKalb are still undefeated.
Was E. St. Louis football negligent about brain injury?
Former football player at E. St. Louis HS: coach & district were negligent in 2008, causing him to suffer permanent brain damage.
Obituary: Carlos Sanchez, Arizona football player
An Arizona high school football player died last Friday as a result of injuries sustained in a game. He hit his head on the ground, reports say.
Chicago Hope Acad. wins another game by forfeit
Citing safety concerns amid Chicago violence, a 2nd school has forfeited a football game scheduled against Hope Academy.
27 IL football teams undefeated for regular season
About 3 dozen IL high school varsity football teams are undefeated after 8 games of a 9-game regular season, which concludes this weekend.