Since 1999, all sources remain confidential. Send Scoop or Job postings to: Mail@FootballScoop.com or 225.229.3429

","featuredImage","imageCaption",{"_459":1097,"_994":-5,"_1098":1099,"_1101":1102},"Since 1999","keyInfo",[1100],{"_48":410,"_44":971,"_46":973},"contentLength",32,"6","/2025/12/01/null",{"_1004":61,"_1005":-5,"_1006":-5,"_1007":-5},[],[],{"_1109":31,"_1110":31,"_1111":31},"hideDate","hideAuthor","hideSubject","pinnedOn","2025-12-01T14:00:40.947Z","specs",[],"tag","imageCredit","publishedOn","2025-12-01T14:00:36.659Z","hasPagebreak","pagebreakContent",{"_972":-5,"_976":1123,"_978":1124,"_980":1125,"_982":-5,"_983":1126,"_987":1127,"_923":1128,"_989":18,"_990":991,"_1094":-5,"_1095":18,"_992":1129,"_995":996,"_997":998,"_550":1025,"_1000":1136,"_1002":1137,"_1008":-5,"_1009":1138,"_1011":1139,"_1064":-5,"_1065":-5,"_1066":-5,"_1068":-5,"_1069":-5,"_1070":61,"_1071":61,"_1072":61,"_1073":61,"_1074":61,"_1075":1140,"_1076":-5,"_1079":-5,"_1114":1142,"_1116":-5,"_459":1130,"_1117":18,"_46":1123,"_1118":1143,"_1120":61,"_1121":-5},"41d7eb55-3f86-4b8b-8a06-eb76c795ab4f","2026-06-08T12:25:44.130Z","2026-06-08T14:40:20.122Z",{"_48":1089,"_46":1090,"_986":1091},[],"

Monday June 8, 2026

$\"\"$

",{"_459":1130,"_994":-5,"_1098":1131,"_1101":1135},"Scoop",[1132,1134],{"_48":403,"_44":971,"_46":1133},"the-scoop",{"_48":410,"_44":971,"_46":973},54,"/team/the-scoop/feed/topic/41d7eb55-3f86-4b8b-8a06-eb76c795ab4f",{"_1004":61,"_1005":-5,"_1006":-5,"_1007":-5},[],[],{"_1109":31,"_1110":31,"_1111":31,"_1141":61},"disablePagebreak",[],"2026-06-09T03:59:43.931Z",{"_972":-5,"_976":1145,"_978":1146,"_980":1147,"_982":-5,"_983":1148,"_987":1149,"_923":1150,"_989":18,"_990":991,"_1094":-5,"_1095":18,"_992":1151,"_995":996,"_997":998,"_550":1025,"_1000":1157,"_1002":1158,"_1008":-5,"_1009":1159,"_1011":1160,"_1064":-5,"_1065":-5,"_1066":-5,"_1068":-5,"_1069":-5,"_1070":61,"_1071":61,"_1072":61,"_1073":61,"_1074":61,"_1075":1161,"_1076":-5,"_1079":-5,"_1114":1162,"_1116":-5,"_459":1152,"_1117":18,"_46":1145,"_1118":1163,"_1120":61,"_1121":-5},"6c96feed-f794-406a-bd5f-f4c21d65223d","2026-06-08T12:26:25.949Z","2026-06-08T14:40:31.678Z",{"_48":1089,"_46":1090,"_986":1091},[],"

Guardian Caps: Introducing the limited edition Americana LOOP, the most affordable 5-STAR rated headband designed to better protect flag football and 7v7 athletes where it matters most. Available for a limited time only with no restocks, so secure yours now before they are gone.

",{"_459":1152,"_994":-5,"_1098":1153,"_1101":1156},"Monday Scoop - Guardian Caps Americana Loop",[1154,1155],{"_48":403,"_44":971,"_46":1133},{"_48":410,"_44":971,"_46":973},62,"/team/the-scoop/feed/topic/6c96feed-f794-406a-bd5f-f4c21d65223d",{"_1004":61,"_1005":-5,"_1006":-5,"_1007":-5},[],[],{"_1109":31,"_1110":31,"_1111":31,"_1141":61},[],"2026-06-09T03:58:25.501Z",{"_972":-5,"_976":1165,"_978":1166,"_980":1166,"_982":-5,"_983":1167,"_987":1168,"_923":1169,"_989":18,"_990":991,"_1094":-5,"_1095":18,"_992":1170,"_995":996,"_997":998,"_550":1025,"_1000":1175,"_1002":1176,"_1008":-5,"_1009":1177,"_1011":1178,"_1064":-5,"_1065":-5,"_1066":-5,"_1068":-5,"_1069":-5,"_1070":61,"_1071":61,"_1072":61,"_1073":61,"_1074":61,"_1075":1179,"_1076":-5,"_1079":-5,"_1114":1180,"_1116":-5,"_459":1171,"_1117":18,"_46":1165,"_1118":1181,"_1120":61,"_1121":-5},"aab38241-17f0-41ee-ad94-ffd6107c0cbf","2026-06-08T14:42:30.251Z",{"_48":1089,"_46":1090,"_986":1091},[],"

Goleman (Miami Lakes, FL): Goleman Senior High School located in Miami Lakes, Florida is looking for a best fit assistant coach for the 2026 season. We were 7A region 4 finalists last season, and we are looking for an energetic coach that wants to join our staff and help us reach those heights again and go beyond. This is a stipend only position with in-building possibilities down the road. Please send resumes to HC Ariel Cribeiro at acribeiro@dadeschools.net.

",{"_459":1171,"_994":-5,"_1098":1172,"_1101":1174},"HS",[1173],{"_48":410,"_44":971,"_46":973},93,"/team/high-school-scoop/feed/topic/aab38241-17f0-41ee-ad94-ffd6107c0cbf",{"_1004":61,"_1005":-5,"_1006":-5,"_1007":-5},[],[],{"_1109":31,"_1110":31,"_1111":31,"_1141":61},[],"2026-06-08T14:42:30.104Z",{"_972":-5,"_976":1183,"_978":1184,"_980":1184,"_982":-5,"_983":1185,"_987":1186,"_923":1187,"_989":18,"_990":991,"_1094":-5,"_1095":18,"_992":1188,"_995":996,"_997":998,"_550":1025,"_1000":1192,"_1002":1193,"_1008":-5,"_1009":1194,"_1011":1195,"_1064":-5,"_1065":-5,"_1066":-5,"_1068":-5,"_1069":-5,"_1070":61,"_1071":61,"_1072":61,"_1073":61,"_1074":61,"_1075":1196,"_1076":-5,"_1079":-5,"_1114":1197,"_1116":-5,"_459":1171,"_1117":18,"_46":1183,"_1118":1198,"_1120":61,"_1121":-5},"b95549db-6d6a-41e0-a2c2-53aed323eabf","2026-06-08T14:41:38.321Z",{"_48":1089,"_46":1090,"_986":1091},[],"

Sunlake (FL): Sunlake HS is looking for a few experienced varsity football coaches. There is staff flexibility and all positions will be considered. However, priority to those who can coach OL, QB’s, and LB’s. Potential coordinator opportunity for the right candidate. Teaching opportunities available in Math, English, and ESE. Become a valued member of a program focused on structure, organization, and a standard of excellence, while developing our student-athletes in all phases of their lives. Those interested should contact Head Football Coach Chris Digiacomo at cdigi64@gmail.com.

",{"_459":1171,"_994":-5,"_1098":1189,"_1101":1191},[1190],{"_48":410,"_44":971,"_46":973},112,"/team/high-school-scoop/feed/topic/b95549db-6d6a-41e0-a2c2-53aed323eabf",{"_1004":61,"_1005":-5,"_1006":-5,"_1007":-5},[],[],{"_1109":31,"_1110":31,"_1111":31,"_1141":61},[],"2026-06-08T14:41:38.185Z",{"_972":-5,"_976":1200,"_978":1201,"_980":1201,"_982":-5,"_983":1202,"_987":1203,"_923":1204,"_989":18,"_990":991,"_1094":-5,"_1095":18,"_992":1205,"_995":996,"_997":998,"_550":1025,"_1000":1209,"_1002":1210,"_1008":-5,"_1009":1211,"_1011":1212,"_1064":-5,"_1065":-5,"_1066":-5,"_1068":-5,"_1069":-5,"_1070":61,"_1071":61,"_1072":61,"_1073":61,"_1074":61,"_1075":1213,"_1076":-5,"_1079":-5,"_1114":1214,"_1116":-5,"_459":1171,"_1117":18,"_46":1200,"_1118":1215,"_1120":61,"_1121":-5},"08fba346-4191-42b1-8d19-8f44fcc1ffd1","2026-06-08T14:41:11.312Z",{"_48":1089,"_46":1090,"_986":1091},[],"

Fox Creek (SC): Fox Creek HS is looking for qualified coaches on both sides of the ball. We are a growing program, just added a middle school feeder program as well. Positions are flexible, possible Special Teams Coordinator for the right applicant. Current open teaching positions in the building are middle school ISS and high school history with football weight room tied in. If interested please send resume and references to Head Coach David Sammons at dsammons@fchs.net.

",{"_459":1171,"_994":-5,"_1098":1206,"_1101":1208},[1207],{"_48":410,"_44":971,"_46":973},90,"/team/high-school-scoop/feed/topic/08fba346-4191-42b1-8d19-8f44fcc1ffd1",{"_1004":61,"_1005":-5,"_1006":-5,"_1007":-5},[],[],{"_1109":31,"_1110":31,"_1111":31,"_1141":61},[],"2026-06-08T14:41:11.075Z",{"_972":-5,"_976":1217,"_978":1218,"_980":1219,"_982":-5,"_983":1220,"_987":1224,"_923":1225,"_989":18,"_990":991,"_1094":-5,"_1095":18,"_992":1226,"_995":996,"_997":998,"_550":1025,"_1000":1232,"_1002":1233,"_1008":-5,"_1009":1234,"_1011":1235,"_1064":-5,"_1065":-5,"_1066":-5,"_1068":-5,"_1069":-5,"_1070":61,"_1071":61,"_1072":61,"_1073":61,"_1074":61,"_1075":1236,"_1076":-5,"_1079":-5,"_1114":1237,"_1116":-5,"_459":1227,"_1117":18,"_46":1217,"_1118":1238,"_1120":61,"_1121":-5},"31d0f9c2-ec88-412c-8222-9c74d29a943d","2026-06-08T12:55:49.922Z","2026-06-08T15:02:22.623Z",{"_48":1221,"_46":1222,"_986":1223},"Scott Roussel","scottroussel","/avatars/scottroussel.jpg",[],"

Sources tell FootballScoop multiple states are running into resistance as they pursue allowing coach to player communication

",{"_459":1227,"_994":-5,"_1098":1228,"_1101":1231},"Wearable tech",[1229,1230],{"_48":410,"_44":971,"_46":973},{"_48":403,"_44":971,"_46":1133},41,"/team/high-school-scoop/feed/topic/31d0f9c2-ec88-412c-8222-9c74d29a943d",{"_1004":61,"_1005":-5,"_1006":-5,"_1007":-5},[],[],{"_1109":31,"_1110":31,"_1111":31,"_1141":61},[],"2026-06-08T14:40:49.660Z",{"_972":-5,"_976":1240,"_978":1241,"_980":1241,"_982":-5,"_983":1242,"_987":1243,"_923":1244,"_989":18,"_990":991,"_1094":-5,"_1095":18,"_992":1245,"_995":996,"_997":998,"_550":1025,"_1000":1249,"_1002":1250,"_1008":-5,"_1009":1251,"_1011":1252,"_1064":-5,"_1065":-5,"_1066":-5,"_1068":-5,"_1069":-5,"_1070":61,"_1071":61,"_1072":61,"_1073":61,"_1074":61,"_1075":1253,"_1076":-5,"_1079":-5,"_1114":1254,"_1116":-5,"_459":1171,"_1117":18,"_46":1240,"_1118":1255,"_1120":61,"_1121":-5},"277ff6a6-1465-45c9-a1b8-7bbb7a6c4b84","2026-06-08T13:30:07.301Z",{"_48":1221,"_46":1222,"_986":1223},[],"

Cincinnati St. Xavier High School (OH): St. Xavier is looking for a Week 4 contest in 2027 (Sept 10) and 2028 (Sept 8). Please contact Asst Jeff Neal at jneal@stxavier.org or 513.675.2241 $\"\"$

",{"_459":1171,"_994":-5,"_1098":1246,"_1101":1248},[1247],{"_48":410,"_44":971,"_46":973},76,"/team/high-school-scoop/feed/topic/277ff6a6-1465-45c9-a1b8-7bbb7a6c4b84",{"_1004":61,"_1005":-5,"_1006":-5,"_1007":-5},[],[],{"_1109":31,"_1110":31,"_1111":31,"_1141":61},[],"2026-06-08T13:30:07.149Z",{"_972":-5,"_976":1257,"_978":1258,"_980":1259,"_982":-5,"_983":1260,"_987":1261,"_923":1262,"_989":18,"_990":991,"_1094":-5,"_1095":18,"_992":1263,"_995":996,"_997":998,"_550":1025,"_1000":1269,"_1002":1270,"_1008":-5,"_1009":1271,"_1011":1272,"_1064":-5,"_1065":-5,"_1066":-5,"_1068":-5,"_1069":-5,"_1070":61,"_1071":61,"_1072":61,"_1073":61,"_1074":61,"_1075":1273,"_1076":-5,"_1079":-5,"_1114":1274,"_1116":-5,"_459":1152,"_1117":18,"_46":1257,"_1118":1275,"_1120":61,"_1121":-5},"88e8f805-3c01-43ec-8b78-28959d115789","2026-06-01T12:32:03.859Z","2026-06-06T18:05:31.054Z",{"_48":1089,"_46":1090,"_986":1091},[],"

Saturday June 6, 2026

$\"\"$

",{"_459":1152,"_994":-5,"_1098":1264,"_1101":1135},[1265,1266,1267],{"_48":403,"_44":971,"_46":1133},{"_48":410,"_44":971,"_46":973},{"_48":413,"_44":971,"_46":1268},"strength-scoop","/team/the-scoop/feed/topic/88e8f805-3c01-43ec-8b78-28959d115789",{"_1004":61,"_1005":-5,"_1006":-5,"_1007":-5},[],[],{"_1109":31,"_1110":31,"_1111":31,"_1141":61},[],"2026-06-07T03:59:00.000Z",{"_972":-5,"_976":1277,"_978":1278,"_980":1279,"_982":-5,"_983":1280,"_987":1281,"_923":1150,"_989":18,"_990":991,"_1094":-5,"_1095":18,"_992":1282,"_995":996,"_997":998,"_550":1025,"_1000":1287,"_1002":1288,"_1008":-5,"_1009":1289,"_1011":1290,"_1064":-5,"_1065":-5,"_1066":-5,"_1068":-5,"_1069":-5,"_1070":61,"_1071":61,"_1072":61,"_1073":61,"_1074":61,"_1075":1291,"_1076":-5,"_1079":-5,"_1114":1292,"_1116":-5,"_459":1283,"_1117":18,"_46":1277,"_1118":1293,"_1120":61,"_1121":-5},"3d7b9f17-3a27-4293-8047-01315c0324f4","2026-06-01T12:32:46.603Z","2026-06-06T18:05:42.628Z",{"_48":1089,"_46":1090,"_986":1091},[],{"_459":1283,"_994":-5,"_1098":1284,"_1101":1156},"Monday Scoop - Guardian Caps American Loop blurb",[1285,1286],{"_48":403,"_44":971,"_46":1133},{"_48":410,"_44":971,"_46":973},"/team/the-scoop/feed/topic/3d7b9f17-3a27-4293-8047-01315c0324f4",{"_1004":61,"_1005":-5,"_1006":-5,"_1007":-5},[],[],{"_1109":31,"_1110":31,"_1111":31,"_1141":61},[],"2026-06-07T03:58:00.000Z","initialPager",{"_1296":54,"_1297":1298,"_1299":54,"_1300":1301,"_1302":1303},"pageIndex","pageSize",10,"recordIndex","totalRecords",2904,"totalPages",291,"filterOptions",[1306,1316,1322,1328],{"_48":1016,"_7":1017,"_1018":1307},[1308,1310,1312,1314],{"_1021":1022,"_1023":1309},[1025,1026,1027],{"_1021":1029,"_1023":1311},[973],{"_1021":1032,"_1023":1313},[991],{"_1021":1035,"_1023":1315,"_1038":1039},[1037,31],{"_48":1041,"_7":1042,"_1018":1317},[1318,1320],{"_1021":1022,"_1023":1319},[1025],{"_1021":1029,"_1023":1321},[973],{"_48":1049,"_7":1050,"_1018":1323},[1324,1326],{"_1021":1022,"_1023":1325},[1026],{"_1021":1029,"_1023":1327},[973],{"_48":1057,"_7":1058,"_1018":1329},[1330,1332],{"_1021":1022,"_1023":1331},[1027],{"_1021":1029,"_1023":1333},[973],"startingFilter","header",{"_1337":410,"_1338":-5},"lineOne","lineTwo","specIds","teamData",{"_46":1342,"_7":410,"_1343":998,"_972":973,"_467":1344,"_1345":1346,"_1347":998,"_1348":998,"_1349":61,"_1350":61,"_1351":61,"_1352":61,"_1353":31,"_1354":1355},"b1030482-fb4a-4cc6-8a3b-b1b1d59933c5","apiID","/site/img/logo/high-school.png","league","MISC","divisionID","conferenceID","enableLiveFeed","enableStats","enableStandings","enableSchedule","enableBar","metaInfo",{"_1356":18,"_1357":18,"_1358":18,"_1359":18,"_1360":18},"coach","divName","orgName","sport","subDivName","promotedContentId","metaSettings",{"_459":460,"_461":462,"_463":464,"_465":466,"_467":468,"_469":468,"_470":471,"_472":473,"_474":1364,"_481":482,"_483":484,"_485":468,"_486":468,"_487":468,"_488":489},{"_476":18,"_477":478,"_479":18,"_480":18},"sidebarNavSections",[1367,1429,1506],{"_1335":1368,"_1370":1371,"_1372":1373,"_1018":1374,"_1427":1428},{"_459":417,"_461":18,"_1369":18},"image","articles",[],"desktopLayoutStyle","default",[1375],{"_44":1116,"_46":1376,"_1377":996,"_15":1378,"_1399":1400,"_1023":1401,"_1426":54},"featured","count",{"_44":1116,"_46":1376,"_48":1379,"_1380":1381},"Featured","__i",{"_1382":1383,"_1384":1385,"_463":-5,"_1114":1387,"_1388":-5,"_1389":-5,"_1390":1391},"guid","97936ccc-0a5c-4317-ab6e-abd059446610","model",{"_46":-5,"_7":1386,"_788":-5},"Specification",[],"category","subCategory","auditing",{"_1392":1393,"_1394":1395,"_1396":1395,"_1397":1398},"createdOn","2025-03-04T00:16:32.653Z","createdBy","system","lastUpdatedBy","lastUpdatedOn","2025-03-04T00:16:32.654Z","load","preload",[1402],{"_1369":1403,"_972":1404,"_1000":1405,"_1116":1379,"_1007":1406,"_1118":1407,"_983":1408,"_987":1409,"_459":1410,"_483":18,"_994":1411,"_1412":61,"_1413":61,"_1414":61,"_1415":996,"_997":998,"_46":1416,"_550":1026,"_1417":61,"_1009":1418,"_1011":1419,"_1071":61,"_1072":61,"_1073":61,"_1075":1420,"_976":1416,"_1421":1422,"_1424":18,"_1425":-5,"_1079":-5},"/img/random/gorout-in-game-1600x900.jpg","sources-states-running-into-resistance-as-they-pursue-coach-to-player-communication","/2026/06/08/sources-states-running-into-resistance-as-they-pursue-coach-to-player-communication","2026-06-02T15:39:28.479Z","2026-06-08T12:52:00.425Z",{"_48":1089,"_46":1090,"_986":1091},[],"Sources: Multiple states running into resistance as they pursue coach-to-player communication","Since the NCAA approved one-way in-helmet communication in April 2024, FBS teams have used a “green dot” player on the field to receive coach instructions. The feed","isPremium","isWarning","isTertiary","viewCount","a76084a5-4965-4c1b-a696-7df3c1a6e61d","isLiveFile",[],[],{},"videoInfo",{"_1423":-5},"url","externalUrl","subHeadings","skip","mobileLayoutStyle","compact",{"_1335":1430,"_1370":1431,"_1372":1428,"_1427":1428,"_1018":1432,"_1503":1504},{"_459":1379,"_461":18,"_1369":18},[],[1433],{"_44":1116,"_46":1376,"_1426":996,"_1377":1434,"_15":1435,"_1399":1400,"_1023":1440},"4",{"_44":1116,"_46":1376,"_48":1379,"_1380":1436},{"_1382":1383,"_1384":1437,"_463":-5,"_1114":1438,"_1388":-5,"_1389":-5,"_1390":1439},{"_46":-5,"_7":1386,"_788":-5},[],{"_1392":1393,"_1394":1395,"_1396":1395,"_1397":1398},[1441,1458,1473,1488],{"_1369":1442,"_972":1443,"_1000":1444,"_1116":1379,"_1007":1445,"_1118":1446,"_1447":1448,"_983":1449,"_987":1450,"_459":1451,"_483":18,"_994":1452,"_1412":61,"_1413":61,"_1414":61,"_1415":996,"_997":998,"_46":1453,"_550":1026,"_1417":61,"_1009":1454,"_1011":1455,"_1071":61,"_1072":61,"_1073":61,"_1075":1456,"_976":1453,"_1421":1457,"_1424":18,"_1425":-5,"_1079":-5},"/img/random/2025-03-25t175424z_1957520718_mt1usatoday25762429_rtrmadp_3_purdue-football-head-coach-barry-odom-and-purdue-athletic-544x306.jpg","veteran-big-ten-ad-mike-bobinski-is-reportedly-set-to-retire","/2026/06/03/veteran-big-ten-ad-mike-bobinski-is-reportedly-set-to-retire","2026-06-03T19:10:47.511Z","2026-06-03T19:30:49.903Z","photoCredit","USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect",{"_48":1089,"_46":1090,"_986":1091},[],"Veteran Big Ten AD Mike Bobinski is set to retire","A major shakeup is set for the Purdue University athletic department. On3, as well as Ross Dellenger, are reporting today that long-time Executive Vice President and Director of","ad765181-7edb-4d10-8034-45fc6468a8c7",[],[],{},{"_1423":-5},{"_1369":1459,"_972":1460,"_1000":1461,"_1116":1379,"_1007":1462,"_1118":1463,"_983":1464,"_987":1465,"_459":1466,"_483":18,"_994":1467,"_1412":61,"_1413":61,"_1414":61,"_1415":996,"_997":998,"_46":1468,"_550":1026,"_1417":61,"_1009":1469,"_1011":1470,"_1071":61,"_1072":61,"_1073":61,"_1075":1471,"_976":1468,"_1421":1472,"_1424":18,"_1425":-5,"_1079":-5},"/img/random/anthony-jackson-fremont-irvington-ca-544x306.jpg","instead-of-hiring-a-new-head-coach-a-california-hs-that-went-7-4-last-fall-has-decided-to-cancel-their-season","/2026/06/03/instead-of-hiring-a-new-head-coach-a-california-hs-that-went-7-4-last-fall-has-decided-to-cancel-their-season","2026-06-03T17:43:43.712Z","2026-06-03T18:13:04.770Z",{"_48":1089,"_46":1090,"_986":1091},[],"Instead of hiring a new head coach after a 7-4 season, a California HS has decided to cancel their fall season","Plenty of high school programs across the country would have traded the fall seasons they had in 2025 for a 7-4 campaign and used that momentum to head into 2026.While that may be the","e691565b-6a51-4ebe-9092-6bbadfdfe9c9",[],[],{},{"_1423":-5},{"_1369":1474,"_972":1475,"_1000":1476,"_1116":1379,"_1007":1477,"_1118":1478,"_983":1479,"_987":1480,"_459":1481,"_483":18,"_994":1482,"_1412":61,"_1413":61,"_1414":61,"_1415":996,"_997":998,"_46":1483,"_550":1026,"_1417":61,"_1009":1484,"_1011":1485,"_1071":61,"_1072":61,"_1073":61,"_1075":1486,"_976":1483,"_1421":1487,"_1424":18,"_1425":-5,"_1079":-5},"/img/random/nmaa-544x306.jpg","another-high-school-state-association-is-on-the-verge-of-allowing-one-time-transfers","/2026/06/01/another-high-school-state-association-is-on-the-verge-of-allowing-one-time-transfers","2026-06-01T16:13:53.620Z","2026-06-01T16:47:49.576Z",{"_48":1089,"_46":1090,"_986":1091},[],"Another high school state association is on the verge of allowing one-time transfers","When it comes to innovations in scheme, the high school level gets a lot of the credit as the testing ground for plays and schemes that eventually find their way to the college and","782c7e5d-9c45-406c-90ee-53cfde1b4efa",[],[],{},{"_1423":-5},{"_1369":1489,"_972":1490,"_1000":1491,"_1116":1379,"_1007":1492,"_1118":1493,"_983":1494,"_987":1495,"_459":1496,"_483":18,"_994":1497,"_1412":61,"_1413":61,"_1414":61,"_1415":996,"_997":998,"_46":1498,"_550":1026,"_1417":61,"_1009":1499,"_1011":1500,"_1071":61,"_1072":61,"_1073":61,"_1075":1501,"_976":1498,"_1421":1502,"_1424":18,"_1425":-5,"_1079":-5},"/img/legacy/belichicklombardi-544x306.jpg","bill-belichick-popularized-game-planning-for-the-middle-8-recent-data-shows-it-was-a-myth","/2026/05/28/bill-belichick-popularized-game-planning-for-the-middle-8-recent-data-shows-it-was-a-myth","2026-05-21T17:54:24.384Z","2026-05-28T19:13:50.291Z",{"_48":1089,"_46":1090,"_986":1091},[],"Bill Belichick popularized game planning for \"The Middle 8,\" recent data shows it was a myth","About a decade ago, trusted Bill Belichick colleague Michael Lombardi introduced a concept around what has become known as "The Middle Eight."The Middle Eight is a way of","a0cac54d-8dd0-4c2e-9ab1-ff8a70b91fd9",[],[],{},{"_1423":-5},"types",[1505],"tagless",{"_1335":1507,"_1370":1509,"_1372":1373,"_1427":1510,"_1503":1511,"_1018":1512},{"_459":1508,"_461":18,"_1369":18},"Latest News",[],"none",[1505],[1513],{"_44":971,"_46":1514,"_1377":1515,"_15":1516,"_1023":1528,"_1426":54,"_1399":1529},"news-scoop","8",{"_986":-5,"_44":971,"_46":1514,"_48":417,"_1517":61,"_1380":1518,"_1526":1527},"isHidden",{"_1382":1519,"_1384":1520,"_463":-5,"_1114":1521,"_1388":-5,"_1389":-5,"_1390":1522},"258e6f71-bc97-4643-b412-728a86374bc9",{"_46":-5,"_7":1386,"_788":-5},[],{"_1392":1523,"_1394":1524,"_1396":1524,"_1397":1525},"2025-03-06T15:41:39.577Z","62019cfd-93b5-49d2-b6a1-fbf56a08143e","2025-03-06T15:41:48.357Z","contentTypes",[1026],[],"lazy","routes/$tagType.$tagSlug.feed.$template.$contentRoute",{"_1532":1217,"_923":1533,"_1362":1554,"_1556":1557,"_1565":1566,"_1573":1232,"_1574":1575,"_1576":-5},"contentId",{"_972":-5,"_976":1217,"_978":1218,"_980":1219,"_982":-5,"_983":1534,"_987":1535,"_923":1225,"_989":18,"_990":991,"_1094":18,"_1095":18,"_992":1536,"_995":996,"_997":998,"_550":1025,"_1000":1540,"_1002":1541,"_1008":-5,"_1009":1542,"_1011":1543,"_1064":-5,"_1065":-5,"_1066":-5,"_1068":-5,"_1069":-5,"_1070":61,"_1071":61,"_1072":61,"_1073":61,"_1074":61,"_1075":1544,"_1076":-5,"_1079":-5,"_1114":1545,"_1116":-5,"_459":1227,"_1117":18,"_1548":61,"_1412":61,"_1118":1238,"_1388":-5,"_1549":18,"_1550":1551,"_1552":1553},{"_48":1221,"_46":1222,"_986":1223},[],{"_459":1227,"_994":-5,"_1098":1537,"_1101":1231},[1538,1539],{"_48":410,"_44":971,"_46":973},{"_48":403,"_44":971,"_46":1133},"team/high-school-scoop/feed/topic/31d0f9c2-ec88-412c-8222-9c74d29a943d",{"_1004":61,"_1005":-5,"_1006":-5,"_1007":-5},[],[],{"_1109":31,"_1110":31,"_1111":31,"_1141":61},[1546,1547],{"_7":971,"_862":973,"_48":410},{"_7":971,"_862":1133,"_48":403},"showPremiumContentWarning","featuredImageUrl","cacheKey","scoop_31d0f9c2-ec88-412c-8222-9c74d29a943d","cachedOn","2026-06-08T15:14:37.972Z",{"_459":460,"_461":462,"_463":464,"_465":466,"_467":468,"_469":468,"_470":471,"_472":473,"_474":1555,"_481":482,"_483":484,"_485":468,"_486":468,"_487":468,"_488":489},{"_476":18,"_477":478,"_479":18,"_480":18},"searchResponse",{"_1558":1559,"_1561":1562,"_1563":1564},"pager",{"_1296":54,"_1297":1560,"_1299":54,"_1300":54},60,"records",[],"dimensions",[],"sortsUsed",[1567,1571],{"_1021":1568,"_1569":1570},"specs.pinnedOn","direction","desc",{"_1021":1572,"_1569":1570},"specs.sentOn","baseUrl","returnUrl","/team/high-school-scoop/feed","commentId","actionData","errors"]

High School Scoop

Comments

Wearable tech

Sources: Multiple states running into resistance as they pursue coach-to-player communication

By Doug Samuels

Jun 8, 2026

Veteran Big Ten AD Mike Bobinski is set to retire

By Doug Samuels

5 days ago

Instead of hiring a new head coach after a 7-4 season, a California HS has decided to cancel their fall season

By Doug Samuels

5 days ago

Another high school state association is on the verge of allowing one-time transfers

By Doug Samuels

7 days ago

Bill Belichick popularized game planning for "The Middle 8," recent data shows it was a myth

By Doug Samuels

May 28, 2026

Sources: Multiple states running into resistance as they pursue coach-to-player communication

By Doug Samuels

Jun 8, 2026

Veteran Big Ten AD Mike Bobinski is set to retire

By Doug Samuels

5 days ago

Instead of hiring a new head coach after a 7-4 season, a California HS has decided to cancel their fall season

By Doug Samuels

5 days ago

Another high school state association is on the verge of allowing one-time transfers

By Doug Samuels

7 days ago

Bill Belichick popularized game planning for "The Middle 8," recent data shows it was a myth

By Doug Samuels

May 28, 2026