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Fred Perdue

Fred Perdue

My Team | Miami Hurricanes
About Fred Perdue

Fred Perdue is the Founder of HeavyInTheGames.com. He’s a passionate lover of anything with a ball that bounces and his love for the game of football at all levels is what drives him. It drove him to become a high school football coach at Kathleen High School in Lakeland, Florida. Fred strives to be the best at anything he does. College Football is his first love. Being a die-hard Miami Hurricane fan, he knows the highs and lows of a football program. However, Fred’s true passion comes from the NFL, in which most of his pieces focus on.

Member of The Football Writers Association Of America

Personal Quote: Sports Is My Passion But Not My Life.

Favorite Sports Teams: Miami Hurricane Football/Basketball, New England Patriots, Miami Heat Basketball.

Favorite Players/Coaches: Tom Brady, Andrew Luck, Sean Taylor, Jerry Rice, Champ Bailey, Ed Reed, Ray Lewis, Michael Jordan, Lebron James, Dwayne Wade, Bill Belichick, Nick Saban, Pete Carroll, Tom Coughlin, Mike Tomlin, Tony Dungy

You reach Fred on twitter at @FPerdueSports

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) audibles against the New England Patriots during the first half at Gillette Stadium. (Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports)

Miami Dolphins 2013 NFL Draft: Team needs and potential solutions

| February 27, 2013 at 4:11 pm | 0 Comments

With the 2013 NFL Draft approaching, we break down the needs for the Miami Dolphins, as well as provide answers and potential draft selections.

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) drops back to pass during the third quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Qualcomm Stadium. (Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports)

San Diego Chargers 2013 NFL Draft: Team needs and potential solutions

| February 27, 2013 at 4:04 pm | 2 Comments

With the 2013 NFL Draft approaching, we break down the needs for the San Diego Chargers, as well as provide answers and potential draft selections.

California Bears defensive back Steve Williams runs a 4.25 in his 40 yard dash which is the fastest time of the week during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. (Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports)

What did the defensive backs show scouts and teams at the NFL Combine?

| February 26, 2013 at 3:47 pm | 0 Comments

NFL scouts and teams were expecting big things from this year’s defensive backs, and the former college stars did not disappoint at the 2013 NFL Combine.

2013 NFL Combine: Times and performances for the defensive backs [Graph]

2013 NFL Combine: Times and performances for the defensive backs [Graph]

| February 26, 2013 at 2:36 pm | 2 Comments

The defensive backs were put to the test at the 2013 NFL Combine. Check out the statistics to see who helped their draft stock and who might be in for a tumble.

Feb 25, 2013; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Brigham Young Cougars defensive lineman Ziggy Ansah does lineman dirlls during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

2013 NFL Combine: Times and performances for the defensive linemen [Graph]

| February 26, 2013 at 8:35 am | 2 Comments

The defensive linemen were put to the test at the 2013 NFL Combine. Check out the statistics to see who helped their draft stock and who might be in for a tumble.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Manti Te'o runs the shuttle dash during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. (Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports)

Which linebackers shined and who struggled at the 2013 NFL Combine?

| February 25, 2013 at 11:56 pm | 1 Comment

The 2013 NFL Combine provided some of the nation’s top linebackers the chance to impress. Who starred and who stumbled in Indianapolis?

FLorida Gators defensive lineman Sharrif Floyd speaks at a press conference during the 2013 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. (Pat Lovell-USA TODAY Sports)

Which pass rushers helped themselves and who hurt their stock at the 2013 NFL Combine?

| February 25, 2013 at 11:35 pm | 1 Comment

The defensive linemen and pass-rushing linebackers were put to the test at the 2013 NFL Combine. Who impressed and who still has more work to do before the Draft?

Florida Gators linebacker Jelani Jenkins (3) runs the ball after an interception against the Florida State Seminoles during the first half at Doak Campbell Stadium. (Kevin Liles-USA TODAY Sports)

2013 NFL Combine: Times and performances for the linebackers [Graph]

| February 25, 2013 at 10:54 pm | 1 Comment

The linebackers were put to the test at the 2013 NFL Combine. Check out the statistics to see who helped their draft stock and who might be in for a tumble.

Auburn Tigers running back Onterio McCalebb (23) carries the ball against Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Ranzell Watkins (21) during the first quarter at Bryant Denny Stadium. (John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports)

2013 NFL Combine: 40-yard dash, bench press results for running backs [Graph]

| February 24, 2013 at 9:54 pm | 1 Comment

The best running backs of the 2012 college football season put their skills to the test in the 2013 NFL Combine. How did they perform for teams and scouts?

West Virginia Mountaineers running back Tavon Austin (1) rushes down field against the Iowa State Cyclones during the first half at Jack Trice Stadium. (Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports)

2013 NFL Combine: Wide receiver 40-yard dash and measurement results [Graph]

| February 24, 2013 at 9:47 pm | 1 Comment

The wide receivers were on full display at the 2013 NFL Combine. How did the former college stars perform?

Tennessee wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson speaks to the media during the 2013 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. (Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports)

The wide receivers provide a mixed bag of results at the 2013 NFL Combine

| February 24, 2013 at 9:15 pm | 0 Comments

The 2013 NFL Combine provided some of college football’s 2012 stars a chance to shine. Who balled out and who busted in Indy?

Arkansas Razorbacks running back Knile Davis (7) rushes past LSU Tigers corner back Jalen Mills (28) at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. LSU defeated Arkansas 20-13. (Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports)

Which running backs balled out and who busted at the 2013 NFL Combine?

| February 24, 2013 at 8:35 pm | 1 Comment

The time to shine for the running backs at the 2013 NFL Combine was finally at hand. Who balled out and who busted in Indy?

West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith (13) participates in a passing drill during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. (Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports)

Which quarterbacks balled out and who busted at the 2013 NFL Combine?

| February 24, 2013 at 8:18 pm | 2 Comments

The quarterbacks had their time to shine at the 2013 NFL Combine. Who balled out and who busted in Indy?

Tight End impressions: How the big wideouts performed at the 2013 NFL Draft Combine

Tight End impressions: How the big wideouts performed at the 2013 NFL Draft Combine

| February 23, 2013 at 7:34 pm | 2 Comments

The tight ends had their time to shine at the 2013 NFL Combine. Who balled out and who busted in Indy?

Offensive line impressions: How the big boys performed at the 2013 NFL Draft Combine

Offensive line impressions: How the big boys performed at the 2013 NFL Draft Combine

| February 23, 2013 at 6:54 pm | 0 Comments

The offensive linemen had their time to shine at the 2013 NFL Combine. Who balled out and who busted in Indy?

Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson (28) breaks away from Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman D.J. Mosley (99) during the second half at LP Field. (Don McPeak-USA TODAY Sports)

Tennessee Titans 2013 NFL Draft: Team needs and potential solutions

| February 23, 2013 at 6:27 pm | 1 Comment

With the 2013 NFL Draft approaching, we break down the needs for the Tennessee Titans, as well as provide answers and potential draft selections.

New York Jets quarterbacks Mark Sanchez (6) and Tim Tebow (15) watch as the Patriots' drive down the field on their way to tying it late in the second half at Gillette Stadium. (Tim Farrell/THE STAR-LEDGER via USA TODAY Sports)

New York Jets 2013 NFL Draft: Team needs and potential solutions

| February 23, 2013 at 6:17 pm | 1 Comment

With the 2013 NFL Draft approaching, we break down the needs for the Buffalo Bills, as well as provide answers and potential draft selections.

Stanford tight end Zach Ertz speaks to the media during the 2013 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. (Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports)

Full 2013 NFL Combine results for the tight ends invited [Graphic]

| February 23, 2013 at 5:04 pm | 0 Comments

The tight ends had their chance to impress NFL scouts and executives on Saturday at the 2013 NFL Combine. Who made the most of the opportunity?

South Carolina Gamecocks running back Marcus Lattimore rehabbing in the hydro pool at the Andrews Institute Orthopedics and Sports Medicine following his October 2012 injury tearing his right anterior cruciate, posterior cruciate and lateral collateral ligaments. Lattimore declared himself eligible during a press conference back in December 2012 for the 2013 NFL Draft. (John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports)

Top running backs to watch during the 2013 NFL Draft Combine

| February 23, 2013 at 1:00 pm | 1 Comment

There are several running backs who have to make a splash at the 2013 NFL Draft Combine. These are a few of the signal callers we are keeping an eye on.

West Virginia Mountaineers quarterback Geno Smith (12) sits on a football before the game against the Kansas Jayhawks at Milan Puskar Field. (Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports)

Top quarterbacks to watch during the 2013 NFL Draft Combine

| February 23, 2013 at 9:07 am | 1 Comment

There are several quarterbacks who have to make a splash at the 2013 NFL Draft Combine. These are a few of the signal callers we are keeping an eye on.

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