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Rancho Bernardo (Calif.) HC Eric Weddle serving one-game suspension this week

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Nov 10, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Former NFL player Eric Weddle is greeted by fans during the game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Tennessee Titans at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Rancho Bernardo head coach Eric Weddle won’t be on the sideline for the Broncos’ game against San Diego HS on Friday night as he’s serving a suspension he says was handed down by the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section.

The former longtime NFL defensive back and Super Bowl champion, who’s in his third year as head coach of the program, took to X on Friday afternoon to voice his displeasure with the CIF and explain why he’s serving the suspension, stemming from Rancho Bernardo’s 44-35 win over West Covina last Friday:

“It’s really unfortunate that I’m not coaching tonight for my kids,” Weddle wrote. “CIFSS suspended me from my assistants mishap on sideline with refs at West Covina. I did nothing wrong. How does that make sense. My boys will respond, they are united, connected and motivated!”

When asked further about the suspension, Weddle continued: “Sideline inference from my assistants. Was given no warning. two flags. Got disqualified last game with five (minutes) to go. That carries over to next week. So stupid and makes zero sense.”

The CIF-SS rules state that “whenever a coach or athlete is ejected for any reason from a contest, that athlete or coach will not be permitted to participate in the next contest. This is for all sports at all levels.”

Rancho Bernardo is off to a 4-0 start and is now the No. 77 team in California, according to the Massey Ratings. It’s been a grind for the Broncos, who already have a pair of wins on the road. They opened the season with a 15-13 win over La Serna and have just one victory by double digits thus far.

Leading the charge for the Broncos is Weddle’s son, Gaige. Already a touted prospect in the 2028 cycle, He’s playing quarterback and is coming off an impressive freshman campaign, where he led his team to nine wins. Early on, Gaige is the No. 3 overall prospect in the 2028 Rivals300.

Rancho Bernardo is predicted to win its game against San Diego HS 35-14, according to the Massey Ratings. The Broncos will look to improve to 5-0 on Friday night without their head coach on the sidelines. Weddle is 19-9 as head coach of the program.

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