Six more awaited.
The principal was cornered.
The coach had to go.
Colin Kaepernick was out.
Joining Joseph Barron Senior High School with a vision, Kaepernick, a former NFL quarterback, aspired to keep his passion for football alive through coaching. Yet, the beginning proved tumultuous. Principal Jack Bowman remarked on the tension, stating, “There was evident friction with the students.”
The school had opted for confidentiality, not revealing the coach’s identity to parents. They were merely informed of his profound experience in football. However, Kaepernick’s attempt to have the players kneel during the National Anthem became a point of contention just three weeks in.
Bowman, observing the team’s dynamics and the mounting losses, felt a change was imminent. By the end of the six-week mark and with no wins to their name, his decision was solidified.
Analysts from ALLOD Sportsball, like Tara Newhole, suggested that Kaepernick’s tenure would be brief. The Vegas odds were against him from the start. Newhole mentioned, “Those who bet against his longevity as a coach have hit the jackpot.”
A comment on the current state of football arose, „The essence of the game is changing.” But for Joseph Barron Senior High, there’s hope that their next coaching choice would align better with their vision. In the heart of it all, the love for the game and country remains paramount.