H.S. Athletes Should Get School Credit,` Says Brenham Coach
from KBTX
 High school Football players across Texas put in some sweat on Friday nights. One Brenham coach thinks that hard work on the field should translate in the classroom. Football Defensive Coordinator Craig Agnew says students who play sports should get more elective credit. More
Central Texas Football Teams are Well-grounded
from Killeen Daily Herald
Variations of the pass-happy spread offense dominate the Texas high school football landscape, but in Central Texas several teams are putting more emphasis on establishing a successful ground attack. More
Playing, and Even Watching, Sports Improves Brain Function
from Science Daily
Being an athlete or merely a fan improves language skills when it comes to discussing their sport because parts of the brain usually involved in playing sports are instead used to understand sport language, new research at the University of Chicago shows. More
Remembering Football Schools That No Longer Play
from Austin American-Statesman
In the last decade, a half-dozen or more new high school football programs have been launched annually in Texas. In almost every instance, player development is facilitated by intense coaching and excellent facilities, on and off the playing field. Such physical and mental progress is mandated in an era when consistent success becomes more difficult to attain each year. More
Hurricane Ike Could Do Much Worse for H.S. Football Scene
from The Orange Leader
While Hurricane Gustav came through with barely a whimper, it still had local athletic directors worried. Most of high school football games were moved while some still played on their scheduled date, including Vidor who ran all over Houston St. Thomas. Now everyone has a close eye on Hurricane Ike. More
Sweating, Crying May Help Prevent Exercise-Induced Asthma in Athletes
from Science Daily
An athlete’s ability to sweat may do more than keep the body cool. It also may prevent the development of exercise-induced asthma (EIA), a common respiratory condition among trained athletes. New research shows that athletes with EIA produce less sweat, tears, and saliva than those who do not have breathing problems. More
Risks Come From Recruiting Too Young
from Austin American-Statesman
You can't blame Mack Brown for locking up almost his entire 2009 recruiting class before anyone had taken a snap as a senior. Five months before National Signing Day, the Longhorns have verbal commitments from 19 high school football players, all from Texas. The Horns have wiggle room for three or four more if someone blossoms as a senior. Recruiting season is a 365-day hunt, and the targets are kids who have outstanding junior seasons. Seniors need not apply. More
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