Finding Something Positive…. at Notre Dame
In the fall of 2011, our Mason County Royals finished the season at 2-8, on October 21st. Forget about Thanksgiving Day practice… we didn’t even make it to Halloween. It was depressing. John Combs had just completed his freshman…
When a Player Transfers, is it Okay for Him to Hand over Your Rival’s Playbook?
If a player transfers to your school, and he is from your rival school, or any school you play, is it okay for him to give you a copy of your rival’s playbook? I think anything a kid knows/remembers is…
South Florida Could Steal the Draft Spotlight
Finding high school football talent in South Florida is not a difficult thing to do. Seeing the players mature in college and selected in the NFL Draft gives an opportunity for reflection, and with the first Round set for Thursday…
Salaries Soaring for Alabama HS Coaches
Hoover High School (AL) has raised the bar for coaching salaries in Alabama with the announcement it increased the pay of Josh Niblett to $125,000 — up from $114,471 a year ago. The move was finalized Thursday and made Niblett…
Dramatic Changes to Transfer Law in Two States
Two of the best states for high school football will be voting to go in polar opposite directions when handling transfers. Florida took the first step in approving a proposal Thursday to essentially create sports free agency, while New Jersey…
Deflate Gate – Brady is Getting a Bum Rap
The Following from a long time fan of Football: A Rocket Scientist…former head of space transportation for a major U.S. corporation……. Being a fellow Wolverine, I’ve always liked Tom Brady. He is getting a bum rap. I can prove it….
Can Bishop Gorman Win a National Title With a Frontloaded slate?
Tony Sanchez has not lost an in-state game since he took over at Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, NV) heading into the 2009 season and, as such, he set his sights on a higher prize: a national title. Sanchez has worked…
Commentary: California Ready to Chase the Dollar
In a world where money talks and participation trophies are becoming the norm, high school football state championships appear to be the next frontier for those that believe everyone is a winner and every revenue stream should be tapped until…
Only Five Months To Go
For those of us that live and breath for some form of football, February was just about the cruelest month. The Super Bowl ended the season and the NFL Players Combine seemed like more hype than substance. March is not…
Reflections On the AFCA Convention
American Football Monthly was a proud participant in this year’s annual AFCA Convention that took place in Orlando, January 10-13. We were able to meet many new coaches and revisit with those we’ve gotten to know over the last few…