In 2010, USC was dealt a hand of cards that would cause most players to immediately fold. The Trojans were hit with NCAA sanctions that sent recruits like Seantrel Henderson (OL) running for the hills. Henderson decommitted from USC and ended up with the University of Miami Hurricanes, where he was recently suspended from spring practice for a violation of team rules. The grass isn't always greener.

After taking home the 2012 EYBL Peach Jam Tournament Championship, the Oakland Soldiers have their sights set on the Fab 48 in Las Vegas, NV this week.

College Level Athletes caught up with Oakland Soldiers forward Stanley Johnson (SF/2014) and he discussed his experience winning the Peach Jam Championship, along with his expectations at the Fab 48 and the upcoming 2012 CIF HS basketball season.

Viane Talamaivao stands 6'2" 295. The first thing you notice about Viane isn't his size, but his demeanor. Talamaivao is as cool as the other side of the pillow, but don't let the nice guy fool you. As one of the top offensive lineman recruits in the class of 2014, Talamaivao gets nasty in the trenches and will receive attention from schools throughout the country before the end of his junior football season.

Recently, College Level Athletes spoke with Talamaivao and he offered insight into what's been happening on the summer football recruiting trail.

Salesian HS defensive back Jermaine Kelly has gained the attention of some of the top college football programs in the country. Recently, Kelly committed to the UCLA Bruins and will join Head Coach Jim Mora in Westwood.