Marcus Benjamin

Marcus Benjamin works as the senior writer and editor for FootballHotbed.com. He attended Florida A&M and Florida Memorial University completing a bachelors degree in communications in 2010. He's covered high school football in the South Florida area since 2010 for the Miami Herald, Miami Sports Tribune and ShawSports.net. He is married and lives in Fort, Lauderdale, FL.

South Florida Express Wins Third Straight Hotbed 7-on-7 Classic

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Marcus Benjamin
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Lauderdale Lakes, FL — Football does not end when the season is over.  The offseason may be just as busy with spring football, camps, and seven-on-seven tournaments.  In South Florida, seven-on-seven is fiercely competitive, but one team stands out among

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Miami Moves Up In Recruiting Rankings After Solid National Signing Day Showing

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Marcus Benjamin
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The 2022 recruiting class was not ideal for the Miami Hurricanes going into the second of two national signing days. The Canes ranked outside of the top 30 coming into the day, but had the potential to finish with a

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Defensive Scores Prove To Be Difference In National Showcase Game (2023 Class)

Posted on January 26, 2022 by Marcus Benjamin
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Smyrna, GA — Football on Martin Luther King Day has become a tradition thanks to Football Hotbed.  The National Showcase 2023 Class Game culminated an eventful weekend that had all participants visit the University of Alabama and the 2021 national

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Playmakers Show Up in Football Hotbed National Showcase Game (2024 Class)

Posted on January 20, 2022 by Marcus Benjamin
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Smyrna, GA — When it comes to recruiting, colleges are looking for game-changers.  A player that can turn a small play into a big play or a player that can take the game into his own hands and win it

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Defense Dominates In Football Hotbed National Showcase Game (2025 Class)

Posted on January 19, 2022 by Marcus Benjamin
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Smyrna, GA — The old adage is that defense wins championships.  This certainly applies to all-star football games.  Football Hotbed held its annual National High School Showcase games at Campbell High School on the outskirts of Atlanta, GA.  The 2025,

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The 2021 All-State Championship Team

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Marcus Benjamin
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After eight games we have eight champions.  We had some big-time players making big plays in some big-time games.  This compilation of players may not have some of the best athletes or the highest sought-after recruits, but it is definitely

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Photos: 6A State Championship, Jesuit Vs. Pine Forest

Posted on December 20, 2021 by Marcus Benjamin
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Tampa Jesuit wins second State Championship in School History, coming back from 21 points down to beat Pine Forest (Pensacola).

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Jesuit Scores 21 Unanswered To Win 6A State Championship

Posted on December 19, 2021 by Marcus Benjamin
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Fort Lauderdale, FL — Tampa Jesuit beat St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale), the 2020 GEICO Bowl Championship Series National Champions back in September, this put the entire state on notice.  The Tigers gained national attention and are currently the 10th

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Photos: 8A State Championship, Apopka Vs. Venice

Posted on December 19, 2021 by Marcus Benjamin
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Venice defeats Apoka 35-7, wins third state championship in school history.

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Venice Wins 8A State Championship In Convincing Fashion, 35-7

Posted on December 18, 2021 by Marcus Benjamin
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Fort Lauderdale, FL — Venice, the new team in 8A, instantly became a threat once the announcement was made this year. The former 7A power won a state championship in 2017 and has been itching to get back ever since.

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