Earlier
this week, the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) came out urging member
schools and the communities to oppose Illinois Senate Bill 2550. The bill,
which was filed by 53rd District Senator Shane Cultra (R) on January
11, would allow for a local school board to provide a waiver for a
student-athlete to participate in a high school football contest, even if that
the student-athlete has failed to meet the IHSA mandated 12 practices prior to
the first contest due to involvement in military training.
“This
is very dangerous and counterproductive legislation,” said IHSA Executive
Director Marty Hickman in a released statement. “First and foremost, this is an
issue of student health and safety, not an issue of patriotism. We all applaud
and support young people who choose to serve our country.”
Former
St. Joseph-Ogden football standouts Joe Peters and Tom Rohl both now serving in
the United States Army agree with the 12-day rule.
“In BCT (Basic Combat Training), going to the gym
wasn't an option for PT. We did military exercises and conditioning,” said PFC
Peters, a lineman that helped the Spartans to a 9-0 season and a record-setting
Class 3A state title game his senior year. “It’s a different kind of workout
than ...
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