PASSING DOWN

Passing Down Sets 2012 Regional 7on7 Dates

2012-01-10T21:03:00.000-08:00

Passing Down Sets Regional 7on7 Dates: Passing Down, LLC is entering its sixth year hosting the premier elite football camp in Central California and its third year hosting its Elite 7-on-7 Challenge. This year, the 7-on-7 event will hit five cities up and down the Golden State…

2011 Best of the West 7on7 Champions

2011-07-17T18:27:00.000-07:00

Friday Night Magic: "CLOVIS, CA -- From the live DJ to the catered BBQ, few atmospheres rivaled Passing Down’s Best of the West 7-on-7 championship tournament Friday evening at Buchanan High School. The Bakersfield Burr had a few narrow escapes, but QB Tyler Ferguson and UCLA-bound CB Shannon Edwards led the 7-on-7 team from the South Valley to a perfect 6-0 record to capture the inaugural trophy..."

2011 Passing Down Combine Results

2011-07-16T23:59:00.000-07:00

Every year, Passing Down conducts a FREE high school football combine for prospects to record their times with Scout.com on hand to note the results. Click HERE for the results.

2011 Passing Down Elite 7on7 Finals

2011-07-15T03:15:00.000-07:00

Best of the West: "CLOVIS, CA -- After four regional tournaments throughout the Golden State, Passing Down is set to host its inaugural Best of the West Elite 7-on-7 Championship tournament on Friday under the lights at Buchanan High School. Some of the top prospects in the nation will compete; check inside for preview of the action…"

2011 Passing Down Camp on July 15th in Clovis, CA

2011-06-15T22:20:00.000-07:00

Passing Down Camp, Free Combine 30 Days Away: "The brainchild of retired six-year NFL veteran Cameron Worrell and business partner Elbert Lee has grown into one of the premier camp experiences in the West. The fifth annual Passing Down Camp will include a FREE combine, the traditional “Camp with the Pros” skills session, and inaugural Best of the West Elite 7-on-7 Tournament on Friday July 15 at Buchanan High School in Clovis, CA…"

Passing Down 7on7 Santa Clarita Regional Top Performers

2011-06-01T22:57:00.000-07:00

Passing Down Santa Clarita Super Seven: "Passing Down held its final Elite 7-on-7 Challenge on Saturday in Santa Clarita. Dubbed the “Six at Six", as six teams vied for the final three berths to the Best of the West championship tournament to be held in Clovis, CA on July 15. Check inside for Scout.com’s top performers from Saturday…"

Passing Down Elite 7on7 Santa Clarita Regional Recap

2011-06-01T22:50:00.000-07:00

Arbuckle Passes 7on7 Squad to BOTW: "Ventura (Calif.) St. Bonaventure quarterback Nick Arbuckle didn’t look like a backup quarterback at the Passing Down Six at Six on Saturday. The 2012 signal caller, who backs up Marc Evans, led Team SoCal Elite to the Elite 7-on-7 Challenge title in Santa Clarita. His squad is one of 16 teams that will compete for the Best of the West championship July 15 in Clovis, CA…"

Six Teams Compete Near Six Flags Magic Mountain

2011-05-27T11:37:00.000-07:00

Passing Down Six at Six Preview: "With regional tournaments in San Ramon, Newport, and Rocklin in the books, the Passing Down Elite 7-on-7 Challenge enters its last leg this Saturday at Santa Clarita. The “Six at Six” will feature teams from throughout the Golden State but only the top three will qualify for the Passing Down Best of the West championship tournament in July…"

Shittu, Cochran, and Mark from Passing Down

2011-05-10T21:46:00.000-07:00

Shittu, Cochran, and Mark from Passing Down: "Atwater (Calif.) Buhach Colony linemen Aziz Shittu, Matt Cochran, and Andrew Mark talk about Passing Down Elite Linemen Challenge, recruiting, and the upcoming season in this exclusive interview from Scout.com..."

Passing Down: Rocklin Super Seven

2011-05-10T21:36:00.000-07:00

Passing Down: Rocklin Super Seven: "Passing Down held its third Elite 7-on-7 Challenge in Rocklin, CA last Saturday. Check inside for Scout.com’s top performers from the tournament…"

Passing Down: Rocklin Super Sophomores

2011-05-10T21:26:00.000-07:00

Passing Down: Rocklin Super Sophomores: "Passing Down held its third Elite 7-on-7 Challenge regional last Saturday in Rocklin. The 10-team event had some of the top prospects in Northern California. Check inside to read about the top sophomores from the tournament…"

Passing Down Rocklin Preview

2011-05-07T00:57:00.000-07:00

Passing Down Rocklin Preview: "The third regional in the Passing Down Elite 7-on-7 Challenge is in Rocklin, CA on Saturday. The 10-team tournament along with the Elite Linemen Challenge features some of the top prospects in Northern California…"

Passing Down Alum Commits

2011-04-27T22:36:00.000-07:00

Cleveland Chooses Corvallis: "San Jose (Calif.) Oak Grove cornerback Cleveland Wallace commits to Oregon State..."

All-Passing Down 7on7 SoCal Team

2011-04-19T21:09:00.000-07:00

Darreus Rogers

All-Passing Down 7on7 SoCal Team: "Passing Down held its first SoCal Elite 7-on-7 Challenge regional last Saturday in Newport Beach. Check inside for Scout.com’s All-Passing Down team from the event…"

Passing Down SoCal Elite 7on7 Regional

2011-04-17T21:58:00.000-07:00

Ferguson MVP of Passing Down SoCal: "NEWPORT BEACH, CA – After seven hours of pool play and playoffs, it came down to a battle of quarterbacks Saturday afternoon at the Sage School. Bakersfield (Calif.) Ridgeview’s Tyler Ferguson beat out Arcadia’s (Calif.) Myles Carr for Tournament MVP, as his Team Bakersfield Burr edged Carr’s SGV All-Stars, 8-6…"

April 16th Southern California Regional

2011-04-01T17:08:00.000-07:00

Passing Down Adds Linemen Challenge to 7on7: "The Passing Down Elite 7-on-7 Challenge hits Orange County on April 16 for the first SoCal regional in Newport Beach. New to the event is the Elite Linemen Challenge, which will feature unique, exigent drills to determine a lineman’s ability, quickness, and strength…"

Dalen Jones Commits

2011-03-30T09:12:00.000-07:00

VERBAL: Cougs land 3-star NorCal WR/CB: "WASHINGTON STATE’S FIRST known verbal commitment of the 2012 class comes by way of Woodland, Calif., and the three-star NorCal prospect did a little bit of everything last season as a junior."

Greenberry Is All-American

2011-03-30T09:11:00.000-07:00

Photo by: CentralValleyFootball.com

Greenberry Accepts Army Invite: "Passing Down alum Deontay Greenberry received some great news on Tuesday, when he found out he was invited to play in one of the most lauded post-season bowl games."

Taubler Has Early List

2011-03-29T22:09:00.000-07:00

Standouts for Taubler: "Passing Down alum and Fresno (Calif.) Bullard tight end Ian Taubler has a few schools standing out for him..."

Thompson Reopens Recruitment

2011-03-12T07:47:00.000-08:00

Thompson Reopens Recruitment: "That’s why they call them non-binding. Passing Down alum and five-star athlete Shaquille Thompson verbally committed to Cal last Saturday during junior day. However, he decided to decommit and reopen his recruitment on Friday…"

Santini Gets Offered

2011-03-08T21:25:00.000-08:00

Santini Gets Good News: "San Jose (Calif.) Leland safety and Passing Down alum Christopher Santini gets his first offer from Boise State..."

Johnson Demanding Attention

2011-03-08T21:13:00.000-08:00

West Coast Coverage: "The Under Armour Combine Tour made its way to Los Angeles last weekend, and one Passing Down alum player in particular caught the attention..."

Thompson Commits to Cal Berkeley

2011-03-05T21:42:00.000-08:00

Thompson Pulls Trigger: "Passing Down alum Shaq Thompson has decided to follow his brother’s footsteps after making a verbal commitment to Cal on Saturday during junior day…"

Kline is All-American

2011-03-05T18:16:00.000-08:00

West Recruiting Notebook: "Passing Down alum Zach Kline receives official invite to the 2012 U.S. Army All-American game..."

2011-03-02T19:28:00.000-08:00

Photo by The Fresno Bee

Brown Up to Five: "Fresno (Calif.) San Joaquin Memorial running back and Passing Down alum Chris Brown is now at five college football scholarship offers..."

2011-03-02T11:24:00.000-08:00

Shepard Makes Decision: "Fresno (Calif.) Central four-star cornerback and Passing Down alum Tee Shepard ended his recruitment early, committing to Notre Dame..."

Martin Shines at Passing Down Elite 7-on-7 - GoldenStatePreps.com

2011-02-23T12:47:00.000-08:00

Martin Shines at Passing Down Elite 7-on-7: "Bakersfield (Calif.) Stockdale RB D.J. Martin was an all-state selection in 2010 as a sophomore after rushing for 1,900 yards and 23 TDs. Scout.com caught up with him at Passing Down Elite 7-on-7 to discuss the fierce tournament competition and his college football recruiting outlook"

Sanchez Has Sticky Hands - GoldenStatePreps.com

2011-02-22T13:49:00.000-08:00

Sanchez Has Sticky Hands: "Hanford (Calif.) wide receiver Brayden Sanchez was one of the top performers at the Passing Down Elite 7-on-7 Northern California regional in San Ramon. He was open on nearly every play due to his ability to get off the ball quickly and running precise routes. Check inside to get the latest in his recruitment…"

Huskies are first to offer Rodrigues - GoldenStatePreps.com

2011-02-20T23:24:00.000-08:00

Huskies are first to offer Rodrigues: "The Huskies got in the mix early for Whitney (Rocklin, Ca.) QB Jake Rodrigues when they offered him last week. Dawgman.com spoke to the talented Nor Cal signal-caller and he filled us in on how recruiting has picked up over the past week..."

ScoutTV: Baker Talks Recruiting - GoldenStatePreps.com

2011-02-19T10:49:00.000-08:00

ScoutTV: Baker Talks Recruiting: "Fresno (Calif.) Central quarterback Mike Baker was named MVP of the Passing Down Elite 7-on-7 Northern California Regional last weekend in San Ramon. Check inside to get the latest from the three-star prospect…"

Pushing for More Offers - GoldenStatePreps.com

2011-02-18T12:07:00.000-08:00

Pushing for More Offers: "Woodland (Calif.) wide receiver Dalen Jones is one of the few honored prospects in California, who has three offers, is pushing for more with Fresno State and the Pac-12 atop his list…"

All-Passing Down NorCal 7on7 Team - SuperPrep.com

2011-02-16T10:08:00.000-08:00

All-Passing Down NorCal 7on7 Team: "Passing Down held its Elite 7-on-7 Northern California Regional last Saturday in San Ramon. Check inside as Scout.com selects the all-tournament team…"

Taubler Talks Recruiting - ScoutTV

2011-02-15T22:28:00.000-08:00

ScoutTV: Taubler Talks Recruiting: "Fresno (Calif.) Bullard tight end Ian Taubler was one of the standouts at last Saturday’s Passing Down Elite 7-on-7 in San Ramon. The three-star prospect currently holds an offer from Fresno State, and he will attend Cal’s junior day next month. Check inside to hear the latest in Taubler’s recruitment…"

Passing Down NorCal 7on7 Notebook - SuperPrep.com

2011-02-14T23:21:00.000-08:00

Passing Down NorCal 7on7 Notebook: "SAN RAMON, CA – Cal QB commit Zach Kline and four-star WR Bryce Treggs were clearly two of the headliners entering Saturday’s Passing Down Elite 7-on-7 Northern California Regional. Nearly 150 kids from the Golden State competed in the event. Check inside to find out the latest recruiting news and notes from Saturday’s participants…"

Cal Targets in Action - GoldenStatePreps.com

2011-02-13T23:04:00.000-08:00

Cal Targets in Action: "SAN RAMON, CA -- The 2011 Passing Down Elite 7-on-7 Northern California Regional featured some of the top prospects from the state, including some of Cal's top targets in the 2012 class. Check inside to see photos of QB commit Zach Kline, WR Bryce Treggs, WR/DB Dalis Bruce, TE Ian Taubler, and S Chris Santini..."

Photos: Passing Down Elite 7on7 QBs - SuperPrep.com

2011-02-13T09:40:00.000-08:00

Photos: Passing Down Elite 7on7 QBs: "SAN RAMON, CA -- Some of the Golden State's top quarterback prospects in the 2012 class competed in Saturday's Passing Down Elite 7-on-7, including Cal commit Zach Kline and tournament MVP Mike Baker. Check inside for photos of all 11 signal callers..."

Passing Down Elite 7on7 Hits the Bay - GoldenStatePreps.com

2011-02-09T11:15:00.000-08:00

Passing Down Elite 7on7 Hits the Bay: "The Passing Down Elite 7-on-7 regional passing tournament makes its first stop in San Ramon. The one-day event will feature some of the top prospects in the Golden State…"

QB Mike Baker - photo by Scout.com

Cal 7on7 Connection - CalSportsDigest.com

2011-02-09T11:14:00.000-08:00

Bryce Treggs teams with Cal QB commit Zach Kline on 7on7 squad

Cal 7on7 Connection: "Cal quarterback commit Zach Kline and four-star wide receive, Bryce Treggs, son of former Golden Bear wide receiver great Brian Treggs, team up this weekend to compete at the Passing Down Elite 7-on-7 passing tournament in San Ramon…"

2011 Passing Down Elite 7on7 - NorCal Regional

2011-02-05T23:23:00.000-08:00

Zach Kline
photo by Calihisports

We have finalized the 2011 Passing Down Elite 7on7 Tournament Regional in San Ramon, CA on February 12, which will be covered nationally by Scout.com. Set to compete on our stage in Northern California are some of the top high school quarterbacks on the West Coast.

The following teams are set to compete:
* Team Central Cali Boys with QB Mike Baker
* Team Bakersfield Burrr with QB Tyler Ferguson
* Team Sac Town Elite with QB Taylor Miller-Wing
* Team California Strength with QB Zach Kline
* Team Yellowjackets with QB Andrew Olson
* Team Sac Attack with QB Jake Rodrigues
* Team Pittsburg Pirates with QB Malik Watson
* Team Diverse Sports with QB Zack Greenlee
* Team Ukiah Wildcats with QB Trevor Taylor
* Team Pro Sport with QB Andrew Barna
* Team NorCal Football Club with QB Keith Williams

West 2011 Preseason Rankings: Safeties

2010-09-07T21:43:00.000-07:00

West 2011 Preseason Rankings: Safeties: "Passing Down alumni James Sample is the 5th best high school safety on the West Coast, and Garrett Steele is ranked 16th..."

Fred Wilson's wait is over...Passing Down alum gets his first college football scholarship offer from UNLV

2010-08-24T09:38:00.000-07:00

Wilson's Wait Is Over: "Bakersfield (Calif.) West cornerback Fred Wilson picked up an offer from the Mountain West..."

Passing Down alumni Cody Kessler and Kyle Boehm are California's top rated high school signal callers

2010-08-23T21:06:00.000-07:00

California 2011 Preseason Rankings: QBs: "Cody Kessler, Kyle Boehm and Max Wittek top the list of the Golden State's top passers..."

Class of 2011 Preseason California Rankings

2010-08-19T23:31:00.000-07:00

Class of 2011 Preseason California Rankings: "Congratulations to recent Passing Down alumni...the #1 rated running back and quarterback in California, and 5 others who all made the Scout.com football pre-season top 100 California high school football player list"

Could 2010 Passing Down Camp MVP B.J. Kelley Be The Next Commit At Receiver?

2010-08-04T23:46:00.000-07:00

Could Kelley Be The Next Commit At Receiver?: "In the wake of Miami (FL) Christopher Columbus four-star wide receiver Tacoi Sumler's verbal commitment to Oregon, the potential is there for the Ducks to find themselves in line for another receiver commitment in the form of three-star wideout B.J. Kelley from Fresno (CA) Central. eDuck caught up with Kelley to get the latest on his recruitment and his newest, most coveted offer."

Passing Down 2010 Camp MVP B.J. Kelley Adds another Pac-10 Offer

2010-08-03T22:23:00.000-07:00

Kelley Adds another Pac-10 Offer: "Fresno (Calif.) Central wide receiver B.J. Kelley has over 10 offers, but he’s stated numerous times two schools stood out among his top four. Earlier this month, one of those schools offered, which could make them his frontrunner…"

Passing Down 2009 Camp Offensive MVP commits to Nevada Wolfpack

2010-08-03T22:12:00.000-07:00

Central Cali RB Picks Pack: "Fresno (Calif.) Clovis West running back Kendall Brock took an unofficial visit to Nevada this past weekend for senior day. Upon returning home, the talented back learned he had an offer from the Wolf Pack. And it didn’t take him long to make his decision…"

2010 Passing Down Combine Results

2010-07-28T10:03:00.000-07:00

2010 Passing Down Combine Results: "Passing Down held its second annual combine earlier this month at Deran Koligian Stadium in Fresno. The free event attracted a few of the top prospects in the Golden State, including wide receiver B.J. Kelley, who ran a combine best 4.43 forty-yard dash. But for sheer measureables, 6-foot-2, 180-pound 2012 receiver Deonte Greenberry was impressive as well…"

'Dogs in Passing Down alum and NorCal QB's Top Three

2010-07-27T22:22:00.000-07:00

'Dogs in NorCal QB's Top Three: "Durham (Calif.) QB Nelson Fishback has been one of the more consistent performers this spring and summer. When you take into consideration he’s only played QB one season, his performance standouts much more. He was the top QB at Fresno State’s camp in June, and he returned to the Valley in July to compete in the Passing Down Elite 7-on-7 Challenge. Check inside for latest in his recruitment…"

2009 Passing Down MVP Brendon Bigelow Has Ducks In Top 5

2010-07-22T15:19:00.000-07:00

Husky Commit Bigelow Has Ducks In Top 5: "Despite an ACL tear that sidelined him during his junior season, Fresno (CA) Central High East four-star running back Brendon Bigelow enters his senior year as one of the most electrifying running backs in the country, as his breathtaking speed and agility is what separates him from the fold. While he remains a verbal commit to Washington, Bigelow is courting the likes of Oregon, Cal and others."

Passing Down alum and recent USC commit Cody Kessler finished as top QB of day 2 at Elite 11

2010-07-21T10:44:00.000-07:00

Elite 11 - Day Two: "Aliso Viejo, Calif. - Day 2 of the Elite 11 offered up a variations on drills that showcased a different set of skills that favored different quarterbacks, and let some yesterday's top guns separate themselves from the pack."

Passing Down alum Jerry "Bear" Haymon looking for more offers

2010-07-21T09:01:00.000-07:00

Haymon looking for more offers: "It may be a question of when, not if, Jerry Haymon gets more offers. The Clovis East (Calif.) safety feels that his performance in various camps and combines will pay dividends this fall and land him possibly in the Pac-10."

Passing Down alum Fred Wilson a Prospect to Watch

2010-07-19T17:10:00.000-07:00

Wilson a Prospect to Watch: "Bakersfield (Calif.) West athlete Fred Wilson is fast becoming one of the top rising prospects in Central California this summer. He was one of the top performers at the Passing Down Elite 7-on-7 Challenge, and he followed it up with a nice showing on day one of the two-day PD camp last weekend. Check inside to get his thoughts on the camp and recruiting…"

Sales pitch and catch for Passing Down alum BJ Kelley

2010-07-19T17:05:00.000-07:00

Sales pitch and catch: "The way B.J. Kelley tells it, it sounds like Northwestern has settled on a pretty direct recruiting tactic for the three-star receiver: Appealing to his inner wideout. The tag-team recruiting effort being employed by receivers coach Kevin Johns and O-coordinator Mick McCall – plus the packets stuffed with receiving statistics postmarked from Evanston – have put NU in Kelley’s top three."

Passing Down alum Dillon Root Fulfills Grandfather’s Wish He’s a ‘Dog

2010-07-18T22:03:00.000-07:00

Root Fulfills Grandfather’s Wish He’s a ‘Dog: "Visalia (Calif.) Redwood running back Dillon Root has ended his college recruitment. The standout athlete has decided to stay close to home. He gave Fresno State head coach Pat Hill a verbal commitment last month, fulfilling his grandfather’s wish in the process…"

Sample Talks Recruiting at Passing Down

2010-07-16T16:12:00.000-07:00

Sample Talks Recruiting at Passing Down: "Sacramento (Calif.) Grant safety James Sample has double-digit offers. But the four-star prospect is focused on two schools at the moment. Last Friday, the standout DB was one of the top performers at the Passing Down Elite 7-on-7 Challenge. We caught up with Sample to get the latest in his recruitment…"

Kelley Impresses with 4.43 at Passing Down

2010-07-15T21:12:00.000-07:00

Kelley Impresses with 4.43 at Passing Down: "Fresno (Calif.) Central WR B.J. Kelley has all the tools to be a major D1 target. The 6-foot-2, 170-pound wideout ran a 4.43 forty at the Passing Down combine on Saturday. He followed it up with stellar performance in 1-on-1s on Saturday afternoon and in pads on Sunday to earn the camp MVP. With 10 offers, Kelley is focused on a handful of schools…"

Bears Eyeing Passing Down alum Maston

2010-07-14T22:06:00.000-07:00

Bears Eyeing Maston: "Starting with the USC NFTC and ending with the Passing Down Elite 7-on-7 Challenge, Bakersfield (Calif.) safety Mercy Maston has proved he is one of the top defensive backs in the West. And college coaches have taken notice, including Cal who continues to evaluate the three-star prospect that holds offers from Arizona State, Colorado State, San Jose State, UCLA, and Washington State…"

‘Dogs Lead for Passing Down alum Jones

2010-07-14T15:59:00.000-07:00

‘Dogs Lead for Jones: "Woodland (Calif.) wide receiver Dalen Jones camped at Fresno State last month, and returned the Central Valley last Friday to compete in the Passing Down Elite 7-on-7 Challenge. With three verbal offers already in hand, Jones tells us the Bulldogs are high on his list. Check inside for his thoughts on the ‘Dogs…"

2012 Prospect Takes Top Ball Hawk

2010-07-13T17:21:00.000-07:00

2012 Prospect Takes Top Ball Hawk: "Passing Down co-founder Cameron Worrell spent six years in the NFL as a safety, which is his inspiration for creating the Top Ball Hawk DB competition. The inaugural event had some expected big names miss but still featured Stanford NFTC DB MVP Antoine Pickett out of Concord (Calif.) De La Salle. However, 2012 Moraga (Calif.) Campolindo DB Dan Fadelli stole the show…"

All Passing Down 7-on-7 Team

2010-07-13T14:04:00.000-07:00

All Passing Down 7-on-7 Team: "Scout.com selects the top performers from Friday’s Passing Down Elite 7-on-7 Challenge…"

Passing Down alum Increasing His Options

2010-07-12T23:05:00.000-07:00

Thompson Increasing His Options: "Sacramento (Calif.) Grant DB/WR Shaquille Thompson visited Cal last month for the Golden Bears’ three-day camp, where he met fellow 2012 prospect Fresno (Calif.) Central CB Tee Shepard. The two opposed each other at the Passing Down Elite 7-on-7 Challenge last Friday night. Afterward, Thompson told us he and Shepard are talking about going to the same college…"

Breaking Down PD QBs: Kessler Has Wow Factor

2010-07-12T22:38:00.000-07:00

Breaking Down PD QBs: Kessler Has Wow Factor: "With the inaugural Passing Down Elite 7-on-7 Challenge in the books, it’s time to break down the field of quarterbacks. With two Pac-10 commits competing, the field didn’t lack pop…"

Photo Gallery: Passing Down Elite 7-on-7

2010-07-12T11:53:00.000-07:00

Photo Gallery: Passing Down Elite 7-on-7: "FRESNO, CA – Passing Down hosted its inaugural 7-on-7 Elite Challenge Friday evening at Deran Koligian Stadium to crown the Best in the West. Team Pro Sport from San Jose, Ca defeated Team Driller from Bakersfield, Ca for the championship in the six-team field. Check inside for a photo gallery from Friday’s action…"

Cal Targets Camping at Passing Down

2010-07-08T10:03:00.001-07:00

Cal Targets Camping at Passing Down: "The fourth annual Passing Down Camp kicks off Friday night at Fresno (Calif.) Central’s Deran Koligian Stadium. The same stadium that saw Cal top running back recruit Brendon Bigelow outrun opponents last season. Bigelow along with Cal QB commit Kyle Boehm, James Sample, and Shaquille Thompson among other Cal recruits are expected to attend the camp…"

Passing Down 2010 Kicks Off Friday Night

2010-07-08T10:03:00.000-07:00

Passing Down 2010 Kicks Off Friday Night: "Central California’s top elite camp begins Friday under the lights at Fresno’s Deran Koligian Stadium. Passing Down’s fourth annual event begins with a FREE DB camp dubbed Top Ball Hawk followed by a six-team 7-on-7 passing tournament, each event features some of the top prospects in the Golden State. The camp also has a FREE combine on Saturday, and the traditional full-pads session on Sunday…"

Passing Down alum Donavon Lewis Has Top Five

2010-07-03T22:33:00.000-07:00

Lewis Has Top Five: "Fresno (Calif.) Clovis West defensive end Donavon Lewis added two new offers last month to bring his total to four. With the season fast approaching, he has a top five but remains open to any school…"

Passing Down alum and Stanford NFTC LB MVP Gets First Offer

2010-07-03T09:14:00.000-07:00

Stanford NFTC LB MVP Gets First Offer: "Fresno (Calif.) Bullard linebacker Aarin Smith gets his first offer..."

‘Dogs in Elite Corner’s Top Five

2010-06-28T11:16:00.000-07:00

‘Dogs in Elite Corner’s Top Five: "Passing Down alum and Fresno (Calif.) Central cornerback Tee Shepard is arguably one of the nation’s top prospects in the 2012 class. He camped at Fresno State’s team camp earlier this month, and added his sixth verbal offer from Cal last week. Check inside for latest in his recruitment…"

Check out Cameron Worrell present the Passing Down with Athletic Performance Training "Tip of the Week" with CBS 47

2010-06-22T23:27:00.000-07:00

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Cal Showing 2009 Passing Down Camp MVP Brendon Bigelow Love

2010-06-20T18:35:00.000-07:00

Cal Showing Bigelow Love: "One, two, three times now Fresno (Calif.) Central running back Brendon Bigelow has visited the Cal campus this spring. And he says the visits keep getting better. Check inside for the details on Bigelow’s latest trip to Berkeley for Cal's three-day camp that began Friday…"

Passing Down alum Mike Baker Lands First Offer

2010-06-18T11:33:00.000-07:00

Baker Lands First Offer: "Fresno (Calif.) Central QB Mike Baker had a great team camp at Fresno State last weekend. The 2012 prospected followed it up with a solid showing at the San Diego State camp Wednesday at Clovis (Calif.) Buchanan High School. And late Wednesday, he was informed he received his first verbal offer…"

Passing Down alum Stephon McCray Has Good Day at Cal

2010-06-09T18:47:00.000-07:00

McCray Has Good Day at Cal: "Fresno (Calif.) Bullard offensive lineman Stephon McCray made his second visit to Berkeley this spring on Sunday. The talented sophomore came to compete at Cal’s All-American Showcase camp. McCray competed at OL and DL, impressing both offensive and defensive coaches…"

Passing Down alums are Fresno State Skills Camp Standouts

2010-06-08T23:21:00.000-07:00

Fresno State Skills Camp Standouts: "Fresno State kicked off its camp season on Sunday with the first of four football camps this month. There were a number of top performers, BB.C breaks down a few of the standouts…"

Passing Down Co-Founder and Former NFL Player Cameron Worrell Helping Local Talent Train

2010-06-08T13:09:00.000-07:00

Former NFL Player Helping Local Talent Train

Passing Down alum and Central Cali DE Stands Out at Cal Camp

2010-06-08T09:38:00.000-07:00

Central Cali DE Stands Out at Cal Camp: "Fresno (Calif.) Clovis West defensive end Donavon Lewis had a stellar day at Sunday’s California All-American Showcase camp. After dominating drills and 1on1’s, head coach Jeff Tedford told the standout he was the best defensive player there…"

Passing Down alum Robert Johnson Opens Eyes at Fresno State Camp

2010-06-07T08:54:00.000-07:00

Johnson Opens Eyes at Fresno State Camp: "Fresno (Calif.) Central running back Robert Johnson was one of the top prospects at Sunday’s Fresno State Individual Skills Camp. The standout will return to the Bulldog campus later this week with his teammates for the team camp. But did Johnson do enough on Sunday to lock up his third scholarship offer…check inside for details and other news and notes of top performers from Sunday…"

Catching up with 2009 Passing Down MVP Brendon Bigelow

2010-06-07T08:37:00.000-07:00

Catching up with Bigelow: "With Savon Huggins about to narrow his list and Stanford verbal commit Amir Carlisle spending his Sunday at Cal’s All-American Showcase individual camp, eyes remain on the Bears’ top running back target – Brendon Bigelow. Check inside for the latest in his recruitment, including the schools the Washington verbal commit will continue to research…"

2009 Passing Down MVP Brendon Bigelow Giving Everyone a Shot

2010-06-03T10:30:00.000-07:00

Bigelow Giving Everyone a Shot: "Brendon Bigelow from Central East High School (Fresno, Calif.) is one of the top running backs on the West Coast and Notre Dame has just made him one of its top targets for the 2011 recruiting class."

2009 Passing Down Elite Camper Cody Kessler Picks USC

2010-06-02T17:14:00.000-07:00

Kessler Picks USC: "With friends, teammates, family and a host of media watching Bakersfield (Calif.) Centennial quarterback Cody Kessler made his college decision on Wednesday afternoon. The four-star prospect will be a USC Trojan…"

Kessler Winding Things Down

2010-06-01T22:25:00.000-07:00

Kessler Winding Things Down: "2009 Passing Down Elite Campers and Bakersfield (Calif.) Centennial quarterback Cody Kessler, one of the premier quarterbacks in the West, has targeted this week for a decision and he talks about who's still alive for his services..."

Bigelow Lands Huge Offer

2010-05-28T20:19:00.000-07:00

Bigelow Lands Huge Offer: "2009 Passing Down Camp MVP and Fresno (Calif.) Central running back Brendon Bigelow verbally committed to Washington in January. But it hasn’t stopped some of the nation’s top programs from recruiting him. On Thursday, Notre Dame offered the four-star prospect…"

Elite 2012 CB Up to Five Offers

2010-05-28T20:18:00.000-07:00

Elite 2012 CB Up to Five Offers: "Passing Down alum and Fresno (Calif.) Central cornerback Tee Shepard was the top cover corner at the Stanford NFTC earlier this month. And despite not playing the 2009 season, the elite 2012 prospect has raked in five verbal offers, none bigger than his latest from Notre Dame…"

Baker has Busy Summer Planned

2010-05-26T20:17:00.000-07:00

Baker has Busy Summer Planned: "Passing Down alum and Fresno (Calif.) Central quarterback Mike Baker competed at the Elite 11 Regional Camp in Berkeley and the Stanford NFTC earlier this month. Next month, he plans to camp at Arizona, Fresno State, Oregon State, and Washington and possibly Cal…"

Central Cali LB Better in Pads

2010-05-26T20:16:00.000-07:00

Central Cali LB Better in Pads: "Passing Down alum and Fresno (Calif.) Clovis West linebacker John Winston is one of the most athletic linebackers in Central California. He is making the move to the hybrid strong safety/outside linebacker position this season in the Eagles new 3-3-5 defense. While he had a solid day at last week’s Stanford NFTC, Winston is a much different player in pads…"

Pac-10 School Looking at 2012 LB

2010-05-26T20:15:00.000-07:00

Pac-10 School Looking at 2012 LB: "Passing Down alum and Fresno (Calif.) Clovis West linebacker Josh Lang is one of the top prospects in the Golden State in the 2012 class. And one Pac-10 program is taking notice…"

Brock Awaiting First Offer

2010-05-25T20:14:00.000-07:00

Brock Awaiting First Offer: "Passing Down alum and Fresno (Calif.) Clovis West running back Kendall Brock is arguably the most explosive player in Central California. Lightening quickness coupled with sure hands and excellent vision makes him a threat running or catching the ball. Despite his abilities, schools are hesitant to offer him. However, a few schools are getting closer…"

Lewis Looking for More

2010-05-25T20:13:00.000-07:00

Lewis Looking for More: "Passing Down alum and Fresno (Calif.) Clovis West defensive end Donavon Lewis received his first offer from Fresno State in April. His second offer also came from the WAC when Nevada assistant coach Barry Sacks offered him just over a week ago. But a few more schools are showing interest and Lewis hopes to add more…"

Focus 2012: Taubler Likes Cal

2010-05-24T20:12:00.000-07:00

Focus 2012: Taubler Likes Cal: "Passing Down alum and Fresno (Calif.) Bullard defensive end Ian Taubler is one of the elite 2012 prospects in the Golden State. This spring, he’s taken two trips to the Bay Area. Last weekend, he competed in the Stanford NFTC. In April, he was in Berkeley for Tom Lemming’s photo shoot. While there, he watched one of his early favorites participate in spring practice and visited with the Cal coaches…"

Ivy to Camp at Passing Down

2010-05-23T20:10:00.000-07:00

Ivy to Camp at Fresno State: "Fresno (Calif.) Hoover athlete Tevin Ivy only played about a third of the season in 2009 because of an injury. This spring, he is 100% running track and preparing for spring football next week. He’s also performed at the Las Vegas Badger/New Level 7on7 in March and the Stanford NFCT last weekend. He will camp at Fresno State next month, where he hopes to land an offer…"

Two Offers for Central Cali RB

2010-05-21T20:06:00.000-07:00

Two Offers for Central Cali RB: "Passing Down alum and Fresno (Calif.) Central running back Robert Johnson has added two verbal offers this spring with many more showing interest including Arizona, Cal, Fresno State, and UNLV among others. However, he says he needs to work harder in the classroom for more offers to materialize…"

Lemming unveils Class of 2011 top 100 football players - MaxPreps News

2010-05-20T20:09:00.000-07:00

Lemming unveils Class of 2011 top 100 football players; includes Passing Down alumni Brendon Bigelow and Cody Kessler - MaxPreps News

Stanford NFTC LB MVP Feeling ‘Dogs

2010-05-20T20:04:00.000-07:00

Stanford NFTC LB MVP Feeling ‘Dogs: "For the third time in four years, a Fresno (Calif.) linebacker has taken home the Stanford NFTC LB MVP honors. And for the third time in four years, Fresno State is recruiting that MVP. On Sunday, Passing Down alum and Fresno Bullard linebacker Aarin Smith had a stellar day at the Nike camp. At the end of the month, he plans to take an unofficial visit to his hometown school…"

Stanford NFTC OL MVP Likes Cal

2010-05-19T16:10:00.000-07:00

Stanford NFTC OL MVP Likes Cal: "Passing Down alum and Fresno (Calif.) Clovis West OG Stephon McCray first stood out to us last year at the Passing Down Camp just a month after his freshman year. On Sunday, he was named OL MVP at the Stanford NFTC. The 2012 prospect, nicknamed “Three-and-a-Quarter” took an unofficial visit to Cal earlier this spring. He talks about his interest in the Bears, the NFTC, and his recruitment…"

Utes Right Fit for Norris

2010-05-18T16:08:00.000-07:00

Utes Right Fit for Norris: "Passing Down alum and Bakersfield (Calif.) Centennial LB Jared Norris took an unofficial visit to Utah last month. The visit was great and it was only a matter of time before he pulled the trigger and made his verbal commitment. After unsuccessfully trying to get a hold of the Ute coaches on Friday, Norris talked to defensive line coach John Pease on Saturday and made his pledge to the MWC program…"

Recruiting Picking up for Haymon

2010-05-18T16:07:00.000-07:00

Recruiting Picking up for Haymon: "Passing Down alum and Clovis (Calif.) East safety Jerry Haymon is one of the top defensive prospects in Central California. He currently holds one offer with a host Pac-10 programs and hometown Fresno State still showing interest. Fresh off a solid performance the Stanford NFTC, he updates us on his recruitment…"

Nike Camp MVP Shines on Film

2010-05-17T16:05:00.000-07:00

Nike Camp MVP Shines on Film: "Passing Down alum Aarin Smith has emerged on the scene this spring as one of the top LB in California earning LB MVP at the Stanford NFTC on Sunday. He just transferred to Fresno (Calif.) Bullard, where he’s slated to play linebacker after playing DE for Fresno Central last season. While athletic enough to play safety, the 6-foot-1, 185-pounder shines as a pass rusher. He is shown in action from the 2009 season…"

Passing Down's First All-American Cody Kessler

2010-05-15T16:00:00.000-07:00

1on1 with U.S. Army All-American Cody Kessler: "It was a whirlwind Friday for Bakersfield (Calif.) Centennial QB Cody Kessler. On the cusp of narrowing his list, he receives an offer from USC, a few hours later cross-town rival UCLA offers. If that wasn’t enough, he received an invite to play in the U.S. Army All-American Game while competing at the Elite 11 Regional Camp in Berkeley. We caught up with him to get his thoughts on the crazy day…"

Half the Pac for Kessler

2010-05-09T15:54:00.000-07:00

Half the Pac for Kessler: "2009 Passing Down Elite Camper and Bakersfield (Calif.) Centennial quarterback Cody Kessler added his fifth Pac-10 offer on Friday afternoon. The four-star prospect is in the midst of reworking his top five after receiving three Pac-10 offers in the last week and a half…"

Another Pac-10 Offer for Central Cali QB

2010-04-28T22:08:00.000-07:00

Another Pac-10 Offer for Central Cali QB: "Bakersfield (Calif.) Centennial QB Cody Kessler is headed to Washington for an unofficial visit on Thursday. But on Wednesday, the four-star signal caller added his third Pac-10 offer and ninth overall…"

SEC Offer for Bigelow

2010-04-27T15:48:00.000-07:00

SEC Offer for Bigelow: "2009 Passing Down Camp MVP and Fresno (Calif.) Central running back Brendon Bigelow, a member of the Scout 300, added an offer from the SEC this week…"