Then & Now: McCoy returns to form

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ESPNRISE.com has a simple question: What state is the hippest and most relevant when it comes to the world of pop culture?

ESPN RISE catches up with Clay Matthews

Clay Matthews might come from football royalty, but he wasn't a heralded recruit. Years of hard work and determination will pay off for Matthews this weekend.

...during warm ups before the game against the UCLA Bruins on December 6, 2008 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images

PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 01: The USC Trojans song girls perform after the 95th Rose Bowl Game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at the Rose Bowl on January 1, 2009 in...

...runs past Southern California Trojans defensive tackle (98) LaJuan Ramsey during the 4th quarter of the Rose Bowl Game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-US PRESSWIRE Copyright...

...runs past Southern California Trojans defensive tackle (98) LaJuan Ramsey during the 4th quarter of the Rose Bowl Game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-US PRESSWIRE Copyright...

GRIDIRON Air Force 1

Quarterbacks Matt Barkley and Russell Shepard have used contrasting styles to get to the same place - top of the ESPNU 150

Then & Now: VY makes his return

Football Then & Now: Jackson, Young, Boyett

Regan shines at Hoop Group Elite

At the Hoop Group Elite basketball camp at Albright College in Reading, Pa., more than 300 college coaches showed up to see the next generation of basketball players, writes Chris Lawlor.

Got Game Greater Houston

Check out who's got game in your region

ESPNHS: Best of blogs 2/20-2/22

ESPNRISE.com scours the Fan Profiles to feature the best blogs, pics and video from high school students across the country.

Running, defense key in Jackrabbits' win

Long Beach Poly edged St. Bonaventure, 12-7, behind the running of senior backs Daveon Barner and Melvin Richardson.