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Teddy Bridgewater Suspended by Miami Northwestern During FHSAA Benefits Inquiry

He insists the school has no power to suspend a non-employee coach, vowing to support his players from the bleachers until the FHSAA concludes its inquiry.

Oct 30, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (10) throws a pass during warmups before the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
Miami Northwestern head coach Teddy Bridgewater talks with quarterback Florentino Lopez (15) during the first half of the game against Coconut Creek. Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).
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Overview

  • Miami Northwestern placed Bridgewater on suspension July 14 after he self-reported funding Uber rides, pregame meals and recovery services for his players and sought donations.
  • The Florida High School Athletic Association has confirmed it is gathering information on the alleged impermissible benefits, with penalties similar to The First Academy’s 2024 fines and postseason ban possible.
  • Bridgewater argues that as a volunteer coach and non-employee he cannot be barred, and he has pledged to continue mentoring the team from the stands if the suspension holds.
  • In his debut 2024 season, the former NFL quarterback led the Bulls to a Class 3A state championship before briefly rejoining the Detroit Lions in December as Jared Goff’s backup.
  • The case underscores tensions between community-driven support for under-resourced athletes and strict enforcement of high school amateurism rules in Florida.