OC Varsity » Matt Barkley http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com High school sports talk by the staff of the Orange County Register Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:51:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 en-us hourly 1 Calhoun's Games to Watch: Mater Dei vs. Carson http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2009/09/02/calhouns-games-to-watch-mater-dei-vs-carson/60845/ http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2009/09/02/calhouns-games-to-watch-mater-dei-vs-carson/60845/#comments Wed, 02 Sep 2009 09:59:47 +0000 Damian Calhoun, OCVarsity.com since 2004 http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/?p=60845 football_blog8Breaking down the best matchups of Week 0:

No. 5 Mater Dei vs. Carson
Friday, at Santa Ana Stadium, 7:30 p.m.

Outlook: Let the post-Matt Barkley era begin. The day many close to Monarch Nation feared is finally here.

After four years, No. 5 is no longer under center for the Monarchs. Next in line is … who knows?

When fall training camp opened, the starting job was up in the air. Chase Favreau, Jack Doll and Max Wittek were all fighting for the right to be the “Next Guy.”

Will the next quarterback please stand up?

The Monarchs will have some talent at the skill positions -- Victor Blackwell, Jordan Allen and AJ Roth.

The major concern for Coach Bruce Rollinson is up front on the offensive and defensive lines. If those two areas come around, then the Monarchs will be dangerous; if they don't improve, then ...

These two teams staged an early-season classic last year, as the Monarchs defeated the Colts, 46-43, in triple-overtime. 

The Colts, who play in the Marine League in the L.A. City Section, return 13 starters from last season’s team. The City Section hasn’t fared well against the Southern Section recently.

Will this be the start of something new? 

*The rankings are based on the OCVarsity.com preseason poll

Check out the rest of this week's Calhoun Six:

• No. 1 Servite vs. Long Beach Poly
• No. 17 Dana Hills vs. No. 14 Santa Margarita
• No. 12 Fountain Valley vs. No. 22 Foothill
• No. 10 Tustin vs. Kennedy
• No. 24 Fullerton vs. No. 19 Canyon

]]> http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2009/09/02/calhouns-games-to-watch-mater-dei-vs-carson/60845/feed/ Fryer's take on Barkley being named USC's starter http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2009/08/27/fryers-take-barkley-named-starter-at-usc/60119/ http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2009/08/27/fryers-take-barkley-named-starter-at-usc/60119/#comments Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:50:51 +0000 STEVE FRYER, ocvarsity.com http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/?p=60119 football_iconWell, I predicted back in spring Matt Barkley would win that competition.

But Aaron Corp's cracked fibula played a part.

Why I always thought Barkley would prevail:

He is the most college football-ready QB I have seen here in OC, and that group includes Matt Leinart, Carson Palmer and Mark Sanchez.

He is a cool-headed yet fired-up competitor (an unusual combination). His arm strength is ridiculous, and he stays in the present, i.e. learns from a mistake and then moves on.

If Barkley struggles a lot, Corp moves into that No. 1 slot and maybe never gives it back up. And it would have to be a lot of struggling for Coach Pete Carroll to do that, because he wants to be very careful not to mess up the freshman's psyche.

We shall see.

]]> http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2009/08/27/fryers-take-barkley-named-starter-at-usc/60119/feed/ Video: Corp vs. Barkley at USC http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2009/04/27/video-corp-vs-barkley-at-usc/45907/ http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2009/04/27/video-corp-vs-barkley-at-usc/45907/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:50:18 +0000 Damian Calhoun, OCVarsity.com since 2004 http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/?p=45907 Former Orange Lutheran QB Aaron Corp & former Mater Dei QB Matt Barkley are in competition at USC, while former Servite LB Chris Galippo anchors the defense. Pete Carroll interviewed. video by Jonathan Khamis.

Click here to view the embedded video. ]]> http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2009/04/27/video-corp-vs-barkley-at-usc/45907/feed/ Video: Matt Barkley on USC, QB race http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2009/02/04/video-matt-barkley-on-usc-qb-race/29414/ http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2009/02/04/video-matt-barkley-on-usc-qb-race/29414/#comments Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:42:18 +0000 DAN ALBANO, ocvarsity.com http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/?p=29414 In an interview at USC's Heritage Hall, Mater Dei's Matt Barkley discusses his decision to enroll early at the university and the Trojans' upcoming quarterback competition. Video by Dan Albano.

Click here to view the embedded video. ]]> http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2009/02/04/video-matt-barkley-on-usc-qb-race/29414/feed/ Football recruiting: El Dorado QB signs, raises county total to nine http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2009/02/04/football-recruiting-el-dorado-qb-signs-raises-county-total-to-eight/29366/ http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2009/02/04/football-recruiting-el-dorado-qb-signs-raises-county-total-to-eight/29366/#comments Wed, 04 Feb 2009 23:32:52 +0000 DAN ALBANO, ocvarsity.com http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/?p=29366 El Dorado all-league quarterback and Hurriance Katrina survivor Kane Wilson has signed with Utah State, giving Orange County an amazing nine Division I-A or Diviison I-AA passers. Here's the list:

Kane Wilson (Utah State)

Matt Barkley (USC)

Allan Bridgford (Cal)

Clark Evans (Colorado)

Sean Schroeder (Duke)

Duke deLancellotti (Cal Poly SLO)

Ryan World (Western Carolina)

Randall Nygren (Southern Utah)

J.J. Mayer (Southern Utah)

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]]> http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2009/02/04/football-recruiting-el-dorado-qb-signs-raises-county-total-to-eight/29366/feed/ Football recruiting: Bridgford signs, local schools miss the boat? http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2009/02/04/football-recruiting-bridgford-signs-local-schools-miss-the-boat/29066/ http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2009/02/04/football-recruiting-bridgford-signs-local-schools-miss-the-boat/29066/#comments Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:00:31 +0000 DAN ALBANO, ocvarsity.com http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/?p=29066 Mission Viejo quarterback Allan Bridgford has signed with Cal. Bridgford might not be as highly ranked by some recruiters as say Matt Barkley (USC), Richard Brehaut (UCLA) and Josh Nunes (Stanford) but don't be surprised if he turns out to be a better collegian than either Brehaut and/or Nunes.

Bridgford had a very good senior season. He had rough time against Tesoro but he good improvement overall.

As for Barkley vs. Bridgford, I'll take Barkley.

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]]> http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2009/02/04/football-recruiting-bridgford-signs-local-schools-miss-the-boat/29066/feed/ Football recruiting: King biggest signing story of the day? http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2009/02/04/football-recruiting-king-biggest-signing-story-of-the-day/28978/ http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2009/02/04/football-recruiting-king-biggest-signing-story-of-the-day/28978/#comments Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:28:18 +0000 DAN ALBANO, ocvarsity.com http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/?p=28978 Good morning, recruiting fans! It's National Signing Day, one of the biggest days of a high school season. I'll be here all day to give you the latest on Orange County's high school signings.

So what will be the biggest story of the day?

I'll go with the future of Tesoro wide receiver recruit Preston King. He's a San Diego State lean but will he sign with the Aztecs and bypass his favorite college team, USC? How about Colorado and a teaming with former Tesoro star Scott McKnight? USC and Colorado have offered preferred walkons.

I also will be posting a video interview of Orange County's No. 1 prospect, Matt Barkley, who has already enrolled at USC.

I also will have some Junior College transfer news.

So stayed tuned or keep checking back here for the latest.

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]]> http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2009/02/04/football-recruiting-king-biggest-signing-story-of-the-day/28978/feed/ Fab 15: First team, part one http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2009/02/02/fab-15-first-team-part-one/28392/ http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2009/02/02/fab-15-first-team-part-one/28392/#comments Tue, 03 Feb 2009 01:26:07 +0000 DAN ALBANO, ocvarsity.com http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/?p=28392 Here are the first five players (in alphabetical order) on the Fab 15 first team:

Player, School, Pos., Ht., Wt., College

Corey Adams, Saguaro, (Ariz.), DT, 6-3, 277, Arizona St.
Comment: Freakish athlete picked Sun Devils over USC, Ohio St.

Matt Barkley, Mater Dei, QB, 6-3, 222, USC
Comment: Rocket-armed, pro-style passer is perfect match for Trojans' offense

Vontaze Burfict, Corona Centennial, LB, 6-2, 244, Uncommitted
Comment: ASU in lead for the one-time USC commit

Randall Carroll, L.A. Cathedral, ATH., 5-10, 175, USC
Comment: Trojans like the state champion sprinter at cornerback

Kevin Graf, Agoura, OL, 6-6, 301, USC
Comment: SuperPrep ranks the tackle as the No. 4 offensive lineman in nation

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]]> http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2009/02/02/fab-15-first-team-part-one/28392/feed/ Barkley shines bright in Under Armour game http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2009/01/04/barkley-shines-bright-in-under-armour-game/22636/ http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2009/01/04/barkley-shines-bright-in-under-armour-game/22636/#comments Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:10:49 +0000 DAN ALBANO, ocvarsity.com http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/?p=22636 Mater Dei quarterback Matt Barkley threw for 235 yards and two touchdowns to lead the White to a 27-16 victory against the Black in the Under Armour High School All-America Game in Orlando, Fla., on Sunday night.

The USC commit completed 11 of 22 passes and was selected the White team’s player of the game.

One of Barkley’s touchdown passes covered 71 yards to uncommitted wide receiver Marlon Brown of Harding Academy in Tennessee.

Barkley arrived at the all-star game after spending Christmas vacation with his family doing mission work at an orphanage in Cape Town, South Africa.

USC also picked up a commitment Sunday from White offensive guard John Martinez (6-2, 264) of Cottonwood in Utah.

]]> http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2009/01/04/barkley-shines-bright-in-under-armour-game/22636/feed/ Barkley tops competition in skills challenge http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2009/01/02/barkley-tops-competition-in-skills-challenge/22594/ http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2009/01/02/barkley-tops-competition-in-skills-challenge/22594/#comments Sat, 03 Jan 2009 03:02:40 +0000 Damian Calhoun, OCVarsity.com since 2004 http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/?p=22594 Mater Dei quarterback Matt Barkley finished first in the Pass Attack competition during the High School All-America Skills Challenge on Friday in Florida.

Barkley, who has committed to USC, recorded 236 points in the event, which involved making a variety of passes at targets spread out across a football field.

The competition is part of the build-up to Sunday's Under-Armour All-American Game. The game will be shown live on ESPN at 5 p.m.

Barkley topped Garrett Gilbert (Texas) and Josh Nunes (Stanford), who finished tied with 190 points.

According to this report, Barkley has been impressive in the practices and workouts this week.

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