Last winter I was following ATM football closely. It's been a public nightmare, and at the same time an opperation of secrets. Ward out, Schmidt considered then out; a real circus. I mentioned that the only ones who really knew the truth were the only ones close enoughto the situation to understand it, and that they themselves would not comment on what was happening. I also mentioned that I hoped the new staff would restore respect to their program, which was much needed. And then we get this!
Again, we are left wondering. For the new staff, best of luck this season on regrouping the kids, and keeping the focus on football. It's incredible the kind of mayhem adults can cause for well intentioned kids, private school or otherwise. I don't often feel sympathy for kids who opt out of public school to pursue a private "football school," but I feel that way here. This situation reeks to high heaven, but I'm not sure what it smells like.