Boca Raton Removes for NFLer Keith Byars as Head Coach

by Jeff Fisher
Florida High School Football Huddle

Keith Byars is no longer Boca Raton High School's head football coach.

The 13-year NFL veteran has been removed as the school's head coach after allegedly shoving his junior quarterback Kevin Anderson during last Friday's 26-19 loss to Jupiter.

Taking over for Byars is the school's athletic director Lewis Burnham, who's been on the coaching staff since 2007.

The Bobcats have a bye this week, returning to action next week against Glades Central.

Boca Raton's Keith Byars Job May be in Jeopardy

by Jeff Fisher

Florida High School Football Huddle

The Palm Beach Post his reporting that Boca Raton head football coach Keith Byars is on the hot seat.

Writer Jeff Greer says a decision could be made Tuesday night on whether Byars will be reprimanded for allegedly shoving a player during Friday's game against Jupiter.

Byars, who was an All-America at Ohio State, played in the NFL with four teams in 13 seasons.  He took over as the Boca Raton program three years ago.  His record is 14-11 after Friday night's loss to Jupiter.

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