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Looking back at the former five-stars playing in the UFL

Looking back at the former five-stars playing in the UFL

Former Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond was No. 21 in the 2017 Rivals250 and is now with San Antonio of the UFL.

 • Adam Gorney
XFL Championship Game: Top former prospects who will be playing

XFL Championship Game: Top former prospects who will be playing

Tyler Vaughns, who plays for Arlington, was a five-star prospect who was rated as the second-best WR in the 2016 class.

 • Adam Gorney
Five-Star Challenge: The Gorney Awards

Five-Star Challenge: The Gorney Awards

From Mighty Mouse (Jaylin Lucas) to Fancy Feet (Justice Haynes), here are the award winners at the big event.

 • Adam Gorney
Self-Scouting: Evaluating recent five-star offensive linemen

Self-Scouting: Evaluating recent five-star offensive linemen

Did Rivals over-perform or under-perform with its rankings from 2012 to 2015?

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Five-Star History: States that produce the fewest

Five-Star History: States that produce the fewest

South Carolina has produced 10 five-star prospects, including Jadeveon Clowney.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
USC's NFL draft predictions

USC's NFL draft predictions

Round predicitons and analysis of draft-eligible Trojans

 • Chris Swanson
Top Recent Notre Dame/USC Recruiting Battles

Top Recent Notre Dame/USC Recruiting Battles

Some of the top Notre Dame and USC recruiting battles in recent memory.

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 • Corey Bodden
The top 10 prospects from Washington state in the Rivals era

The top 10 prospects from Washington state in the Rivals era

With offensive tackle Foster Sarell receiving a historic ranking for players out of the state of Washington recently,

 • Mike Farrell
Five-Star Tracker: Where are they now

Five-Star Tracker: Where are they now

Jadeveon Clowney is the real deal, but other five-stars have not been so fortunate. Find out how recent five-stars are faring.

 • Dallas Jackson
Huskies get pledge from familiar place

Huskies get pledge from familiar place

Lakes High School wide receiver Sammie Long opted to take the suspense out of where he's going to attend college and verbally committed to the Washing

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 • Ron Newberry
Dean happy he picked home-state Huskies

Dean happy he picked home-state Huskies

There were warmer options for Nathan Dean to settle in the Pac-12. But despite other offers, the big offensive tackle from nearby Juanita High School

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 • Erin Acacio
Pac-12 position rankings breakdown

Pac-12 position rankings breakdown

The Cal recruiting class took some late hits, but its WR class led by Bryce Treggs is tops in the Pac-12. Check out the full Pac-12 breakdown.

 • Adam Gorney
Huskies recruiting spotlight: Offensive line

Huskies recruiting spotlight: Offensive line

While three higher-profile linemen bailed on Washington, Auburn's Cory English stayed true. He is one of five new offensive linemen who will try make

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 • Ron Newberry
Roundtable: Recapping National Signing Day

Roundtable: Recapping National Signing Day

Rivals.com analysts recap National Signing Day in this week's roundtable, including NSD's most impressive college coach. Stanford's David Shaw plays h

 • Rivals.com
Position recruiting ranking: Offense

Position recruiting ranking: Offense

The future of the Georgia running game is in good hands with Rivals100 backs Keith Marshall and Todd Gurley and FB Quayvon Hicks. Here's a look at whi

 • Adam Gorney
Huskies success tempered by in-state disappointments

Huskies success tempered by in-state disappointments

Washington's Top 20 recruiting class didn't reflect the struggles of failing to land Zach Banner and other highly-rated in-state recruits. The Huskies

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 • Ron Newberry
Signing Day Blitz: Ranking the Pac-12

Signing Day Blitz: Ranking the Pac-12

Five-star Ellis McCarthy leads a UCLA group that rose up the rankings late and could turn the Bruins around. We break down all the Pac-12 classes.

 • Adam Gorney
Signing Day: What just happened

Signing Day: What just happened

The Trojans' 2012 recruiting class is many things to many USC fans. After a decade of signing national top five classes, USC fans hold Trojan recruiti

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 • Gerard Martinez
Signing Day 2012: The top 25 teams

Signing Day 2012: The top 25 teams

Alabama reeled in another top class, led by running back T.J. Yeldon. See where your favorite team stacked up on National Signing Day as we break down

 • Chris Nee
Dozier talks re-commitment

Dozier talks re-commitment

Cedric Dozier speaks exclusively with BearTerritory about his decision to re-commit to the Cal football program.

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 • Ryan Gorcey
National Signing Day: Top storylines

National Signing Day: Top storylines

National Signing Day is Wednesday, and Rivals.com analysts provide a region-by-region glance of the top storylines. Atop the list: Can Alabama coach N

 • Rivals.com
Five-star headed to USC

Five-star headed to USC

Zach Banner had his LeBron James moment Monday during his press conference - and USC fans loved it.

 • Adam Gorney
Trojans win four year war for Banner

Trojans win four year war for Banner

Lakewood (Wash.) offensive tackle Zach Banner had the rare experience of being a four year blue chip recruit. Since his freshman year at Lakes High Sc

 • Gerard Martinez
Recruiting blitz: Ranking the classes

Recruiting blitz: Ranking the classes

Nick Saban's Crimson Tide could sign another top class, but there is still work to be done. We run down recruiting across the country and predict orde

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Huskies hope flurry of commitments rescues class

Huskies hope flurry of commitments rescues class

The Washington Huskies face some anxious moments in the days ahead as decisions by high-profile recruits can make or break their 2012 recruiting class

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 • Ron Newberry
Leaders emerge in state battles for talent

Leaders emerge in state battles for talent

Will Al Golden, Will Muschamp or Jimbo Fisher land the most in-state talent in the 2012 class? We take a closer look at which teams are winning the re

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Who will add flair to National Signing Day

Who will add flair to National Signing Day

Top prospects find ways (think live animals) to make signing their name worth watching. Zach Banner is among this year's group of characters to watch

 • Rivals.com
Pac-12 recruiting blitz: New staffs settle in

Pac-12 recruiting blitz: New staffs settle in

The coaching moves in the Pac-12 have made things less clear for Shaq Thompson and other top prospects. We go around the conference in the Pac-12 blit

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 • Adam Gorney
Meyer, Kiffin among best in final week

Meyer, Kiffin among best in final week

For years, Florida State coach Bobby Bowden was the best recruiter in the final week before signing day. Who owns that distinction now? Rivals.com's a

 • Rivals.com
Eldrenkamp makes choice that Husky fans like

Eldrenkamp makes choice that Husky fans like

Here's one Bellevue lineman who didn't get away. Jake Eldrenkamp decides to stay close to home and picks Washington over Washington State.

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 • Ron Newberry
Banners change of plans

Banners change of plans

Lakewood (Wash ) five-star offensive tackle Zach Banner is ready to make his college announcement sooner than expected. Having completed his final off

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 • USCFootball.com Recruiting
Banner shuts down recruiting while he ponders decision

Banner shuts down recruiting while he ponders decision

Five-star offensive tackle Zach Banner is staying out of contact with college coaches this week as he and his family focus on making a college decisio

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 • Ron Newberry
Cougars making final push for recruits

Cougars making final push for recruits

Coaches, including the Wazzu staff, are in homes and at high schools to make their final pitches as Signing Day draws near.

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 • Doug Drowley
USC surviving, even thriving, despite sanctions

USC surviving, even thriving, despite sanctions

This was supposed to be the first year recruiting sanctions hurt USC. So how is Lane Kiffin putting together another star-studded class? It's about qu

 • Steve Megargee
Banner breaks down USC trip

Banner breaks down USC trip

Zach Banner took his last official visit to USC this past weekend and with three schools remaining the Lakewood (Wash.) Lakes five-star offensive tack

 • Adam Gorney
Banner back from USC

Banner back from USC

Lakewood (Wash.) five-star offensive tackle Zach Banner officially visited USC with his parents this weekend. While Banner has been to USC unofficiall

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 • Gerard Martinez
HD Video: Army Bowl offensive linemen

HD Video: Army Bowl offensive linemen

SAN ANTONIO, TX - Three prominent Army All-American offensive linemen have USC high on their list. Here are game highlights from Zach Banner, Kyle Mur

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 • Adam Gorney
Huskies positioned for big final two weeks of recruiting

Huskies positioned for big final two weeks of recruiting

Big-time recruits such as receiver Jordan Payton of Westlake Village, Calif., are coming out of the woodwork to take a longer look at Washington after

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 • Ron Newberry
Breaking down the positional rankings moves

Breaking down the positional rankings moves

Christchurch (Va.) Christchurch School offensive tackle Win Homer made a big jump in the final position rankings update. We break down the big moves i

 • Brian Perroni
D-line dominance rewarded in rankings

D-line dominance rewarded in rankings

The 2012 spotlight shifted toward the D-line after 11 of 32 five-star spots, including new addition Ondre Pipkins of Kansas City, in the final Rivals1

 • Josh Helmholdt
Kyree Oliver believes hes an underrated offensive tackle

Kyree Oliver believes hes an underrated offensive tackle

With two weeks until signing day, recruiting is heating up for the Washington Huskies.

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 • Tim Keeney
Banner might wait till signing day to announce decision

Banner might wait till signing day to announce decision

With a big college decision looming, Zach Banner said he's just trying to enjoy the basketball season. He confirmed that Washington is still in the mi

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 • Ron Newberry
Six earn five-star status in final 2012 rankings

Six earn five-star status in final 2012 rankings

After making thorough evaluations of hundreds of recruits, 32 players have earned the five-star distinction in Rivals.com's final rankings for the cla

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Roundtable: Expectations for signing day

Roundtable: Expectations for signing day

With National Signing Day in the headlights now, Rivals.com analysts look ahead to some anticipated surprises and storylines - such as the choice of S

 • Rivals.com
Lakes Nate Guy elevates game, drops attitude

Lakes Nate Guy elevates game, drops attitude

Lakes High's Nate Guy is among the "top five" basketball players in the state, according to his coach, but lost an appeal to play this season. Guy's

 • Ron Newberry
HD Video: Zach Banner isolation highlights

HD Video: Zach Banner isolation highlights

SAN ANTONIO, TX - Uncommitted four-star offensive tackle Zach Banner turned in a great week of work at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Check out thes

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 • Ryan Abraham
Farrells Army Bowl Week Awards

Farrells Army Bowl Week Awards

Ondre Pipkins was a hit on and off the field at the U.S. Army Bowl, so it's no surprise he is well represented as Mike Farrell hands out his awards fo

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 • Mike Farrell
Army All-American Week West Top Performers

Army All-American Week West Top Performers

After a week of practices and the actual U.S. Army All-American Bowl game, Shaq Thompson's play put him at the top of the list of top performers for t

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 • Brian Perroni
Scoop HD: U.S. Army Bowl Sight  Sounds

Scoop HD: U.S. Army Bowl Sight Sounds

SAN ANTONIO -- SoonerScoop HD had exclusive field level access for the U.S. Army Bowl thanks to Rivals.com as we bring you another edition of Sights &

 • Eddie Radosevich
Army Bowl: Easts top performers

Army Bowl: Easts top performers

Shelby (N.C.) Crest DE Jonathan Bullard was among the top players on the East squad in Saturday's game. Was he No. 1? Check out the first list.

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 • Josh Helmholdt & Jake Brown
Army Bowl: Game breakdown

Army Bowl: Game breakdown

Running back Mike Davis made the most of limited touches in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. He was one of several prospects matching their hype in th

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 • Adam Gorney
Seymour huge for USC

Seymour huge for USC

SAN ANTONIO, TX - While USC didn't have an avalanche of commitments at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl Saturday, quality is much more important than q

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 • Gerard Martinez
Army Bowl: What to watch

Army Bowl: What to watch

Geno Smith and the talented East secondary will face a tough West receiving corps in Saturday's U.S. Army All-American Bowl. That's just one storyline

 • Rivals.com
West team: Thursdays practice report

West team: Thursdays practice report

Jabari Ruffin understands the task coaches have in letting players have fun - yet not so much fun that they aren't prepared for the Army Bowl on Satur

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 • Ryan Abraham
Elite Offensive Tackle Staying Patient

Elite Offensive Tackle Staying Patient

SAN ANTONIO -- Few are going to give 6-foot-8, 310-pound Zach Banner any trouble about delaying his decision - but how long will he delay his decision

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 • Josh McCuistion
Sooner Commits Enjoy Improved Second Day

Sooner Commits Enjoy Improved Second Day

SAN ANTONIO -- With a trio of quarterbacks struggling with inconsistency it's no surprise that there have been some frustrating moments for Oklahoma's

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 • Josh McCuistion
Banner improves against top competition

Banner improves against top competition

Zach Banner's week at the Army All-American Bowl has been highlighted by improvement as the big offensive tackle comes closer to realizing his vast po

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 • Adam Gorney
Players from Pacific Northwest looking for respect

Players from Pacific Northwest looking for respect

Let's see, there's rain. And coffee. Microsoft, music. And more rain. But if you ask a few of the players here at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, you

 • Tom Bergeron
PHOTOS: Sooners Working Hard for More Sooners

PHOTOS: Sooners Working Hard for More Sooners

SAN ANTONIO -- FREE FEATURE: The first two days of Army All-American practice have had plenty of big moments, take a look at this SoonerScoop.com excl

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 • Josh McCuistion
HD Video: Zach Banner Army Bowl practice

HD Video: Zach Banner Army Bowl practice

SAN ANTONIO, TX - Lakewood (Wash.) offensive tackle Zach Banner has been impressive so far at Army Bowl practices. The four-star lineman has the size,

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 • Ryan Abraham
Army Bowl: West Tuesday top performers

Army Bowl: West Tuesday top performers

After a rough first day, OL Mike Matthews bounced back to make Mike Farrell's list of Tuesday's top performers for the West squad at the U.C. Army All

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 • Mike Farrell
Army Bowl: West team top storylines

Army Bowl: West team top storylines

The play of top prospect Dorial Green-Beckham became one of the West's top storylines. Rivals.com's Brian Perroni offers nine more of them.

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 • Brian Perroni
West team improves on second day

West team improves on second day

After a sloppy first day of practice, Cyler Miles and the West team showed signs of improvement on Tuesday at Army Bowl practice.

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 • Dallas Jackson
Another Potoae on national radar at Lakes

Another Potoae on national radar at Lakes

Glance at Lakes High's Benning Potoa'e and you'd be stunned to learn he's only 15. "I get that a lot," he said. The Lancers' freshman already is on

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 • Ron Newberry
Monday USC Army All-American Notebook

Monday USC Army All-American Notebook

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - Last year, the West offensive line gave up 12 quarterback sacks. That set an Army All-American Bowl record that will not be broke

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 • Gerard Martinez
Simmons solid, but injured

Simmons solid, but injured

SAN ANTONIO, TX - During Monday Army Bowl practice Encino (Calif.) Crespi five-star offensive tackle Jordan Simmons went down following a collision at

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 • USCFootball.com Recruiting
Sooner Commits Settle Down as Day One Goes On

Sooner Commits Settle Down as Day One Goes On

SAN ANTONIO -- Though they've seen plenty of big high school games, there is no doubt that day one can cause jitters for Army All-Americans, and a few

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 • Josh McCuistion
Army Check-In Notebook

Army Check-In Notebook

SAN ANTONIO - Things are officially underway from the Army All-American Bowl and day one was full of news among Oklahoma's most elite targets.

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 • Josh McCuistion
Banner talks visit and announcement

Banner talks visit and announcement

SAN ANTONIO, TX -Lakewood (Wash.) offensive tackle Zach Banner has a top three that may end up being his final three college choices. USC, Washington

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 • Gerard Martinez
Banner down to three

Banner down to three

Zach Banner has narrowed his list to three schools but the Lakewood (Wash.) Lakes four-star offensive tackle still hasn't pinpointed an exact date to

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 • Adam Gorney
Army Bowl: Top 10 stories to follow

Army Bowl: Top 10 stories to follow

The U.S. Army All-American Bowl Week has arrived and Rivals.com analyst Mike Farrell reviews the top 10 storylines. No. 1 prospect Dorial Green-Beckha

 • Mike Farrell
Michigan commits and targets ready for all-star games

Michigan commits and targets ready for all-star games

There are several high school all-star games taking place this weekend - and the first one already happened last night. Which Michigan commitments and

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 • Tim Sullivan
An Army of Trojan All-Americans

An Army of Trojan All-Americans

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 U.S. Army All-American Bowl

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 • Gerard Martinez
Huskies missing on states top recruits

Huskies missing on states top recruits

Washington's Class of 2012 recruiting class took a major hit when Joshua Garnett eliminated the Huskies. Garnett is like many of the state's top recru

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 • Ron Newberry
Lakes basketball star denied eligibility

Lakes basketball star denied eligibility

One of the state's top high school basketball stars won't be showcasing his skills this season. Lakes' Nate Guy lost his appeal to play this season fo

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 • Ron Newberry
Husky commit English followed his heart

Husky commit English followed his heart

Saying no to Oregon State was difficult for Cory English. But Washington held a special place in his heart.

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 • Tim Keeney
Huskies land second offensive lineman of class

Huskies land second offensive lineman of class

Auburn High School's Cory English will reunite with Danny Shelton at Washington, where he gave a verbal commitment. English is the second offensive li

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 • Ron Newberry
Coaching changes abound in Pac-12

Coaching changes abound in Pac-12

Washington State's hiring of Mike Leach should shake up the recruiting scene in the Pac-12, which has seen several interesting coaching moves recently

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 • Adam Gorney
Kittle Trying for First Cup of Coffee

Kittle Trying for First Cup of Coffee

In the famous <I>GlenGarry Glen Ross</I> scene the world is taught 'coffee is for closers' in the world of sales. Now first-year Sooner assistant Bruc

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 • Josh McCuistion
Offensive tackle position best in years

Offensive tackle position best in years

The offensive tackle position in 2012 is stronger than it has been in years - perhaps ever - and sitting atop that group is D.J. Humphries of Charlott

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 • Rivals.com
Banner still focusing on two sports

Banner still focusing on two sports

It is Zach Banner's goal to show why he should be considered a Div. I basketball prospect. He's off to a good start.

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 • Ron Newberry
Lakes and Bellevue Top Talent Break Down

Lakes and Bellevue Top Talent Break Down

Before any big game one has to look at the Warriors who will take the battle on the field. In an ultimate game of chess we can only try to determine

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 • Dirk Knudsen
Littlejohn elevates his game in playoffs

Littlejohn elevates his game in playoffs

Lakes High's Levonte Littlejohn is still hopeful that a Pac-12 college will extend an offer. Meanwhile, he's doing all he can to extend the Lancers' s

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 • Ron Newberry
West mail: Big recruiting weekend for Huskies

West mail: Big recruiting weekend for Huskies

How big is this weekend be for Steve Sarkisian's recruiting efforts in the 2012 class at Washington? Adam Gorney breaks it down in the West Coast recr

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 • Adam Gorney
Southwest mail: Colbert out of nowhere

Southwest mail: Colbert out of nowhere

How did Adrian Colbert fly under the radar for so long and why the sudden interest from big-time programs? Brian Perroni has the scoop on this and mor

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 • Brian Perroni
USC in Banners Five

USC in Banners Five

Lakewood (Wash.) offensive tackle Zach Banner has trimmed his list of college choices to five with announcement date set for Jan. 14. Big moves for a

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 • Gerard Martinez
Army Bowl adds big-time OL in Banner

Army Bowl adds big-time OL in Banner

Zach Banner's years of hard work have made him one of the nation's top offensive linement and on Friday he was presented with his U.S. Army All-Americ

 • Adam Gorney
Sooners Hold Current Lead for Elite Tackle

Sooners Hold Current Lead for Elite Tackle

Bob Stoops put in a few interesting twists on Rivals100 offensive tackle Zach Banner's recent official visit to Norman and it's paid huge dividends fo

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 • Josh McCuistion
Banner names Final 5 before Notre Dame visit

Banner names Final 5 before Notre Dame visit

One of the hottest recruits in the country is also the biggest recruit. Literally he is because at 6'9" and change and 320 pounds there is no one bi

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 • Dirk Knudsen
West mailbag: Ducks in it with top prospects

West mailbag: Ducks in it with top prospects

Are Chip Kelly's Oregon Ducks on the verge of reeling in the Pac-12's top recruiting class? Adam Gorney breaks it down in the West Coast recruiting ma

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 • Adam Gorney
VIDEO: Zach Banner is Recruit of the Week

VIDEO: Zach Banner is Recruit of the Week

VIDEO: Zach Banner takes center stage as the Rivals.com Recruit of the Week.

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 • Rivals.com recruiting
What does Cedric Doziers commitment mean for 2012 class

What does Cedric Doziers commitment mean for 2012 class

BearTerritory goes in-depth with the commitment of Cedric Dozier, including comments from coach Dave Miller and how this pledge affects the Bears.

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 • Ryan Gorcey
Cal nets eighth commit

Cal nets eighth commit

Cedric Dozier pulls the trigger and becomes Cal's eighth commit.

 • Ryan Gorcey
Dozier focused on season

Dozier focused on season

Lakewood, WA four star 5-foot-11, 175 pound athlete Cedric Dozier has been focused on his senior season as of late, but took the time to speak with <i

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 • Brent Zook
Lakes Dozier wants the ball in his hands

Lakes Dozier wants the ball in his hands

What Cedric Dozier has learned about playing multiple positions is that he wants to play offense in college. Washington, California and Oregon State a

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 • Ron Newberry
Cal visits Washington targets

Cal visits Washington targets

Cedric Dozier did a little bit of everything for Lakewood (Wash.) Lakes on Friday night in front of Tosh Lupoi.

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 • Ryan Gorcey
Lakes 2 Way Star Pledges Buffs

Lakes 2 Way Star Pledges Buffs

There is something special there behind that flowing hair and dark mustache. Behind those coal black eyes and subtle smile that hints at both lamb an

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 • Dirk Knudsen
Zach Banner blown away by Michigan

Zach Banner blown away by Michigan

Lakewood (Wash.) Lakes High offensive tackle Zach Banner, Rivals.com's No. 38 player nationally, was spotted celebrating in the stands and taking phot

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 • Chris Balas
Zach Banner looked at home with Huskies

Zach Banner looked at home with Huskies

Landing the well-traveled Zach Banner would be a major recruiting coup for the Washington Huskies. Banner certainly fit right in with the Huskies, amo

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 • Ron Newberry
One of the Nations Best Set to See Norman

One of the Nations Best Set to See Norman

FREE STORY: A few months ago Oklahoma seemed a longshot for one of the nation'st best lineman, but the times they are a changin'.

 • Josh McCuistion