Holy Cow! Georgia Team "Beefs Up" on Unusual Donation in Tough Economic Times

by Jeff Fisher
The High School Football Huddle

Over the last several weeks, I've reported on the severe budget problems that are affecting Hawaii's sports programs. Now, on the eve of the opening of the high school football season in Georgia, the Atlanta Journal Constitution has a great story on how the economy is affecting athletes and the teams.

One of the best stories in the story written by Michael Carvell is about a cattle farmer, who donated a cow to the East Jackson football team to defray the cost of team meals. Gives a whole new meaning to a team having a "beefed-up" offensive line!

Georgia Changes Reclassification Rules

by Jeff Fisher
The High School Football Huddle

The Georgia High School Association will reclassify its schools every four years instead of every two. The GHSA approved the new rule Monday. Under the new four-year plan, the state governing body has the option to move schools up or down in class after two years if enrollment changes by more than 20 percent.