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High school football coach fired after calling for onside kick while leading 57-0 in 2nd quarter

High school football coach fired after calling for onside kick while leading 57-0 in 2nd quarter

Summary

An Oregon high school football coach was fired after calling for an onside kick while his team was leading 57-0 in the second quarter of a game. The decision to attempt the kick during such a large lead sparked controversy and led to his dismissal.

Key Facts

  • The event occurred during a high school football game in Oregon.
  • The team was winning by a large margin: 57-0 in the second quarter.
  • The coach called for an onside kick, which is a risky play usually used when a team is trying to regain possession quickly.
  • The choice to use the onside kick at that moment was seen as inappropriate by the school or community.
  • As a result, the school fired the football coach following the game.
  • The firing received media attention and was covered by news outlets like CBS News.
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