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Allan Bridgford - QB - Golden Eagles

Former Cal senior QB Allan Bridgford will transfer to Southern Miss.

Bridgford cited head coach Todd Monken and offensive coordinator Marcus Arroyo as reasons for choosing Southern Miss. The Golden Eagles had a very difficult season in 2012, but Bridgford will be able to play immediately in 2013.
Source: Joe Schad on Twitter
May 6 - 11:58 AM
Jamie Collins - LB - Golden Eagles

Patriots selected Southern Miss OLB Jammie Collins with the No. 52 overall pick.

Collins (6-4, 250) played defensive end at Southern Miss and led C-USA in tackles for loss (20) as a senior while ranking third in sacks (10) and forcing four fumbles. A long-armed pass rusher (33 3/4"), Collins ran 4.64 at the Combine with a 1.56 ten-yard split and insane 11-foot-7 broad jump. (The broad jump is Megatron territory.) Collins' down-to-down consistency was an issue on college tape, but he is an explosive, highly athletic edge presence with big upside. His scheme versatility only helps the Patriots pass rusher, with Chandler Jones, Dont'a Hightower, and Rob Ninkovich all possessing the ability to rush from a two point stance.
Apr 26 - 7:56 PM
Jamie Collins - LB - Golden Eagles

NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah gave Southern Miss OLB Jamie Collins a late second- to early third-round grade.

Jeremiah noted that Collins is athletic, and a "better as blitzer than pure pass rusher." The lean rush linebacker "can hold point of attack" versus tight ends. There's a lot to like about Collins' natural game, but he needs to be stronger on first contact on a consistent basis.
Source: Daniel Jeremiah on Twitter
Apr 4 - 9:02 AM
Jamie Collins - LB - Golden Eagles

Southern Miss OLB Jamie Collins will visit the Steelers.

Collins is likely a second-round target as a pass rushing outside linebacker. He's a super athletic "upside" type but failed to generate consistent force on first contact. If the Steelers don't nab a pass rusher in the first-round, Collins would be a great fit.
Source: Bob Labriola on Twitter
Apr 2 - 1:45 PM
Jamie Collins - LB - Golden Eagles

The Sideline View's Lance Zierlein tweeted that Southern Miss pass rusher Jamie Collins "has got Steelers OLB written all over him."

Zierlein warns to not let Collins fall to Pittsburgh in the second-round. That is the range in which we see Collins being selected, but some are projecting the athletic pass rusher in the first-round. He has the tools, but Collins needs to put them to use on a more consistent basis.
Source: Lance Zierlein on Twitter
Mar 18 - 12:08 PM
Allan Bridgford - QB - Golden Eagles

Cal backup QB Allan Bridgford has notified team officials that he does intend on transferring from the program.

"Today I asked for my release from the CAL football team," Bridgford said via Twitter. "I plan on graduating this summer and transferring 2 another school 2 play football." That other school is unknown at the moment, but since Bridgford plans on graduating he will not have to sit out next season under NCAA rules.
Source: Allan Bridgford on Twitter
Mar 12 - 9:31 AM
Jamie Collins - LB - Golden Eagles

The New Orleans Saints sent four scouts to watch Southern Miss LB Jamie Collins at the school's pro day.

The team is moving to a 3-4 defense this off-season under newly hired defensive coordinator Rob Ryan and will be looking to add edge-rushers. The National Football Post's Russ Lande recently stated that teams are fine with Collins as a 3-4 defender but are struggling to figure out where he plays in a 4-3 defense. The Saints wouldn't appear to have this issue if they draft him.
Source: Daily Leader
Mar 11 - 7:23 PM
Allan Bridgford - QB - Golden Eagles

Cal's backup QB Allan Bridgford has left the football team, "to decide if he wants to remain part of the program."

The junior was apparently told that his spring snaps would diminish compared to previous seasons. "He kind of got some news from us that he was going to get some reduced reps. Decided he's going to take a day or two to kind of assess things some things," head coach Sonny Dykes said.
Source: Mercury News
Mar 7 - 8:30 AM
Jamie Collins - LB - Golden Eagles

National Football Post's Russ Lande writes 4-3 defensive teams are unsure where to play Southern Miss OLB Jamie Collins.

"NFL personnel are trying to get a feel for Collins football instincts to get more comfortable with his playing up as a linebacker full time in the NFL," Lande writes. "Most 34 teams that I have spoken to have no concerns in this area, but teams that play 43 schemes are trying to figure out if Collins is best as an under-sized defensive end or a linebacker and if so which linebacker position."
Source: National Football Post
Mar 5 - 8:30 PM
Jamie Collins - LB - Golden Eagles

Scouts Inc.'s Kevin Weidl believes Southern Miss OLB Jamie Collins is more of an athlete than a player at this time.

Weidl says Collins has average football intelligence and not naturally physical or aggressive. The strong side linebacker put on a great showing at the Combine, but he wins with that athleticism rather than technical skills in games. Expect Collins to be a sub-package rusher during his first year.
Source: Kevin Weidl on Twitter
Mar 3 - 1:47 PM
Jamie Collins - LB - Golden Eagles

NFL Network's Mike Mayock ranked Southern Miss' Jamie Collins over LSU's Barkevious Mingo at the pass rushing linebacker position.

Both are slotted behind Dion Jordan but head of Illinois' Michael Buchanan and Auburn's Corey Lemonier. Collings and Mingo put up excellent workouts, but we believe both have so much more to offer than what they showed throughout their college career. We prefer Mingo due to his more violent hands at the line of scrimmage.
Source: NFL.com
Mar 1 - 5:16 PM
Anthony Alford - QB - Golden Eagles

Southern Miss freshman QB Anthony Alford has been granted his release from the program.

Alford started five games this season for the Golden Eagles, completing 45 percent of his passes for 664 yards, two touchdowns, and four interceptions. He also rushed for 329 yards and six touchdowns.
Source: Brett McMurphy on Twitter
Thu, Dec 13, 2012 11:53:00 AM
Jamie Collins - LB - Golden Eagles

Southern Miss OLB Jamie Collins has also accepted an invitation to participate in the East-West Shrine Game.

Collins had previously also accepted an invitation to the Senior Bowl. Outside of filling in for an injured player, prospects do not usually plan on attending two all star games, but evaluators surely appreciate it. In practice, these teams utilize a base four man front, so it will be interesting to see where a "tweener" like Collins fits due to his lack of bulk but great closing burst and length.
Source: Shrine Game Facebook
Fri, Dec 7, 2012 09:58:00 AM
Jamie Collins - LB - Golden Eagles

Southern Miss OLB Jamie Collins has been invited to the Senior Bowl.

Collins is a very intriguing player, possessing excellent athleticism, length, and closing burst, but he lacks consistency and technique. He projects as a rush linebacker in a three man front. We think he loses too often at the point of attack, but Mobile will be a nice test for the Golden Eagle.
Source: Hattiesburg American
Tue, Dec 4, 2012 09:18:00 AM
Allan Bridgford - QB - Golden Eagles

Cal backup junior QB Allan Bridgford will "most likely" start Saturday against Oregon.

The normal starter, senior Zach Maynard, injured his knee in practice on Tuesday and it doesn't appear he'll be healthy to contribute on Saturday. In limited play, Bridgford has completed only 25 percent of his passes this season and will be without top target Keenan Allen.
Source: Mercury News
Thu, Nov 8, 2012 04:35:00 PM

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