Yearly Archives: 2016

Youth Football: ‘King of the South’ Kicks off in Rockledge, FL

Rockledge, FL–The annual King of the South tournament kicks off today in Central Florida and pits several teams aspiring to test their mettle against the best from across the Southeast against each other.  This tournament has been the birthplace of many

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Youth Football: AYF Nationals Begin Saturday

Orlando, FL– The nation’s largest youth football tournament is set to begin this weekend at Kissimee’s Austin Tindall Park hosted by American Youth Football, better known as AYF. Teams coming in from all across the country will begin checking in

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Recruiting: QB Prospects in the 2017 Class

Miami, FL–As the recruiting season kicks into high gear this week, at Football Hotbed, we pride ourselves on spotlighting key players who have impressed our scouts.  These are guys who are either not being recruited at all or are being

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CFB Playoffs: A Clemson Win Means They’re ‘IN’

Coconut Creek, FL– After a rather uneventful rivalry weekend, Dabo Swinney and his Clemson Tiger team approach this weekend’s Atlantic Coast Conference Championship game in Orlando with a certain assurance.  They know with their current ranking of No.4 in the

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Photo Gallery: Hurricanes vs. Chiefs by Chuck Bethel

Boynton Beach, FL— Football Hotbed was on hand to take in the nation’s No. 1 youth team win their championship in the Florida Youth Football League.  The 28-12 by the Ft. Lauderdale Hurricanes over the Miami Gardens Chiefs in the 13/14

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Youth: No. 1 Ranked Ft. Lauderdale Hurricanes Top Miami Gardens Chiefs

Boynton Beach, FL– The top ranked youth football team in the country, the 14 and under (14U) Ft. Lauderdale Hurricanes, beat the No. 5 Miami Gardens Chiefs in the championship game of the Florida Youth Football League Sunday, 28-12.  Led by the No. 1 rated

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HSFB: Carol City Upsets Miami Northwestern

Miami, FL– There is a changing of the guard in Miami-Dade County football royalty, at least for now.  Out is Miami Central, the pre-season nationally ranked team that had won four consecutive state championships in Florida’s 6A classification.  Their fellow

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Butch Davis Lays Out Plan For FIU In Introductory Press Conference

Wearing a gold and blue tie, new Florida International University head football coach Butch Davis stood in front of gathered media Tuesday afternoon and laid out his plan to make them relevant in the college football conversation. “I can’t visualize

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2016 Ohio High School Football Playoff Brackets: OHSAA Division I

Cincinnati, OH— Playoffs have begun in earnest in Ohio. Here are the brackets provided by Max Preps. 2016 Ohio High School Football Playoff Brackets: OHSAA Division I

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Mark Richt’s Tuesday Presser Notes

Coral Gables, FL-  Here are the notes from University of Miami head coach Mark Richt’s press conference today. Head Coach Mark Richt Pregame Press Conference Transcript Virginia – November 8, 2016   Opening Statement… “Let’s start out with some good

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