Now It's High School Football

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Shots were fired at a high school football game in Pleasantville, NJ tonight.

The Greyhounds were hosting Camden.

Yes, I know. I've already heard Pleasantville isn't the nicest place and of course, the same has been said about Camden.

But, still, we can't go to a high school football game without fearing for our lives?

Obviously, I go to a fair number of football games, along with myriad other prep and high school sports annually.

Sure, there have been some hostile surroundings. I was once part of a police escort following a Greenwich/Ridgefield basketball game (yes, you read that correctly). But, I otherwise never feel concerned for myself.

So it is that I foolishly feel I shouldn't worry about my safety.

But, again, shots were fired at a high school football game tonight in New Jersey.

As of this writing, reports say two people -- an adult and a child -- were injured.

The game obviously doesn't matter at that point. People were running for their lives.

Video captured the moment gunshots rang out at a high school football game in Pleasantville, New Jersey. The shooting left at least two people injured.

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Once again, please spare the thoughts and prayers.

I have a game of my own to call tomorrow, and I still have no concerns, but I can't deny this story will be somewhere in my mind.

It's astounding to me that we have to be on our guard at the movies or in a restaurant or literally anywhere.

Including a high school football game.

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Speaking of high school football, Greenwich football is mourning the loss of a loved one. Assistant coach Wayne Gioffre's mother died earlier this week. Mrs. Gioffre, her husband, and their entire family are a big part of the fabric of Greenwich high school football. Mr. and Mrs. Gioffre have also been incredibly kind to me over the years.

They were always found in the stands, especially at home games, just a few rows below the booth.

I'm terribly saddened by her passing. My condolences to her loved ones.

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I really have nothing left to offer on the Myles Garrett/Mason Rudolf kerfuffle. There have been enough dumb takes.