Los Angeles, CA–At 12 years old, Will Bettridge is already making waves in South Florida. He scored the game-winning extra point in Hotbed’s Middle School All-American game. His parents were in the stands to watch as well as his grandparents,
Dabo Swinney: “We Didn’t Win the Game”
Charlotte, NC–A poised and confident head football coach, Dabo Swinney, approached his time at ACC Media Days with optimism. Yes, he was only a few minutes a way from a national title that just slipped out of reach but he’s
Mark Richt at #ACCKickoff “They’re New to Me”
Charlotte, NC– As part of the home base of reporters covering the University of Miami Football Program here at ACC Media Days, Football Hotbed was afforded several smaller sessions of interview time with head coach Mark Richt. During that time today,
#ACCKickoff | Conference Media Day Opens with a Bang
Charlotte, NC– The first thing you notice when you come to ACC Media days, dubbed the ‘#ACCKickoff’ is the congenial nature of the event. As a first time attendee and native southerner, it feels like a casual gathering and is by
Jeudy, Harley Impressed at Miami’s first Paradise Camp
Coral Gables, FL– The University of Miami hosted an historic first ever ‘Paradise Camp’ and a few 2017 recruits really stood out. Among them was Deerfield Beach, FL high school wide out Jerry Jeudy. He was joined by St Thomas Aquinas wide
Former University of Miami Def. Coordinator Takes Job as Youth FB Coach
Miami, FL-– According to Peter Ariz of Canesinsight.com, former University of Miami defensive coordinator Mark D’Onofrio is currently coaching youth football at Kendall Boys & Girls Club in South Miami. The team is presumably one that he has a child on
Offered: 2020 QB Sol-Jay Maiava of Hawaii Grabs Michigan Offer
Ft. Lauderdale, FL– Class of 2020 QB Sol-Jay Maiava was a participant in our National Middle School Invitational Showcase and flew halfway across the world to do it. He flew from Hawaii to the University of Miami in Coral Gables. He competed
2020 Cade Knighton’s Star is Beginning to Shine Bright Nationally
Los Angeles, CA– Cade Knighton is set to be one of the marquee players at Football Hotbed’s Portland All-American Regional. The quarterback has participated in Football Hotbed’s National Middle School QB Invitational Showcase in Miami in both years of the
REGISTER: Baton Rouge ‘Bayou’ Classic
Update July 18, 2016: Because of the current climate in Baton Rouge, we are canceling this event. We have never had to cancel an event before, however we feel that safety first is the best policy. Zachary, LA– For the first time
REGISTRATION: National Middle School Specialist Showcase
Ft. Lauderdale, FL— The first ever National Middle School Specialist is set to take place in Ft. Lauderdale, FL on Friday June 29th and Saturday 30th. The host school is St. Thomas Aquinas High School and the host hotel is the Courtyard by Marriott












