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Miami Rejects Taking a Knee- Loses in Games Final Seconds 23-20

MIAMI GARDENS– The University of Miami Hurricanes lost 23-20 to Georgia Tech Saturday in Hard Rock Stadium in a game that won’t soon be forgotten by Hurricanes fans. On a third down play in the fourth quarter with :33 secs,

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Hurricanes, Cristobal Knotch Signature Win Over Texas A&M 48-33

MIAMI GARDENS, FL– In an offensive explosion that made history, the Miami Hurricanes overcame a slow start to square up a home and home series with Texas A&M winning 48-33 behind Tyler Van Dyke’s five touchdown performance.  Van Dyke, who

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Florida High School Players of the Week Presented by The Mecca Sports (Week 2)

Miami- Here’s the state of Florida high school football, week two, The Mecca Sports Performances of the Week. To be considered in the future, email TheMeccaSports@footballhotbed.com or text or call 888-879-3396. All players of the week are based on submissions

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Miami Hurricanes Balanced Attack Sinks Miami (OH) 38-3

Miami Gardens, FL– The Miami Hurricanes opened the season with a strong running effort, balanced by efficient passing that helped them to a 38-3 victory over the Miami (OH) Redhawks.  True freshman Mark Fletcher, Jr. had 76 yards on nine carries

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Episode 1: The Real Ones Canes Podcast Brandon Odoi & Brian ‘the Beast’ London

On this episode, Brandon and The Beast dig into what the heck happened to the Miami Hurricanes last season. They get into a bit of a disagreement about whether Tyler Van Dyke is a system quarterback. ESPN’s Senior College Football

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Scouting Notebook: Western (FL) vs. Milton (GA)

DAVIE, FL– Western played host to Milton High School (GA) in the opening game of the 2023 edition of the Broward County National High School Football Showcase.  Western, snuck past Milton behind a strong defensive effort and smart quarterback play

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Freshman Wideouts Enter College Hyped to Make Immediate Impact

Miami, FL– South Florida has always been a ‘Football Hotbed’ for talent and more.   Predominately at the wideout position and that will not change as time goes on.  Let’s take some time to highlight some of the more recent crop

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2023 Football Hotbed Media Day Recap

Hollywood, FL– The 2nd Annual Football Hotbed Media Day brought 31 teams from across South Florida to the Hope Church of Christ on Saturday, August 5, 2023.  The day began with Barbara Goleman High and rising sophomore Darryl Bell, III

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Prospect Spotlight: 2025 DB Gabriel Avin

Hollywood, FL– As college recruiting staffers officially open up full communication with rising junior prospects, Football Hotbed will spotlight a few 2025 class athletes who need to be added to the recruiting boards of division one programs nationwide.  Treasure Coast

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Linebackers Steal Show at 7th Annual Junior Showcase c/o 2024

Johns Creek, GA- The 7th Annual National High School Showcase 2024 junior game was a very tightly contested affair.  A 66-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Colton Champman of Daniel High in Central, SC to Keon Davis of Newton High in Conyers,

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