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Barkley plans on doing every drill at Combine

USC QB Matt Barkley told the Pensacola News Journal he plans on completing every drill at the Combine.

No direct quote was given, but Bill Vilona writes Barkley "has been able to resume throwing and said he plans to go through all the drills at the NFL Combine." "This is probably the biggest test of my life coming up," added Barkley. On his pre-draft process thus far, the quarterback commented, "I wanted to throw more, do more and really compete, but I had to trust the (trainers) and the program I was on."

Source: Pensacola News Journal

Mon, Feb 11, 2013 08:37:00 AM

Ex-Oregon WR Carrington transfers to Utah

Michelle Bodkin of UteZone.com reports that former Oregon redshirt senior WR Darren Carrington will transfer to Utah as a graduate.

This is a enormous coup for the Utes, who add a receiver who immediately becomes their most talented. Transitioning into the pass-first, up-tempo, quick-hitting system run by new OC Troy Taylor (formerly of Eastern Washington), Carrington is precisely the type of WR1 this attack makes great use of. Think Cooper Kupp. Carrington (6'2/200) is similar in size to Kupp (6'2/205). He's also faster and more explosive, though Taylor will have to teach him the finer points of route running and ball-snatching that made Kupp so special at EWU. Carrington (career 112-1,919-15 line at UO) was booted off the Ducks by new head coach Willy Taggert following a DUI charge on July 1 (the receiver pleaded not guilty on Monday). Since Carrington has graduated, he's immediately eligible to play. The Utes were unproven and thin at WR before today. If Carrington stays out of trouble, he could be in line for a big year. His addition also alleviates pressure on Raelon Singleton, the Utes' leading returning WR.

Source: Scout

Jul 25 - 12:39 PM

Rutgers WR Janarion Grant is '100 percent'

Rutgers redshirt senior WR Janarion Grant is 100 percent healthy heading into the 2017 season.

Grant suffered a season ending right ankle back in September of 2016 and applied for a medical redshirt in the hopes playing in 2017. After a limited spring, Grant will be out on the field and might be the Knights' top player.

Source: NJ.com

Jul 25 - 11:01 AM

Schiano offered two 'significant' HC jobs

Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer said DC Greg Schiano was offered two "significant" head coaching jobs this offseason.

Schiano turned both jobs down and will coach at Ohio State for at least another season. Eleven Warriors astutely notes Schiano's twin sons graduate from high school after this year, so he might be willing to move once they go off to college. This will be his second season with the Buckeyes.

Source: Eleven Warriors

Jul 25 - 10:37 AM

Vols request media to not report injury info

Tennessee has requested media members who are in attendance to not report on injured players they observe during open portions of practice.

Basically Tennessee officials are asking for only positive P.R.. Butch Jones and company are certainly on the hot seat, and this screams "scared." It could be a very difficult season for the Vols.

Source: Barrett Sallee on Twitter

Jul 25 - 10:06 AM

Darren Carrington pleads not guilty to DUI

Dismissed former Oregon redshirt senior WR Darren Carrington pleaded not guilty to his DUI charge.

Carrington was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after he ran into a McDonald's drive-through in the early morning hours on July 1. He has since been dismissed from Oregon. As for potential transfer destinations, Carrington has been kicking around other Pac-12 programs, including Utah -- who he visited after his dismissal. SB Nation floated Arizona as another potential suitor.

Source: The Oregonian

Jul 24 - 4:30 PM

Big Ten sets six-year deal with ESPN, FOX

The Big Ten has reached agreement with ESPN and FOX on a six-year contract.

This television package with the conference will last through the 2023 season. FOX has the rights to regular season games as well as the conference title tilt. In related news as media days kick off this week, the Big Ten Network will be moving into the 21st century and will be accessible to the cord-cutters on Hulu and YouTube.

Source: College Football Talk

Jul 24 - 2:35 PM

Florida nets QB of future in five-star Corral

Florida received a verbal commitment from five-star 2018 QB Matt Corral.

Should Florida be able to hang onto Corral through National Signing Day this winter, he would be the biggest shark that HC Jim McElwain has hooked in recruiting since taking over at the helm two seasons ago. Corral (6'2/185) backed off a pledge to USC in mid-June, after which he began to sniff around the SEC. A visit to the Gators this weekend sealed the deal. On the field, he's as good as they get, with Scout.com comparing him to Brett Favre for his maverick playing style. There could be one more big reverberation from his Florida pledge, as Corral and fellow five-star QB Justin Fields were both eyeing some of the same programs. Don't be surprised if Fields ends up committing to Georgia now that Corral has moved his chess piece.

Source: ESPN.com

Jul 24 - 12:58 PM

Indiana LB Simmons done for his career

Indiana redshirt senior ILB T.J. Simmons (knee) received a medical hardship waiver for the 2017 season.

"He did everything that he could to get himself back from his knee injury," said HC Tom Allen, "but he was unable to reach a place where he could consistently play. T.J. is excited about his new role as a student assistant coach in the weight room and on the field." Prior to being way laid by the aforementioned knee injury which prevented him from playing last season, the 6-foot-1, 233-pound Simmons had turned in back-to-back 75-tackle seasons in 2014 and 2015.

Source: Land of 10

Jul 24 - 12:44 PM

Les Miles 'extremely interested' in Ole Miss?

Former LSU head coach Les Miles is "extremely interested" in the Ole Miss opening and has let the program boosters know it, according to Dan Wolken of USA Today.

Back in January, Miles said he was keeping his Power 5 options open, but he could not have seen a program like Ole Miss creating an opening in late July. Miles would certainly know the area and is a strong name. It appears as if Ole Miss will keep everything in place the season and work extensively on identifying a new coach down the line.

Source: Dan Wolken on Twitter

Jul 24 - 9:53 AM

McNeal could ascend to FAU's No. 1 WR role

FAU Owl Access' Chuck King projects FAU junior WR DeAndre McNeal to be the team's No. 1 receiver.

King sees McNeal replacing the suspended Kalib Woods as the go-to perimeter target in Kendal Briles’ first FAU offense. King believes Woods will be dismissed and slot WR Kamrin Solomon will be suspended for their alleged roles in a fight that has Woods facing two felony battery charges. McNeal (6'3/215) began his career as a 236-pound tight end at Texas. He played under OC Sterlin Gilbert, a former grad assistant under Kendal’s father Art Briles at Houston. In other words, McNeal has a big head-start in learning his new offense. McNeal, the No. 75 JUCO player in the class of 2017, hauled in 42 passes for 640 yards and six touchdowns last season at Fullerton College. On Fantrax, he has dual WR/TE eligibility, adding to his fantasy appeal.

Source: fauowlaccess.com

Jul 23 - 3:23 PM

SMU's Morris opens as fav for Ole Miss HC job

BetOnline lists SMU HC Chad Morris (+300) as the favorite to become the next head coach at Ole Miss.

Strangely enough, former Tennessee head coach Derek Dooley is No. 2 at +500. Rounding out the top-five is Blake Anderson (+700), Les Miles (+800) and Mike Norvell (+1000). Personally, our favorite candidate may be Troy's Neal Brown, who's No. 10 at +1600. The Rebels are searching for a new coach after Thursday night's resignation of Hugh Freeze. Matt Luke is serving as the interim HC.

Source: NBC's College Football Talk

Jul 23 - 3:08 PM