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Miami Herald
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Former Miami Southridge and Florida State standout linebacker Lamont Green dies at age 49
Former Miami Southridge linebacker Lamont Green – rated the nation's No. 1 recruit in the Class of 1994 – died on Monday. He was 49. Lamont Green Jr., who is in his first year as an FIU defensive lineman, is among his survivors. 'It's pretty sad news,' former Southridge coach Don Soldinger told The Miami Herald on Tuesday. 'Everybody's been calling me. I don't know what happened, but he has a sad family history. His father died when Lamont was in the ninth grade, and his mother had a history of kidney disease.' Former Southridge and Iowa State running back Troy Davis – who is also 49 – said he spoke to his former teammate a few weeks ago. 'Lamont told me he had been in and out of the hospital,' Davis said. 'He never told me what the problem was, but I know he had been losing weight. 'This hurts. It's not like a friend – it's more like losing a brother. We grew up together -- played for the Palmetto Raiders (youth football) and then stuck together at Southridge.' Green, who was 6-3 and 230 pounds and could run the 40 in 4.6 seconds, led Southridge to state championships in 1991 and 1993. He signed with Florida State, leaving high school ranked ahead of Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning, Hall of Fame offensive tackle Orlando Pace; and former Pro Bowl running back Fred Taylor, among others. The rest of Green's career didn't go quite like high school, but Green still had a solid run under coach Bobby Bowden at FSU. Green redshirted his first year, played special teams his second season and – as a redshirt sophomore – he made his first career start against Georgia Tech, running an interception 56 yards for a touchdown. Green became a starter as a redshirt junior, and he was selected as a team captain as a senior, leading FSU to the national title game, a 23-16 loss to Tennessee. Green made first-team All-ACC that season. In the 1999 NFL Draft, Green was ranked fourth among outside linebackers. However, Green went undrafted, and he played just one NFL game – as a backup for the Atlanta Falcons in 1999. Green also spent the 2000 season on injured reserve for the Carolina Panthers, and he briefly played for the Berlin Thunder in NFL Europe. 'That 1993 team he played on was named Florida's Team of the Decade,' Soldinger said. 'He was a special cat.' Soldinger said Green was the only one of his players to start as a freshman and continue through his senior year. Just before Green's junior year, his family home was destroyed by Hurricane Andrew. 'He stayed at my townhouse after that,' Soldinger said. 'We were tight.' Green had a school-record 135 tackles, including 13 for losses, as a senior. Soldinger recalls Green that year returning an interception 99 yards for a touchdown in a 41-26 state semifinal victory over Vero Beach. 'He jumped in front of a slant,' Soldinger said, 'and that probably got him Player of the Year.' Indeed, Green was named a Parade All-American; USA Today's National Defensive Player of the Year and the Gatorade Player of the Year in Florida. Green was also invited to the Columbus (Ohio) Touchdown Club. Soldinger was Green's invited guest, and they hung out with Archie Manning and his son Peyton. That night, Green won the Player of the Year award … over Manning. Jeff Bertani, who coaches North Miami Beach, said his team played against Green and Southridge in the early 1990s. 'The only other player I ever saw in high school who was as dominant as Lamont was (ex-Carol City linebacker) Willie Williams,' Bertani said. 'Lamont had great size and speed, and he was a great communicator in terms of getting his guys lined up correctly.' Green later became a high school football coach in Dade County in the years following his playing career, which included stints as head coach at his alma mater, Southridge, as well as South Miami and Dr. Krop. In recent years, Green spent most of his time mentoring his son, Lamont Jr., who starred at Gulliver Prep and followed in his father's footsteps, signing at FSU before transferring this offseason to FIU. As for other survivors, Lamont Green Jr.'s bio lists his mother, Latonya Green; as well as five siblings: Montese de Jesus; Emoni Green; Lataisha Green; Courtney Green; and Latonya Green.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Four-star OL Ryan Miret picks Ole Miss after visit, shuts down recruitment
Ryan Miret was on the busy-June track of taking official visits all month long and making a decision thereafter. After his weekend at Ole Miss, though, there has been a big change of plans. Not only is the Miami (Fla.) Southridge offensive lineman electing to commit to Lane Kiffin's program, but the remainder of his official visits will be canceled in the process. Advertisement Miret has shut it down. "I had been to Ole Miss previously, so I was able to see everything already," he told Rivals. "So this trip I was able to get to know the staff more. Their offensive staff is superior to any offensive staff that I've met with, in my opinion, as far as NFL experience. Pretty much every coach on the offense has either played or coached in the NFL. "Coach (John) Garrison has had his own room for 21 years, I feel like that's a huge advantage. He's been around forever. And It's SEC, you know? It's the highest level of play in college football. It's where the most NFL players get drafted from. That's pretty big." The blue-chip blocker's time in Oxford ended with a pledge to Kiffin on Sunday and it took the longtime coach and part of the family by surprise simultaneously. Advertisement "I told my dad and he was cool with it, he was surprised," Miret said. "I didn't tell my mom or my sister, they found out when Coach Kiffin and Coach Garrison found out. They were freaking out. "Coach Kiffin said he wasn't expecting that at was a big surprise. Also Kevin Smith was super happy, he's a Southridge alumni as well, so he's happy to have someone from there coming to Ole Miss." Garrison spearheaded the late rise and win for the latest Rebel recruit, who wrapped up his spring season with a wrestling state championship in the Sunshine State. Advertisement The activity on the current roster also presents a potential underclassman opportunity for Miret. "They have a great plan for me," he said. "They don't really have a true second guy (at center) so they kind of told me I would have a chance to potentially come in early and getting into rotations my freshman and sophomore year. "They also had the number one gonna run the ball, pass the ball, do everything. Plus the fact that they run tempo -- that fits me, too. Miami Southridge runs a tempo offense, so I'll be coming in ready." Official visits to Miami and Georgia Tech were to be taken in the coming week, but those trips are off. Nebraska hosted Miret for an official visit two weekends ago. Advertisement "This was an extremely hard decision," he said. "I love Nebraska, too, but I feel like Ole Miss has the best plan for me. I'm ready to go. I've seen enough. The culture at Ole Miss, the history they have is big, they've been around forever. They have a really big fan base so playing at that stadium is going to be pretty freaking exciting. "I'm ready to work. I'm ready to put in the work and be great. Hotty Toddy!" SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH OLE MISS FANS AT
USA Today
08-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Florida four-star 2026 center and state champ wrestler Ryan Miret visits Nebraska
Florida four-star 2026 center and state champ wrestler Ryan Miret visits Nebraska The Huskers welcomed various recruits to Lincoln this weekend, including a four-star center and state champ wrestler. Ryan Miret, a four-star center from Miami (Fla.) Southridge officially visited on Friday and is spending the weekend in Lincoln, visiting both the wrestling and football teams. Miret received an offer from Nebraska back in late January. His trip to Lincoln is the first of four in the month. He is also set to visit Ole Miss, Georgia Tech, and Miami. Miret is down to four teams for his commitment, which is currently set for June 25. He is deciding between Nebraska, Ole Miss, Miami, and Georgia Tech. The Miami, Florida, native transitioned from defensive line to center ahead of his junior year. He played defense for Southridge in his sophomore season, racking up 23 tackles. At center, Miret helped his team to a FHSAA 6A state semifinal finish in 2024. He stands at 6-foot-4 and 300 pounds. Miret also wrestles for Southridge, winning the FHSAA 3A state championship in the 285-pound weight class his junior year after placing 3rd his sophomore season. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X (formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Isaac Collins' RBI single
Beyond The Stands (THN Baseball heads to Regionals) The drought is over, but the job's not done. For the first time since 2021, Terre Haute North baseball is a sectional champion again. Now, the Patriots are headed to iconic League Stadium in Southridge with a shot at their first regional crown since 2015. WTWO's Rick Semmler is joined by senior ace Kendall Gregg and junior infielder Nate Millington to break down the team's playoff run, what's fueling this special season, and how they're preparing for Saturday's clash with Franklin. The duo also shares some lighter moments — from team jokesters and top impersonations to what it would mean to cement their legacy as one of North's all-time great squads. 26:17 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Henry Davis' go-ahead solo homer (4)
Beyond The Stands (THN Baseball heads to Regionals) The drought is over, but the job's not done. For the first time since 2021, Terre Haute North baseball is a sectional champion again. Now, the Patriots are headed to iconic League Stadium in Southridge with a shot at their first regional crown since 2015. WTWO's Rick Semmler is joined by senior ace Kendall Gregg and junior infielder Nate Millington to break down the team's playoff run, what's fueling this special season, and how they're preparing for Saturday's clash with Franklin. The duo also shares some lighter moments — from team jokesters and top impersonations to what it would mean to cement their legacy as one of North's all-time great squads. 26:17 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
