Hulne: Showing respect to student athletes and coaches - Austin Daily Herald

Hulne: Showing respect to student athletes and coaches - Austin Daily Herald

It had been a long time since I had attended a Homecoming Ceremony, but due to esteemed Herald editor Eric Johnson being on vacation, I was tasked with covering the crowning ceremony at AHS Thursday morning. As I looked around and saw the students and staff file into Knowlton Auditorium, I couldn’t help but think about something I’ve always thought about with our local athletes and coaches. When you attend a game on a Friday night, you’re only s…