Pac-10 lunch links: A former Arizona lineman dies

...scholarship players. Why did Ryan Leaf fail so completely? And speaking of busts, whatever happened to Akili Smith? Some interesting Pac-10 recruiting notes here

A bit mechanical, but Rodgers impressed before '05 draft

Although somewhat mechanical at times, Aaron Rodgers impressed Mel Kiper Jr. heading into the 2005 NFL draft.

Finding that quarterback of the future involves a little luck

History shows that even an undrafted quarterback can take a team to the Super Bowl, but finding that hidden gem requires a little luck, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Akili Smith and Marc Bulger

Eagles sure that Kolb can shed 'systems QB' label

Kevin Kolb put up gaudy numbers in an intricate offense in college, but the Eagles are sure the quarterback can shed the "systems quarterback" label, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Oregon quarterback spending summer on the diamond

Dennis Dixon, Oregon's projected starting quarterback this fall, is trying to hit left-handed pitchers in Florida this summer, instead of trying to hit receivers on campus.

Cal's Tedford to be rewarded with deal through 2013

California coach Jeff Tedford has agreed to a four-year contract extension that will keep the two-time Pac-10 coach of the year with the Golden Bears through 2013, The Associated Press learned Tuesday.

Projecting growth and bulk no easy task

Projecting growth and weight gain from high school to college can be a recruiter's toughest task, writes Scouts Inc.'s Craig Haubert.

Story | Conversation | December 26, 2006

Look deeper for compelling subplots this weekend

Marquee conference games are on tap this weekend, but it's the subplots that are just as compelling, writes Rod Gilmore.

Story | Conversation | October 04, 2006

Clausen yet to be tested

Scouts Inc.'s Tom Luginbill says Jimmy Clausen is good but wonders how he will react to adversity at the next level.

Story | Conversation | October 02, 2006

Stingy defense, running game spark Cal's success

Cal's recipe for success this season can be attributed to a stingy defense and a premier rushing attack.

Cal hoping Ayoob is no ordinary Joe vs. UCLA

Cal coach Jeff Tedford has turned ordinary quarterbacks into stars. His next project is Joe Ayoob, who has a lot to prove against UCLA.

Story | Conversation | October 04, 2005

These players feeling the heat this season

From the marquee QBs to every other position, there are certain players who just have to produce this year.

Story | Conversation | August 27, 2005

Team preview: California

Blue Ribbon Yearbook previews the 2005 college football season, exclusively on Insider.

Story | Conversation | July 27, 2005

Ayoob next in line of great Tedford QBs

Cal coaches are working with him like he's never played QB. But Joe Ayoob is ready to be the next great Cal QB.