J.T. Wilcox

J.T. Wilcox is an award-winning sports journalist that has worked in South Florida for more than a decade. He authors "The Bald Predictions" Blog and "The Baldcast" Podcast. J.T. Wilcox joined the Football Hotbed staff in 2017.

FIU’s Anthony Wint Named To Preseason All-Conference USA Team

FIU senior linebacker Anthony Wint was voted onto the All-Conference USA preseason team, the conference announced Monday. The conference’s 14 head coaches voted and a list consisting of 12 offensive players, 12 defensive players, and five special teams players was

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Canes Favored To Win ACC Coastal

This should be is going to be the year, Canes fans. According to the 167 media members polled this past week – including this voting journalist – 2017 is going to be the year that the University of Miami football

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Invitational Showcase: Lineman Challenge

Offensive and defensive lineman from all over compete during the Football Hotbed National High School Invitational Showcase at Ives Estates Park.

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Invitational Showcase 7v7: Team Green Wins Championship

Team Green comes away with the 7-on-7 Championship by defeating Team Red during the National High School Invitational Showcase at Ives Estates Park.

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Invitational Showcase 7v7: Team Green vs. Team Silver

Team Silver squares off against Team Green during the 7-on-7 portion of the Football Hotbed National High School Invitational Showcase at Ives Estates Park.

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Invitational Showcase 7v7: Team Blue vs. Team Silver

Team Blue takes on Team Silver during the 7-on-7 portion of the Football Hotbed National High School Invitational Showcase at Ives Estates Park.

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Canes D-Lineman Gerald Willis Taking Leave Of Absence

The University of Miami announced Thursday that defensive lineman Gerald Willis will be “taking a leave of absence” from the program. According to the release, Willis – a redshirt junior – will not compete in any games in the upcoming

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More Canes Added To Preseason Award Lists

In just a year’s time, the University of Miami’s defense has essentially gone from the outhouse to the penthouse. The difference? Defensive coordinator Manny Diaz. Diaz, a Miami native with quite the college football resume even though he has yet

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29 ACC Players Named To Maxwell & Bednarik Preseason Watch Lists

The ACC is winning. The Atlantic Coast Conference housed the 2016 Heisman Trophy winner as well as 2016’s College Football National Champion. Point to the SEC all you want, but it was the ACC that had a total of 29

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Canes Chris Herndon Added To Mackey Watch List

Add another notch in the belt of “Tight End U”. It was announced Tuesday that University of Miami senior tight end Christopher Herndon IV was added to the preseason watch list for the Mackey Award, honoring the nation’s top tight

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