Former Loyola coach Jeff Kearnin is feeling the heat in Oregon. This is a must read, bringing up the age-old question of whether coaches are pushing players too hard in training camp, which have gone from two-a-days, to three-a-days and so forth. Some players, parents and administrators are speaking out, alleging Kearnin pushed them over the edge. Seven high school athletes were rushed to the hospital during a football camp in McMinnville, including three who had to undergo emergency surgery, district officials confirmed Thursday.

“It’s heart-breaking,” injured player Greg Cordie told KGW from his hospital bed. “I love this game. He pushed us too hard, and here we are.” …

“We’re as concerned as they are,” said Superintendent Maryalice Russell. “I mean, there’s no reason why we want any student to have to take a visit to the hospital as a result of what may happen in a football camp or any other camp for that matter.”