At a time when parents, coaches and athletes are trying their best to stay away from being affected by the Coronavirus, there are a number of people and organizations who are hosting camps and combines – many to capitalize on the fact that the athletes will do anything for recognition.
As many worry about the season ahead, the last thing that is on their mind is to attend a crowded event that makes all the promises about safety, but just tells you a story to get your money and then never lives up to those important measures that will help put the local athletes back on the field sooner than later.
When you cover high school sports for 50 years, there are those who you will always have a special place in your heart and memory for.
Aubrey Hill was always one of those players who never looked the part, but that was the fun of watching him play – in high school at Miami Carol City and at the University of Florida.
Thirty years ago, Oscar Castaneda stood among some of Miami-Dade County’s elite football prospects as one of the best at what he did.
As a kicker for Miami High, he was selected as one of the best kickers not only in south Florida, but was considered as one of the best in the nation.
This time of year – while many football teams should be getting ready for the season ahead – the Coronavirus has dictated otherwise.
With the start of the 2020 season still up in the air, it has been left with speculation and way too much free time for coaches, athletes and parents.
It’s time to tell it like it is – no matter what you believe.
We are in a place that we’ve never been before – and for that reason, you would think that many would see the big picture. But they don’t.