http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/thecountdown/index.html en-us © The Miami Herald Media Company Sat, 29 Nov 2008 00:15:29 EST http://media.miamiherald.com/images/podcast/1216/podlogo150px.jpg http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/thecountdown/index.html Miami Herald Sports Writers Manny Navarro and Andre C. Fernandez break down the biggest stories, surprises and disappointments this season in high school football, the latest on the recruiting front and a look ahead at this week's action. no Miami Herald Sports Writers Manny Navarro and Andre C. Fernandez break down the biggest stories, surprises and disappointments this season in high school football, the latest on the recruiting front and a look ahead at this week's action. Miami Herald Miami Herald miamifeedback@miamiherald.com Host Manny Navarro and High School Sports Editor Andre C. Fernandez hook up for lunch at JJ's Diner in Coral Gables and digest the first round of the FHSAA football playoffs before giving this week's picks for Round 2. Host Manny Navarro and High School Sports Editor Andre C. Fernandez hook up for lunch at JJ's Diner in Coral Gables and digest the first round of the FHSAA football playoffs before giving this week's picks for Round 2. Host Manny Navarro and High School Sports Editor Andre C. Fernandez hook up for lunch at JJ's Diner in Coral Gables and digest the first round of the FHSAA football playoffs before giving this week's picks for Round 2. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/11/26/19/countdown112608.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 19:33:17 EST The Countdown Host Manny Navarro and Herald High School Sports Editor Andre C. Fernandez look ahead to the final week of the regular season and discuss all the big stories of the week including Miramar quarterback Eugene Smith's commitment to West Virginia and his date this week against No. 1-ranked St. Thomas Aquinas, Columbus' football program rising to No. 1 in the state poll and the big showdown this week between Southwest and Coral Gables. Host Manny Navarro and Herald High School Sports Editor Andre C. Fernandez look ahead to the final week of the regular season and discuss all the big stories of the week including Miramar quarterback Eugene Smith's commitment to West Virginia and... Host Manny Navarro and Herald High School Sports Editor Andre C. Fernandez look ahead to the final week of the regular season and discuss all the big stories of the week including Miramar quarterback Eugene Smith's commitment to West Virginia and his date this week against No. 1-ranked St. Thomas Aquinas, Columbus' football program rising to No. 1 in the state poll and the big showdown this week between Southwest and Coral Gables. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/11/13/11/countdown_111208.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:47:52 EST The Countdown Host Manny Navarro and High School Sports Editor Andre C. Fernandez react to Central's big win against Northwestern, which snapped the Bulls 37-game winning streak and then break down the final important district matchups of the regular season. Host Manny Navarro and High School Sports Editor Andre C. Fernandez react to Central's big win against Northwestern, which snapped the Bulls 37-game winning streak and then break down the final important district matchups of the regular season. Host Manny Navarro and High School Sports Editor Andre C. Fernandez react to Central's big win against Northwestern, which snapped the Bulls 37-game winning streak and then break down the final important district matchups of the regular season. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/11/04/00/countdown_110408.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:42:11 EST The Countdown Host Manny Navarro and high school sports editor Andre C. Fernandez review the big games from last week including Cypress Bay's thrilling 41-40 victory over Miramar and look ahead to the games of the week including No. 1 St. Thomas Aquinas versus No. 2 Deerfield Beach. Host Manny Navarro and high school sports editor Andre C. Fernandez review the big games from last week including Cypress Bay's thrilling 41-40 victory over Miramar and look ahead to the games of the week including No. 1 St. Thomas Aquinas versus... Host Manny Navarro and high school sports editor Andre C. Fernandez review the big games from last week including Cypress Bay's thrilling 41-40 victory over Miramar and look ahead to the games of the week including No. 1 St. Thomas Aquinas versus No. 2 Deerfield Beach. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/10/16/14/file0265.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:45:42 EDT The Countdown Host Manny Navarro talks to Andre C. Fernandez about the big stories and big matchups this week. Host Manny Navarro talks to Andre C. Fernandez about the big stories and big matchups this week. Host Manny Navarro talks to Andre C. Fernandez about the big stories and big matchups this week. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/10/08/12/countdown100808.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:53:03 EDT The Countdown Host Manny Navarro talks to Herald High School editor Andre C. Fernandez about the big matchups in Week 6 -- including the out of town trips being made by North Miami Beach, Killian and Cypress Bay. Host Manny Navarro talks to Herald High School editor Andre C. Fernandez about the big matchups in Week 6 -- including the out of town trips being made by North Miami Beach, Killian and Cypress Bay. Host Manny Navarro talks to Herald High School editor Andre C. Fernandez about the big matchups in Week 6 -- including the out of town trips being made by North Miami Beach, Killian and Cypress Bay. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/10/02/02/countdown_100108.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 03:06:26 EDT The Countdown Host Manny Navarro talks to Herald High School Sports Writers Andre C. Fernandez (Miami-Dade) and Bob Emanuel (Broward) about the big showdowns in Week 4 as well as the big games in Week 3 such as the battle between Booker T. Washington and Northwestern, Deerfield Beach and Dillard, and Miramar and Plantation. Host Manny Navarro talks to Herald High School Sports Writers Andre C. Fernandez (Miami-Dade) and Bob Emanuel (Broward) about the big showdowns in Week 4 as well as the big games in Week 3 such as the battle between Booker T. Washington and North... Host Manny Navarro talks to Herald High School Sports Writers Andre C. Fernandez (Miami-Dade) and Bob Emanuel (Broward) about the big showdowns in Week 4 as well as the big games in Week 3 such as the battle between Booker T. Washington and Northwestern, Deerfield Beach and Dillard, and Miramar and Plantation. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/09/23/20/countdown092308.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:50:37 EDT The Countdown Host Manny Navarro and High School Sports Writers Andre C. Fernandez and Bob Emanuel take a look back at the second week of the regular season, breakdown the new South Florida Top 20 poll and look ahead to the key matchups in Week 3. Host Manny Navarro and High School Sports Writers Andre C. Fernandez and Bob Emanuel take a look back at the second week of the regular season, breakdown the new South Florida Top 20 poll and look ahead to the key matchups in Week 3. Host Manny Navarro and High School Sports Writers Andre C. Fernandez and Bob Emanuel take a look back at the second week of the regular season, breakdown the new South Florida Top 20 poll and look ahead to the key matchups in Week 3. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/09/16/13/countdown091508.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:45:05 EDT The Countdown Host Manny Navarro and High School Sports Writers Bob Emanuel and Andre C. Fernandez recap the big stories in Week 1 including Monsignor Pace's upset of Naples on the road, Booker T. Washington's loss in Georgia and Cypress Bay's big win. Later, Manny talks to Herald recruiting writer Larry Blustein about his impressions after Week 1 before Andre and Bob chime in with their picks for the big games in Week 2. Host Manny Navarro and High School Sports Writers Bob Emanuel and Andre C. Fernandez recap the big stories in Week 1 including Monsignor Pace's upset of Naples on the road, Booker T. Washington's loss in Georgia and Cypress Bay's big win. Later, ... Host Manny Navarro and High School Sports Writers Bob Emanuel and Andre C. Fernandez recap the big stories in Week 1 including Monsignor Pace's upset of Naples on the road, Booker T. Washington's loss in Georgia and Cypress Bay's big win. Later, Manny talks to Herald recruiting writer Larry Blustein about his impressions after Week 1 before Andre and Bob chime in with their picks for the big games in Week 2. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/09/09/02/countdown090808.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:00:00 EDT The Countdown Host Manny Navarro and Herald High School Sports Writers Andre Fernandez and Bob Emanuel take a look back at the tough preseason weekend for some of the local big shots, St. Thomas Aquinas' triumphant trip to Cincinnati and break down the three big games in Dade and Broward in Week 1 of the regular season. You don't want to miss the recruiting talk either -- especially about this weekend's big UM-UF showdown in Gainesville. Host Manny Navarro and Herald High School Sports Writers Andre Fernandez and Bob Emanuel take a look back at the tough preseason weekend for some of the local big shots, St. Thomas Aquinas' triumphant trip to Cincinnati and break down the three b... Host Manny Navarro and Herald High School Sports Writers Andre Fernandez and Bob Emanuel take a look back at the tough preseason weekend for some of the local big shots, St. Thomas Aquinas' triumphant trip to Cincinnati and break down the three big games in Dade and Broward in Week 1 of the regular season. You don't want to miss the recruiting talk either -- especially about this weekend's big UM-UF showdown in Gainesville. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/09/01/23/countdown_090208.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:00:00 EDT The Countdown Host Manny Navarro and Herald High School Sports Writers Andre C. Fernandez and Bob Emanuel release The Preseason Top 20 football poll, discuss the big storylines in other fall sports including volleyball and preview St. Thomas Aquinas' trip to Cincinnati for the Kirk Herbstreit Classic. Host Manny Navarro and Herald High School Sports Writers Andre C. Fernandez and Bob Emanuel release The Preseason Top 20 football poll, discuss the big storylines in other fall sports including volleyball and preview St. Thomas Aquinas' trip to C... Host Manny Navarro and Herald High School Sports Writers Andre C. Fernandez and Bob Emanuel release The Preseason Top 20 football poll, discuss the big storylines in other fall sports including volleyball and preview St. Thomas Aquinas' trip to Cincinnati for the Kirk Herbstreit Classic. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/08/26/00/082508_countdown.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:00:00 EDT The Countdown Cardinal Gibbons thought it might have the team to contend with powerful Glades Central last year. But the Chiefs fell short of their goal. This year, a younger Gibbons team probably has a wider gap to climb to catch the Raiders. Pembroke Pines Charter and even Archbishop McCarthy is hoping it can slip into the mix. Host Manny Navarro, Broward High School writer Bob Emanuel and recruiting writer Larry Blustein tell us why Glades Central is a team nobody in Class 3A might be able to catch. Cardinal Gibbons thought it might have the team to contend with powerful Glades Central last year. But the Chiefs fell short of their goal. This year, a younger Gibbons team probably has a wider gap to climb to catch the Raiders. Pembroke Pines C... Cardinal Gibbons thought it might have the team to contend with powerful Glades Central last year. But the Chiefs fell short of their goal. This year, a younger Gibbons team probably has a wider gap to climb to catch the Raiders. Pembroke Pines Charter and even Archbishop McCarthy is hoping it can slip into the mix. Host Manny Navarro, Broward High School writer Bob Emanuel and recruiting writer Larry Blustein tell us why Glades Central is a team nobody in Class 3A might be able to catch. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/08/12/02/countdown_district15-3a.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 15:00:00 EDT The Countdown Booker T. Washington made an amazing run to the state title last season. But this year, coach Tim "Ice" Harris, his son Brandon Harris and several other stars are gone, down the road at the University of Miami. Running back Eduardo Clements, the MVP of the state championship game, says the Tornadoes can repeat. A loaded Hallandale team thinks it will have something to say about that. Host Manny Navarro, High School writers Bob Emanuel and Andre C. Fernandez and recruiting writer Larry Blustein tell us who will win the war of words and the game on the field this year. Booker T. Washington made an amazing run to the state title last season. But this year, coach Tim "Ice" Harris, his son Brandon Harris and several other stars are gone, down the road at the University of Miami. Running back Eduardo Clements, the ... Booker T. Washington made an amazing run to the state title last season. But this year, coach Tim "Ice" Harris, his son Brandon Harris and several other stars are gone, down the road at the University of Miami. Running back Eduardo Clements, the MVP of the state championship game, says the Tornadoes can repeat. A loaded Hallandale team thinks it will have something to say about that. Host Manny Navarro, High School writers Bob Emanuel and Andre C. Fernandez and recruiting writer Larry Blustein tell us who will win the war of words and the game on the field this year. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/08/12/02/countdown_district16-4a.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 15:00:00 EDT The Countdown North Miami Beach used to be the team years ago everybody laughed at. But the Chargers and coach Jeff Bertani's 30 strong have become a force to be reckoned with. And now, NMB believes it can make a run at the state title. Meanwhile, Carol City and new coach Harold Barnwell, Norland and star receiver Xavier Rhodes, and North Miami and quarterback Junior Delpe all believe they can make the playoffs. Host Manny Navarro, Dade High School writer Andre C. Fernandez and freelancer J.T. Wilcox explore all of it in this district preview. North Miami Beach used to be the team years ago everybody laughed at. But the Chargers and coach Jeff Bertani's 30 strong have become a force to be reckoned with. And now, NMB believes it can make a run at the state title. Meanwhile, Carol City a... North Miami Beach used to be the team years ago everybody laughed at. But the Chargers and coach Jeff Bertani's 30 strong have become a force to be reckoned with. And now, NMB believes it can make a run at the state title. Meanwhile, Carol City and new coach Harold Barnwell, Norland and star receiver Xavier Rhodes, and North Miami and quarterback Junior Delpe all believe they can make the playoffs. Host Manny Navarro, Dade High School writer Andre C. Fernandez and freelancer J.T. Wilcox explore all of it in this district preview. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/08/05/18/districtpreview_12-6a.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:00:00 EDT The Countdown St. Thomas Aquinas finally got over the hump in 2007 and now bring back one of the nation's top five teams with stars like receiver Duron Carter and linebacker Conner O'Neil. But who comes after the Raiders? Hollywood Hills and South Broward have two talented young teams who would like to be in the mix. Host Manny Navarro, Broward High School writer Bob Emanuel and recruiting writer Larry Blustein break it all down for us. St. Thomas Aquinas finally got over the hump in 2007 and now bring back one of the nation's top five teams with stars like receiver Duron Carter and linebacker Conner O'Neil. But who comes after the Raiders? Hollywood Hills and South Broward have... St. Thomas Aquinas finally got over the hump in 2007 and now bring back one of the nation's top five teams with stars like receiver Duron Carter and linebacker Conner O'Neil. But who comes after the Raiders? Hollywood Hills and South Broward have two talented young teams who would like to be in the mix. Host Manny Navarro, Broward High School writer Bob Emanuel and recruiting writer Larry Blustein break it all down for us. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/08/12/02/countdown_district16-5a.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:00:00 EDT The Countdown Northwestern's 30 consecutive wins and run of back-to-back state titles took a serious blow with an embarrassing loss to North Miami Beach in the spring. But is the Bulls' run really done? Central and quarterback Jeffrey Godfrey might have something to say about it. Maybe even young and up-and-coming Hialeah, too. Host Manny Navarro, Dade High School Writer Andre C. Fernandez and freelancer J.T. Wilcox explore what should be an interesting season in District 13-6A. Northwestern's 30 consecutive wins and run of back-to-back state titles took a serious blow with an embarrassing loss to North Miami Beach in the spring. But is the Bulls' run really done? Central and quarterback Jeffrey Godfrey might have someth... Northwestern's 30 consecutive wins and run of back-to-back state titles took a serious blow with an embarrassing loss to North Miami Beach in the spring. But is the Bulls' run really done? Central and quarterback Jeffrey Godfrey might have something to say about it. Maybe even young and up-and-coming Hialeah, too. Host Manny Navarro, Dade High School Writer Andre C. Fernandez and freelancer J.T. Wilcox explore what should be an interesting season in District 13-6A. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/08/05/18/districtpreview_13-6a.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:00:00 EDT The Countdown 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. 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... 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. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/08/12/01/countdown_district15-5a.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:00:00 EDT The Countdown 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. 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 write... 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. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/08/16/13/countdown_smallschools.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:00:00 EDT The Countdown 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. 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 linebac... 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. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/08/09/14/districtpreview_14-6a.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 15:00:00 EDT The Countdown 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. 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 Nava... 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. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/08/11/17/districtpreview_11-6a.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:00:00 EDT The Countdown 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. 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. Fernande... 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. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/08/11/18/districtpreview_15-6a.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:00:00 EDT The Countdown 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. 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 Emanu... 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. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/08/09/01/districtpreview_10-6a.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:00:00 EDT The Countdown 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. 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. H... 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. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/08/11/17/districtpreview_16-6a.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:00:00 EDT The Countdown 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. 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 we... 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. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/08/09/01/districtpreview_9-6a.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:00:00 EDT The Countdown 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. 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 hea... 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. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/08/11/13/countdown_081108.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:10:03 EDT The Countdown 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. 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... 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. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/07/17/17/071608_countdown_1.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:33:41 EDT Manny Navarro 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. MANNY NAVARRO 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 su... 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. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/05/01/02/042908_blustein.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Thu, 01 May 2008 02:27:47 EDT The Countdown 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. MANNY NAVARRO 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. 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. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/02/18/20/021308_countdown.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 21:16:11 EST The Countdown 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. MANNY NAVARRO 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. 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. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/02/08/20/020708_blustein.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 21:06:42 EST The Countdown 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. MANNY NAVARRO 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. 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. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/02/01/03/013108_countdown.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 03:44:54 EST The Countdown