Southern Section needs to regain credibility in dealing with schools violating rules

Inglewood High School football coach Mil’von James is scheduled to return to coaching following an apparent two-game suspension. The disciplinary action stemmed from James allegedly using ineligible players during a game against Austin in Texas on August 28, despite their uncleared status on the Southern Section transfer portal.

James previously faced dismissal from Hawkins High School in 2016 following the discovery of ineligible players. Southern Section commissioner Mike West previously increased efforts to enforce transfer rules across California, but the columnist argues that a brief two-game suspension undermines the section's authority.