SC's Barkley files draft paperwork

[UofDuck]

It is only an official draft inquiry to see where he might end up going, and he claims to still be 50/50, but A LOT of SC fans feel it is the writing on the wall that he is gone because (according to them) he will likely project as a top 10 draft pick...

http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/ncf/stor ... erwork-nfl

Barkley has admitted he would be more tempted to leave if he were projected as a high first-round selection.

"I think finishing out on a good note here at USC was something I wanted to do, and now that we've done that, there's a chance for my future to be financially secure, to move on. There's a couple reasons but it almost seems like the reasons to stay might outweigh those [to leave] with all the guys coming back. Both sides, I look at it and it almost seems to good to be true," Barkley said.

Earlier this month, Barkley said his father, Les, would handle much of the behind-the-scenes work on his decision of whether to declare for the draft, including meeting with potential agents and looking into ways to protect the long-term investment if he does return.

"As of now, I'm still 50-50. I haven't decided. I haven't even begun that process of looking at either side. I'm still enjoying this season, enjoying last week's win against UCLA. Starting next week, I'll really dive into that. I still have some school left and some finals. So once those get out of the way and I can focus on the decision, that's where my attention will be," Barkley said.

[duckfan22]

Despite my dislike for him, I think he has a future in the pro' and hope he
leaves and goes for it.

[vagusnerve]

I hope he stays.

I'd like to see USC come back and be competitive next year. They built one of the great teams of all time there and got hammered by penalties.

Stanford will not be as good next year, and it'll be nice to have the North/South competitiveness going on

[duckgrad99]

I think he is a top ten pick.

[lukeyrid13]

I think he is a top ten pick.

Agreed. IMO I'd take him top 5 if I were an NFL GM and if I were him or close to him I'd advise him to go. If you are a top 10 pick you should jump to the NFL. I can see staying if you'd be a late 1st rounder but not top 10

[MFRDuckFan]

I hope he goes because I want Kiffin to eat crap.

[UofDuck]

I hope he goes because I want Kiffin to eat crap.

Atta girl!

[MFRDuckFan]

I hope he goes because I want Kiffin to eat crap.

Atta girl!

[duck55]

I hope he goes because I want Kiffin to eat crap.

Atta girl!

And you want to feed it to him???

[MFRDuckFan]

I hope he goes because I want Kiffin to eat crap.

Atta girl!

And you want to feed it to him???

I have a feeling he's used to feeding himself although I wouldn't mind finding a shovel.

[MFRDuckFan]

Ole Matty B........how I wish you would blow away. Maybe Santa will bring me some nice gifts this year. A guaranteed Rose Bowl win and you GONE next year.

ESPN_Pac12blog ESPN_Pac12blog
RT @InsideUSC: Matt Barkley said he wouldn't root for Oregon or UCLA tonight: ``I don't really like either of them.''

[duckgrad99]

Barkley is bitching like usual, while Oregon is going to the rose bowl and is back to back to back division champs. I love it!

[MFRDuckFan]

Here's his latest. He is a low class asshat. There, I said it.

MattBarkley Matthew Barkley
No power = No Pac12 Championship game. Prob won't be missing much..

[wheaton4prez]

I want Barkley to stay at USC so Oregon can get another crack at beating him.

[maxduck]

Here's his latest. He is a low class asshat. There, I said it.

MattBarkley Matthew Barkley
No power = No Pac12 Championship game. Prob won't be missing much..

Nothing wrong with speaking the truth.