Kenjon Barner

Johnathan Franklin, once seventh at UCLA, knocks on NFL heaven's door

2013-04-23 17:15:00

NEW YORK — It could average 400 pounds from tackle to tackle, and still the offensive line Johnathan Franklin runs behind in the NFL won't be as daunting as the line he had at UCLA. His line in college was a queue of seven running backs, and...

Chip Kelly will lend creativity to a stale NFL

2013-01-16 18:15:00

Chip Kelly's about-face decision to accept the Philadelphia Eagles job immediately makes the National Football League more interesting and college football less interesting. This is different from Nick Saban leaving Alabama for the pros, where he...

No. 5 Oregon rebounds, cruises past No. 16 Oregon State, 48-24

2012-11-24 18:41:00

— After Oregon's loss to Stanford on Nov. 17, running back Kenjon Barner figured there were three ways for the Ducks to respond against Oregon State. "You can let it define you, destroy you or strengthen you," Barner said. "With this team, every...

Monte Kiffin resigns as USC's defensive coordinator

2012-11-29 18:40:00

Monte Kiffin, the much-maligned defensive coordinator of USC’s football team, will resign his position after the Trojans’ bowl game. USC made the announcement in a news release Thursday evening, saying Kiffin was leaving “in order to...

Trojans simply defenseless against high-flying Ducks

2012-11-03 22:40:00

The game had long since ended, yet the right-hand number on the scoreboard was still glowing, just below where the Olympic flame was still burning. On this most scorching, chilling of nights, they looked identical. Sixty-two points? At the Coliseum?...

Johnny Manziel is muzzled, but college coaches prattle on

2012-11-15 00:00:00

Texas A&M won't let Johnny Manziel talk to the media this year because it has a policy against freshmen doing interviews. The fear is that these young Aggies, even redshirts like Manziel, might say something immature or inappropriate. Manziel led the...

USC's Marqise Lee has no equal in college football

2012-11-10 19:17:00

Deflate the balls until they are prunes, switch the jerseys until Lane Kiffin is wearing one, and it still won't detract from one undeniable USC truth. Marqise Lee is the best college football player in the country. Talk about firing the coach, rip...

How will tight ends fit in Chip Kelly's offense?

2013-05-17 10:04:02

Of all the starters left over from the Andy Reid regime, Brent Celek might have reason to fret the most in Chip Kelly's first offseason of player acquisition. The Eagles tight end saw his new coach add two competitors at a position where teams sometimes...

Panthers' Williams restructures contract

2013-05-16 00:00:00

The Carolina Panthers' all-time rushing leader will keep his place in the team's crowded backfield, at least for the foreseeable future. Veteran running back DeAngelo Williams, the subject of trade rumors since last season, restructured his contract...

The Charlotte Observer Tom Sorensen column

2013-05-11 00:00:00

Some numbers: As an Oregon freshman Kenjon Barner rushed for 366 yards and three touchdowns; as a sophomore he rushed for 551 yards and six touchdowns; as a junior 939 yards and 11 touchdowns; as a senior 1,767 yards and 21 touchdowns. The Carolina...

Bears' NFC North rivals aren't standing still

2013-05-04 13:28:00

The Bears might have improved their pass protection in the NFL draft, but they might not have moved closer to winning the NFC North. The reason is each of their division rivals may have improved their pass rush. That's why the Bears' selection of Kyle...

Kenjon Barner talks 'Madden NFL 25'

2013-05-02 18:30:06

GamerHub.tv Before being selected by the Carolina Panthers, former Oregon Ducks running back Kenjon Barner took on NFL pros in "Madden NFL 13" at the Madden Bowl in New Orleans. He then spent time with EA Sports at its Tiburon Studio to get an early look...

Oregon running back Kenjon Barner is pursued by Kansas State linebacker Arthur Brown in the 2013 Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium.

2013-01-03 00:00:00

Oregon running back Kenjon Barner ran for 198 yards and two touchdowns during the Ducks' 48-24 victory over Oregon State on Saturday.

2012-11-24 18:43:00

Oregon Ducks offensive linesman Kyle Long (74) blocks as running back Kenjon Barner (24) runs the ball against the Stanford Cardinal at Autzen Stadium.

2012-11-17 00:00:00