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Breaking: NFL veteran Teddy Bridgewater informs his players that he will return to the NFL and not come back as their HSFB coach this season. The former Miami Northwestern (Miami, FL) Head Coach won a state championship in his first year. @ThePortal305 first reported.
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RECRUITS: I've seen a coach go from D3 to Power 5 in under 3 years. Be careful how you treat people.
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Miami commit 2021 OL Laurence Seymore @xklvsive00 at the @FootballHotbed Underclassmen Showcase. Yikes ‼️@Andrew_Ivins
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Recruits: I haven't had many people sending me film lately. A few can attest, if I see something I really like, I not only RT it but they also get interest from schools afterwards. Are you guys all offered up or just not hungry anymore? Let me know because I'm always working.
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#Canes fans might enjoy a photo of 5 star DB James Williams winning a championship at Doak Campbell tonight throwing up the 🙌🏿 | @Begreat_20 | @FootballHotbed
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Florida State jumping into recruits DM's right after the conclusion of the game. Fast work by the Recruting staff. Taking full advantage of a big nationally televised win over an SEC opponent. Textbook stuff. @RyanBartow @FSU_Recruiting @Coach_Norvell
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Future Florida Gator teammates Byron Louis and Vernell Brown III. Boy, they put on a show last night. @AndrewSpiveyGC #hotbedworld #TurnONTheTape
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RECRUITS: I got 500 DM's with film last week but less than 10 kids followed up when I hadn't responded. Is this how easy you give up? It's going to take me a while to watch all that film. But I watched the film of the guys who followed right away.I know it meant something to them
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5-star QB @dantemoore05 who @coach_cristobal offered today out of Michigan won the @FootballHotbed @Future4QB competition in 8th grade at UM. He worked out in front of coaches and toured the campus. He beat out over 20+ QBs at the time, many have Division I offers today. #Canes
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Dynamic WR Marcus Fleming from Miami Northwestern chooses @HuskerFBNation #Huskers #GBR @MNW_Bulls1955 #hotbedworld
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This is my "why". Student-athletes receiving their first offer #HBCU and calling their parents. It's an amazing day. @FAMUAthletics
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This kid is a pure headache to cover in the slot. People will compare him to Braxton Berrios, I think he’s a better version. #Canes
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DM's blowing up. Will be dropping some film soon. I guess y'all are hungry for exposure still. 😁
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One on One with America's top player @CormaniMcClain2 after his @LHSDreadnaughts beat Venice 21-14 for their 8th championship, first since 2018. Talks about what it took to go undefeated this season and why he came to Lakeland just before the season began. @FootballHotbed
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When I saw him on campus earlier this week, I honestly thought he was a #ProCane. That's how big he is. #Canes
BREAKING: Miami lands former UCLA EDGE Mitchell Agude over Oregon and Washington. He totaled 38 quarterback pressures for the Bruins in 2021.
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Closers close. The #FSU staff is in play for a UGA commit because of the staff Mike Norvell hired. As we approach signing day, it's just amazing to see. That Kenyatta Watson hire can't be understated and after Ryan Bartow (also brilliant). 247sports.com/college/florid…
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Special #Turnoverchain moment for Coral Gables’ own, true freshman DB Gilbert Frierson. #Canes He said he wanted it and he got it.
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James Williams is quietly having a great year. #Canes
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The @Coach_Norvell FSU Mega Camp was an incredible event on yesterday. This is just a taste of what it was like from a higher point of view. @FSUFootball. Having been to a ton of camps, the genius of this one was the science of using younger coaches and the passion they brought.
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Future @CanesFootball talks about the joys of signing to The #Canes and winning a state championship with @ChampagnatCS on the same day. @FootballHotbed
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Gerald Willis says #Canes DL can be “better than last year” and the new coach is teaching “new” things that Kool didn’t and overall has a positive feeling about prospects of the D.
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Probably won’t make much spring ball for #TNM #Canes football. I’m a dad again, first baby girl. Exciting! Back on the beat soon. @FootballHotbed @CanesFootball
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#Canes have found their QB despite losing to Florida. Jarren Williams is for real.
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Most dominant kid I've ever seen play the game live in person not named Dalvin Cook.
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Miami is getting a special player in Chris Humphrey. I was very impressed by what I saw last night. Smooth runner with legit track speed. #TurnONTheTape
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2023 QB @dantemoore05 speaking to @Swamp_247’s @Blake_Alderman after his visit to @GatorsFB with @FootballHotbed on the spring break college tour. #hotbedworld
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Imagine being in the room when a pic like this is taken (I have). Straight juice 🔋🔋🔋. There's some real energy in Coral Gables. Can't fake this.
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Patke is the brains of the UM defense, as I've been told by sources close to the program. Shouldn't see much difference. Banda is a great coach and has amazing relationships with players. This was a no-brainer move. Also, Banda would likely have had to take pay cut to go to Owls.
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Miami Hurricane commit Romello Brinson sporting the #Canes towel at the Blue and Gold @MNW_Bulls1955 spring scrimmage. #hotbedworld #TNM @FootballHotbed
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Thanks to coach @coach_cristobal and @CanesFootball for a great end to an amazing tour. #Canes #DTrain @FootballHotbed #hotbedworld
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2A @FHSAA Post Game with @CanesFootball commit Jalen Harrell @jayworld07 | of @ChampagnatCS after his 9 tackle, 1 TFL and 1 FF performance against Victory Christian in the state title game. @FootballHotbed #hotbedworld
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NOTE: The 2027 Miami Hurricane recruiting class has a chance to break every historic record created. The first three kids they already have are incredible. All local and all elite. It's South Florida's best class since 2024, this makes it that much more impactful #Canes
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Woke up ready to watch the 200 tapes I received yesterday. I will find someone the world needs to know. 2023 I'm focused especially on the late bloomers. Let's go!
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BREAKING: 5-star DB J'Vari Flowers @jfl4wers reclassifies to the 2025 class. #TurnONTheTape via @ThePortal305
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Richt has to be given an A for handling such a difficult transition a week away from signing day. You keep two bright young coaches in house and promote a recruiting darling (what appears to be in Simpson) and great position coach. All get promotions and classy send off for Diaz.
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NARRATIVE SWITCH: Tim Harris Jr. is an excellent offensive coach! Won a HS National Championship. UCF RB Bowser was benched at my Alma mater Northwestern and he made him into a draft prospect. Yes he'll recruit well but the #Canes are getting an ace RB coach, not just a recruiter
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Man if I'm a linebacker in 2022, I'm trying to get to Miami to play for coach @T_WILL4REAL. Wow, he is FIRED UP. Key things that stood out to me in his interview with #Canes reporters: linage of guys that played at the position, need to be physical, must want the pressure.
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POST GAME: Jeremiah Smith reflects on his high school career after helping Chaminade Madonna win a 6th state @fhsaa title. He talks legacy, brotherhood and sacrifice. @FootballHotbed #hotbedworld
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Manny Diaz is a good football coach and a very nice person. He just wasn't the right coach to lead Miami back to Championship level expectations. He said when he was hired at his opening presser that there would be "no hometown discounts." That turned out to be incredibly true.
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One recruit to look at to follow CMC to #Miami is Jalil Tucker (San Diego, CA). He's been recruited by Miami and coach Stephen Field. He's a very skilled athlete. #Canes 247sports.com/Recruitment/Ja…
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Lock down defender. Ryan Turner helped lead a defense for @Nadeboyz that gave up 3 points the entire @FHSAA playoffs. @footballhotbed @RyanTurner_20. Every year of his career at Chaminade he went to the state championship and won 3x
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Enjoyed my time at UF today. Back in March for our @FootballHotbed #CollegeTour. Appreciate the hospitality @JoeHamilton__ 🐊
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#Canes commit @BrashardS after his Herculean effort running the ball and managing the offense for @PalmettoFB helping them to a 10-7 victory over Vero Beach. @FootballHotbed
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I invited over 30 student athletes to our @FootballHotbed National High School Showcase games last night. Inviting 50 today. Here’s a clip of what practice is like. #Exposure #hotbedworld
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Want to know something? 2023 QB Collin Hurst is the same height as Stetson Bennet & Bryce Young and is as competitive. Known him since age 10. Hurst leads @SouthFLExpress, arguably the best 7v7 team on the circuit. Under 11.0 in the 100m. Don't be scared to offer him. He's proven
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The Best player in South Florida proved it against St Thomas Aquinas last night. Five TDs, four receiving and one passing. They lost in OT. But he is without question the best in class in 2025. No questions from me. Teddy Hoffman, Atlantic High, Delray Beach, FL. #TurnONTheTape @teddyhoffmann_
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Big night for Xzavier Henderson, the 2020 WR had a “Moss” TD reception to end the first half and two interceptions in the game at safety to aide @ColumbusFtball to a 27-7 win tonight over Atlantic. @FootballHotbed @XXH_03
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Newest @FloridaGators commit, 2022 DE Francois Nolton, Jr @99_nolton talks #Gators 🐊 and why he pledged to the coaches. #Chomp @AndrewSpiveyGC @Corey_Bender @Blake_Alderman @FootballHotbed @TrenchSetters
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Recruits: They invited you to camp but won't bother to follow you on social media? Don't fall for that. Cause it makes no sense. Save your parents the money. You aren't on the board. #TurnONTheTape
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Elijah Goree had to transfer to get an opportunity to play and in just one spring he showed what he could be. He will be a late offer D1 WR. He’s thick and can run. #hotbedworld @FootballHotbed
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Best Secondary in the Country? Western Wildcats 2021 DB James Williams and 2020 Miami Commit Justin Hodges. @_BenjaminReport #hotbedworld #DavieStrong @CoachRack75
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The BEST football player in SOUTH FLORIDA plays football today. Miami Northwestern visits Lakeland. Find that out and how Nick Lennar feels about the upcoming season ahead of tonight's Week 0 Kickoff Classic at 7 PM. @_youngshiner_n1
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SOON: It's less than two months away! The National High School Showcases: Competitive game, Hudl film, college visits and exposure. It's the best and it's all apart of @FootballHotbed's effort to help you accomplish your dreams. Still not IN? Drop your film below. #hotbedworld
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It was a night and day performance from a year ago for @LukeNickel5 tonight as he lead his Milton Eagles team to a victory over American Heritage. Crisp throws, heady plays and pin point accuracy. Set his feet to throw and took command. Big Love from #Canes media after the game.
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Yep. Told you. And @MarkRicht just went 10-3 with a team recruited (mostly) by Al Golden. Future is bright on South Beach.
Georgia Bulldogs (mostly) recruited by Mark Richt reach #CFBPlayoff title game. @CanesFootball
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Rashada called Miami his "dream school" during an interview with me as a freshman playing for @KTPrepElite 7v7 in Vegas at @Pylon7on7. He really likes Miami and was recently minted as a 5-star. He's got an absolute cannon for an arm. Nice offer for the #Canes
God is GREAT, All Glory 2 Him! I’m beyond blessed to have received an offer from The University Of Miami 🟠🌴! @Coach_Gattis #TheU #GoCanes
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Check out @Jermiah_Smith1 rocking the "I'm Him" @sohoodie after @Nadeboyz 31-28 win over Miami Central. #hotbedworld
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Benidict Hypolite will leave the #Canes to head to Florida in an off the field role. He was retained by coach Cristobal after a GA year under Manny Diaz. He now heads to the #SEC. Super bright young coaching talent. Former Hallandale, Carol City High Head Coach. @FootballHotbed
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South Florida legend and USF Bull alumni @SpotTheBall_9 with athletic director @MKellyUSF at the YSF v FAU game in Boca tonight. Two program changers for the Bulls 🤘🏾
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#Canes WR. @JohnsonDante_ quietly having a nice spring game. He's #88 on the field and listed at #39 on the roster.
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High Standard: True Freshman DL @ruebenbainjr says he wants to win a Heisman trophy, during his time at @CanesFootball. While he wouldn't be the first, he would become the first DL playing only defense to win. Miami's Warren Sapp finished 6th in 1994 #Canes @footballhotbed
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BEST AROUND: One on one with America's best WR after his state championship win. 2024 WR @Jermiah_Smith1 of Miami Gardens, FL, No 4 for Hollywood Chaminade Madonna 1M @FHSAA champions. @FootballHotbed
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A big thank you to @UCF_Football and coach @CoachGusMalzahn & @CoachT_HarrisJR, @T_WILL4REAL and @ColeHeard_UCF on behalf of @FootballHotbed
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The smile you make when your former college roommate and 🤙🏿 brother becomes the first black NFL president of a team. #hotbedworld
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His entire family (Dad's side) is from Miami and he considered playing here during the Covid pandemic because of #HSFB on the west coast. Always wanted to play football in the South.
VIP: Portland (Ore.) Westview Top247 WR Darrius Clemons may live in the Pacific Northwest, but the Adidas All-American has some deep ties to South Florida. His father played at Miami Northwestern.
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Speaking of David Cooney, former Offensive analyst for the #Canes under Mark Richt and newly appointed offensive director of recruiting by Manny Diaz. He probably had a built in relationship with JT4 that paid off big. Another WR in the room offering very high praise.
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Head @FSUFootball Football Coach @Coach_Norvell made time during camp to talk to fellow coaches, parents and mentored players. He was active and involved the entire time. Because of this, The #FSUMegaCamp will be a staple in the off season of HSFB recruiting for years to come.
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I say this as delicately as I possibly can from a place of trying to educate: High School Football student athletes, just because you have a highlight on Hudl doesn’t mean you are a recruitable prospect. Good film, grades, measurables, test scores, & character are also required.
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#Canes commits at @MiamiDolphins #HSFB Media Day earlier today. #hotbedworld photo credit: @Photoman0007 @FootballHotbed
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5⭐️ Miami, FL @mnw_fb 2026 WR Calvin Russell @14gump_ commits to @FranBrownCuse and Syracuse tonight on his 18th birthday. Caught him after his state championship win this past fall for @FootballHotbed @Coach_2CAP #hotbedworld
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About as special of a commitment as you will see. Al Blades, Jr commits to Miami on Father's Day, his late dad's Alma mater @FootballHotbed
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A very talented coach and significant figure in the South Florida youth football passed today. "Buddy" Bailey will be missed. #hotbeworld
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Recruits: Pay close attention to the remarks of your future head coaches and ADs or the lack thereof regarding this moment in time. These are the people with whom you are placing a significant amount of trust in with regard to your future. #wordsmatter #hotbedworld
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It’s been a great day at the 🙌🏿. @CanesFootball and head coach @Coach_MannyDiaz on behalf of @FootballHotbed and @Future4QB we appreciate you. #Canes #TNM
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I got a question? Is anyone trying to play a game for film, compete at a high level and slide with me to a few colleges to check them out personally and network with coaches and build relationships? @FootballHotbed National HS Showcases #404TheCultute #GeorgiaTech #hotbedworld
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If you aren't recruting @JC3vans_ 2024 QB and you don't have a QB commitment, something is very wrong. #TurnONTheTape #SpringGame
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Jeremiah Smith has won a championship in every year of his life since 11U with the 1 exception, his freshman season at Monsignor Pace (injury). He won Battle @BattleSportsCo YNC Nationals 11u, 12u, 13u and an @FHSAA titles his sophomore, junior & senior seasons & a CFP tonight.
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MIC’d up: @iamGabeTaylor on his game and season tonight after a big win over Calvary Christian on the road. @FootballHotbed @GulliverFB #hotbedworld
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Watching film and inviting student athletes to our National High School Showcases. Some just want to post they “got invited”. I really want the HUNGRY kids who are invited & who make plans by asking their parents to invest in them, register, and get them there. #hotbedworld
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6'3 2025 QB Ryan Huff (Pensecola, FL) visited Texas today. Holds an offer from Ole Miss. @InsideTexas @EricNahlin @FootballHotbed @THETOOLSPA @KyndalPerry1 @coachchoice @TexasFootball @Dwight_XOS @Jeff_XOS @NP_Florida @JeremyO_Johnson
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2021 #Canes Brashard Smith | @BrashardS | with the rushing TD after a fellow commit Leonard Taylor’s strip fumble on Vero Beach’s first possession puts visiting @PalmettoFB up 10-0. #hotbedworld @FootballHotbed
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Made a believer out of me today. #TurnONTheTape @kayyydeenn for this elite talent from Southern California. #OT7 #hotbedworld
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Watch @NJS_ERA a @CanesFootball commit rumble for a 57 yard fumble recovery. He’s warming up for @Coach_MannyDiaz #Turnoverchain
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One on One with 2023 WR LAMAR Seymore. The Pittsburgh early enrollee. Miami Central Rocket State and National Champion. @lamargotfanz @FootballHotbed
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The revitalized Miami Recruiting office is on absolute fire. Wouldn’t surprise me if two of the coaches are on the field soon. #Canes
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