Miami Northwestern football players ask school board to reinstate Teddy Bridgewater
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School board members received heartfelt pleas from Miami Northwestern football players to reinstate head coach Teddy Bridgewater, suspended due to impermissible benefits violation by the Florida High School Athletic Association. Players described how Bridgewater transformed the team into a family, teaching them values of manhood and discipline. Players shared personal stories about his support, including providing transportation to practice and connecting them with colleges. This sentiment was echoed by community members, who emphasized Bridgewater's positive impact on youth and called for recognition of his contributions rather than punishment.
He didn't just coach football. He taught us about manhood, discipline and character. He gave us rides when we didn't have no way to get to practice and the way going back home.
Teddy is a true leader. He elevates and gives back the way he can. We should not be suspending him, but celebrating his efforts to give kids hope.
Read at Miami Herald
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