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This page will serve as an archive of information regarding the investigation into allegations of grade-changing and preferential treatment of athletes at Hoover High School.
The Birmingham News first reported this story on June 20, 2007. Since then, many articles have been published, both in the Birmingham News and in newspapers and blogs outside of Hoover.
The HSCIN does not endorse nor represent as true any of the articles or links listed below. These links are provided solely to allow our Hoover community access to all that is being said/purported/alleged about our community of Hoover, Alabama, about our Hoover City School system and its employees, and about the schools our children attend.
What follows is a listing of articles and/or documents concerning the investigation.
Engagement Letter with Judge Sam Pointer's law firm
Total Bill for the Investigation from Judge Sam Pointer's law firm (19MB - takes a little while to download)
Terri Borie's Statement to the Media - October 14, 2007
Superintendent Andy Craig's Press Conference - posted 10/17/07
Andy Craig's Preliminary Action Plan - October 17, 2007
Settlement with Carol Martin - October 18, 2007
Letter from Hoover Football Players in Support of Propst - October 23, 2007
Suzy Baker's E-Mail Response - October 24, 2007
Rush Propst's Settlement Agreement with Hoover City Schools - October 30, 2007
Hoover Athletics Under Investigation - Fox6 - June 20
Hoover Athletic Probe - Fox6 - June 22
Interview with Mayor Tony Petelos - Fox6 - June 24
Interview with Rush Propst - Fox6 - July 20
Hoover Probe Update - Fox6 - July 24
Hoover Hooplah and Lipscomb Lunacy - Fox6 - Interview with Bill Veitch - July 25
'Bama Players Report for Fall Camp - NBC13 - August 2
Poll Shows Hoover Parents Concerned Over Allegations - NBC13 - August 8
Hoover Investigation Hot Topic on First Day of School - NBC13 - August 9
New Hoover High Athletic Director - Fox6 - August 13
Hoover's Football Future Undecided - NBC13 - August 24
Hoover Mayor Responds to Grade Changing Investigation - NBC13 - August 26
Hoover Superintendent Speaks Out on Grade Changing Probe - Fox6 - August 28
Hoover High's First Game: Probe Should Conclude Soon - Fox 6 - August 30
Hoover Investigation Complete, Findings Report Delayed - NBC13 - August 31
Football Probe: Hoover Mayor Speaks Out - Fox 6 - September 12
Fox 6 Interview with Rush Propst - September 26
Hoover Grade Probe - ABC3340 - October 8
Full Video of October 10 Board of Education Meeting - posted 10/11/07
Click here to see the video of the meeting prior to the Executive Session (approximately 2 1/2 minutes).
Click here to see Part I of the video of the meeting after the Executive Session (approximately 6 minutes).
Click here to see Part II of the video of the meeting after the Executive Session (approximately 7 minutes).
"It Is What It Is" - Interview with Rush Propst - Fox6 - October 12
AHSAA Investigating Hoover Football - Fox6 - October 16
Superintendent Andy Craig's Press Conference - Fox6 - October 17
Online Petition Calls for Propst's Head - NBC13 - October 30
Fox6 Video of Coach Propst's Resignation Speech - Fox6 - October 30
Fox6 Exclusive: Rush Propst Discusses Resignation - October 30
Birmingham News Articles - in chronological order
System Chief Investigates Ex-AD's Concerns - June 20, Birmingham News
Principal Calls Preferential Treatment Concerns 'Unfounded' - June 21, Birmingham News
Hoover Superintendent Pledges Full Investigation - June 22, Birmingham News
Judge Will Probe Athletics - June 22, Birmingham News
Superintendent Pledges Independent Probe - June 23, Birmingham News
Hoover High May Be Own Worst Enemy - June 24, Birmingham News
NCAA Puts Pressure on Prep Teachers - June 26, Birmingham News
No Promises in Hoover Probe - June 26, Birmingham News
Big Shots Serving Up Humble Pie – John Archibald – June 26, Birmingham News
Hoover Does It Wrong – Editorial - June 27, Birmingham News
Troubling Allegations - June 27, Birmingham News
Reporter Fired Over Hoover Coach Rumor - June 27, Birmingham News
Grade Rumors Shake Trust in Hoover Schools - June 27, Birmingham News
Seeking the Truth - Editorial - June 28, Birmingham News
Schools Chief Says Findings May Be Made Public - June 28, Birmingham News
Hoover School Board Approves Hiring Pointer, Three Partners - June 29, Birmingham News
A Not-So-Reassuring Board Meeting - Editorial - July 2, Birmingham News
Math Teacher Meets with Lawyers in Probe of Player's Grade Change - July
4, Birmingham News
Coaching School Teaches Ethic, Character Skills - July 11, Birmingham News
Frazier Trusts No One in System - July 12, Birmingham News
Review Looks at Allegation Player Took Test 3 Times - July 12, Birmingham News
$16,665 for First Five Days of Football Probe - July 18, Birmingham News
Pointer Outlines Investigation of School Athletics - July 20, Birmingham News
Hoover Principal's Contract Up for Renewal Amid Athletics Probe - July 22, Birmingham News
Bucs Boosters Don't Want Probe to Drag On - July 24, Birmingham News
Propst Was Major Fundraiser for Team's Network - July 27, Birmingham News
Principal Was Warned Off Propst, Lawyers Say - July 28, Birmingham News
Letter from Bishop's Lawyers - July 28, Birmingham News
Jarnagin Says He'll Be Buffer - July 28, Birmingham News
Tide Signee Murphy Going to Prep School - July 31, Birmingham News
Key Claims in Lawsuit Pullout - August 1, Birmingham News
Expanding Investigation - Editorial - August 1, Birmingham News
Hoover Football Strife Important Mostly Inside City - August 2, Birmingham News
Sound Off: Soap Opera at Hoover Schools - August 5, Birmingham News
Letters to the Editor - August 5, Birmingham News
Pastor Calls on Hoover to Lead by Example - August 7, Birmingham News
And the Bucs Go On - Despite Controversy - August 7, Birmingham News
Bucs Drama Worthy of Prime Time - John Archibald - August 7, Birmingham News
Bishop Says Propst Got No Special Treatment - August 9, Birmingham News
Schools Chief Wants Athletes in Class - Government Roundup - August 10, Birmingham News
Man Speaks Out, Cars Vandalized - August 10, Birmingham News
Propst Reportedly Was Reprimanded - August 11, Birmingham News
Who Wins Among All the Losers? - John Archibald, August 14, Birmingham News
Attorney's Probe Nearing End - August 14, Birmingham News
Nine Face Depositions in Hoover High Case - August 17, Birmingham News
"Two-A-Days" Crew Filming Louisiana Team - August 18, Birmingham News
Hoover Counselors Sent UA Changed Transcript for Player - August 23, Birmingham News
The End Is Near, Which Is a Good Thing - Editorial, August 23, Birmingham News
Hoover Updates Way Grades Are Changed - August 23, Birmingham News
Schools Pay for Sports Facility - August 23, Birmingham News
Unwanted Attention - Editorial, August 25, Birmingham News
Limelight Stays --- On the Bucs - August 30, Birmingham News
Alabama May Sit Chapman - August 30, Birmingham News
Coach May Face Vote - September 1, Birmingham News
UA's Chapman Eligible to Play - September 1, Birmingham News
Propst Gets Support of This Hoover High Dad - My Turn - September 5, Birmingham News
Propst Against Testifying in Bishop's Suit - September 5, Birmingham News
Propst Issue Shouldn't Come Down to Politics - September 5, Birmingham News
Bishop's Lawyers Say Propst Should Testify - September 6, Birmingham News
Circuit Judge Questions Propst Privacy Request - September 7, Birmingham News
Hoover School Probe Info Delayed - September 7, Birmingham News
Councilman Raises Concerns on Propst - September 11, Birmingham News
Awaiting the Report - Editorial - September 12, Birmingham News (reprinted with permission)
Propst's Request for Sealed Motion Denied - September 13, Birmingham News
Former Principal Wants Copy of Report - September 15, Birmingham News
Richard Bishop's Attorney Comments - September 16, Birmingham News
Chairman Ready to Talk About Probe - September 19, Birmingham News
Hoover Board Sets Date to Deal with Report - September 22, Birmingham News
Smug Boards Govern Like Hardware - John Archibald - September 23, Birmingham News
Propst Denies Rumored Affairs - September 27, Birmingham News
Officials Critical of MTV for Show - September 29, Birmingham News
Hoover Doesn't Have It - October 3, Birmingham News
Three on Council Call for Report's Release - October 3, Birmingham News
School Official Defends Probe - October 5, Birmingham News
Sound Off - Regarding Partnering with MTV - October 7, Birmingham News
Mayor: Get Report on Hoover Out Quickly - October 9, Birmingham News
Time for Hoover School Board to Bite the Bullet - October 10, Editorial, Birmingham News
Sound Off - School Board Could Learn from Bear Bryant - October 10, Birmingham News
A Gathering Chorus - October 10, Editorial, Birmingham News
Hoover Council President Wants School Report Released - October 10, Birmingham News Breaking News
Hoover Board to Release Full Report - October 11, Birmingham News
Hoover Changes Outside Pay Rules - October 12, Birmingham News
Questions, Answers in Hoover - October 14, Birmingham News
Sex Sizzles, But Cheating Can Fry Rush - John Archibald, October 14, Birmingham News
Report Troubles Some Residents, City Leaders - October 14, Birmingham News
Hoover Report: Significant Dates in the Investigation - October 13, Birmingham News Blog
Math Teacher Still Has Questions - October 15, Birmingham News
Board Chief in No Rush to Deal with Propst - October 16, Birmingham News
New Propst T-Shirt Tells All - John Archibald - October 16, Birmingham News
Letting Athletes Coast Will Hurt Them Someday - October 16, Birmingham News
Hoover and Propst Are Happening! - Scott Stantis Cartoon - October 16, Birmingham News
Attorney: Propst Cleared of Grade Changing - October 17, Birmingham News
Hoover Council President Calls for Quick Action - October 17, Birmingham News
Propst Wants to Keep Coaching at Hoover - October 17, Birmingham News
How Much Rule-Bending is Too Much? - Editorial - October 17, Birmingham News
Pointer's Points - Editorial - October 17, Birmingham News
Hoover Council President Calls for Quick Action - October 17, Birmingham News
Video Update: Hoover Reassigns Assistant Principal - October 18, Birmingham News
AHSAA Probes Player's Status - October 18, Birmingham News
Craig Calls for Ethics Probe of Propst - October 18, Birmingham News
Propst Attorney: Coach Didn't Hide Income - October 18, Birmingham News Breaking News
Prayer Meeting Set in Response to Hoover's Problems - October 19, Breaking News
Councilman Wants Propst Put on Leave - October 19, Birmingham News
No Time Frame for Purifoy Ruling - October 19, Birmingham News
Martin, Hoover Set Reassignment Deal - October 20, Birmingham News
People Around Propst Deserve Some Blame, Too - October 20, Ray Melick, Birmingham News
Bucs End Difficult Week with Win Over Patriots - October 20, Birmingham News
Hoover Doesn't Need Propst Anymore - Editorial - October 21, Birmingham News
Football, Hoover Style - Editorial - October 21, Birmingham News
Attorney Says Propst Should Be Allowed to Finish Season for Players - October 21, Birmingham News
Sound Off - October 21, Birmingham News
Letters, Faxes, and E-mail - October 21, Birmingham News
Hoover High Buffeted by Investigation - October 22, Associated Press Story, Montgomery Advertiser
Probe Leaves Many Questions Unanswered - October 23, Mobile Press-Register
Depositions to Begin in Bishop Termination Case - October 23, Birmingham News
65 Players Send Letter Backing Propst - October 23, Breaking News, Birmingham News
Hoover Must Forfeit Games Due to Ineligible Player - October 23, Breaking News, Birmingham News
Gathering Prays for Hoover School - October 23, Birmingham News
Craig's Action Plan Good, More May Be Needed - Editorial - October 24, Birmingham News
Hoover Wins Forfeited; Heat on Propst Grows - October 24, Birmingham News
Not a Pretty Picture - Editorial - October 24, Birmingham News
Fair Play Gives Win to Carver - John Archibald - October 25 - Birmingham News
AHSAA Fine is Largest in at Least Nine Years - October 25, Birmingham News
Hoover Edict Penalizes Region 8 - October 25, Mobile Press-Register
SACS Has Concerns About Hoover High - October 26, Birmingham News
Hoover Story Attracts National Attention - October 27, Birmingham News
Bucs Cinch Fourth Seed in Class 6A Region 6 - October 27, Birmingham News
Sound Off - October 28, Birmingham News
Frazier Wants Propst Out Before Playoffs Start - October 30, Birmingham News
Hoover Mayor Says Tough for Propst to Stay - October 30, Breaking News, Birmingham News
Propst to Resign But Will Coach Playoffs - October 31, Birmingham News
Letters, Faxes and E-Mail - October 31, Birmingham News
Probation in Hoover Lacks Punch - Editorial - October 31, Birmingham News
This Divorce Best Thing for Hoover - October 31, Birmingham News
Hoover Players, Coaches Offer Support for Coach - October 31, Birmingham News
Enough Scapegoats! Need to Act Now on Propst - Sound Off - October 31, Birmingham News
Fired Principal Says Contract Wasn't Screened - October 31, Birmingham News
As Playoffs Loom, Beating Bucs is a Statewide Goal - October 31, Birmingham News
Bad News Can Be Prevented - October 31, Birmingham News
Prolonging Misery - October 31, Birmingham News
Teams Get National Exposure - October 31, Mobile Press-Register
Someone Will Hire Propst - November 1, Mobile Press-Register
Job Still One of Elite in High Schools - November 1, Birmingham News
Sound Off - November 1, Birmingham News
Hoover's New Coach Should Know System - Ray Melick, November 1, Birmingham News
Hoover School Drama Expected to Ripple - November 1, Birmingham News
Sports Soundoff - November 2, Mobile Press-Register
Top Prep Football Coaches Draw Big Perks - November 4, Birmingham News
Sound Off - November 4, Birmingham News
Letters, Faxes, and E-Mail - November 4, Birmingham News
Attorney Files Motion for Scheduling Order in Bishop Lawsuit - November 6, Birmingham News
Hoover School Officials Won't Probe BucTV Account - November 7, Birmingham News
Filing for Dollars - Editorial - November 8, Birmingham News
Propst's Exit Truly a Big Deal for Hoover - November 8, Birmingham News
Lawyers Cut Bill on Academic, Athletic Probe - November 8, Birmingham News
Hoover Residents Take Aim at School Board - November 9, Birmingham News
Sound Off - November 11, Birmingham News
Tenure Law Colors Decisions - Editorial - November 12, The Birmingham News
School Superintendent Andy Craig Says He Has No Plans to Resign - November 16, The Birmingham News
Doesn't Public Deserve Info on BucTV Funds? - Jon Anderson - November 22, The Birmingham News
No Love Lost Here - Ron Ingram - November 23, The Birmingham News
Propst Career Ends Versus Vestvia - November 24, The Birmingham News
Hoover Football and a New Coach? - Scott Stantis Cartoon - November 27, The Birmingham News
Propst Era Ends Era with Legacy of Winning - November 28, The Birmingham News
The End of an Era - Editorial - November 28, The Birmingham News
Bucs Start Looking for New Head Coach - November 29, The Birmingham News
Hoover Loses to Vestavia in Playoff Game - December 5, The Birmingham News
Hoover High School Faculty Get Involved in Search for Principal - December 5, The Birmingham News
Bucs Games to Be Shown on Tape-Delayed Basis - December 8, The Birmingham News
Foley Coach Says He's Staying Put - December 9, Mobile Press-Register
Hoover High Seeks Replacement for Coach Rush Propst - December 18, The Birmingham News
Hoover Hires Former Oxford Coach - December 21, The Birmingham News
Niblett Era About to Get Underway - December 27, The Birmingham News
Speak Out - December 26, The Birmingham News
Newspaper Articles and Commentaries Outside of Hoover
Two-A-Days Exposure Too Much?- June 22 – Atlanta Journal-Constitution
High School of Two-A-Days Fame Target of Probe – June 23 – Mississippi Sun Herald
Retired Federal Judge to Run Hoover Athletics Probe – June 23 – Decatur Daily
Scandal at Hoover Shines Light on Larger Issue – June 26 - The Daily Home
Allegations at Hoover– June 27 - Sports Illustrated
Hoover School Board to Decide If Athletics Probe Is Disclosed– June 27 – The Decatur Daily
Wishing for Academic Integrity– June 29 - The Anniston Star
Former Trib Writer Fired for Discussing Hoover Football Coach- July 3 -Eufaula Tribune
Hoover High Controversy - July 7 -Beaver County Times and Allegheny Times Online
Alabama Football Power Hoover Being Investigated - July 30, USA Today
Monterey (California) Herald - August 5 - Taking Their Football Seriously
Report: Grade Change Made Alabama Signee Eligible - August 23, USA Today
ESPN Takes "Two" - August 28, New York Post
Real Football, Without Hollywood Subplots - September 1, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
School Board Puts Off Acting in Hoover Investigation - October 2, USA Today
Academic Probe Hangs Over Alabama High School Power - October 10, USA Today
Probe Decries Hoover High on Academic Incidents - October 13, USA Today
Administrators Take Heat in Hoover Report - October 13, USA Today
Report Finds Trouble in Hoover (Ala.) Program - October 14, USA Today
Pressure Builds for Hoover School Board to Act on Report - October 17, Pittsburgh Tribune
Administrator at Hoover Out - October 18, USA Today
Storm Clouds Over a Powerhouse Football Coach - October 18, New York Times
Hoover Saga Gives Black Eye to Education - October 23, Daily Home
Yahoo News! - Hoover High of MTV Fame Faces "Reality" - October 25
MSN-TV - Hoover High of MTV Fame Faces "Reality" - October 25
USAToday - Hoover High Coach Agrees to Step Down - October 30
Someone Will Hire Propst - Mobile Press-Register - November 1
Graduating to Scandals of Collegiate Proportions - Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel - November 5
Misplaced Priorities - Editorial - Florence Times-Daily - November 9
