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Daryl Worley signs with the Raider

2018-04-24T07:11:00.001-04:00

Daryl Worley was a free-agent for a week before signing with a new team.

Two Sundays ago, Worley found himself arrested and without a job in the span of twelve hours. Police found him passed out in the early morning hours in a car blocking a street near the Philadelphia Eagles practice facility. He was subsequently Tased, arrested, charged, posted bail, and released by his new/old team. The Eagles had just acquired Worley via a trade from Carolina in March.

He signed with the Oakland Raiders on Monday, joining fellow Mountaineers Bruce Irvin and Karl Joseph. Corner was seen as a definite position of need for the Raiders to target in this week’s NFL Draft, and Worley started at that position for two seasons with the Panthers.

However, he is facing several charges, including driving under the influence as well weapons and disorderly conduct charges.

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Bears working to boost Kevin White’s confidence

2018-04-19T07:31:00.001-04:00

Three years and three season-ending injuries can get into one’s head. It can bring you down and make you question everything about yourself and your career. That is where Kevin White is going into his fourth season in the NFL.

Now that he is healthy, new Bears’ head coach Matt Nagy wants to restore White’s confidence. After three days of minicamp, it appears to be working. By all reports, White looks strong, fast, and crisp.

“He’s a kid [whose] confidence hasn’t been where it needs to be,” Nagy said Wednesday. “But what I can tell you is that from what I’ve seen so far, if I was somebody that was coming into this building and facility that didn’t know anything about him, you’d never in a million years know it from what we’ve seen recently.”

This offseason, the Bears hit the reset button, firing head coach John Fox and hiring Matt Nagy to replace him. A new receivers coach was also brought on board. Installing a new offense will, in effect, allows White to start over as well.

“I would think it would, that it would help him,” Nagy said. “If any of us were in that situation, and you have a fresh start — forget about the whys of what happened. Forget about that. That doesn’t matter. What matters is about right now.

“He’s young. He has a big ceiling. Now we can try to do it as much as we can as coaches and try to pull it out of him, but he’s got to work hard. He’s got to put time in the playbook. He’s got to put in the extra work after practice when he can. And then when the game comes, he’s got to make plays. When you do that, his confidence will slowly get better and better.”

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Kyzir White visits with San Francisco before NFL Draft

2018-04-18T17:16:00.001-04:00

Kyzir White’s pre-NFL Draft tour made a stop in Santa Clara on Monday for a visit with the 49ers.

White is an intriguing prospect to NFL teams due to the possibility of playing two different positions at the next level. He played a hybrid safety/linebacker role at WVU, and with his size at 6-foot-2, 218 pounds, he could fill either role depending on fit. He would likely play safety if drafted by the 49ers due to their defensive scheme.

We are one just over one week away from the 2018 NFL Draft, and White currently projects as a second to third round pick.

He has also met with the Steelers and Cowboys.

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Pat White to join Ryan Stanchek on the Alcorn State coaching staff

2018-04-17T18:07:00.001-04:00

Once upon a time, Pat White used his legs and arm to help propel the Mountaineers to national prominence. Ryan Stanchek helped protect and pave the way for some of White’s ground escapes. Now, Stanchek will lead the way again for White, although in a much different dynamic.

Stanchek is going into his fifth season as a member of the Alcorn State Braves coaching staff and was promoted to offensive coordinator on Monday. He previously served as the run game coordinator, where the Braves ranked first nationally at the FCS level in 2016.

The school is expected to announce the hiring of Pat White as the team’s offensive coordinator this week, per WJTV 12.

It will be White’s first coaching job. He previously played in the NFL with Miami and Washington and in the CFL with the Edmonton Eskimos.

If Stanchek and White can capture the same magic they used in their time together in Morgantown, the SWAC Conference should be ready for records to fall.

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Daryl Worley facing several charges after Sunday arrest

2018-04-16T12:37:00.001-04:00

Daryl Worley was arrested by police and released from the Eagles in less than a twelve hour span on Sunday.

On Monday, Philly.com obtained the police report with the charges filed against Worley. He was alleged to have fought with police when they woke him in his car near the Eagles practice facility before having to use a Taser to subdue him.

Police charged him with driving under the influence, disorderly conduct, a violation of the uniform firearms code and related offenses as a result of the incident. He also resisted arrest and possessed a gun that did not seem properly registered.

He was arraigned and posted bail on Sunday before being released. He will head to court on May 1st for a preliminary hearing.

He was due to make $670,000 this season.

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WVU players in the NFL offseason roster tracker

2018-04-16T08:37:00.001-04:00

We’re keeping track of the offseason player movements of West Virginia Mountaineers in the NFL here.

Tavon Austin: Restructured contract to a one-year $5M contract worth up to $8
Antonio Crawford: Released by Pittsburgh (4/13/18)
Will Clarke: Re-signed with Tampa Bay on a one-year deal
Terence Garvin: Signed with Miami as a free-agent
Najee Goode: Signed with Indianapolis as a free-agent
Adam Pacman Jones: Became a free-agent when not re-signed by Cincinnati.
Noble Nwachukwu: Signed a reserve/futures contract with Seattle
Adam Pankey: Re-signed with Green Bay
Geno Smith: Signed with San Diego as a free-agent
Quinton Spain: Signed one-year contract with Tennessee as a restricted free-agent
Keith Tandy: Re-signed with Tampa Bay on a two-year deal
Daryl Worley: Traded from Carolina to Philadelphia. Arrested on 4/15/18. Released on 4/15/18.

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Daryl Worley released by Eagles hours after Sunday arrest

2018-04-15T20:12:00.001-04:00

New Philadelphia Eagles player, Daryl Worley, was arrested at 6:00 a.m. on Sunday morning near the team facility. He was jobless less than twelve hours later.

Police were called to a scene where his car was blocking a road. They found Worley passed out inside of it. The report said that he was “in possession of a gun” and became combative with police. A Taser was used to subdue him.

The team gathered more information during the afternoon before announcing his release at 5:32 p.m.

Worley came to Philadelphia via a trade from Carolina in return for receiver Torrey Holt.

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Daryl Worley arrested in Philadelphia

2018-04-15T10:37:00.003-04:00

One of Philly’s newest additions found himself in jail on Sunday morning, per Ian Rapoport.

Rapaport tweeted a few minutes later that Worley was found passed out in a car that was blocking a road when 911 was called.

We’ll have more information as details surface.

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Steelers waive Antonio Crawford

2018-04-15T10:37:00.001-04:00

The Steelers made one transaction on Friday, and that was to release former WVU corner Antonio Crawford.

Crawford signed with Pittsburgh last season as a free agent. Then he was placed on injured reserve for his entire rookie season and did not play.

On Friday, he was released with the failed physical designation. He will look to sign with another team as a special teams player.

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Teana Muldrow Drafted, Bria Holmes Traded in WNBA

2018-04-13T20:12:00.001-04:00

One WVU Women’s Basketball star is on the move, while another is moving up.

The WNBA Draft took place on Thursday night, and F Teana Muldrow had her named called 29th overall by the Seattle Storm. As a senior, Muldrow led the Mountaineers in scoring at 18.9 points and rebounds with 8.7 per contest.

“I’m so thankful for this opportunity,” Muldrow said. “I want to thank my WVU coaching staff, my teammates and Mountaineer nation for a great five years here. I think my time here truly prepared me to take the next step in my career, on and off the court. I would also like to thank coach Dan Hughes and the Seattle Storm organization for giving me the opportunity to continue pursuing my dream.”

This is the third straight year a Mountaineer was selected in the WNBA Draft.

Another recent draftee, Bria Holmes, is going home. Not to Morgantown, but to New Haven, Connecticut. The Atlanta Dream traded Holmes to the Connecticut Sun where she will play in front of friends and family. She grew up in that area, and was reportedly “doing cartwheels” after she heard the announcement.

The Dream drafted Holmes with the 11th pick in the first round in 2016.

However, the Sun will have to wait to see Holmes on the court. She will miss the 2018 season as she is pregnant with her first child.

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Stedman Bailey drawing interest from multiple NFL teams

2018-04-13T19:32:00.001-04:00

Stedman Bailey’s dream of a miraculous comeback to the NFL may soon become a reality.

Bailey was cleared by doctors to return to the field several months ago. Last month, he participated in WVU’s pro day to show that he’s retained the athleticism and route-running skills that made him a key member of the Rams’ receiving corps.

Now, the NFL has taken notice as Bailey tweeted on Thursday:

Teams showing interest. A few teams! I would tell y’all who but I’ll let y’all sit on the edge of your seats…as for me, keep grinding Sted

— STEDMAN BAILEY SR (@iamSB3) April 12, 2018

“You’ve seen dudes come back from ACLs, Achilles, broken bones,” Bailey recently told NFL.com. “I want to be the one to show people that no matter what you go through, you don’t have to let other people define who you are as a person, what you can do as a person — and I can show the world anything is possible.

“I know when I step on the field, there’s a 100 percent chance I win Comeback Player of the Year. And then I’ll get up on the stage and just blow you away with all that I’ve been through.”

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Esa Ahmad to join Sagaba Konate in testing NBA Draft waters

2018-04-06T04:06:00.001-04:00

Esa Ahmad will submit papers to the NBA making himself eligible for the draft, but will not hire an agent according to a press release from West Virginia University. He joins Sagaba Konate in doing so.

“Just like Sags [Konate], Esa will go through the NBA Draft procedures in a systematic and professional manner by exploring the situation,” Bob Huggins said in the release. “Numerous college basketball players are testing the waters, gaining valuable feedback and leaving open their option to return to school.”

Ahmad was a highly touted recruit when he enrolled at WVU. He played in 21 games last season after being suspended for the first half of the season. He averaged 10.2 points and 5.5 rebounds per contest while shooting 30.6% from behind the three-point line.

He and Konate have until May 30th to decide if they will return to the Mountaineers or go pro. Jevon Carter put his name in for the draft following last season and chose to return for his senior season. By playing out his full four years of eligibility, Carter seems to have put himself in a better position for this year’s draft.

For Ahmad, this could be the case as well. It would be good sign for him if he receives an invite to the NBA Combine held May 16-20.

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Najee Goode signs with the Colts

2018-04-05T07:41:00.001-04:00

Have Super Bowl ring, will travel. Free-agent Najee Goode is heading to the midwest for the next stop in his career.

Goode visited with the Indianapolis Colts on Wednesday and later signed with the club. The stop will be the third team he has played for after starting with Tampa Bay and then Philadelphia.

He was a key special teams member and backup LB on the Super Bowl winning Eagles club last season where he had 22 tackles.

The Colts will look for him to fill a similar role going forward.

Terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.

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Could Jevon Carter join Steph Curry? One new NBA Mock Draft says it could happen

2018-04-04T19:31:00.001-04:00

On the heels of finishing a record-breaking and award-winning career, Jevon Carter’s NBA Draft stock is on the rise.

Once thought of as a solid second rounder, Jevon Carter brought his offensive level up almost to par with his tenacious defensive game.

NBA Draft expert Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders slots Carter in at #29 overall in his latest mock draft to the Golden State Warriors. Carter could serve as backup to superstar Steph Curry on the perennial NBA Champion favorite Warriors squad.

Of course, there is a solid WVU tie here. Jonnie West serves as one of the hottest up-and-coming executives in the NBA with the Warriors. You may recall that Juwan Staten was on the Warriors’ preseason roster in 2015.

That website believes that if Carter lasts to number 29, whatever team that selects him that late will be very fortunate.

As an experienced, hard-nosed defender with a steady three-point shot — not dissimilar to Malcolm Brogdon in recent years — Carter could be a steal this June.

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Sagaba Konate to test NBA Draft Waters

2018-04-03T19:31:00.001-04:00

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One of the best shot blockers in WVU history will dip his toes into the NBA Draft process to see how warm the water is.

Sagaba Konate will put his name in for the NBA Draft but not hire an agent. That means he will be eligible to return to the Mountaineers should he withdraw his name by June 5.

The announcement was made via a release from the University.

“Sags will go through the NBA Draft procedures in a systematic and professional manner by exploring the situation and leaving open his option to return,” Huggins said in the release.

Sags averaged 3.2 blocks per game during his sophomore season. His offensive game also showed improvement as the year wore on, showing greater range on his jump shot. He finished the season averaging 10.8 points and 7.6 rebounds per game.

He’s undersized at 6’8″ to play center and would be a small power forward at the NBA level. Playing in the same league as Texas’ Mo Bamba and Kansas’ Udoka Azubuike will give NBA scouts and coaches good film to evaluate how he matched up against pro-caliber taller players down low.

Konate will have two years of eligibility remaining should he decide to return.

It’s possible that both Konate and Jevon Carter get drafted this summer. The last time that happened was in 2010 when Da’Sean Butler and Devin Ebanks were drafted.

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Kevin White’s 2018 stat projections might surprise you

2018-04-03T09:26:00.001-04:00

ESPN’s Mike Clay recently put out his stat projections for the revamped Bears offense. What he projected for Kevin White is surprising . . . if White can stay healthy.

Former first-round pick Kevin White is projected to be targeted 22 times, catching 13 passes for 153 yards with one touchdown. White has only appeared in five games in three seasons, so getting 16 games out of him would be considered a win in 2018.

I think based upon recent comments from the Bears new head coach Matt Nagy, if White can stay on the field, he will greatly surpass those numbers.

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Geno Smith signs with the Los Angeles Chargers

2018-04-02T08:13:00.001-04:00

Geno Smith must like the pressure. After spending the start of his career in the nation’s largest television market, he will now spend at least the next year in its second.

The Chargers announced the signing of Smith on Sunday to a one-year contract to backup Philip Rivers. Smith will compete with Cardale Jones to be the backup.

As Rivers enters his 15th year in the NFL, the Chargers are starting to look ahead for a new face of the franchise. Smith will get one year to audition for that role, similar to last season when he played for the Giants,

Smith and San Diego head coach Anthony Lynn became familiar with each other when both were members of the Jets’ organization. That familiarity seems to have bred interest in Smith.

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Quick Hit: Stedman Bailey to be the subject of an ESPN 30 for 30 documentary

2018-03-31T12:58:00.001-04:00

Stedman Bailey is on the comeback trail for the NFL after being shot twice back in 2015. Now the award-winning series produced by ESPN is set to document the former WVU star’s tribulations.

ESPN is making a 30 for 30 film on Stedman Bailey and his survival and attempt to come back to play in the NFL.

— Bob Hertzel (@bhertzel) March 30, 2018

Bailey participated in WVU’s pro day this week in front of NFL scouts and coaches.

“I’m getting some talk from a few different teams,” Bailey said after a great showing at the event. “I look at it as trying to be patient. There’s still a lot going on with free agency and the draft coming up. I control what I can which is to come out here with the opportunity given and show I’m still a good receiver.”

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Mundy signs two-year deal with Bears

2014-03-11T18:15:00.000-04:00

Ryan Mundy, who was most recently with the New York Giants, has signed a two-year deal with the Chicago Bears.

The deal was the second one of the afternoon for the Bears, who need significant help in the secondary.

Mundy filled in for the Giants last season, making 77 tackles, one sack and an interception.

According to the Chicago Tribune, the deal is in place with expectations of Mundy battling for the starting job after Major Wright and two other safeties left for free agency.

Along with Mundy, Chris Conte is the other safety on the roster. The Bears are also expected to explore safety options in the draft.

Mundy also received interest from the Giants as well as San Francisco.

Details of the deal have not yet been announced.

New York Jets: QB Geno Smith would improve with addition of Michael Vick

2014-03-07T13:00:00.000-05:00

Gang Green might be the new favorite shade of green for free agent Michael Vick after spending the past four seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles.

The New York Jets are being rumored to be interested in signing the former No. 1 overall pick from the 2001 NFL Draft this offseason to help bolster the quarterback position this season.

Vick, who was replaced by Nick Foles midway through the 2013 season, could still bring a lot of positives to the Jets even with the prime of his career behind him and turning 34 years old this June.

The biggest of those positives would be to help in the development of second-year quarterback Geno Smith, which had considerable ups and downs in his first season in the NFL.

In 2013, Smith completed 247 of his 443 pass attempts, along with tossing only 12 touchdown passes and 21 interceptions in 16 games played for the Jets. Not to add insult to injury, the 21 interceptions was the most by a rookie quarterback since Peyton Manning tossed 28 in his first season in Indianapolis during the 1998 season.

Smith’s numbers at the end of his first season should have come to no surprise for a rookie to be roughed up by the caliber of today’s NFL defenses following the jump from West Virginia and the Big 12 Conference.

Even with that rough freshman season in 2013, the Jets’ focus should stick to supporting Smith as the team’s starting quarterback, instead of bringing in Vick to take the signal caller job in 2014.

At the same time, Smith would be motivated to improve and keep his spot on the team with the 11-year veteran nipping at his heels during training camp and the preseason.

Smith didn’t have that type of pressure on him from a backup last season, so he could be pushed to avoid another late season slump and push the Jets into the playoffs for the first time in three seasons.

Vick could also help speed up Smith’s understanding of the play calling with offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg this season, which held the same position during Vick’s time with the Eagles during the 2009-2012 seasons.

The Jets’ offense, which was poor in every category outside of the running game with Chris Ivory, would be helped greatly if the organization selected a wide receiver with the 18th pick in this year’s NFL Draft.

Texas A&M’s Mike Evans could give Smith a big target to look for sprinting down the sideline, which could drastically improve the Jets' passing game that ranked 30th last season.

If the case of an injury happens in the preseason or early in the regular season, Smith would still have a backup that could step in as starting quarterback in an offense that he should grasp with Mornhinweg.

With potential still yet to be uncovered in Smith, the Jets needs to add the consistency and leadership of Vick to the franchise’s quarterback position instead of another quarterback controversy along sidelines of MetLife Stadium.

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Coal Burning Stove: Jones, Ebanks should be in NBA

2014-03-03T08:00:00.000-05:00

When Kevin Jones and Devin Ebanks left WVU, they were two of the most well-known faces to ever don the ole blue and gold. Now, both players are streaking through the NBA Development League. But they should be in the NBA.

You have Ebanks, who sits at fourth in the NBA D League in scoring, averaging 23.9 points per game. The 6-foot-9 forward surely could've been used on his old team, the Los Angles Lakers, this season. But when Ebanks was traded to the Springfield Armor, you have to wonder if the team's affiliate, the Brooklyn Nets, are looking closely at him.

The Nets sit with a 28-29 record and, fortunately, still have a shot at making a run at the Eastern Conference playoffs. With center Brook Lopez out with an injury, the Nets signed Jason Collins to a 10-day contract on February 23. Just a few days prior, the Armor acquired Ebanks.

While the starting rotation seems to be set for the Nets, they could benefit greatly from Ebanks' length and ability to get to the rim. While he will generally play the small forward position, it wouldn't be a bad idea to bring in someone to give Paul Pierce a few breathers.

The next best SF listed on the Nets roster is Alan Anderson, who averages 24.1 minutes per game, slightly less than Pierce's 28.8. Anderson only averages 7.9 points and 2.2 rebounds per game. From there, the Nets have Andre Kirilenko who gets 19.2 minutes per game and just 5.8 points and 3.7 rebounds per game.

If Collins' contract runs out and the Nets decided to go in another direction, why not Ebanks?

In his last game out, ironically against Jones' Canton Charge, Ebanks scored 31 points, including 12 in the fourth quarter, and pulled down nine rebounds. He shot 12-of-20 from the field and hit 5-of-6 from 3-point range and 2-of-2 from the free throw line.

In the same game, Jones led the Charge with 24 points and 17 rebounds.

Jones, too, could provide a spark for an Eastern Conference team looking to make a run towards the playoffs. Though the Cleveland Cavaliers sit at just 24-37, they're listed as the first team left out of the playoffs in the East.

For the season, Jones averages 16.7 points and 7.8 rebounds per contest.

The Cavs have some pieces in place but could be missing one important factor: depth.

Kyrie Irving is undoubtedly one of the best in the league at what he does. From there, Luol Deng and Dion Waiters can provide secondary scoring, both averaging over 14 points per game. In the post, you have Spencer Hawes, Tristan Thompson and Anderson Verejao. Thompson averages 12.3 points and 9.7 rebounds per game. Those are solid numbers for a power forward. Verejao and Hawes both play the center position and generally play it pretty well.

But who else is after Verejao or Hawes in terms of depth? The only other power forward listed is Arinze Onuaku, who averages 6.5 minutes and 0.8 points per game.

Why not replace him with Jones, who spent time with the team on occasion last season?

The truth of the matter is, you only keep players in your D League system for one reason. Both the Nets and the Cavs will be looking to give themselves the best chance to make some noise in the playoffs.

What better way to make some noise than with players who spent their college years being welcomed to the court with a musket blast?

Jock Sanders signs with the Calgary Stampeders

2014-02-25T19:36:00.000-05:00

   After getting cut by the Tampa Bay Bucs following Training Camp in 2011, Jock Sanders broke into the CFL with the B.C. Lions. Now, three years later, Sanders found himself as a free-agent commodity, weighing offers from four teams.
   On Tuesday, he made his decision by signing with the Calgary Stampeders.

He joined the Lions for the remainder of the season in 2011, and it took him some time to get up to speed. By the end of the season, he had played enough to garner interest from the Saskatchewan Roughriders who signed him to a 2-year contract.
   The Riders won the Grey Cup in 2013, and Sanders was their main return man. On offense, he plays as a Slotback, which is a running back/slot receiver combination.
  In 2013 with Saskatchewan, Sanders had 1,485 all-purpose yards, with 787 yards on 35 kickoff returns (an average of 22.5 yards per return), 505 yards on 64 punt returns (7.9-yard average), 78 rushing yards on 21 carries and 115 yards and one touchdown on nine receptions.
   The terms of the contract were not disclosed, but both Sanders is happy with his choice and excited to start the next phase of his career.
"I'm very happy to be a Stampeder," said Sanders. "From my time in Saskatchewan, I have the utmost respect for Calgary and the organization and I'm glad to be a part of that now. The Stampeders have been a very successful team for quite a few years and I'm looking forward to doing whatever I can to contribute to a championship."

Will Clarke's NFL Combine Results

2014-02-25T11:40:00.003-05:00

   Will Clarke continued his steady rise in draft stock during the NFL Combine.
   In the week leading up to the Shrine Game, we kept hearing great things about how WVU DE Will Clarke was performing in practice. He followed that up by having a great game and receiving an invite to the Senior Bowl the following weekend.
   He kept the same pace during the week of the Senior Bowl and, as he did in the Shrine Game, played very well in the Senior Bowl. Those two weeks garnered Clarke an invitation to the annual NFL Combine in Indianapolis.
   His fellow former teammate, Charles Sims, had a great performance on Sunday at the Combine, likely increasing his draft stock. (You can read about Sims' day here)
   On Monday, it was the defensive linemen's turn to run the gauntlet of drills, and the already huge Clarke, stood out among his peers. Here is how he did:

Height: 6'6"
Weight: 271lbs.
Arm Length: 34 5/8"
Hands: 9 7/8"
40 Time: 4.77 (tied for 11th for DL)
Bench: 22 reps
Vertical: 32.0"
3-Cone Drill: 7.26
Broad Jump: 112"

VIDEO: Joe Alexander drops 20 in fifth game back

2014-02-24T17:03:00.002-05:00

Photo by Ariel Nava

   Joe Alexander's comeback to basketball in the US is gaining momentum. Sidelined for an extended period with a broken leg, Alexander has now played in five games for the Santa Cruz Warriors of the D-League.
   Against the Austin Torso on Sunday, Alexander posted 20 points on 8-14 shooting to go along with 7 rebounds and 3 steals. His scores came on a variety of slashes, drives and post-ups resulting in easy layups and, of course, several dunks.
   The Warriors are being very careful with Alexander's minutes. The team has him come off the bench and holds him out of the second game of back-to-backs.
   You can watch the highlights below:

Charles Sims' NFL Combine Results

2014-02-24T06:07:00.000-05:00

   The crop of running backs in this year's NFL Draft is very deep. On Sunday at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, WVU running back Charles Sims did his best to stand out.
   Seen as a possible 3rd Round pick headed into the weekend, Sims' performance may have elevated him to a 2nd Round grade after running a blistering 4.48 in the 40-yard dash. His measurables combined with that type of speed will make teams look at him as an every down back instead of a situational player in the NFL, therefore upping his value.
   Here are Sims' numbers from the NFL Combine:

Height: 6'0"
Weight: 214lbs.
Arm Length: 34"
Hands: 8 1/4"
40-yard Dash: 4.48 seconds (tied for sixth among RBs)
Bench Press: 17 reps
Vertical Jump: 37.5"
Broad Jump: 126" (4th place among RBs)