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Junior wide receiver Mike Williams, who left the Syracuse program three weeks ago, has informed school officials that he will not return next season, and will enter the NFL draft in April 2010 as an underclassman, sources told ESPN.com.

The knee damage suffered by former Wisconsin cornerback Jack Ikegwuonu in a training accident earlier this week is limited to his ACL and, while still serious, may not force the Badgers standout to miss the entire 2008 NFL season.

Oregon safety Patrick Chung, a strong two-way defender who ranked among the team's top tacklers each of the past three years, will bypass his final season of eligibility to enter the 2008 NFL draft, he told ESPN.com.

While the chances of Pete Carroll even agreeing to meet with the Atlanta Falcons about their head coach vacancy remain a long shot at best, dialogue between the USC coach and team officials still was ongoing.

Multiple sources told ESPN.com late Tuesday night that the Falcons are pursuing Pete Carroll for an interview.

Wisconsin cornerback Jack Ikegwuonu, a two-time All-Big 10 defender who is projected by scouts as a high-round selection, will forego his final season of college eligibility to enter the 2008 NFL draft, ESPN.com has learned.

Atlanta Falcons linebackers coach Brian VanGorder has accepted the position of defensive coordinator at the University of South Carolina.

Philadelphia Eagles secondary coach John Harbaugh will interview for the head coach vacancy at UCLA, and if he lands the position, the longtime NFL assistant annually will compete with his brother in the Pac 10.

Longtime NFL assistant coach Hue Jackson, currently the offensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons, on Thursday interviewed for the head coach vacancy at Duke University

Hall of Fame middle linebacker Mike Singletary, the assistant head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, has removed his name from consideration for the head coach position at Baylor University, his alma mater.

For a late bloomer like Marc Bulger, some of his success can be attributed to being at the right place at the right time, writes Len Pasquarelli.

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.

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.

He still isn't likely to be the first player selected overall, but Georgia Tech wide receiver Calvin Johnson did nothing here Thursday during his "pro day" workout to dispel the notion that he is the premier prospect in this year's NFL draft class.

Southern California quarterbacks coach Steve Sarkisian, the presumptive front-runner for Oakland's head coach vacancy, interviewed Wednesday with team officials for the second time in two weeks.

Sources confirmed Thursday that Georgia Tech coach Chan Gailey, a onetime Steelers assistant coach, will interview Saturday with Pittsburgh management.