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Letter from Publisher
 Words of Wisdom from legendary Vince Lombardi
 News and Notes Utah extends McBride's contract...LaVell Edwards making his last hurrah this year...No Confederate flags in Ole Miss stadium, ok'ed by court...Luginbill jumps from NFL Europe to XFL...Bowden and Auburn bury the hatchet... Mississippi wins IPFL championship... Predators win Arena Bowl XIV... Former Minnesota coach dies... Stoops is rewarded by OU for job well done... Houston's new NFL team to be the Texans... DiNardo hires Hallman... Chargers coach joins UNLV... BCA game cancelled... Arkansas self-imposes sanctions for booster activities
 High School Notes 
 
Spotlight
 "The Other Coordinator - The role of an athletic trainer is examined and several of the nations finest trainers talk about what works and what doesn't.... the bottom-line is coaches need to take advantage of these valuable staff members.
 The Basics An in-depth look at what programs 
must have to have an adequate athletic training facility. From personnel and equipment to 
education and procedures, this is a "how-to" starter kit for programs to use.
 by Valerie Hunt
 The Five Most Common Injuries in Football - Contusions, strains, sprains, 
stretches and concussions, lead the pack of maladies that afflict football players year-after-year.
 by Jon Almquist, ATC
 Behind Bowden - For years, FSU has fielded one of the top teams in the country. Sure the players are great and the coaching excellent, but behind the scenes Seminole athletic trainer Randy Oravetz keeps FSU players on the field and in shape.
 Brain Damage - Even a small knock in the head can lead to devastating consequences. So coaches must familiarize themselves with mild head injuries to determine what to do when a player is dinged.
 |  | Clinic Clemson's Quick Passing Game - In Death Valley, the Tigers' passing game
 is anything but conventional. Operating primarily out of the shotgun, Clemson uses timing and precise routes, 
 with an up-tempo style of play, to post record-setting stats.
 by Rich Rodriquez, OC, Clemson University
 Being at Your Best When Things Are Not Going Well- Arizona State head coach Bruce Snyder shares his thoughts and philosophies on how to handle adversity and what a coach can do to help his team get over trying times.
 Diary of a New Coach (Part II)- Norman (Okla.) High School first year jv coach Charley Welde takes readers through his first crazy year in the profession.
 
Technology and Equipment
 
New EquipmentThe latest products and            services in the football marketplace.
     Equipment RoomInnovations in goods            and services
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