1 Florida
2 Maryland
3 Virginia
4 Georgia
5 California
6 North Carolina
7 New York
8 Tennessee
9 Texas
10 Pennsylvania
Monday, December 30, 2013
Top Ten locations of readers of the Eye of the Hurricane
In order of the number of page views, the locations of the readers of the Eye of the Hurricane as of December 30th:
Sunday, December 29, 2013
Thursday, December 26, 2013
Daniel Doyle, Joey Lauro and Demarcus Christmas lead six Manatee Hurricanes on All-Area Defense Team
Daniel Doyle, Joey Lauro and Demarcus Christmas all earned 1st Team All-Area Honors. For the complete list visit Bradenton.com.
Manatee Hurricane and Missouri commit Trevon Walters earns All-Area Offensive Player of the Year honors; 9 other Manatee Hurricanes earn All-Area Honors
See the complete list of 1st Team and Honorable Mention All-Area members from Manatee High. Link to Bradenton.com story.
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Manatee offensive lineman Dylan Beauchamp starts in North-South Florida All Star Game
Manatee's Dylan Beauchamp started as an offensive lineman and was also able to showcase his talents as a center as the South beat the North, 44-24, in the North-South Florida All Star Game played in Sebring. Two other Manatee County standouts playing in the game were running backs Josh Hicks of Palmetto and Courtney Allen of Southeast.
Sunday, December 22, 2013
Friday, December 20, 2013
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Manatee's Trevon Walters visits Missouri (photo)
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| Trevon Walters sporting a Mizzou jersey during his recent official visit. |
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Sunday, December 15, 2013
Manatee offensive lineman Dylan Beauchamp selected for North-South All-Star Game
Manatee senior offensive lineman Dylan Beauchamp will play for the South in the Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA) North-South All-Star game. The game will be held in Sebring on December 21st.
Link to Beauchamp's video highlights.
Link to Beauchamp's video highlights.
Saturday, December 14, 2013
Chamber of Commerce magazine uses Manatee Hurricanes photo to highlight school system accomplishments
The Manatee Chamber of Commerce's new glossy publication that describes all things Manatee County includes a photo of the Manatee Hurricanes taking the field. The photo accompanies a story on the Manatee County school system.
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Football coaches and recruiters from Louisville, Missouri, FAU, FIU and more visit Manatee High
College football programs big and small visited Manatee over the past week - Louisville, Missouri, Florida Atlantic University, Florida International University, Heidelberg, Beloit and others all had recruiters at Manatee.
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Monday, December 9, 2013
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Saturday, December 7, 2013
Friday, December 6, 2013
Air Force, Akron, Toledo and Tulane highlight football recruiters visiting Manatee High this week
A busy week at Manatee this week with the Air Force Academy, Akron, Toledo and Tulane, as well as Middle Tennessee, Presbyterian and Webber, all visiting this week.
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Former Manatee QB Brion Carnes named to MVFC All Newcomer team (photo)
Former Manatee QB Brion Carnes has been named to the Missouri Valley Football Conference All Newcomer team. Link to story and photo.
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
FlaVarsity.com: Manatee's Demarcus Christmas is 97th on latest Rivals 100
Christmas is rated as the 97th highest rated prospect. Link to the Rivals.com story.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Monday, December 2, 2013
Sunday, December 1, 2013
Jax Times Union: Former Manatee Hurricane Ace Sanders to face coldest weather of his football career
Link to Jacksonville Times Union. Article describes how Sanders and another native Floridian will handle cold weather on Sunday in Cleveland.
Saturday, November 30, 2013
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Monday, November 25, 2013
Former Manatee receiver Ace Sanders goes for 51-yards against Houston Texans
Link to NFL video highlights. Under the GAMES drop down select the Jac @ Houston game and the highlight is one of a handful from the game.
Sunday, November 24, 2013
Friday, November 22, 2013
Manatee vs Ft. Pierce Central: Watch the live video stream at Manateefootball.com or listen at WLSS 930 AM
Manatee hits the road to the East Coast for its game against Ft. Pierce Central. Go to Manateefootball.com to watch the game live with audio by the Manatee Football Radio Team. In addition, the audio will be broadcast over the radio at WLSS News Talk 930 AM.
Thursday, November 21, 2013
TCPalm: Manatee is 5-0 against Treasure Coast teams in the playoffs
Football: Manatee is 5-0 against Treasure Coast teams in the playoffs. Hurricanes have outscored the area 154-59 in those games. #TCPrepZone
Manatee stat leader: Daniel Doyle leads team in QB sacks
Senior Daniel Doyle leads the Hurricanes in QB sacks with 11 so far this year. Video highlights for Doyle. Link to Maxpreps.com stats for Manatee.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Manatee football: Greg Reaves and Trevon Walters earn player of the (Vero Beach) game honors
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| Greg Reeves |
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Hurricane Hotline Show tonight at 6 pm at Beef O' Brady's
Come out and enjoy the eats and meet Coach Kinnan and the offensive and defensive players of the game at the Beef O'Brady's on Cortez Road. Dave Bristow hosts this radio call-in show with a live audience of Manatee football fans that can be heard on WLSS (930 am) radio.
When: Tuesdays from 6 - 7 pm
Where: Beef O'Brady's
4925 Cortez Road, Bradenton, FL
Website: www.beefobradys.com
When: Tuesdays from 6 - 7 pm
Where: Beef O'Brady's
4925 Cortez Road, Bradenton, FL
Website: www.beefobradys.com
Monday, November 18, 2013
Calpreps.com: Manatee #2 in Florida "Dynasty ranking"
Calpreps.com ranks Manatee #2, second only to Miami Central, in its "dynasty ranking." The ranking is based upon a number factors for each team's performance since 2009. Link to Florida dynasty rankings.
Sunday, November 17, 2013
USF football hosts Manatee DE Diontay Dozier
According to Tampa Bay Times beat writer Joey Knight, USF hosted Manatee DE Diontay Dozier at Saturday night's USF vs. Memphis game at Raymond James Stadium. Dozier was one of a number of Tampa Bay area high school players invited to the game. Link to Knight's Twitter account. Link to photo of Dozier.
Saturday, November 16, 2013
Rewind: ESPN broadcaster and former Buccaneer Joey Galloway addresses the Manatee football team
From spring, ESPN broadcaster and former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Joey Galloway took in a portion of the Hurricanes practice and then addressed the team as part of the team's character development Program.
Link to NFL profile.
Link to ESPN profile.
Link to NFL profile.
Link to ESPN profile.
Friday, November 15, 2013
Manatee High football's Trevon Walters posts another nearly 300 yard rushing game
Another night filled with highlight reel quality runs for Missouri commit Trevon Walters while running for 280 yards in the first round of the playoffs.
2013
Link to video of Bradenton Manatee RB Trevon Walters somersaulting over defenders and landing on his feet in the end zone for crucial score against University School.
Mizzou they worked me tonight 41 carries for 280 3 tds.
2013
Link to video of Bradenton Manatee RB Trevon Walters somersaulting over defenders and landing on his feet in the end zone for crucial score against University School.
2012
Thursday, November 14, 2013
CSS Sports: Manatee #6 in Southeastern US high school football poll
Link to the CSS Sports Southeastern US high school football poll.
Orlando Sentinel: Perennial Power Bradenton Manatee altered the landscape...
Orlando Sentinel story on Apopka being overlooked in state and national polls. Link to story.
1,000 special edition Manatee football playoff koozies to be given out at the Vero Beach vs. Manatee game
1000 facebook LIKES! As a Thank You to HURRICANE Fans, www.manateefootball.com and the MHS Football Booster Club are giving away 1,000 special edition playoff drink koozies at Friday's Game against Vero Beach. Make sure you support your 2013 Hurricanes by coming out and cheering them on! GO CANES! Link to the Manatee Football Facebook page ... Link to the Manatee Football Booster Club page.
Missouri recruiter/coach visits Manatee on Thursday
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| Brian Jones (Photo:MUTigers.com) |
Group of Underarmour executives seek input from Manatee football players on new line of football gloves
A team of six Underarmour executives descended on groups of Manatee football players after practice this week to receive first hand feedback on what Manatee players like, dislike and want from future Underarmour football gloves. Manatee, which has a uniform/apparel contract with Underarmour, was one of only a handful of football programs being consulted. Information on Underarmour.
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Hurricane Hotline Show tonight at 6 pm at Beef O' Brady's
Come out and enjoy the eats and meet Coach Kinnan and the offensive and defensive players of the game at the Beef O'Brady's on Cortez Road. Dave Bristow hosts this radio call-in show with a live audience of Manatee football fans that can be heard on WLSS (930 am) radio.
When: Tuesdays from 6 - 7 pm
Where: Beef O'Brady's
4925 Cortez Road, Bradenton, FL
Website: www.beefobradys.com
Monday, November 11, 2013
New playoff section of Manateefootball.com unveiled, features new photos by award winning photographer Billy D
Visit Manateefootball.com for the just updated playoff section featuring new photos of many Manatee Hurricanes. Photos and design are compliments of Idea Concepts (Business Identity and Graphic Solutions) and Billy D Photography.
Two Manatee Hurricanes to take official visits to Albany in December - Marquel Hines and Greg Reaves
According to sources, two more Manatee Hurricanes are lining up visits to continue their football playing careers - and both might be teammates at the next level. WR Marquel Hines and LB Greg Reaves are in the process of setting up an official visit together to Albany.
Link to Marquel Hines highlight video.
Link to Greg Reaves highlight video.
University of Albany - Mike Morita profile
University of Albany 2013 schedule
Link to Marquel Hines highlight video.
Link to Greg Reaves highlight video.
University of Albany - Mike Morita profile
University of Albany 2013 schedule
Sunday, November 10, 2013
Special over-cover of the regular Manatee football program highlights the 30-year anniversary of Manatee winning the state championship
This special edition Manatee football program was sold at the University School vs. Manatee game earlier this year. In addition to the historical front and back photos and stories, newspaper stories from the era from the Bradenton Herald were also included inside the cover pages.
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| Front Cover |
Manatee's Jake Stickler, a Georgia Tech commit, leads Manatee in its legendary pregame prayer (video/audio)
An impassioned Jake Stickler leads Manatee in its pregame prayer directly behind the goal posts where the Hurricanes assemble to enter the field...Link to video and audio. Source: Billy D Photography.
Rewind/Aug 2013: Tony Dungy speaks to the Manatee High football team
Former Bucs/Colts head coach and current NBC commentator Tony Dungy spoke to the entire Manatee football team as part of Manatee's character development program earlier this season. For details on what he said to the team and more photos of Dungy addressing the Canes visit Manateefootball.com.
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Video of Bradenton Manatee RB Trevon Walters somersaulting over defenders and landing on his feet in the end zone for crucial score against University School
Incredible video from the University School vs Manatee game of Trevon Walters, a Missouri commit, capping a Manatee drive with an acrobatic and athletic score. (The Manatee vs. University School game was billed as the nation's top prep football game that week.) Link to video. See also from last year, Trevon Walters breaks free against another South Florida powerhouse - Miami Central.
Manatee center Kyle Mauk commits to The Citadel
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| #72 Kyle Mauk. Photo:Manateefootball.com |
Travon Rumph Defensive Player of the (Palm Harbor) Game for Manatee
Link to Maxpreps.com story. Rumph posted seven solo tackles, 10 total tackles and 1 blocked field goal.
Bradenton Herald: Manatee's Daniel Doyle named Defensive Player of the Week
The Bradenton Herald selected the senior defensive end as the county's Defensive Player of the week.
Link to Doyle's stats and story.
Link to Doyle's stats and story.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Manatee moves up in USA Today Top 25 and Maxpreps.com rankings
Here is the link for The USA Today's entire Top 25. Manatee is also headed up in the Maxpreps.com composite ranking. Link to Maxpreps.com.
"We are losing an icon..." Manatee Head Coach Joe Kinnan on the retirement announcement of Southeast High's Paul Maechtle
Congratulations to Paul Maechtle on an incredible career at Southeast! Link to Bradenton Herald story on Maechtle's retirement announcement.
Link to Herald-Tribune photos of Paul Maechtle.
Link to Herald-Tribune photos of Paul Maechtle.
Temple assistant coach visits Manatee
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| Photo: Owlsports.com |
QB nightmare: Manatee's 6-4, 285-pound FSU commit Demarcus Christmas flies toward a Southeast QB
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Maxpreps.com: Meyer throws longest pass in league (District) this season for Manatee
The Josh Meyer to Brodrick Yancy 80-yard connection Friday night against Palm Harbor University was longest pass connection in 8A-District 7 play this year. Link to Maxpreps.com story.
Correction: No Hurricane Hotline Radio Show Tonight From Beef O' Brady's
The regular Tuesday radio show from Beef O' Brady's will not take place this week because there is no game this Friday.
Manatee opponent spotlight: Vero Beach - Game by game stats and season preview
Manatee kicks off its road to Orlando by taking on a one loss Vero Beach High School Team.
Link to Maxpreps.com stats and story.
Link to Maxpreps.com season preview for Vero Beach.
Link to Maxpreps.com stats and story.
Link to Maxpreps.com season preview for Vero Beach.
Join the Hurricane Hotline Show at 6pm at Beef O' Brady's every Tuesday
Come out and enjoy the eats and meet Coach Kinnan and the offensive and defensive players of the game at the Beef O'Brady's on Cortez Road. Dave Bristow hosts this radio call-in show with a live audience of Manatee football fans that can be heard on WLSS (930 am) radio.
When: Tuesdays from 6 - 7 pm
Where: Beef O'Brady's
4925 Cortez Road, Bradenton, FL
Website: www.beefobradys.com
Monday, November 4, 2013
Pinkos 8A Top 5
PINKOS 8A PWR 10 TOP 5: 1. @ManateeFootball 2. @ApopkaFootball 3. @MiramarSports 4. @Killian_Cougars 5 @PlantFootball http://flhsfb.us/1cHZThv
USF Head Coach Willie Taggart joins Manatee for pregame meal and stays for game against Palm Harbor
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| Manatee Football Booster Club President and Manatee football radio team member Gene Brown interviews USF's Head Coach Willie Taggart on the field during the Manatee vs. Palm Harbor game. Taggart ate with the team at its pre-game meal. Photo: Manateefootball.com |
Sunday, November 3, 2013
Manatee's Bryan Bing named USA South's Player of the Week at Methodist University
Bing helped lead Methodist to victory with 17 tackles, nine of them solo tackles. Link to news story.
Bryan Bing - Photo courtesy of Methodist University Football.
Bryan Bing - Photo courtesy of Methodist University Football.
MLive.com (Michigan): Former Manatee RB Antonio Agurs has 'impressive game' for Ferris State
Sophomore Antonio Agurs was the team's leading receiver pulling down 11 catches for 80 yards in Ferris State's victory on Saturday over Wayne State. Link to the game story from Mlive.com.
Antonio Agurs - Photo from Ferris State Univ.
Antonio Agurs - Photo from Ferris State Univ.
Saturday, November 2, 2013
Friday, November 1, 2013
Manatee 48, Palm Harbor 14 (Final)
Manatee jumped out to 41-0 halftime lead and coasted to a 48-14 victory.Link to Maxpreps.com recap.
On-field pregame video from University School fan gives insight into University team before Manatee game
Link to a video from a University School cameraman on the field during the game's pregame. Note at 5:41 in the video when an unknown coach tells a player to "tattoo #9." (Manatee's leading RB is #9 Trevon Walters. Walters rushed for over 100 yards in the game.)
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Watch Manatee as it hosts Palm Harbor University School ...audio/video streamed live on the internet
This is the last regular season game for the Hurricanes who have a bye next week before beginning their playoff run. Visit www.Manateefootball.com to view the game online.
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Join the Hurricane Hotline Show at 6pm at Beef O' Brady's every Tuesday
Come out and enjoy the eats and meet Coach Kinnan and the offensive and defensive players of the game at the Beef O'Brady's on Cortez Road. Dave Bristow hosts this radio call-in show with a live audience of Manatee football fans that can be heard on WLSS (930 am) radio.
When: Tuesdays from 6 - 7 pm
Where: Beef O'Brady's
4925 Cortez Road, Bradenton, FL
Website: www.beefobradys.com
Monday, October 28, 2013
Manatee's entire O-Line and defense's Antonio Henderson earn player(s) of the (University) game honors
The entire offensive line is recognized for its efforts to help Manatee grind out a win. On defense, junior Antonio Henderson took home the honor. Henderson had nine tackles and a key fumble recovery.
Manatee DB Darian Dailey commits to Tulane
Senior Darian Dailey has committed to Tulane according to Nola.com.
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Post game Twitter tweets from University players: Manatee's stadium, atmosphere and fan noise impressed
QB #12 Sean White
Pregame tweet
It was crazy out there lol RT “@TheBrownEra_: That was the loudest game I've ever been in... Really felt like a college game”
- RB #3 Lajuan Huntmanatee stadium unreal
- DB #7 Rashaud CauseyManatee crowd was crazy last night!!
Pregame tweet
The Suns have not lost in the regular season in 3 years since 2009
ESPN broadcaster Dick Vitale tweet: "I would take MANATEE HS...vs anyone
I would take MANATEE HS Bradenton Fla football vs anyone - Wow Joe Kinnan does a fabulous job! #GOCANES http://galleries.htpreps.com/?id=365758#/0
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Friday, October 25, 2013
University vs. Manatee game makes front page of Miami Herald
The Manatee-University game received top billing in the Miami Herald, with a headline and photo earning a place on page A-1. The Manatee victory broke a 19 game University winning streak. Link to Miami Herald.
Post game Herald-Tribune interview of Manatee offensive lineman Dylan Beauchamp (Photo)
Dylan Beauchamp is interviewed by the Herald-Tribune. Link to this season's video highlights for Beauchamp.
Manatee proves Rivals.com wrong again
For the second time this year, Rivals.com predicated Manatee to lose a big game. This week Rivals picked Manatee to lose to University School. Earlier this season Rivals picked Manatee to lose to Friendship Collegiate.
Legendary comeback lifts Manatee to 28-24 victory over nationally ranked University School
Manatee fell behind 21-0 only to roar back to a 28-24 victory over nationally (#13) ranked Ft. Lauderdale University School. Link to Maxpreps.com story. Link to the game's preview.
Watch Manatee as it hosts University School ...Streamed live on the internet
Visit www.manateefootball.com at 7:30 to watch today's game live or listen over the air on WLSS 930 AM radio.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
University School QB Sean White retweet: "We're about to welcome Bradenton to South Florida football"
According to University School QB Sean White's retweet of a twitter message, the Auburn commit is seemingly confident going into Friday's game against Manatee. The following message appeared on the QB's twitter account. As of Wednesday morning, the tweet has been retweeted 8 times and made a favorite 3 times.
Uschool vs. Manatee on Friday 🙌 We're about to welcome Bradenton to South Florida football #HoldTheRope
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Join the Hurricane Hotline Show at 6pm at Beef O' Brady's every Tuesday
Come out and enjoy the eats and meet Coach Kinnan and the offensive and defensive players of the game at the Beef O'Brady's on Cortez Road. Dave Bristow hosts this radio call-in show with a live audience of Manatee football fans that can be heard on WLSS (930 am) radio.
When: Tuesdays from 6 - 7 pm
Where: Beef O'Brady's
4925 Cortez Road, Bradenton, FL
Website: www.beefobradys.com
Monday, October 21, 2013
Manatee opponent spotlight: University School ranked #19 in USA Today and Manatee #23
Friday night the Ft. Lauderdale University Suns visit Bradenton to play Manatee. Link to the USA Today rankings. Last week's University School game recap: University School downs Glades Central.
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Saturday, October 19, 2013
Coach Kinnan receives over 205,000 votes in USA Today's Best Football Coach Contest
Message on Manateefootball.com:
On behalf of Coach Kinnan and The Manatee HURRICANE Football Program we would like to
thank all the Canes fans who participated in the USA TODAY HSS Best Football Coach Contest! Coach Kinnan received over 205,000 ! Great Job Congrats Coach on winning the State of
Florida!!
On behalf of Coach Kinnan and The Manatee HURRICANE Football Program we would like to
thank all the Canes fans who participated in the USA TODAY HSS Best Football Coach Contest! Coach Kinnan received over 205,000 ! Great Job Congrats Coach on winning the State of
Florida!!
Friday, October 18, 2013
Hudl video highlights for St. Pete High
Link to Hudl.
Up until noon you can vote for Joe Kinnan as the USA Today's Best Coach...Follow this link.
Up until noon you can vote for Joe Kinnan as the USA Today's Best Coach...Follow this link.
Watch Manatee as it travels to St. Peterbsurg High tonight...Streamed live on the internet
Visit www.manateefootball.com at 7:30 to watch today's game live or listen over the air on WLSS 930 AM radio.
Link to vote for Coach Kinnan for the USA Today's Regional Best Coach Award.
Link to vote for Coach Kinnan for the USA Today's Regional Best Coach Award.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Joe Pinkos' favors Manatee over St. Pete by ....
Link to Floridahsfootball.com.
It is a very close race in the USA Today coach of the year voting. You can vote until noon by visiting the USA Today.
It is a very close race in the USA Today coach of the year voting. You can vote until noon by visiting the USA Today.
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Manatee's Mike Blakely named Special Teams Player of the Week at Hutchinson CC
Blakely was named the special team player of the week for Hutchinson CC. Blakely has returned 6 punts for 164 yards and one TD.
@bluedragonsport sophomore return specialist Mike Blakely was named the Jayhawk Conference Special Teams Player of the Week.
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