Florida Senate passes 'Teddy Bridgewater Bill' allowing coaches to use personal funds for student welfare | Fox Wilmington WSFX-TV

Florida Senate passes 'Teddy Bridgewater Bill' allowing coaches to use personal funds for student welfare | Fox Wilmington WSFX-TV

close Video Fox News Flash top sports headlines for February 21 Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Teddy Bridgewater has become something of a martyr in Florida. While coaching at Miami Northwestern High School, the former NFL quarterback admitted to providing players with financial benefits, including Uber rides, meal costs and physical therapy …

Florida Senate Approves “Teddy Bridgewater Act”

Teddy Bridgewater has become an unlikely symbol in Florida’s ongoing debate over high school athletics, student welfare, and where compassion intersects with the rulebook. While serving as head coach at Miami Northwestern High School, the former NFL quarterback openly acknowledged using his own money to support players, covering expenses such as Uber rides, meals, and physical therapy. Those actions, though rooted in concern for his athletes, le…