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Three Big Takeaways From Referee Training Jamboree

Fort Lauderdale, FL – Preseason hype is just hype until teams get on the field and actually play football.  On a sweltering Saturday on the home field of Cardinal Gibbons High School, Broward teams participated in a referee training jamboree. 

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FIU Continues To Build After Record Setting Season With Florida Grown Talent

Miami, FL —  Head Coach Butch Davis took over the program in 2017 and knew then the Golden Panthers were a rebuilding project.  Davis happens to specialize in rebuilding as he rebuilt the Miami Hurricanes and North Carolina Tar Heels

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The High School Transfer Portal: The Reasons Behind Players Changing Schools

Miami Gardens, FL – No one says anything when Clarke Kent changes to Superman.  Does anyone scoff when Bruce Wayne changes to Batman? Do you turn your nose up when Peter Parker changes to Spiderman?  Unless you are a villain,

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Miami Hurricanes Focusing On Mental Muscle On Day 1 Of Fall Camp

Coral Gables, FL — New coaches, new players, ‘The New Miami’ (#TNM).  Despite a 7-5 2018 season and a deflating 35-3 loss to Wisconsin in the Pinstripe Bowl, the excitement surrounding the Miami Hurricanes is high.  Head Coach Manny Diaz

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Fred Davis, 2020 CB, Trinity Christian (Jacksonville

Florida High School Defensive Back Units Take Back Seat To No One

On all levels of football, the passing game has evolved to a level where it virtually cannot be shut down and only hope to be contained.  Life is not so pleasant for defensive backs as more cornerbacks and safeties are

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Florida High School Receiving Units Among Best In The Country

The playmakers, the big targets, the pass-catching specialists, whatever you want to call them, receivers are often the players that fans want to see.  Florida historically produces a high number of productive receivers that graduate to the D-1 college level

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Fastest 40 times And Other Top Performers At Hotbed’s High School Exposure Showcase

One of the metrics used to measure success or excellence for high school football players is the number of scholarship offers received.  However, diamonds in the rough can be found at various camps and combines where virtually unknown talent can

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Summer Feature: Eaford’s Effort Gets Him To His Dream School

“All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.” — Walt Disney Landing a scholarship offer for an amateur athlete is one of the steps toward the ultimate goal of becoming a professional. Most athletes

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Hialeah Emerges At Miami Hurricanes 7on7 Camp

Coral Gables, FL – When some of the best talent in the country is in your backyard, it seems like a no-brainer to invite them inside. The Miami Hurricanes did just that this June inviting high school seven on seven

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Summer Feature: Kevin Knowles Getting Offers From Big Name Schools With No Stars

Life can change quickly for young football players aspiring to make it to D-1 programs.  At the beginning of 2019, 2021 defensive back Kevin Knowles (McArthur, Hollywood, FL) started with just two offers from FIU and UAB.  After competing in

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