NFL Draft Matt Barkley To Announce 2012 NFL Draft Decision At 4 P.M. Press Conference - Page 3

**DaKCMan AP** · 12-22-2011, 09:31 AM

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USC’s Matt Barkley To Announce NFL Intentions Today
MATT BARKLEY, NCAA, USC | COMMENTS

USC quarterback Matt Barkley will announce his decision on whether or not he will return to school or enter the NFL Draft today at a press conference, ESPN’s Colin Cowherd said on his radio show this morning.

If the 21-year-old quarterback leaves school he is expected to be a top-10 pick in the draft, however some believe that if he were to stay in school for his senior season he would be a lock for the No. 1 overall pick next season.

This year Barkley led the USC Trojans to a 10-2 record, including a 7-2 mark in the Pac-12. As a result of NCAA sanctions, the Trojans were not eligible for postseason play, which means despite defeating UCLA 50-0 in their final game of the season, they were forced to watch as the Bruins represented the Pac-12 South in the conference title game.

This season Barkley threw for 3,528 yards and 39 touchdowns while only tossing seven interceptions.

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'Hamas' Jenkins · 12-22-2011, 01:58 PM

He's gonna be a 1st rounder, likely a top 5-10 pick. It would be foolish for him not to come out now, as the money isn't huge, but he'll hit his second contract earlier, but if he wants to stay, I guess that's his choice, and we'll roll with another year of retreads.

Chiefnj2 · 12-22-2011, 02:01 PM

You are only young once. Enjoy college.

philfree · 12-22-2011, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by philfree

Sounds about right. Orton is the starter and Cassel and Stanzi fight it for the #2 position. We draft the finsihing touches for our D a RB and some O line.

On second thought if we are keeping those three QBs then as soon as the season is over they should be put on notice that it's a three way competition for the starters position. That would open the doot for Stanzi and the future. If he is the future that is.

suds79 · 12-22-2011, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

He's gonna be a 1st rounder, likely a top 5-10 pick. It would be foolish for him not to come out now, as the money isn't huge, but he'll hit his second contract earlier, but if he wants to stay, I guess that's his choice, and we'll roll with another year of retreads.

This.

The man plays a contact sport where you can be done at any second.

You can still be young & have fun and get paid in the pros. See Mark Sanchez.

Chiefnj2 · 12-22-2011, 02:18 PM

For all those claiming "what if he gets injured" he'll have a mulit million dollar insurance policy.

From 2006:

"If Reggie Bush suffers a career-ending injury in the Rose Bowl, he'll lose out on the millions of dollars that would have greeted him in the professional ranks.

Don't worry, though. He's covered.

Bush, this year's Heisman Trophy winner and projected No. 1 pick in the NFL draft, holds insurance policies that cover him for up to $6 million. So he has financial protection against an injury, not only in the Rose Bowl, but also on a 24-hour basis until he signs a professional contract or Aug. 1, whichever comes first.

Some of his teammates at Southern Cal also are heavily insured. Quarterback Matt Leinart came back for his senior season in possession of an insurance policy for untold millions, while running back LenDale White ($2 million policy) and wide receiver Steve Smith ($1 million) both played this year with insurance protection in place. "

ShowtimeSBMVP · 12-22-2011, 02:21 PM

PeteThamelNYTPete Thamel

Barkley has told teammates he’s returning. Look for good news for USC fans at 4.

suds79 · 12-22-2011, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

For all those claiming "what if he gets injured" he'll have a mulit million dollar insurance policy.

I guess it's smart.

If it was me, I'd just take the check rather than have to pay for insurance but I guess that's his call.

Jim Jones · 12-22-2011, 02:59 PM

Its hard to pass up the money, but if I were Barkley? No way in hell I'd leave. Who would pass up the opportunity to be the BMOC at USC for one whole year? I'm certain there are quite a few perks to that. Helps make the missed out millions a little easier.

suds79 · 12-22-2011, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Jones

Its hard to pass up the money, but if I were Barkley? No way in hell I'd leave. Who would pass up the opportunity to be the BMOC at USC for one whole year? I'm certain there are quite a few perks to that. Helps make the missed out millions a little easier.

Being an NFL team's starting QB wouldn't be just the same?

**Rain Man** · 12-22-2011, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by suds79

Being an NFL team's starting QB wouldn't be just the same?

Plus he'll make almost double the money in the pros that he makes in college.

kcxiv · 12-22-2011, 03:06 PM

Hea staying RG3 is going high

jd1020 · 12-22-2011, 03:07 PM

So... Tannehill in the first.

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tmw4h5 · 12-22-2011, 03:07 PM

We now have no shot at RG3.

Jim Jones · 12-22-2011, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by suds79

Being an NFL team's starting QB wouldn't be just the same?

No, I don't believe so.

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