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Scouts: Cal WR Allen is a 4.55 time on tape

NFL.com's Mike Mayock says he was told by scouts that Cal WR Keenan Allen is a 4.55 player on tape.

Allen ran a 4.71 and 4.75 40-yard dashes at his pro day, per Mayock, and the comments from the scouts comes as no surprise. Allen is a big, physical wide receiver that is a better athlete than he times and is very versatile. He can line up all over the formation and create matchup problems for defenses in ways similar to Miles Austin. Mayock said Allen could go anywhere from pick 25 to 45.

Source: NFL.com

Apr 9 - 2:00 PM

Bridgewater throws three TDs in OT win

Louisville junior QB Teddy Bridgewater completed 23 of 37 attempts for 255 yards, three touchdowns and one interception in Thursday's 31-24 overtime victory over Cincinnati.

Bridgewater's off-balance 22-yard touchdown strike to Damian Copeland with around eight minutes to go in the fourth quarter capped off a memorable drive in which Bridgewater converted an improbable fourth-and-12 on a scramble, giving the Cardinals a three-point lead. Between his bazooka arm and underrated scrambling ability, those plays personified why Bridgewater is the favorite to be the No. 1 pick in May's draft.

Dec 5 - 11:16 PM

Wake interviews BSU's Lembo for coaching gig

Wake Forest athletic director Ron Wellman interviewed Ball State coach Pete Lembo for the school's head coaching vacancy on Thursday, according to Sports Illustrated.

SI.com also reports that Wellman is checked into a Muncie, Ind. hotel room. Lembo, who is 25-12 in three years at Ball State, is the favorite to land the Wake job. Jim Grobe resigned from his post after 13 seasons.

Source: Sports Illustrated

Dec 5 - 11:02 PM

Texas AD: I'm not pursuing Nick Saban

University of Texas president Bill Powers denied coveting Alabama coach Nick Saban on Thursday.

"I've never met Nick Saban. I've never talked to Nick Saban. We have not hired Nick Saban," Powers said. "Mack's our coach, and I can say flatly that the rumors we have hired or come to an agreement with Nick Saban or even talked to him are false." The Associated Press previously reported that Saban's agent met with Longhorn regents in January.

Source: ESPN.com

Dec 5 - 10:46 PM

Cornell QB Mathews headed to E-W Shrine

Cornell senior QB Jeff Mathews will attend the East-West Shrine Game.

Mathews is a big armed, large framed passer who has taken too many sacks this season. He struggles with inconsistent footwork but does flash a few extraordinary passes downfield. Teams will certainly be looking at his lower half during practices.

Source: East-West Shrine on Twitter

Dec 5 - 4:03 PM

Stephen Morris will attend the E-W Shrine

Miami senior QB Stephen Morris has accepted an invitation to play in the East-West Shrine Game.

It seems like the six Senior Bowl quarterbacks will be A.J. McCarron, Derek Carr, Logan Thomas, Jimmy Garoppolo, Tajh Boyd, and David Fales. Morris has tons of talent and throws one of the best vertical passes in the country, but he struggles with decision making and consistency.

Source: Shrine Game on Twitter

Dec 5 - 3:47 PM

Brandt: QB Manley could be wild card next yr

NFL.com's Gil Brandt believes Eastern Illinois' Andrew Manley could be a "wild card" in the 2015 QB class.

Brandt does list Manley at New Mexico State, however. "He's a pro-style passer who isn't playing a lot at New Mexico State because the Aggies' system doesn't quite match his skills.," Brandt writes. "He is a strong-armed, drop-back quarterback playing on an option team." Brandt also called NC State quarterback Jacoby Brissett, a Florida transfer, a wild card in the class as well.

Source: NFL.com

Dec 5 - 2:21 PM

Brandt: Driskel could be No. 2 SR QB in 2014

NFL.com's Gil Brandt believes Florida junior QB Jeff Driskel could be the No. 2 senior passer behind Bryce Petty next season.

This is all under the assumption that Driskel returns from season ending knee surgery. "At 6-4, 240 pounds, he's a big guy who throws the ball well and is a very good athlete; he was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 29th round this June," Brandt writes. Our own Josh Norris thinks Driskel panics under pressure far too often, and it is an area that needs considerable improvement.

Source: NFL.com

Dec 5 - 1:52 PM

Noles QB Jameis Winston will not be charged

Florida State redshirt freshman QB Jameis Winston will not be charged by Florida police.

Florida state attorney Willie Meggs made the announcement, which confirmed a previous report by ESPN radio's. Jeff Cameron noted the accuser posted a .046 blood alcohol level and did not have any drugs in her system after the sexual assault accusation was made. Meggs added that there were several people in the room when the event occurred. Florida State will travel to Charlotte tonight for the ACC Championship game, which will be played on Saturday against Duke.

Source: Sportscenter on Twitter

Dec 5 - 1:42 PM

Bryce Petty reiterates his return in 2014

Baylor redshirt junior QB Bryce Petty reiterated he will return to school for the 2014 season.

"I will definitely be back next year," Petty told KWTX-TV. This is the second time in the last few days that Petty has declared his intention of staying. Initial expectations believed numerous non-seniors would declare, but that number has seemingly dropped in recent days.

Source: ABC News

Dec 5 - 1:38 PM

Weidl: Light is coming on for Green-Beckham

The light is coming on for Missouri sophomore WR Dorial Green-Beckham, according to Scouts Inc.'s Kevin Weidl.

Dorial Green-Beckham is "playing (with a) much higher sense of urgency. Freakish size, speed and athleticism combo," according to Weidl. The former No. 1 recruit in the nation had some missteps during his freshman season, but he and the rest of the Tigers' receivers have emerged this season.

Source: Kevin Weidl on Twitter

Dec 5 - 11:33 AM

Indications say Bortles to gauge NFL interest

All indications point to UCF redshirt junior QB Blake Bortles submitting paperwork to the NFL Draft Advisory Board, according to the Orlando Sentinel.

Keep in mind this does not mean Bortles is declaring for the draft, but he likely wants to gauge where his current draft projection is. The Draft Advisory Board is usually fairly tame with their projections, however, we wouldn;t be surprised if Bortles earns an early grade. He will earn a "poor man's" Andrew Luck comparison, thanks to similar pocket movement and vision.

Source: Orlando Sentinel

Dec 5 - 10:58 AM