Introduction to the Bishop Montgomery Football Saga
The question of whether Bishop Montgomery’s football team goes forward with its season after firing its head coach on Saturday and forfeiting last week to Mater Dei remains uncertain.
Background of the Situation
The school fired head coach Ed Hodgkiss and did not announce a replacement. The Archdiocese of Los Angeles continues to conduct an investigation into why five transfer students were declared ineligible for two years by the Southern Section for violating CIF bylaw 202, which involves submitting false information.
Investigation and Its Implications
The investigation is a critical aspect of the saga, as it seeks to uncover the reasons behind the submission of false information regarding the transfer students. This violation of CIF bylaw 202 has significant implications for the team, including the ineligibility of key players.
Upcoming Games and Uncertainty
Bishop Montgomery is scheduled to play Leuzinger on Friday, but Leuzinger coach Jason Miller said he canceled practice on Monday considering the holiday and uncertainty over whether the game would be played. Bishop Montgomery forfeited its game last week to Mater Dei after numerous players were suspended for leaving the sideline before the end of a game in Hawaii in which the Knights lost 34-27.
Potential Consequences for Players
Adding another possible twist, if Bishop Montgomery were to cancel its season, players could seek a hardship waiver from the Southern Section to gain immediate athletic eligibility at another school without moving. When programs have been dropped in the past, that opens the way for hardship waivers. And Bishop Montgomery has lots of players other programs would welcome.
Decision on the Program’s Future
A decision on the program’s future is expected this week. The outcome of this decision will significantly impact the team, the players, and the school community.
Conclusion
The future of Bishop Montgomery’s football team remains uncertain, with the investigation into the transfer students and the firing of the head coach contributing to the ongoing saga. The decision expected this week will be crucial in determining the path forward for the team and its players.
FAQs
Q: What happened to Bishop Montgomery’s head coach?
A: The school fired head coach Ed Hodgkiss and did not announce a replacement.
Q: Why were five transfer students declared ineligible?
A: They were declared ineligible for violating CIF bylaw 202, which involves submitting false information.
Q: What is the status of the game against Leuzinger?
A: The game is scheduled for Friday, but there is uncertainty over whether it will be played due to the current situation with Bishop Montgomery’s team.
Q: Can players seek eligibility at another school if the season is canceled?
A: Yes, players could seek a hardship waiver from the Southern Section to gain immediate athletic eligibility at another school without moving.
