Miles Smith, the high school football coach who notoriously kicked his starting quarterback off the team for calling an audible and then suspended 12 other players for backing him up, is now reportedly out of a job himself. Kolby Marting of 12News in Arizona dropped the bombshell that Smith announced his resignation from Desert Ridge, and his dad, former NFL head coach Lovie Smith, who was volunteering on staff, also won’t be returning. Talk about a total shake-up.
The Audacious Audible That Started It All
So, what even happened to spark this wildfire? Senior quarterback Gunner Brewer spilled the beans to Griffin S. DeMarrais of KTVK 3TV in Arizona. Brewer explained that after the October 2 game against Vail Cienega High School, Smith dismissed him from the team. The reason? Brewer changed a play. He was called for a specific play but decided to hand the ball off to his running back instead. Brewer said, “I basically got the play, but in the huddle, I was thinking to myself like… I have a running back who can run the ball better than me, so I’m gonna trust in my guy.” He went on, “So, I changed the formation to put him in the backfield with me, and for him to run the ball.” What a gut move, right? Here’s the kicker, though: Brewer claims his offensive coordinator had given him permission to change plays before this. Still, Smith made the call to boot him from the roster.
A Full-Blown Team Mutiny And An Uncertain Future
Brewer’s dismissal didn’t just end there. Twelve other players were suspended for the rest of the season because they spoke up to defend him during a team meeting. Can you imagine the scene? A coach, a bold QB, and a locker room full of players standing by their guy. Now, according to Marting, a source revealed that “the administration wants to allow some of those kids who were dismissed to be able to return this season and play again.” This isn’t just about a coaching change, it’s about the heart of this team.
With Smith and his father gone, and potentially 12 players returning, Desert Ridge football is in absolute chaos. What happens next with those suspended players is everything for the rest of their season. The administration has a massive decision on their hands, and it could define what’s left of this team’s year.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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