Source: Fox News
Summary
Mary G. Montgomery head coach Zach Golson was suspended for the upcoming season due to recruiting violations. Golson allegedly held an event for eighth-grade students who intended to play for the high school next season, violating Alabama High School Athletic Association rules. The school was fined, placed on probation, and will not participate in the postseason.
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The game followed a familiar script.
Golson’s mistake was holding an event for middle school students, something that’s not uncommon in high school football recruiting.
Opposing coaches were upset because Golson’s event was seen as a recruiting tactic to lure players from other districts.
The allegations were enough to get Golson suspended for a year, and the school was penalized with fines and probation.
This is the worst part of it all: the affected players are essentially playing a seasons’ worth of exhibition games.
This reframe: High school football recruiting is a high-stakes game where coaches will do whatever it takes to get the best players, even if it means bending the rules.
Author: Evan Null
