Elite 11 Quarterback Camp in Malibu, California

The Elite 11 Finalists

Former NFL quarterback Trent Dilfer is the head coach for this year’s Elite 11 competition held in Malibu, California. Dilfer will oversee the progress of 24 high school quarterbacks as they compete for the title of the top quarterback in the nation. The selection of the top quarterback will be shown as a two part show on ESPN August 12^th and 19^th.

Trent Dilfer is an ESPN analyst and a Super Bowl winning quarterback with the Baltimore Ravens. Never known for having a great arm or being a prolific NFL quarterback, Dilfer and his fellow staff members will train the up and coming quarterbacks on the field and in the classroom to help advance their skills and abilities as quarterbacks.

This is the 13^th year of the Elite 11 camp. Past winners and campers include:

1999

Jeff Smoker, Michigan State

Brock Berlin, University of Miami

John Rattay, Tennessee and Arizona

2000

Matt Leinart, Southern California

Brodie Croyle, Alabama

Kyle Orton, Purdue

2001

Vince Young, Texas

Troy Smith, Ohio State

Gavin Dickey, Florida

2002

Chris Leak, Florida

JaMarcus Russell, LSU

Andre Woodson, Kentucky

2003

Matt Tuiasosopo, did not attend college

Chase Patton, Missouri

John David Booty, Southern Califorina

2004

Chase Daniel, Missouri

Mark Sanchez, Southern California

Joe Cox, Georgia

2005

Josh Freeman, Kansas State

Jake Locker, Washington

Mitch Mustain, Arkansas and Southern California

Jevan Snead, Mississippi

Matthew Stafford, Georgia

Tim Teabow, Florida

2006

Ryan Mallet, Michigan and Arkansas

Tyrod Taylor, Virginia Tech

Rontrell Bailey, Arkansas Pine-Bluff

Aaron Corp, Southern California and Richmond

Logan Gray, Georgia

2007

Blaine Gabbert, Missouri

Star Jackson, Alabama and Georgia State

Andrew Luck, Stanford

Landry Jones, Oklahoma

2008

Raymond Cotton, Mississippi and South Alabama

A.J. MacCarron, Alabama

Aaron Murray, Georgia

Zach Mettenberger, Georgia and Butler C.C.

2009

Phillip Simms, Alabama

Jesse Scroggins, Southern California

Blake Bell, Oklahoma

2010

Jeff Driskel, Florida

Adam Pittser, Wyoming

Cody Kessler, Southern California

Archie Bradley, Oklahoma

Kiehl Frazier, Auburn

2011 Elite 11 Quarterback Competition Finalists:

Player/ High School/ Height/ Weight/ College Commit (if applicable)

Austin Appleby – Hoover – North Canton, Ohio – 6’4”, 215 lbs – Purdue

Connor Brewer – Chaparral – Scottsdale, AZ – 6’ 2”, 190 lbs - Texas
Neal Burcham – Greenbrier – Greenbrier, AR – 6’ 2”, 190 lbs.
Tyler Cameron – Jupiter – Jupiter, FL – 6’ 3”, 215 lbs,

Preston Dewey – St. Andrew’s Episcopal – Austin, TX – 6’ 3”, 200 lbs – Miami, FL

Shame Dillon – El Cajon Christian – El Cajon, CA – 6’ 5”, 185 lbs. – Colorado

Bart Houston – De La Salle – Concord, CA – 6’ 3”, 210 lbs. – Wisconsin

Chad Kelly – St. Joseph’s – Buffalo, NY – 6’ 2”, 200 lbs. – Clemson

Gunner Kiel – Columbus East – Columbus, IN – 6’ 4”, 220 lbs.

Zach Kline – San Ramon Valley – Danville, CA – 6’ 2”, 205 lbs. California

Jeff Lindquist – Mercer Island – Mercer Island, WA – 6’ 3”, 225 lbs. – Washington

Tanner Mangum – Eagle – Eagle, Idaho – 6’ 2”, 195 lbs. – TCU

Cyler Miles – Mullen – Denver, CO – 6’ 4”, 220 lbs. – Washington

Tyler O’Connor – Lima Central Catholic – Lima, OH – 6’ 2”, 205 lbs. – Michigan State

Nick Patti – Dr. Phillips – Orlando, FL – 5’ 10”, 195 lbs. – Boise State

Zeke Pike – Dixie Heights – Fort Mitchell, KY – 6’ 5”, 230 lbs. – Auburn

Patton Robinette – Maryville – Maryville, TN – 6’ 4”, 190 lbs. – North Carolina

Jake Rodrigues – Whitney – Rocklin, CA – 6’ 2”, 210 lbs. – Oregon

Grant Rohach – Moorpark – Moorpark, CA – 6’ 2”, 185 lbs. – Iowa State

Patrick Towles – Highlands – Fort Thomas, KY – 6’ 5”, 225 lbs. Kentucky

Chad Voytik – Cleveland – Cleveland, TN – 6’ 1”, 195 lbs.

Travis Wilson – San Clemente – San Clemente, CA – 6’ 6”, 215 lbs. – Utah

Jameis Winston – Hueytown – Hueytown, AL – 6’ 4”, 200 lbs. 

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Updates for Day Four of the College World Series

Bracket Two Scores and Highlights from Tuesday

South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Virginia Cavaliers

South Carolina brought the bats and the pitching to this much anticipated CWS showdown. The defending NCAA Champions were able to stay in the winner’s bracket by beating the 2011 #1 seeded University of Virginia 7-1 Tuesday night.

South Carolina shredded UV’s pitching collecting 13 hits, 5 for extra bases, and benefited from 3 Cavaliers’ errors; two by 3B Steven Proscia, a 7^th round draft pick of the Seattle Mariners. Four USC players had multiple hits, 1B Christian Walker 2-5 with 2 RBIs, CF Jackie Bradley Jr. 2-5 with 1 RBI, 3B Adrian Morales 3-5 2 runs and 1 RBI, and DH Brady Thomas 3-4 with 1 RBI.

Will Roberts pitched 3.1 innings for UV giving up 3 ER, 6 unearned, on 8 hits taking the loss for the Cavs. Virginia threw 5 other pitchers to slow the Gamecocks offensive onslaught combining for 5 hits, 1 ER, over 5.2 innings of work.

Colby Holmes started for the Gamecocks throwing 4.1 innings of 1-hit, 1 run ball while striking out 7. Holmes gave up a solo home run to Cavs’ C John Hicks in the 4^th inning. John Taylor came in to relieve Holmes and threw 4.1 innings of shutout ball, only allowing one hit. Matt Price threw to one batter, getting CF Kenny Swab to fly out to center in the 9^th to end the game.

Cavs’ lead off hitter SS Chris Taylor went 2-4 in a losing effort. UV went three and out 5 times Tuesday night.

University of California Bears vs. Texas A&M Aggies

The amazing Bears continued their unlikely march in the CWS and added to the Big 12 disappointing CWS. The Bears eliminated the Aggies 7-3 Tuesday night behind solid pitching and timely hitting.

Offense Highlights

The Bears were outhit by the Aggies 9 to 10 but A&M committed two errors that led to 3 unearned Bear runs which proved to be too much to overcome. Tony Renda led the Bears attack going 2-3 with a run and RBI and 2B Derek Campbell contributed a 2-4 effort with a run and 2 RBIs for the Cal Bears.

The Aggies had great plate performances from CF Krey Bratsen (2-5), C Kevin Gonzalez (3-4), and LF Brandon Wood (2-4). A solo home run by 3B Adam Smith (1-4), a New York Yankees draft pick, in the 4^th inning put the Aggies up 1-0 but in the top of the 5^th the Bears would show the fighting spirit they’ve had all season long by putting up 3 runs to take the lead.

Pitching Highlights

Michael Wacha threw 108 pitches and faced 32 Bears’ batters. He gave up 9 hits, 7 unearned runs and 4 ER, while walking 2 and striking out 5. Kyle Porter went 6 innings for the Bears giving up 3 ER on 7 hits while striking out 4 for the win. Matt Flemer threw 3 shutout innings in relief for the Bears to earn the save.

Virginia and California will meet Thursday in another elimination game for the Bears. South Carolina will play the winner of the Cal vs. Cavs game on Friday. If South Carolina loses Friday’s game, an elimination game will be played on Saturday for the right to play in the NCCAA Championship game against the bracket one winner.

Wednesday’s Game

In a bracket one elimination game, UNC Tar Hills (51-15) face the Vanderbilt Commodores (53-11) for the right to play the Florida Gators for the NCAA Championship game. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. EST. 

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American Ninja Warrior

Yours truly was on the set of American Ninja Warriors this week; watching, not trying out! G4 began the early round auditions on Monday. Each day and round the obstacle course increased in difficulty until the finals on Wednesday.

The location was at the Venice Circle in Venice, California; you may remember the spot better as the main basketball courts in "White Men Can't Jump". I had a great time watching the competitors run the obstacle courses while displaying a different athletic skill set than what we are used to seeing watching hockey, basketball, football, and baseball. There were a lot of wipe outs, some nice face plants, and belly flops into the water. Some terrific athletes turned out for the event.

I took some pictures to share with you. Enjoy.