Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
Guest Host: Jen Golbeck
A 2013 game between Pope John Paul the Great Catholic High School and Fredericksburg Christian School.
Two Virginia high schools cut their varsity football programs citing lack of interest. What’s behind the dip in popularity ––and what role, if any, do safety concerns play?
We discuss the role of football in local high schools, particularly in light of the death of University of Maryland football player Jordan McNair, who suffered from an exertional heat stroke in May.
Guests
- Shawn Knight Assistant Director for Athletics, Virginia High School League
- Samantha Pell Sports reporter, The Washington Post; @SamanthaJPell
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