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The ability to be accountable for ones actions is an important part of being a leader.  As the Oregon Ducks face self imposed sanctions, the Philadelphia Eagles have to wonder what type of leader they are getting. The University Of Oregon has admitted there have been major NCAA violations in connection with the Ducks football program.  The biggest of the ... Read More »

The NFL red-flagged former Cal wide receiver and current NFL draft prospect Keenan Allen on for a drug test he took sometime this offseason, according to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter. His agent, J.T. Johnson, denied any malicious actions from his client and said the highly-touted prospect has not failed a drug test. He went on to elaborate, saying that ... Read More »

Outside of the Oregon Ducks, the Pac-12 was felt to be down some as a conference this past season.  That does not mean the conference does not have its share of NFL draft day hopefuls.  Former USC Trojan quarterback Matt Barkley, was invited to the draft proceedings in New York City but he respectfully declined.  Barkley had a down season ... Read More »

San Diego State athletics is becoming one of the better athletic colleges on the West Coast. There are plenty of reasons to head over to campus and watch an athletic event. Here are five reasons why now is a great time to be an Aztecs fan. Recent Success The Aztecs women’s soccer, volleyball teams both won the MWC division title ... Read More »

The NFL scouting combine is a place where teams get a chance to view, converse and analyze the top prospects for the upcoming draft. Even for prospects that are not participating in drills because of injuries or for other reasons such as opting for their own Pro Day, this time in Indianapolis gives teams a chance to verbally dissect draft-eligible ... Read More »

Matt Barkley has a good reason for not wanting to throw at this week’s NFL scouting combine.  The former USC Trojans Heisman Trophy hopeful has a Grade 3 separation of his right throwing shoulder that has yet to fully heal. With his arm strength in question, it’s no wonder that he’s been hesitant to commit to showcasing his arm strength ... Read More »

Former USC Trojans quarterback Matt Barkley will not throw at the NFL combine this week. According to ESPN.com’s Adam Schefter, Barkley will wait until USC’s Pro Day on March 27 in order to showcase his arm. After sustaining a shoulder injury on his throwing arm last season and already having marginal arm strength as it were, it makes sense that ... Read More »

USC offensive coordinator and running backs coach Kennedy Polamalu will not return to the sidelines in 2013, according to USCFootball.com.  Polamalu was formerly in the NFL in the Tennessee Titans organization prior to joining head coach Lane Kiffin’s staff. Five-star recruit Ty Isaac gave a hint that Polamalu was leaving on Tuesday via his Twitter feed, but sources have indicated ... Read More »