Brief
Miles Smith resigns as Desert Ridge High football coach amid controversy
The resignation follows a heated incident involving quarterback Gunner Brewer and a later walk‑out that led to 12 player suspensions.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Desert Ridge High School football coach Miles Smith reportedly resigned from his head‑coaching position, the New York Post said on Oct. 20. The move comes after Smith cut starting quarterback Gunner Brewer from the team following Brewer’s decision to change a play during the school’s 14‑12 win over Vail Cienega on Oct. 2.
Days later, 12 players walked out of a team meeting and were suspended for the remainder of the season. Brewer later supported his teammates in a game against Corona del Sol on Oct. 15. Smith’s father, former NFL head coach Lovie Smith, who had been serving as a volunteer assistant, is also leaving the coaching staff.
Key facts
- Miles Smith resigned as head coach of Desert Ridge High School football. (nypost.com)
- The resignation follows a dispute over quarterback Gunner Brewer’s play change during a Oct. 2 game. (nypost.com)
- Twelve players were suspended after walking out of a team meeting. (nypost.com)
- Lovie Smith, former NFL coach and Miles’s father, is also leaving the Desert Ridge coaching staff. (nypost.com)
Sources
- [1] nypost.com — originally reported as “Lovie Smith’s son reportedly resigns amid high school football controversy”
