Football: Vero Beach QB Champ Monds talks about his growth heading into his sophomore year
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Football: Vero Beach QB Champ Monds talks about his growth heading into his sophomore year
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Gadsden County football banned from postseason, coach and players suspended for violations
The Florida High School Athletic Association suspended Gadsden County football coach Russell Ellington and eight unnamed Jaguars players for a year and the FHSAA fined the school $21,500 for the various violations. In a letter sent to Gadsden County principal Marlon Ball, the FHSAA said the football team violated six bylaws, including not reporting non-traditional student athletes (students who don't attend the school), student athletes submitting forms with falsified information or participating with incomplete forms, and players participating in summer activities without completing the non-traditional student registration process. Gadsden County, which was the 2024 Class 2A state runner-up and a favorite to win this year's title, will be unable to participate in the postseason this fall. Ellington, in a letter posted on his X account on July 28, said the school will appeal the findings. He said, 'the allegation of irregular registration is not the result of actions taken by the student athletes, me, or Gadsden County High School officials.' Ellington said in the letter that neither he nor the players can respond or provide context regarding the investigation. According to the findings, Gadsden County allowed four student athletes to play during the 2024 season without properly reporting as non-traditional students. The FHSAA defines non-traditional students as students who not enrolled in and do not physically attend the school at which they participate. Gadsden County went 12-2, reached the Class 2A state championship game and Ellington was named the Florida Dairy Farmers Class 2A Coach of the Year in 2024. The FHSAA findings also state that eight players submitted forms — signed by the student, parent/legal guardian and notary — that contained falsified information. The potential sanctions Gadsden County is facing include the school being placed on Restrictive Probation and the football team being unable to participate in the 2025 postseason. The school also being assessed eight $2,500 penalties (one for each student), a $1000 penalty and a $500 penalty for a total of $21,500. In addition, Ellington must forfeit $5,000 salary and is unable to coach or attend an interscholastic football contest at any level for one year, starting with the Kickoff Classic. Gadsden County, expected to be one of the top teams in the state this fall, is scheduled to play defending Class 7A state champion Venice on Aug. 15. This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: FHSAA bans Gadsden County football from postseason for major violations
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Essence Brings HBCU Classic to Nation's Oldest CFB Stadium
Labor Day Weekend 2025 won't just mark the return of college football. It'll signal the birth of something historic. For the first time ever, an HBCU football classic will be held in Boston. And not just anywhere in the city. Inside Harvard Stadium, the oldest college football stadium in the country. The inaugural ESSENCE Kickoff Classic will feature Morehouse College facing off against Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU), delivering a powerful season opener and a cultural homecoming on Ivy League turf. This year's event is a bold elevation from last fall's Morehouse vs. JCSU showdown. The game was featured in season two of HBCU Gameday's Brick x Brick docuseries. That episode gave fans a gritty, behind-the-scenes look at two historic programs giving their all for an early-season win. But in 2025, it's getting bigger. Brick x Brick will return with a special episode dedicated to the Kickoff Classic. The episode hopes to go behind the scenes to show what happens when an HBCU game moves from the South to the Ivy League. "The ESSENCE Kickoff Classic is more than a game-a cultural statement," said Michele Ghee, Chief Content Officer of ESSENCE Ventures. "By bringing HBCU football to Boston for the first time. We're not only honoring the rich legacy of our institutions. We're creating space for Black excellence to thrive in new places." Boston, long seen as a hub for higher education and equity-driven innovation, is embracing its role as host city with open arms. "We are proud to bring the spirit of HBCUs to Harvard Stadium and look forward to welcoming visitors from across the country," said Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, highlighting the city's commitment to inclusion and cultural celebration. The Classic is more than 60 minutes of football-it's an all-out weekend experience. Expect a citywide celebration packed with music, community activations, career fairs, step shows, and-of course-the unmatched energy of HBCU marching bands. Event Co-Founder Derrick Brown summed it up best. "The Classic isn't just a game - it's a citywide celebration of culture, community, and Boston's bold commitment to inclusivity." From the tailgate to the halftime show, this event is meant to fuse the legacy of HBCUs with Boston's future-forward thinking, making it both a tribute and a trailblazer. ESSENCE, the iconic platform dedicated to Black women and communities. Searheads an event supported by MeetBoston, the city's tourism hub, and Campus Rise, a mission-driven platform helping underrepresented students thrive. This partnership ensures that the Classic won't just be seen-it will be felt. Harvard Stadium has seen its share of historic football moments over the decades. But this will be the first time its end zones ring out with the sound of a drumline, the stomp of a step team, and the roar of fans proudly reppin' their HBCUs. The post Essence Brings HBCU Classic to Nation's Oldest CFB Stadium appeared first on HBCU Gameday. Copyright HBCU Gameday 2012-2025
