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Miami Herald
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
‘Deeper than football': Northwestern rallies behind suspended coach, Teddy Bridgewater
The scene outside of Miami Northwestern Senior High School on Thursday evening resembled a high school reunion — alumni dating back to the Class of 1970 donned blue and yellow t-shirts, passing out water bottles to one another to cool down from the heat. But instead of reminiscing about prom king and queen, these alumni were protesting, demanding that the school reinstate their football coach. And Miami Northwestern Senior High School has no ordinary football coach. 'Teddy [Bridgewater] means so much to this community, and it's deeper than football,' one of the protest organizers, Northwestern alum Nay Akins told the Miami Herald. 'It's about our future and our kids, everyone loves and appreciates [Teddy]. He brings hope and inspiration.' After retiring from the NFL in 2023, quarterback Teddy Bridgewater returned to his alma mater as head coach and transformed the program, helping bring the team the 2024 state championship. But in July 2025, the school suspended him for providing what the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) deemed 'impermissible benefits' to players. According to Bridgewater's own social media posts, he spent well over $100,000 during the 2024 season on Uber rides, pregame meals, and athletic recovery services, in addition to covering training camp costs and other essentials. Those benefits were not routed through the school's established programs, per FHSAA rules. Bridgewater self-reported his expenditures. According to the alumni, even after Bridgewater rejoined the NFL, coming out of retirement to sign with the Detroit Lions in December 2024, he also made sure to prioritize his hometown community. 'He's one of us,' Derrick Madry, a 1984 Northwestern alum. 'He could've gone anywhere in the world, but he chose to come back here,' Miami Northwestern Class of 1990 alum Felicia Pickard said. Pickard has three children, one of whom went to Miami Northwestern and graduated in 2021. 'The kids love him— they did phenomenal [when Teddy returned.]' The outpouring of love from the Miami Northwestern alumni was palpable on 71st Street in Liberty City, Miami. Many donned 'Coach Teddy, We Ready' t-shirts in the school's colors, drivers passing by rolled down their windows, honking and blaring music. Towards the end of the demonstration, a mobile billboard truck flashing 'Bring Teddy Back' and 'Reinstate Bridgewater' rolled by. But, according to Akins, Teddy's legacy at the school goes beyond football. Once he returned, more students worked towards college scholarships, the attendance rate for classes went up, and Miami Northwestern's graduation rate skyrocketed. He organized back-to-school and Christmas giveaways for students in need. 'A lot of people say [Teddy] left and came back, but truth be told, he never left,' Akins said. 'His heart and soul is here in the inner city.' In the early 2000s, Miami Northwestern was defined a 'dropout factory' from John Hopkins University in a study on student retention from freshman to senior year. From 2004-2006, the study found that only 41% of the entering freshman class graduated from Miami Northwestern. Now, that number is over 90 percent, according to US News and World Report. 'We need more male figures like him,' Akins said. 'If Teddy continued to be with these kids, we'd have 100 more Teddy's. After that, generations of Teddy's. It would bring this community to where it needs to be.'
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Insmed to Host Second-Quarter 2025 Financial Results Conference Call on Thursday, August 7, 2025
BRIDGEWATER, N.J., July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Insmed Incorporated (Nasdaq: INSM), a people-first global biopharmaceutical company striving to deliver first- and best-in-class therapies to transform the lives of patients facing serious diseases, today announced that it will release its second-quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Insmed management will host a conference call for investors beginning at 8:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, August 7, 2025, to discuss financial results and provide a business update. Shareholders and other interested parties may participate in the conference call by dialing (888) 210-2654 (U.S.) and (646) 960-0278 (international) and referencing access code 7862189. The call will also be webcast live on the Company's website at A replay of the conference call will be accessible approximately 1 hour after its completion through August 14, 2025, by dialing (800) 770-2030 (U.S.) and (609) 800-9909 (international) and referencing access code 7862189. A webcast of the call will also be archived for 90 days under the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at About Insmed Insmed Incorporated is a people-first global biopharmaceutical company striving to deliver first- and best-in-class therapies to transform the lives of patients facing serious diseases. The Company is advancing a diverse portfolio of approved and mid- to late-stage investigational medicines as well as cutting-edge drug discovery focused on serving patient communities where the need is greatest. Insmed's most advanced programs are in pulmonary and inflammatory conditions, including a therapy approved in the United States, Europe, and Japan to treat a chronic, debilitating lung disease. The Company's early-stage programs encompass a wide range of technologies and modalities, including gene therapy, AI-driven protein engineering, protein manufacturing, RNA end-joining, and synthetic rescue. Headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey, Insmed has offices and research locations throughout the United States, Europe, and Japan. Insmed is proud to be recognized as one of the best employers in the biopharmaceutical industry, including spending four consecutive years as the No. 1 Science Top Employer. Visit to learn more. Contact: Investors: Bryan DunnVice President, Investor Relations(646) Media: Claire MulhearnVice President, Corporate Communications(862) 842-6819media@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Insmed Incorporated Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Miami Herald
2 days ago
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Miami Northwestern football players ask school board to reinstate Teddy Bridgewater
During the public forum of Wednesday's Miami-Dade school board meeting, several football players from Miami Northwestern High asked the school board to reinstate the school's head football coach, Teddy Bridgewater. They told the board members about how much Bridgewater inspired and believed in them and how he turned the football team into a family. The former Miami Dolphins quarterback was suspended by his alma mater after he posted on social media that he paid for players' Uber rides, which is considered 'impermissible benefits' by the Florida High School Athletic Association's rules. Read more: Miami Northwestern suspends football coach Teddy Bridgewater for upcoming season 'He didn't just coach football. He taught us about manhood, discipline and character,' said Miami Northwestern football player Anthony Bell during the public comment portion of Wednesday's school board meeting. 'He gave us rides when we didn't have no way to get to practice and the way going back home. He made sure we had meals. He connected us with colleges we never thought we'd have access to. He's gone above and beyond. Not because he had to but because he wanted to. He used his platform as a former NFL player to shine a spotlight on our team and because of that we are finally being seen.' 'Please don't take away one of the few people that cares about our future.' Stephen Rivera, a barber who has been volunteering to offer haircuts to student athletes at Miami Northwestern, was in tears as he stood at the podium and spoke into the microphone about Bridgewater. '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,' said Rivera. Bridgewater led Miami Northwestern back to prominence last season, guiding them to their first state title since 2019 and their ninth overall. Northwestern had gone 4-6 the previous season and missed the playoffs. Student athlete Amir Day said his team would not have won the championship without Bridgewater. 'Why suspend a coach for giving back to his team?' 'He is building up young men and teaching us our value,' added Day. School board member Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall thanked the speakers and said she was advised by the general counsel for the school district, Walter Harvey, not to comment further as an investigation is underway by the Florida High School Athletic Association. Bridgewater confirmed the suspension via a post on his Facebook page earlier this month. The post did not specify the length of the suspension, but according to a source connected to the South Florida football scene, Bridgewater will not be allowed to coach the Bulls this coming season. During the meeting several parents also took to the podium to ask that the school board investigate Miami Northwestern's booster organization. They accused the organization of misspending money donated to support the football team. 'How much money have they raised? Who has access to it? Where are receipts and invoices?' said Latoyah David, a parent. The Florida Board of Education has already reached out over the past week to Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent Jose L. Dotres demanding Bridgewater's reinstatement. A petition was also started recently by Katherine Higgs-Palmer, a 1978 graduate of Miami Northwestern, on which has drawn over 2,300 signatures as of Wednesday night. 'According to multiple reports and firsthand accounts from students and parents, Coach Bridgewater's impact extends beyond the football field,' Higgs-Palmer wrote on the petition's website. 'His dedication to improving students' lives through education and personal mentoring is unparalleled. It's imperative to recognize that his presence is crucial in guiding our young athletes towards success, both in their sports and academic endeavors. 'By reinstating Teddy Bridgewater, we reaffirm our commitment to the values that have always made Miami Northwestern great: excellence, leadership, and community. In these trying times, his leadership is needed more than ever to steer our young athletes in the right direction and continue building a legacy of achievement and integrity.'
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Dan Campbell stays in touch with retired ex-Lions QB Teddy Bridgewater
Lions head coach Dan Campbell has not forgotten about former quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, who spent parts of two seasons in Detroit, from 2023-2024. During his media session on Monday, Day 2 of Lions training camp, Campbell was asked about his relationship with Bridgewater and if he has kept in contact with the former quarterback. Campbell didn't get too deep into details but did say the relationship is still a good one. "Teddy and I, we talk all the time - I mean, not all the time, but we communicate back and forth," Campbell said. "I've known Teddy a long time, so yeah. That's on a personal level. He's somebody I've got a lot of respect for and so just as a human being I'm going to talk to Teddy." Campbell said nothing about any sense of Lions interest in bringing Bridgewater back for another year. Bridgewater first joined the Lions in August 2023. He announced his retirement in December 2023 to become a high school football coach. About a year later, in December 2024, Bridgewater came out of retirement after his high school season ended and re-joined the Lions for their playoff run, even briefly appearing in the Divisional Playoff against the Washington Commanders after Jared Goff was briefly being evaluated for a concussion. Bridgewater was recently suspended as head coach at Miami Northwestern after providing impermissible benefits to his players, including Uber rides and meals, which he paid for himself. In total, Bridgewater played ten seasons, making stops with the Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, New Orleans Saints (where Campbell served as assistant head coach and tight ends coach from 2016 to 2020), Carolina Panthers, Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins, and Lions. He was a Pro Bowl selection in 2015. He posted a 33-32 record, throwing for 15,120 yards in 79 games played (65 starts) with 75 touchdowns and 47 interceptions.
CTV News
4 days ago
- CTV News
Man charged with attempted stabbing in Bridgewater, N.S.
A man has been charged following an attempted stabbing on High Street in Bridgewater, N.S., on Saturday night. Bridgewater Police Services responded to a call around 10:40 p.m. on Saturday night to reports of a male attempting to stab another male, a news release said. Police say no injuries were sustained due to the reported incident. Police later located and arrested a male matching a description given to police in a room at the Bridgewater Motel. The weapon was also found in the room after police executed a search warrant. Brandon Goodwin was charged with: Assault with a weapon Possession of a weapon dangerous to the public peace Goodwin was remanded into custody and scheduled to appear in Bridgewater provincial court on Monday. Police are asking anyone who witnessed the attempted stabbing to contact Bridgewater Police Services at 902-543-2464. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
