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Twitter Tuesday: Jones' job status, USC in 2017, Alabama, Auburn

Twitter Tuesday: Jones' job status, USC in 2017, Alabama, Auburn

Mike Farrell's Twitter mailbag answers readers' questions about Alabama and Auburn recruiting, Butch Jones and more.

 • Mike Farrell
Pickett sees need at USC

Pickett sees need at USC

FULLERTON, CA -- Four-star El Cerrito (Calif.) cornerback Adarius Pickett was in Los Angeles for the Passing Down Regional 7-On Tournament and while h

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Hutch sees much at USC

Hutch sees much at USC

Concord (Calif.) linebacker Michael Hutchings was a catalyst for USC throughout the recruiting process. Knowing the 2013 class as well as any fan, Hut

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 • Gerard Martinez
Post-Signing Day Analysis: Linebackers

Post-Signing Day Analysis: Linebackers

With Signing Day finally in the books, BSR takes a look at how the new recruits impact the UCLA depth chart. Today, it's the LBs.

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 • Edward Lewis
Social media pose risks for recruits

Social media pose risks for recruits

The Manti Te'o story is a cautionary tale for other athletes. Joe Mixon is one recruit who understands social media's risks.

 • Adam Gorney
Recruiting Op. Signing Day Poker Face

Recruiting Op. Signing Day Poker Face

With 10 days left in the 2013 recruiting cycle, the light at the end of the tunnel could be salvation for USC, or a freight train. USC had the nation'

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 • Gerard Martinez
Big Picture Review: Linebackers

Big Picture Review: Linebackers

Leading up to Signing Day, BSR will take a big picture look at the position groups in UCLA's 2013 recruiting class. Today, it's the LB.

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 • Edward Lewis
Hatcher has a decision to make

Hatcher has a decision to make

Louisville (Ky.) Trinity four-star defensive end Jason Hatcher was excited to take his visit to USC. He was a long time pledge, who is still being rec

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Trojans wow Hutchings

Trojans wow Hutchings

Concord (Calif.) four-star linebacker Michael Hutchings has been committed to USC for six months, but the most important part of his recruitment may h

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 • Gerard Martinez
USAAB: Michael Hutchings Army Bowl isolation highlights

USAAB: Michael Hutchings Army Bowl isolation highlights

Four-star linebacker Michael Hutchings is on the USC campus this weekend for his official visit. Here are isolation highlights of Hutchings from the U

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 • Ryan Abraham
Visit weekend: Hitting the homestretch

Visit weekend: Hitting the homestretch

Laremy Tunsil's visit to Georgia this weekend is huge, and he is not alone. Find out who else has an important trip scheduled.

 • Dallas Jackson
Around the West: Ducks out of luck

Around the West: Ducks out of luck

Chip Kelly's departure has Oregon commits such as Dontre Wilson wavering. Get that scoop and much more as we go Around the West.

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 • Adam Gorney and Rob Cassidy
Mind of Mike: No predicting the unpredictable

Mind of Mike: No predicting the unpredictable

Robert Nkemdiche is among the Rivals100 prospects who remain uncommitted. Mike Farrell weighs in as to where they could end up.

 • Mike Farrell
USAAB: Michael Hutchings talks Army, UW visit

USAAB: Michael Hutchings talks Army, UW visit

SAN ANTONIO, TX - Concord (Calif.) De La Salle four-star linebacker Michael Hutchings finished up his week of practice for the West squad heading into

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 • Ryan Abraham
Are commits concerned with USC struggles

Are commits concerned with USC struggles

Michael Hutchings and other USC commits are concerned because of the Trojans' season but say the class is not falling apart.

 • Adam Gorney
USC commit West Notebook

USC commit West Notebook

SAN ANTONIO, TX - As Army All-American Bowl practices began Monday, the dark clouds hovering over the West practice field seemed to foreshadow the Tro

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 • Gerard Martinez
USC linebacker commit Michael Hutchings

USC linebacker commit Michael Hutchings

SAN ANTONIO, TX - De La Salle four-star linebacker Michael Hutchings talks to Gerard Martinez during US Army Bowl registration about the recruiting pr

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 • Ryan Abraham
USC commit Hutchings getting late pushes

USC commit Hutchings getting late pushes

USC commit Michael Hutchings says the Trojans are still his leader, but the four-star linebacker is hearing from other teams.

 • Adam Gorney
USC Army All-American Preview

USC Army All-American Preview

The all star season is upon us, and many of USC commits and top targets will be featured in bowls the next two weeks. The biggest game of the holiday

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 • Gerard Martinez
USC commits in focus at Army Bowl

USC commits in focus at Army Bowl

Jason Hatcher is one of 13 USC commits who will participate in the Army Bowl. How many of them will stick with the Trojans?

 • Dallas Jackson
Top prospects shine in California

Top prospects shine in California

Which players stood out in California's state bowl championships? Adam Gorney names Adoree' Jackson and more than 20 others.

 • Adam Gorney
Hutchings still being pursued

Hutchings still being pursued

Michael Hutchings realizes it's about to get hectic in recruiting not only for himself but every other USC commit and he urges calm and patience, for

 • Adam Gorney
Corona Centennial battles De La Salle in California title game

Corona Centennial battles De La Salle in California title game

Inland Division champ Centennial and head coach Matt Logan represent Southern California in the biggest high school football game of the year. Their o

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 • Kevin Scarpati
Hutchings talks change at USC

Hutchings talks change at USC

Michael Hutchings was disappointed to hear the news that assistant head coach Monte Kiffin planned to resign from the USC staff but said it would not

 • Adam Gorney
Vanderdoes visits Westwood

Vanderdoes visits Westwood

Auburn (Calif.) four-star defensive tackle Eddie Vanderdoes has a commitment, but is checking it twice. Last weekend, Vanderdoes officially visit UCLA

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No hype for Hutchings

No hype for Hutchings

Playing for arguably the best high school football program in the country, USC four-star linebacker commit, Michael Hutchings from Concord (Calif.) De

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RH100: De La Salle breaks into Top 10

RH100: De La Salle breaks into Top 10

Four-star linebacker Michael Hutchings helped Concord (Calif.) De La Salle gain ground with a win. Who else made a move?

 • Dallas Jackson
Prevot believes Army Bowl berth is a dream

Prevot believes Army Bowl berth is a dream

For Torrodney Prevot, a chance to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl is too good to be true.

 • Jason Howell
Bears snag DLS LB

Bears snag DLS LB

Victor Egu commits to the Cal football program, joining his former De La Salle teammate Michael Barton as part of the Cal linebacking corps.

 • Ryan Gorcey
Army Bowl no time to recruit

Army Bowl no time to recruit

Michael Hutchings said he plans to get to know future USC teammates at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

 • Adam Gorney
Hooper talks recruiting

Hooper talks recruiting

Austin Hooper may be sidelined, but he is still deep in the recruiting game, and speaks with BearTerritory about all the latest.

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 • Ryan Gorcey
Bears host big visit weekend for Homecoming

Bears host big visit weekend for Homecoming

QB commit Jared Goff will be playing host to a whole lineup of 2013 and 2014 recruits this weekend at Memorial Stadium. Find out who inside!

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 • Ryan Gorcey
Commits to visit, but Trojans wont fret

Commits to visit, but Trojans wont fret

Kenny Bigelow is part of a star-studded cast committed to USC. But with many taking visits, can the Trojans hold it together?

 • Adam Gorney
USC commit to see Cal game

USC commit to see Cal game

USC commit Michael Hutchings plans to be at Cal on Saturday for its game against UCLA but all the recruiting hubbub can stop right there.

 • Adam Gorney
Michael Hutchings report

Michael Hutchings report

Michael Hutchings is part of a USC class that may end up being unparalleled.

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 • Justin Rowland
Mid-Atlantic mailbag: Backing it up

Mid-Atlantic mailbag: Backing it up

Does Doug Randolph's addition give Notre Dame a linebacker corps the envy of college football?

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 • Mike Farrell
Hard-hitting news: LBs pack a punch

Hard-hitting news: LBs pack a punch

Raekwon McMillan has impressed at every camp, proving to be one of the top 2014 LBs. In the latest of the Summer Standout series, Rivals.com looks at

 • Rivals.com
An Open Review: Defense

An Open Review: Defense

BEAVERTON Ore. - NIKE World Headquarters hosted eight USC commitments at The Opening last week. In addition to those with pledges to USC, there were a

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 • Gerard Martinez
HD Video: USCs latest commit

HD Video: USCs latest commit

BEAVERTON, Ore. - Concord (Calif). four-star linebacker and USC commit Michael Hutchings talks about day one at The Opening and why he decided to beco

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 • Ryan Abraham
Opening: Fridays top defensive performers

Opening: Fridays top defensive performers

Linebacker Mike Mitchell was so impressive in testing that he tops Mike Farrell's list Friday's top defensive performers at The Opening.

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 • Mike Farrell
Future Impact: Michael Hutchings

Future Impact: Michael Hutchings

An already stacked USC 2013 recruiting class got even better Sunday when the Trojans secured a verbal pledge from Michael Hutchings, a 6-foot-1, 215-p

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 • Johnie Freatman
USC lands four-star linebacker

USC lands four-star linebacker

From the beginning of his recruitment, USC stood out to Michael Hutchings and Sunday the four-star linebacker ended things with his commitment to the

 • Adam Gorney
Behind the Verbal: Hutchings

Behind the Verbal: Hutchings

Concord (Calif.) De La Salle linebacker Michael Hutchings announced his college decision Sunday, but the Trojans latest commitment made his decision a

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 • Gerard Martinez
Michael Hutchings Commits

Michael Hutchings Commits

The Trojans continue their onslaught along the recruiting trail picking up another outstanding four-star talent Sunday in Michael Hutchings. In the cl

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A decision in the stars for Hutchings

A decision in the stars for Hutchings

Four-star linebacker Michael Hutchings from Concord (Calif.) De La Salle is no stranger to USC. He attended the Rising Stars Camp a year ago, but he d

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Huskies expand their recruiting scope

Huskies expand their recruiting scope

Washington is developing relationships with 2013 prospects from all reaches of the country but is making the biggest dent at home and in California, i

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 • Justin Rowland
Big Board 3.1

Big Board 3.1

The Big Board returns with the latest update on Texas A&M's recruiting efforts for the class of 2013! Check it out right here.

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 • Mark Passwaters
State rankings: USC dominates California

State rankings: USC dominates California

The top four committed prospects in California, including RB Justin Davis, are headed to USC and there's a chance the Trojans will land the state's to

 • Adam Gorney
Ducks will have one shot at Hutchings

Ducks will have one shot at Hutchings

Four-star LB Michael Hutchings has a visit planned to Oregon in July, and will announce his decision not too long after that.

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 • Justin Rowland
Power Positions: Friendly competition

Power Positions: Friendly competition

The Concord (Calif.) De La Salle trio might be the country's best group of linebackers.

 • Steve Megargee
Hutchings targets July

Hutchings targets July

With many Rivals100 prospects already off the board, Michael Hutchings is shooting for July.

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 • Justin Rowland
Four Star, Twitter Star

Four Star, Twitter Star

Concord (Calif.) De La Salle four-star recruit Michael Hutchings is a hard hitting linebacker on the field and a social butterfly off of it. Hutchings

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 • Gerard Martinez
Loaded at LB: 16 backers in Rivals100

Loaded at LB: 16 backers in Rivals100

Five-star Reuben Foster headlines a strong crop of linebackers in the class of 2013 with 16 cracking the new Rivals100.

 • Rivals.com
Browne becomes key USC recruiter

Browne becomes key USC recruiter

Five-star QB Max Browne, an early commit to USC, has turned his attention to recruiting other elite prospects to join the Trojans with him.

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 • Adam Gorney
Oakland Nike/E11: What we learned

Oakland Nike/E11: What we learned

Five-star QB Max Browne's desire to compete on the camp circuit continues to impress. More in Adam Gorney's What We Learned from the Elite 11/Nike cam

 • Adam Gorney
Nike Oakland: Top defensive performers

Nike Oakland: Top defensive performers

Linebacker Kevin Palma of Tulare (Calif.) Mission Oak ranked No. 1 on Adam Gorney's list of top defensive performers at Sunday's Oakland Nike camp.

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 • Adam Gorney
Nike Oakland: Top offensive performers

Nike Oakland: Top offensive performers

Stockton (Calif.) Lincoln RB Justin Davis leads Adam Gorney's list of top offensive performers at Sunday's Nike training camp in Oakland.

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 • Adam Gorney
Oakland Elite 11/NFTC storylines to watch

Oakland Elite 11/NFTC storylines to watch

Five-star QB Max Browne is the headliner, but he's hardly the only reason to keep an eye on this weekend's Elite 11 and NIKE Camps in Oakland. Adam G

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 • Adam Gorney
Waiting game: California prospects in no hurry

Waiting game: California prospects in no hurry

Like most of California's top prospects, 5-star safety Su'a Cravens has yet to make his college choice. Why hasn't the trend of committing early hit t

 • Steve Megargee
Hawkins has the edge

Hawkins has the edge

RANCHO CUCAMONGA - Chris Hawkins is willing to do a little extra to be successful. Going into his senior year, the four-star cornerback has begun play

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 • Gerard Martinez
Pac-12 breakdown: Washingtons big weekend

Pac-12 breakdown: Washingtons big weekend

Washington had one of its first big chances this year to impress prospects on campus over the weekend and CB Derek Babiash was among the commits. We b

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 • Adam Gorney
Hutchings planning a few more trips

Hutchings planning a few more trips

Michael Hutchings arrived at Cal a little early last weekend for its spring game so the four-star linebacker from Concord (Calif.) De La Salle could c

 • Adam Gorney
Around the nation: Hokies, Rebels on rise

Around the nation: Hokies, Rebels on rise

Rivals.com's weekly Around the Nation report hits on a hot recruiting topic in each BCS conference. After a positive visit from No. 1 recruit Robert N

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Davis back from Cal, Washington next

Davis back from Cal, Washington next

Stockton (Calif.) junior running back Justin Davis is inching closer to announcing his college decision. With two unofficial visits to go before makin

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 • Gerard Martinez
Huskers make pitch to Hutchings

Huskers make pitch to Hutchings

De La Salle linebacker Michael Hutchings has caught Nebraska's, and several other schools', attention.

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 • Tom Grant
Bears impress Vanderdoes at spring game

Bears impress Vanderdoes at spring game

Placer (Calif.) defensive end gives the Cal football program's spring game and junior day event high marks, especially the coaching staff.

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Daniels gives Cal visit rave reviews

Daniels gives Cal visit rave reviews

Four-star wide receiver -- and newly-minted Cal offeree -- Darrell Daniels recaps his Junior Day visit to the Bears spring game.

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 • Ryan Gorcey
VIDEO: Spring game warm ups, and recruit list

VIDEO: Spring game warm ups, and recruit list

Zach Kline leads what proves to be the game-winning drive for the Cal Gold team, and a bevy of recruits take in the action.

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 • Ryan Gorcey
Oakley Calif. Freedom athlete finally scores Cal offer

Oakley Calif. Freedom athlete finally scores Cal offer

Darrell Daniels has waited a long time for a Cal offer, and on Friday, finally reeled it in.

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 • Ryan Gorcey
USCs 2013 class shaping up as monster

USCs 2013 class shaping up as monster

With five-stars such as Su'a Cravens seriously considering USC - and five-stars such as QB Max Browne already committed - the Trojans could haul in a

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 • Adam Gorney
Hutchings planning to visit for Spring Game

Hutchings planning to visit for Spring Game

Michael Hutchings is planning on stopping over in Berkeley for the spring finale.

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 • Ryan Gorcey
Trojans waste no time recruiting

Trojans waste no time recruiting

April 15 marked the first day of the recruiting contact period, and a day removed from spring football, USC was getting a jump on the competition. In

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 • Gerard Martinez
Davis sees need at USC

Davis sees need at USC

Stockton (Calif.) junior running back Justin Davis took his second trip to USC Thursday, watching the Trojan practice in person for the first time. Wh

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 • Gerard Martinez
Around the nation: USC looking strong

Around the nation: USC looking strong

Rivals.com analysts go around the nation, visiting the top recruiting stories in each BCS league. In the Pac-12, USC looks loaded again with the addit

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 • Rivals.com
Hutchings hits SoCal

Hutchings hits SoCal

Concord (Calif.) De La Salle linebacker Michael Hutchings made it to Southern California last week, finally. The four-star linebacker was scheduled to

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 • Gerard Martinez
Can SEC schools pull top talent from California

Can SEC schools pull top talent from California

SEC schools recruiting the West Coast often results in nothing more than California dreaming. That hasn't stopped the offers from rolling in for Kylie

 • Steve Megargee
Pac-12 breakdown: Stars staying together

Pac-12 breakdown: Stars staying together

Could Michael Hutchings, Su'a Cravens, Eddie Vanderdoes and other top West Coast stars be heading to the same college? Adam Gorney examines the possib

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 • Adam Gorney
Four-star linebacker to visit USC

Four-star linebacker to visit USC

Any rumors that USC has fallen off for Michael Hutchings are completely overblown the four-star linebacker said and he even has an important unofficia

 • Adam Gorney
2013 Spotlight: Linebackers

2013 Spotlight: Linebackers

Recruiting linebackers in the 2013 class may take some creativity for USC. While there is still a need to recruit a natural middle linebacker in this

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 • Martinez & Bonafede
Pac-12 breakdown: Stanford still strong under Shaw

Pac-12 breakdown: Stanford still strong under Shaw

There hasn't been a dropoff on the field or recruiting trail for Stanford under David Shaw. Rivals.com's Adam Gorney looks at the latest around the Pa

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 • Adam Gorney
Hutchings: Sooners and I, Back on Track

Hutchings: Sooners and I, Back on Track

After more than a month of introducing Sooner fans to new West coast names, new assistant Tim Kish is busy getting the Sooners back in order with a pr

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 • Alex King
Around the West: Qualls is interesting prospect

Around the West: Qualls is interesting prospect

Elijah Qualls is such a rare athlete he's being recruited as a running back and a defensive lineman, and he's one of several prospects featured in the

 • Adam Gorney
Michael Hutchings sees his offers grow

Michael Hutchings sees his offers grow

Four-star linebacker Michael Hutchings (6-2, 210) Concord (Calif.) De La Salle is racking up offers as easy as he racks up tackles. Hutchings currentl

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 • Rick Kimbrel
Hutchings has extreme interest in Oregon

Hutchings has extreme interest in Oregon

Michael Hutchings is one of the top defensive recruits in the country this year, and Oregon fans have reason to follow his recruitment.

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 • A.J. Jacobson
Placer Calif. DL talks Cal visit

Placer Calif. DL talks Cal visit

Eddie Vanderdoes speaks on his visit to Cal post-Junior Day, and the possibility of playing multiple sports in college.

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 • Ryan Gorcey
Rivals Video Spotlight: Michael Hutchings junior highlights

Rivals Video Spotlight: Michael Hutchings junior highlights

http://rivals.yahoo.com/video/recruiting-football/rivals-spotlight-michael-hutchings-1102527

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Hutchings talks coaching changes, Cal visit

Hutchings talks coaching changes, Cal visit

Michael Hutchings opens up about coaching changes, junior days and recruiting as he reviews his Cal trip.

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 • Ryan Gorcey
Bears offer Hooper on Junior Day

Bears offer Hooper on Junior Day

Concord (Calif.) De La Salle jumbo athlete Austin Hooper pulls down a Cal offer on Junior Day.

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PODCAST: Junior Day

PODCAST: Junior Day

In our first PREMIUM podcast, we preview the Cal football program's Elite Juniors Day.

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Fresno DB set to visit Cal junior day

Fresno DB set to visit Cal junior day

Cal football is targeting another Fresno (Calif.) Central East standout, this time on the defensive side of the ball.

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 • Ryan Gorcey
10 to watch for the class of 2013

10 to watch for the class of 2013

Not to rest on their laurels UCLA has set the table for another outstanding recruiting class in 2013. If you liked what you saw in five weeks out of n

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 • Rick Kimbrel
Nkemdiche tops initial Rivals100 for 2013

Nkemdiche tops initial Rivals100 for 2013

The first Rivals100 for the class of 2013 has been released and Loganville (Ga.) Grayson defensive end Robert Nkemdiche tops the list.

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Another major offer for Hutchings

Another major offer for Hutchings

Michael Hutchings said it was no surprise that Notre Dame offered since the two sides have been talking for a while but that doesn't take away the exc

 • Adam Gorney
Another major offer for Hutchings

Another major offer for Hutchings

Michael Hutchings picked up an offer from Oregon on Thursday and it wasn't a major surprise to the Concord (Calif.) De La Salle standout since he alre

 • Adam Gorney
Top 2013 recruit waits his turn

Top 2013 recruit waits his turn

Concord (Calif.) De La Salle has a storied tradition of winning on the field and being a platform for success beyond the high school ranks. Junior lin

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 • Gerard Martinez
With Lupoi gone, what happens to this class

With Lupoi gone, what happens to this class

What happens to Cal football's recruiting class with the departure of Tosh Lupoi?

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 • Ryan Gorcey
Hutchings checks out UCLA

Hutchings checks out UCLA

Michael Hutchings played in the California state bowl championship on Saturday night and then decided to take an unofficial visit to UCLA on Sunday wh

 • Adam Gorney
What we learned: California state finals

What we learned: California state finals

Rivals.com West analyst Adam Gorney reviews what the California state bowl championships revealed last weekend, including some advice for the talented

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 • Adam Gorney
Top five and favorite for Hutchings

Top five and favorite for Hutchings

Michael Hutchings said USC is still his favorite but that he does have a top five which also includes UCLA, Cal, Washington and Oregon and another tri

 • Adam Gorney
Hutchings, Hooper talk NCS title game

Hutchings, Hooper talk NCS title game

De La Salle's Michael Hutchings and Austin Hooper make big contributions in the Spartans' win over San Ramon Valley, and Hutchings names his college f

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 • Ryan Gorcey