First up, college degree... then the NFL

What's up, Yardbarkers? I'm excited to be joining the Yard. I'm a USC linebacker from Lake Mary, FL. I came all the way out to L.A. It's been a great four years. I'm excited to make the jump to the NFL. Just had Pro Day yesterday. Things went fairly well, and now I've got upcoming trips to visit with teams: New Orleans, New England, Detroit and Dallas. It's an exciting time but I've got to play the waiting game, and right now it all takes a back seat to finishing classes, taking finals, and getting a degree in public policy development. Keith

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• ShadyMDUK said April 04, 2008

  Hey Keith. Welcome to the Yard :-) Heard Coach wasn't happy with the work outs. How did you find them?
  
  And you could do worse than Dallas. They got a great kid they signed from Miami that you could learn a lot from ;-)
  
  Fingers crossed for you!

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• Dewey said April 04, 2008

  Welcome to the Yard, Keith.
  
  Are you going to to be #55 in the NFL if it's available? Or are you going to see if the league will let you go with 42.5 instead? Congrats on a great Pro Day for you and your teammates.

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• billevee said April 04, 2008

  Great to see Yardbarker getting all these 2008 draft prospects in here. I'm looking forward to reading more of your posts, Keith. Best of luck to you in the draft, got you going in the top ten.
  
  Welcome!

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• Annt74 said April 04, 2008

  Welcome to the finest sports blog site online AKA Yardbarker. A degree from SC and possibly a nice long career in the NFL.......things are looking saweeeeet.......will be lookin for more blogs and where you go in NFL

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• tcbailey24 said April 04, 2008

  What up, Keith, welcome to YB. Can't wait to see you in the NFL, hopefully for the Denver Broncos, ya digg

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• tcbailey24 said April 04, 2008

  Hey Keith, are you a Lil Wayne fan?

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• dinabanina said April 04, 2008

  hey keith...i like the josh mcroberts-style video post. looking forward to reading your blog!

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• BrockSamson said April 04, 2008

  The Bills need you!

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  • BigRandy replied April 04, 2008

    the bills need alot,bring back norwood.
• pelechati said April 04, 2008

  I hope you like lollipop Keith cause tcbailey and myself have it be a requirement to hang in the yard.

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• thumbsup said April 04, 2008

  you kinda look like michael singletary. play like him, that'll be good.

  

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  • thumbsup replied April 04, 2008

    well maybe you don't look much like him... but I imagine you play like he did. oh and can we get you with the helmet-pad-shaped fro? since barry sanders retired, no one has been sporting the I-rock-the-helmet-you-digg? fro.
• Mike_D said April 04, 2008

  Sup Big Keith? Where do you think you'd fit in best in the NFL? I know you gotta be political, but if you had your choice, where would you go?
  
  Good luck on your Finals man! When you're done party it up Trojans style!

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• mattymill34 said April 04, 2008

  keith your a stud, even tho yall had to run train on my fighting illini.. i got mad respect for you man..

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• BigRandy said April 04, 2008

  Yeah welcome to the yard and all that good stuff. Good luck I wish you alot of success. But the DUCKS dominate. have a good one.

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• Roger_Dorn said April 04, 2008

  Welcome to the Yard!

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• FSUx407 said April 04, 2008

  What kind of nonsense illegal recruiting does USC do to get kids from Florida, and pull them away from FSU, UF and all the schools in between!
  lol :P welcome to the yard

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• patriotsdraft said April 04, 2008

  Welcome Keith... hope to see you wearing the Flying Elvii of the NE Patriots next year. How do you feel about playing ILB?

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• Justwannawinna said April 05, 2008

  keith getting that degree is the smartest move you'll ever make in your life good luck

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• gunna20 said April 05, 2008

  Good luck in all of life's endeavors.

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• daburkey06 said April 05, 2008

  Good luck in the draft man. Also, congrats on the degree... we need more young athletes to take the academic side of NCAA life more seriously while making the stop.

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• birdsrule said April 05, 2008

  Best of luck Keith!

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• BlueWorkhorse said April 05, 2008

  Good luck finishing up those last few classes. As anyone who has gotten there degree can tell you, those become the most tedious and never-ending days as you lead up to finals and eventually graduation.

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• Eaglefan22 said April 06, 2008

  Please join the eagles we need you

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• Trojanboy3 said April 08, 2008

  What's up big Keith, it's miguel, hope the shirt fit you. just wanted t osay what's up and say congrats on everything man. I know your going to achieve alot in life not only in football but as a man. Hope all is well and hopefully ill see you before or after the draft. Peace out

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• KeithRivers said April 18, 2008

  hey everyone thanks for the support im glad to be in the yard and having everyone enjoy my journey to nfl with me

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• HoustonTexan said April 20, 2008

  Houston is ready for you man!

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• Bengalmaniac said April 26, 2008

  Welcome to cincinnati,I am a lifelong fan and season ticket holder,all this team needs is a smash mouth defense and I beleive you will bring it on every down,good luck.

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• Duncan said April 29, 2008

  Kieth I am really excited to have you with my Bengals I know you will do a great job!
  Derek Duncan

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• MommmaH said April 30, 2008

  Good luck on finals and welcome to Cincinnati! :)

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