Dillard's Trabis Ward is one of the nation's top running backs and the Panthers once again have a team to reckon with. But six other teams will likely be fighting toe-to-toe to join the Panthers in the playoffs. Will it be Ely and star cornerback Michael Carter? Or could Coconut Creek, regional finalists in 2006, get back to the top with new coach Allen Jackson? Or could this finally be the year for Northeast? Host Manny Navarro, Broward High School writer Bob Emanuel and recruiting writer Larry Blustein discuss all that and more in this episode.
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Hollywood Chaminade was the last Dade or Broward school to win a small school title. But could someone else in South Florida finally emerge this year? Host Manny Navarro, High School writers Andre C. Fernandez and Bob Emanuel and recruiting writer Larry Blustein tell us why American Heritage, Archbishop Carroll, Gulliver, Doral Academy and Dade Christian could all be the next small school power to claim a title. And we take a look at all the stars in Class 2A, 2B, 1A and 1B.
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Columbus has long been the kings of the district and with stars like Antwan Lowery and Jakhari Gore -- they should be once again. But are the Explorers a shoe-in? Or could talented 2010 receiver Willis Wright of Miami Springs or even 2011 linebacker Denzel Perryman of Coral Gables slip into the district's top spot. Host Manny Navarro, Dade High School writer Andre C. Fernandez and recruiting writer Larry Blustein fill us in on what's in store.
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Miramar has the county's top quarterback in Eugene Smith, the top receiver in Steadman Bailey and loads more talent. But will it be enough to propel the Patriots past the great team coach Mark Guandolo has built up at Cypress Bay? Host Manny Navarro, Broward High School writer Bob Emanuel and recruiting writer Larry Blustein breakdown what's in store in District 11-6A this season.
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Southwest High's 51-year football history hasn't included many winning seasons or trips to the postseason. Then again, the Eagles have probably never had a player like LeMarcus Joyner. Host Manny Navarro, Dade High School Writer Andre C. Fernandez and recruiting writer Larry Blustein tell us why the Eagles could be the team to beat in Southwest Dade. Or if defending district champion Braddock, playoff regular Sunset or Coral Park, Varela or Ferguson have a chance.
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Plantation used to be the most dominant Broward team in Class 6A. But it's been three years since they've made the playoffs. Star quarterback Brandon McGee says he can lead them back there. Host Manny Navarro, Broward High School writer Bob Emanuel and recruiting writer Larry Blustein tell us if McGee and the Colonels or Broward's '07 leading rusher DeShaun Sands and Piper have enough talent to end Boyd Anderson's two-year run at the top.
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The southern end of Miami-Dade County has been home to many a great running back over the years. But this year, Killian's Lamar Miller, Palmetto's Jamaal Berry and Southridge's Branden Oliver could be the best trio District 16-6A has ever seen. Host Manny Navarro, High School writer Andre C. Fernandez and recruiting writer Larry Blustein break down the big three and tell us if Homestead and South Dade will still be the top two teams in the district by the end of the season.
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Deerfield Beach was less than a yard away and then just a few seconds away last year from ending Northwestern's dreams of a national championship. Instead, the Bucks suffered a heart-wrenching defeat and watched the Bulls win the state title a week later. Host Manny Navarro, Broward High Schools writer Bob Emanuel and recruiting writer Larry Blustein tell us why the Bucks won't fall short this year and who if anyone might be able to stop them.
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Host Manny Navarro, Herald High School Sports Writers Andre C. Fernandez and Bob Emanuel and Recruiting Columnist Larry Blustein visit Plantation High early Monday morning for the start of fall practice and to hear where star Brandon McGee is headed. McGee is among the special guests during the show along with recruiting expert Charles Fishbein.
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Host Manny Navarro returns for the third season of The Countdown and catches up with several Herald writers on what's happened since the end of the spring in football. He talks to recruiting columnist Larry Blustein about all of the summer action that took place around the state in 7-on-7 competition, catches up with Inside The U.com's Rudy Rodriguez-Chomat about the brawl that took place between Booker T. Washington and Pahokee as well as the Breakdown AAU tournament and he speaks to Herald High School Sports Writer Andre C. Fernandez about what he's looking forward to most this coming high school season. It's nearly an hour and half of high school sports talk.
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Host Manny Navarro talks to new Herald recruiting columnist Larry Blustein about the start of spring high school football and gets his thoughts on the University of Miami's spring game as well as the rest of the '08 recruits set to arrive this summer.
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Herald Sports Writer Manny Navarro and recruiting guru Larry Blustein talk about the way recruiting has changed and then they break down how UM's offense might start to look like in the spring.
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Herald Sports Writer Manny Navarro and recruiting guru Larry Blustein recap the highlights of National Signing Day, dissect UM's and FIU's classes and then take a look ahead to 2009.
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Host Manny Navarro talks to recruiting gurus Larry Blustein and Charles Fishbein about UM, FSU, UF and FIU's recruiting classes with five days left before National Signing Day.
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Herald Sports Writer Manny Navarro interviews recruiting gurus Larry Blustein and Charles Fishbein and gets their thoughts on a variety of topics including the hiring of Bill Young as UM's defensive coordinator, how Larry got into recruiting, the Dade-Broward All-Star game, the departure of Doc Holliday and its effect at Florida and the quarterback situation at Florida State after the depature of Xavier Lee.
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Herald Sports Writer Manny Navarro interviews recruiting gurus Larry Blustein and Charles Fishbein and gets their thoughts on a variety of topics including last week's high school all-star games, news from the college coach's convention in California, what UM might still be missing from its class, the top national players including quarterback Terrell Pryor and where he might be headed and much more.
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Host Manny Navarro talks with Herald High School Sports Writers Andre Fernandez and Bob Emanuel about Sean Taylor's funeral, the firing of coach Manny Martin at Central and Al Lang at Chaminade, recruiting, the first South Florida Top 10 polls for basketball and soccer and the big football state semifinal showdowns this weekend.
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Host Manny Navarro talks with Herald High School Sports Writer Andre Fernandez about the Sean Taylor tragedy, the football playoffs and they look ahead to the regional semifinals on Friday night.
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Host Manny Navarro talks with Herald High School Sports Writers about the cross-country and volleyball state championships, the early signees in Dade and Broward, and the trio break down the second round of the state high school football playoffs.
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Host Manny Navarro talks with Herald High School Sports Writer Andre C. Fernandez about the comments made by Seffner Armwood offensive lineman Matt Patchan about UM's football team, the possible retirement of Carol City coach Walt Frazier (including an interview with Frazier), a review of the final South Florida Top 20 poll, a look ahead to the state championships in volleyball and cross country and an extended look at the first round of the football playoffs.
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Host Manny Navarro talks with Herald High School Sports Writers Andre C. Fernandez about the district tiebreakers on Monday, NMB's undefeated season, the big game in Broward this week between St. Thomas and Miramar and how the other sports are doing including a shout out to the state champions in golf and swimming.
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Host Manny Navarro talks with Herald High School Sports Writers Andre C. Fernandez and Bob Emanuel about the final two weeks of the regular season, the playoff scenarios and the big games of the week including Southwest's chance to make school history.
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Herald Sports Writers Manny Navarro, Andre C. Fernandez and Bob Emanuel preview the big Northwestern-Central showdown, discuss the top remaining uncommitted recruits in Dade and Broward, review the recruits that got away in the last four years and much more.
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Herald Sports Writer Manny Navarro hosts a weekly podcast with Herald High School Sports Writers Andre C. Fernandez and Bob Emanuel and discuss all the big football games in Dade and Broward County along with a salute to athletes in other sports. This week, the trio tackle the UM-FSU game, recruiting, South Florida's rise to No. 2 in the nation and its effect on recruits, the Dade and Broward nominees for Florida's All-Time Football team and more.
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Host Manny Navarro and Herald Sports Writers Andre C. Fernandez and Bob Emanuel talk about the fallout following the Miramar-Flanagan brawl, what happened last week in the South Florida Top 20 poll, recruiting and the effect UM coach Randy Shannon says it has in making high school athletes "big-headed," a preview to the St. Thomas-Deerfield Beach game and a lot more.
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Host Manny Navarro talks with Herald High School Sports Writers Andre C. Fernandez and Bob Emanuel about last week's action, the Miramar-Flanagan brawl, the situation at Chaminade, discipline and coaches, and much more including a look ahead to Week 6 action.
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Herald Sports Writers Manny Navarro, Andre C. Fernandez and Bob Emanuel breakdown the biggest stories, surprises and disappointments this season in high school football, the latest on the recruiting front, and a look ahead to Week 5 action in Dade and Broward.
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Miami Herald sportswriters Manny Navarro, Andre C. Fernandez and Bob Emanuel break down the biggest stories, surprises and disappointments this season in high school football, plus the latest on the recruiting front and a look ahead to Week 4 action in Miami-Dade and Broward.
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