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Grading how Pac-12 teams have developed QBs

Grading how Pac-12 teams have developed QBs

Oregon developed Marcus Mariota from a three-star prospect into a Heisman winner.

 • Mike Farrell
NFL Draft: Which conference  produced most QBs over last 4 years?

NFL Draft: Which conference produced most QBs over last 4 years?

Patrick Mahomes led the Kansas City Chiefs to a Super Bowl title in February.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
USC's Darnold is a raw gamer who could have most upside of QB crop

USC's Darnold is a raw gamer who could have most upside of QB crop

Turnover troubles? A bad run for USC quarterbacks in the NFL? Lingering questions may not prevent him from going No. 1.

 • Adam Gorney
First in a series: Which program can stake claim to being QBU?

First in a series: Which program can stake claim to being QBU?

Cal, Michigan, Michigan State, NC State and USC can all make solid arguments. What will Farrell's verdict be?

 • Mike Farrell, Adam Gorney
Rivals QB Week: By the numbers

Rivals QB Week: By the numbers

How have the Rivals QB recruiting rankings held up when considering NFL Draft results? We take a look by the numbers.

 • Josh Helmholdt
QB Week: Breaking down where NFL QBs come from

QB Week: Breaking down where NFL QBs come from

The Big Ten might boast the best NFL QB ever, but no league has produced more current NFL starters than the Pac-12.

 • Adam Gorney
Pac-12 spotlight: Which school is recruiting king at each position?

Pac-12 spotlight: Which school is recruiting king at each position?

Several Pac-12 programs have a claim at being the recruiting kings of a certain position.

 • Adam Gorney
Looking back at the NFL's surprising class of rookie QBs

Looking back at the NFL's surprising class of rookie QBs

Four rookies will start at quarterback in the NFL this weekend. Here is what we thought of them in high school.

 • Mike Farrell
No regrets for Cody Kessler

No regrets for Cody Kessler

Despite the drama and adversity, QB Cody Kessler is happy he ended up at USC.

 • Adam Gorney
Heisman Watch: New names in mix

Heisman Watch: New names in mix

LSU running back Leonard Fournette is still the Heisman Trophy front-runner, but Florida State's Dalvin Cook is not far behind.

 • Adam Gorney
Three-point stance: Texas turnaround, Harbaugh

Three-point stance: Texas turnaround, Harbaugh

Charlie Strong's Texas program posted an impressive turnaround from the TCU debacle to its dominant win over rival Oklahoma.

 • Mike Farrell
Heisman Watch: Analyzing the contenders

Heisman Watch: Analyzing the contenders

LSU RB Leonard Fournette has established himself as the Heisman Trophy front-runner, but a bevy of top QBs aren't far behind.

 • Adam Gorney
Three-point stance: Pac-12 QBs, Big 12, Bama

Three-point stance: Pac-12 QBs, Big 12, Bama

Josh Rosen is one of two stud QBs in L.A. Mike Farrell talks USC-UCLA, poor Big 12 defense and Alabama's big game this weekend.

 • Mike Farrell
NFL Draft watch: Quarterback

NFL Draft watch: Quarterback

Jared Goff is the top QB prospect for April's NFL draft. We discuss the other quarterbacks who will be high on NFL draft boards.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Farrells QB verdict: 2011-13

Farrells QB verdict: 2011-13

National recruiting director Mike Farrell continues his look back at our No. 1 QBs. What verdict did Jameis Winston receive?

 • Mike Farrell and Mark Pszonak
Rankings Rewind: Strong start for Kessler

Rankings Rewind: Strong start for Kessler

Mike Farrell looks back at the Rivals rankings of USC quarterback Cody Kessler and four other players who had big opening games.

 • Mike Farrell
Solomon may have quickest impact of top QBs

Solomon may have quickest impact of top QBs

Of all the class of 2013 QBs, perhaps no one is in a better spot to play as a freshman than Arizona pledge Anu Solomon.

 • Dallas Jackson
Ranking the Pac-12 by position

Ranking the Pac-12 by position

Rivals.com analyst Adam Gorney ranks the Pac-12's 2011 recruiting classes by position. It was total domination by USC coach Lane Kiffin and his staff,

 • Adam Gorney
2011 Class Grades - Offense

2011 Class Grades - Offense

Of USC's 30 signees, at least a dozen are slated to play offense in 2011, which almost spits the balance of recruits on both sides of the ball evenly.

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 • Gerard Martinez
Position recruiting ranking: Offense

Position recruiting ranking: Offense

The future of the USC passing attack is in good hands with Rivals100 quarterbacks Max Wittek and Cody Kessler and the nation's No. 1-ranked group of r

 • Adam Gorney
Leaders emerge in state battles for talent

Leaders emerge in state battles for talent

Alabama sits atop the national team recruiting rankings, but with the state's top prospect, Brent Calloway, opting for Auburn over the Tide, the Tiger

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Pac-12 Blitz: Bruins have work to do

Pac-12 Blitz: Bruins have work to do

The UCLA Bruins are in trouble with only eight commits just days away from National Signing Day. Can coach Rick Neuheisel convince some prospects that

 • Adam Gorney
U.S. Army All-American Bowl awards

U.S. Army All-American Bowl awards

Saturday's U.S. Army All-American Bowl, which was won by the East 13-10, had plenty of excellent individual performances, including a record day for D

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 • Barry Every
West stars shined in practice, game

West stars shined in practice, game

The West squad lost the U.S. Army All-American Bowl on Saturday, but it produced plenty of stars throughout the week in San Antonio. Rivals.com analys

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 • John Talman
Cheek faces the nations best

Cheek faces the nations best

Seguin offensive tackle and 2011 Texas A&M commit Joseph Cheek got a going away present Saturday: a chance to play in the U.S. Army All-American Game

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 • Mark Passwaters
Top performers: West game balls

Top performers: West game balls

After going at it all week in practice, the players got a chance to strut their stuff on the field Saturday in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Here's

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 • Gerard Martinez
East DL dominates in Army Bowl win

East DL dominates in Army Bowl win

The East defense dominated in a 13-10 victory over the West Saturday in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in front of 37,893 at the Alamodome. The West

 • Adam Gorney
2011 U.S. Army All-American Bowl gallery

2011 U.S. Army All-American Bowl gallery

Photos from the 2011 U.S. Army All-American Bowl, won by the East, 13-10.

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 • Darren Abate
Army Bowl predictions by position

Army Bowl predictions by position

Rivals.com analyst Barry Every breaks down Saturday's U.S. Army All-American Bowl, position-by-position. Most positions are matched up well, according

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 • Barry Every
Army Bowl depth chart released

Army Bowl depth chart released

The starters for the 2011 U.S. Army All-American Bowl have been announced. Order is subject to change, but here is how the complete depth chart looks

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Kessler looks sharp in final practice

Kessler looks sharp in final practice

The West squad wrapped up its preparation on Thursday, and even though coach Bob Johnson kept the hitting to a minimum, players were able to have an i

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 • Ryan Abraham
West practice: Top performers

West practice: Top performers

It was a tough call, but Steve Edmond of Daingerfield (Texas) High earned top honors during the West practice on Thursday.

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 • Ryan Abraham
Quite a trip for Rigsbee

Quite a trip for Rigsbee

Ailing lineman Jordan Rigsbee fighting fever with humor.

 • Ryan Gorcey
Farmer dominates West practices

Farmer dominates West practices

Gardena (Calif.) Junipero Serra wide receiver George Farmer was ranked by Rivals.com analysts as the best player at the West's practices Tuesday in pr

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 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
West notes: Overcoming injuries

West notes: Overcoming injuries

If the Army All-American Bowl is on the line Saturday, the West may not hold up. While Aztec, N.M., four-star offensive tackle Matthew Hegarty was a w

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 • Gerard Martinez
Army Bowl West Tuesday practice gallery

Army Bowl West Tuesday practice gallery

Versatile player Colt Lyerla had a big day during the second day of practices for the West team for the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

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 • Jeff Johnson
Army All-American West Monday practice gallery

Army All-American West Monday practice gallery

Wide receiver Trey Metoyer was one of the standouts for the West team during the first day of practices for the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Ant

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 • John Talman
Players learning new teammates ... and positions

Players learning new teammates ... and positions

West notebook: Coach Bob Johnson loves skills of Colt Lyerla and De'Anthony Thomas.

 • Gerard Martinez
Army Bowl: Mondays West stars

Army Bowl: Mondays West stars

The U.S. Army All-American Bowl practices kicked off on Monday with both teams practicing in a morning and an afternoon session. There were plenty of

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 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Army Bowl: 10 things to watch

Army Bowl: 10 things to watch

The U.S. Army All-American Bowl kicks off in a week and Rivals.com analyst Mike Farrell offers 10 things he'll be watching during the next week. Atop

 • Mike Farrell
Trojan All-Star Targets II

Trojan All-Star Targets II

The U.S. Army All-American Bowl has played host to a number of great moments for USC. Several Trojans have used the stage to announce their decision t

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 • Michael Schwartz
Six in, more to come says Kiffin

Six in, more to come says Kiffin

Two junior college football players signed letters of intent with USC and 4 high school players signed financial aid agreements with the Trojans, USC

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Army POY finalists on tour

Army POY finalists on tour

Thomasville (Ga.) Thomas County Central defensive end Ray Drew and Orlando (Fla.) Dr. Phillips all-purpose back Demetrius Hart perhaps caught of glimp

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Category rankings: Quarterbacks

Category rankings: Quarterbacks

We've selected the best prospects in each specific category for every position and ranked them. Does anyone have a stonger arm than Ovidedo (Fla.) Hag

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Stars of Week Eight

Stars of Week Eight

Gardena Serra's superstar athlete George Farmer (pictured) only needed a handful of plays to become the Section Sports Athlete of the Week for Coastal

 • Dylan Boggs
Arnett all business after visting USC

Arnett all business after visting USC

Saginaw (Mich.) four-star wide out DeAnthony Arnett officially visited Los Angeles this weekend with an entourage fit for the hit show, Entourage. Fly

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 • Gerard Martinez
Look Ahead: Lincoln is loaded

Look Ahead: Lincoln is loaded

Six top prospects will be on display Thursday night when Tallahassee (Fla.) Lincoln takes on Madison (Fla.) Madison County. Rivals.com analyst Chris N

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Kessler earns invitation to Army game

Kessler earns invitation to Army game

Cody Kessler grew up watching Mark Sanchez and Jimmy Clausen in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, one day hoping he was good enough to get invited. Tha

 • Adam Gorney
Recruiting Visit Update: Top Dogs

Recruiting Visit Update: Top Dogs

This weekend the Trojans coaching staff used the Washington Husky game as a backdrop to host several important unofficial visits. With the Huskies and

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 • Gerard Martinez
Look Ahead: Lone Star State showdowns

Look Ahead: Lone Star State showdowns

Round Rock (Texas) Stony Point faces quite a challenge Friday in stopping DeSoto's loaded group of wide receivers, which includes Austin Vincent, an I

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Texas tops preseason look at recruiting rankings

Texas tops preseason look at recruiting rankings

As the college and high school football seasons approach, recruiting fans look forward to this time of year for an additional reason: team rankings. M

 • Mike Farrell
Trojan commit preparing for Georgia

Trojan commit preparing for Georgia

Los Angeles (Calif.) offensive tackle Marcus Martin is headed to Georgia in two weeks, but thankfully for USC fans, his trip to the Peach State is all

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 • Gerard Martinez
NorCal Quarterback Watchlist

NorCal Quarterback Watchlist

Possibly the best overall quarterback in the state, Archbishop Mitty's Kyle Boehm (pictured) headlines our list of Northern California star signal-cal

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 • Kevin Scarpati
Elite 11: Driskel is best of the best

Elite 11: Driskel is best of the best

One Elite 11 counselor compared Jeff Driskel to Troy Aikman and Peyton Manning, an outstanding honor for the Florida commit who was named the MVP of t

 • Adam Gorney
AMP: Kessler represents USC at Elite 11

AMP: Kessler represents USC at Elite 11

After two days of competition at the EA Sports Elite 11, Bakersfield (Calif.) quarterback prospect Cody Kessler has impressed. The future USC Trojan

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Kessler fits right in on Day One of Elite 11

Kessler fits right in on Day One of Elite 11

For the second year in a row, a USC commit fit right in among the nation's top quarterbacks at the Elite 11 Competition. And for anyone watching throw

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 • Bryan Fischer
Good experience for Elite 11 quarterbacks

Good experience for Elite 11 quarterbacks

Cody Kessler is one of the nation's best quarterbacks but he also wants to keep improving so having Mark Sanchez here at the EA Sports Elite 11 is inv

 • Adam Gorney
State Supremacy: Fla., Calif. or Texas

State Supremacy: Fla., Calif. or Texas

The annual debate continues in 2011. Which of the three big talent-producing states - Florida, Texas or California - has the most talent this year? Wh

 • Mike Farrell
Cal commit wins MVP at Passing Down

Cal commit wins MVP at Passing Down

Cal QB commit Kyle Boehm has been a busy man this summer, crisscrossing the country to take part in several passing camps and stoking the rivalry with

 • Ryan Gorcey
BadgerSports names first-team All-Americans

BadgerSports names first-team All-Americans

Saturday was a big day at the BadgerSports Elite 7on7 National Championships in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Not only did the pool play for an immensely deep and

 • Barton Simmons
Townsends Star has Risen

Townsends Star has Risen

Beverly Hills (Calif.) defensive end Greg Townsend Jr. was a Rising Star last June. This summer, Townsend returned to the campus of USC an established

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 • Gerard Martinez
Kessler continues his impressive run

Kessler continues his impressive run

Centennial (Bakersfield, Calif.) four-star quarterback Cody Kessler continued his tremendous recruiting momentum this offseason with a stellar showing

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 • Ryan Abraham
Close call for Californias top prospect

Close call for Californias top prospect

Debates raged about whether George Farmer or De'Anthony Thomas should be the top player in the Rivals.com California Preseason Top 100 for the 2011 cl

 • Adam Gorney
Wittek, Blackwell shine at Air Strike

Wittek, Blackwell shine at Air Strike

No backtracking, second thoughts or equivocations. Max Wittek and Victor Blackwell wanted to make it crystal clear Saturday at the Air Strike Passing

 • Adam Gorney
Rigsbee among standouts at Cals camp

Rigsbee among standouts at Cals camp

Quarterback Kyle Boehm, running back Amir Carlisle and offensive lineman Jordan Rigsbee were the headliners at Cal's All-American Showcase on Sunday,

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 • Adam Gorney
Committed to Recruiting

Committed to Recruiting

With seven commitments posted for the class of 2011, the Trojans are making another run at a national recruiting title. Aggressive and tireless, the T

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 • Gerard Martinez
Video: Kessler Presser

Video: Kessler Presser

Bakersfield (Calif.) - Wednesday afternoon, four-star quarterback Cody Kessler ending the recruiting process by committing to USC. Along with his frie

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 • Gerard Martinez
Kessler talks about commitment

Kessler talks about commitment

Before Centennial coach Bryan Nixon picked up the receiver to call Washington's coaches to tell them that Cody Kessler wanted to commit, Nixon wanted

 • Adam Gorney
SC adds another Army All-American

SC adds another Army All-American

USC picked up a second quarterback for the class of 2011 when Centennial's Cody Kessler told Lane Kiffin he wanted to be a Trojan. Kessler has a bevy

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 • Ryan Abraham
Kessler to announce his decision

Kessler to announce his decision

Centennial (Bakersfield, Calif.) quarterback Cody Kessler will end the recruiting process and announce his college decision in a press conference on W

 • Ryan Abraham
SDSUs recruiting effort with Top 100 players

SDSUs recruiting effort with Top 100 players

Scottsdale (Ariz.) Chaparral offensive lineman Andre Yruretagoyena, ranked No. 81 overall, is one four Rivals Top 100 players that SDSU has recruited

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 • Tom Shanahan
Centennial QB could decide as early as Wednesday

Centennial QB could decide as early as Wednesday

Centennial (Bakersfield, Calif.) quarterback prospect Cody Kessler's decision could come as soon as tomorrow, as he said he's just checking his though

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 • Travis Sherer
D-Day draws near for Cali QB

D-Day draws near for Cali QB

The day is drawing near for one of the western region's fastest rising quarterbacks. Cody Kessler (6-2, 212, 4.8) from Bakersfield (Calif.) Centennial

 • Rick Kimbrel
Kessler emphasizes his interest in SDSU

Kessler emphasizes his interest in SDSU

SDSU gained a head start recruiting probable four-star quarterback prospect Cody Kessler when Kessler attended the Aztecs' camp last summer in Fresno.

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 • Tom Shanahan
Whispers: Miles, LSU off to solid start in-state

Whispers: Miles, LSU off to solid start in-state

After finishing sixth in the 2010 team recruiting rankings, one would think all was rosy at LSU. But three other SEC teams finished higher, and Les Mi

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 • Mike Farrell
AMP: Big decision coming for Kessler

AMP: Big decision coming for Kessler

Bakersfield (Calif.) Centennial quarterback prospect Cody Kessler had a big day on Friday. Not only did he compete in the EA Sports Elite 11 camp at

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 • Rivals.com AMP
US Army All-America game chooses Cali QB

US Army All-America game chooses Cali QB

Quarterback Cody Kessler (6-2, 212, 4.8) from Bakersfield (Calif.) Centennial is one of the hottest gunslingers in the west. In less than a week, Kess

 • Rick Kimbrel
Pitt still prominent in  Kesslers recruitment

Pitt still prominent in Kesslers recruitment

Recent offers from the PAC-10 have Cody Kessler's list of scholarships standing at 16. But even though close-to-home programs like USC and UCLA are no

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 • Chris Peak
Berkeley Elite 11 Regional top performers

Berkeley Elite 11 Regional top performers

The EA Sports Elite11 made its annual stop in the Bay area as nearly 100 quarterbacks in the class of 2011 and 2012 descended on the University of Cal

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 • Barry Every
Kessler has big day at Berkeley Elite 11

Kessler has big day at Berkeley Elite 11

What a day for Cody Kessler, the pro-style quarterback from Bakersfield (Calif.) Centennial who was closing in on a commitment before picking up offer

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 • Adam Gorney
Mitty QB to decide soon

Mitty QB to decide soon

At Friday's Elite 11 event, BT caught up with Cal's only current QB offeree Kyle Boehm, who says that he should reach a decision on where he'll play h

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 • Ryan Gorcey
Laughrea anticipates offer from Bears

Laughrea anticipates offer from Bears

Local QB Jimmy Laughrea met with Cal offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig today before the Elite 11 Quarterback Camp, and expects an offer soon.

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 • Ryan Gorcey
Two is better than one

Two is better than one

The May Evaluation Period took an interesting turn for the Trojans on Friday, with Lane Kiffin extending a scholarship offer to Centennial (Bakersfiel

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 • Ryan Abraham
Could Cal. star be the Tides QB for 2011

Could Cal. star be the Tides QB for 2011

With the Alabama football program likely to take a quarterback for the class of 2011, the question becomes who will emerge as the Tide's top target.

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 • Shane Youngblood
Cali QB hoping for UW offer

Cali QB hoping for UW offer

Centennial (Bakersfield, Calif.) quarterback Cody Kessler has visited campuses all over the country and he's finally settling down for one final, unof

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 • Travis Sherer
Kessler looking forward to ASU unofficial

Kessler looking forward to ASU unofficial

Bakersfield (Calif.) Centennial quarterback Cody Kessler has begun to narrow the list of colleges he's still considering and there will likely be an a

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 • Chris Karpman
Kessler talks about two recent visits

Kessler talks about two recent visits

Cody Kessler recently returned from trips to Alabama and Pittsburgh and the Bakersfield (Calif.) Centennial pro-style quarterback raved about both vis

 • Adam Gorney
QB Kessler goes cross-country to Pitt

QB Kessler goes cross-country to Pitt

2,450 miles is a long way to go for an unofficial visit, but that was the distance Bakersfield (Calif.) Centennial quarterback Cody Kessler traveled t

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 • Chris Peak
Tide goes west for latest QB target

Tide goes west for latest QB target

For their latest quarterback target, the Tide has reached out west for one of the more prolific signal-callers in the country. Find out more about th

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 • Shane Youngblood
Five-Star Academies come to California

Five-Star Academies come to California

The Rivals.com Five-Star Academies hit California this weekend with stops at Cal-Berkeley on Saturday and UCLA on Sunday and many of the state's top p

 • Adam Gorney
Video: Kessler scans the field

Video: Kessler scans the field

http://rivals.yahoo.com/video/recruiting-football/Cody-Kessler-Highlights-1-90526

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Kessler getting much more attention

Kessler getting much more attention

One of the big reasons why Bakersfield (Calif.) Centennial pro-style quarterback Cody Kessler wanted to attend Southern Cal's junior day this past wee

 • Adam Gorney
USC Junior Day Notebook

USC Junior Day Notebook

This weekend, the Trojans new coaching staff got it first official day with California's class of 2011. Headlining Saturday's junior day event at USC

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 • Gerard Martinez
2011 Recruiting Spotlight: Quarterbacks

2011 Recruiting Spotlight: Quarterbacks

With Matt Barkley a returning starter as a sophomore, and Jessee Scroggins in the fold as a freshman next season, USC will need to sign a quarterback

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 • Bryan Bonafede
California QB adds offer from Pitt

California QB adds offer from Pitt

In his first year as Pitt's offensive coordinator, Frank Cignetti pursued several quarterbacks he first met while at Cal in 2008. Now in Year Two at P

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 • Chris Peak
Central Cali QB lands first two offers

Central Cali QB lands first two offers

California has always been known as a state for excellent quarterback play and a place for colleges to come for their future signal caller. One field

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 • Rick Kimbrel
Central Cali QB lands first two offers

Central Cali QB lands first two offers

California has always been known as a state for excellent quarterback play and a place for colleges to come for their future signal caller. One field

 • Rick Kimbrel
Bears ready to welcome 2011 QB Kessler

Bears ready to welcome 2011 QB Kessler

Bakersfield (Calif.) Centennial high school quarterback Cody Kessler is certain to be one of the top quarterback prospects in the 2011 class. He's al

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 • A.W. Prince
A closer look at the Berkeley Elite 11

A closer look at the Berkeley Elite 11

EA Sports made its annual trip to the University of California for the Elite 11 Camp. The event had its share of big names, surprises and improvements

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 • Barry Every