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Los Angeles Rams running back Gregory “Buddy” Howell Jr., a native of Coconut Grove, Miami, FL, attends the Grand Opening of the Coconut Grove Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday, March 26, 2022.  Howell played his college ball at Florida Atlantic University.  Howell won Super Bowl LVI when the Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20.

     “We are saddened to lose a member of the FAMUly and send our deepest condolences to the Durant family,” said director of athletics, Kortne Gosha. “Joe was instrumental to the success of the Rattlers in the early ‘90s as he managed three MEAC Championship winning teams. We ask that Rattler Nation keep the Durant family in their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”

     For 27 years, the Games continue to be the premier showcase for Florida’s best high school hoopers, where they can show off their skills on the statewide stage and in front of college recruiters.  The 2022 class is set to make their mark on one of Florida basketball’s oldest and most historic events as they hit the hardwood in Delray Beach, Florida March 26th and Bishop Verot Arena in Fort Myers, Florida March 27, 2022.  Forty-eight competitively ranked high school seniors–comprising of 24 girls and 24 boys from South Florida and Southwest Florida–have been selected from more than 1000 seniors who were nominated by a committee of basketball experts, prep scouts, media, coaches and confirmed by RMF Magazine.

     John McKinney is a 1966 graduate of Mays High School. He was a three-year starter for the Rams and set the all-time career scoring record. He is regarded as the school’s greatest player in history. During his senior year he averaged 27.2 points per game. 

Albert was a standout in football. He was an outstanding wide-receiver for the Mays Rams. He led his team to numerous titles including Big 9 Conference champs and the Class 2A State Champions, the only state football title in school history. A member of the undefeated 1966 State Championship team, Albert was an end who was named First Team All-State and also received All City and County 1966 football conference honors.

     The Miami Dolphins hired San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel as their head coach Sunday, making him the first minority candidate to get hired so far this offseason.