Jason Rivers preps for the combine

About the importance of Rivers' 40-yard time at the combine, Rivers' agent Leo Goeas said:
"If he breaks into the 4.3s, that changes things. He's right at the brink, in the low 4.4s." (HSB)

About how he hasn't gone under 4.4 yet, Rivers (who is training in Colorado) said:
"I'm not quite there, but I'm trying. Since the Shrine Game, I've been running and lifting every day. It's cold here, but all our workouts are indoors. I've been working a lot on running mechanics." (HSB)

About how Rivers will do the 40-yard time at the combine and his bench press at UH's Pro Day, Goeas said:
"The main thing is how he runs." (HSB)

About how he's prepared for the NFL, 6'2", 190-pound Rivers said:
"I just need to do what I do. Catch the ball, run good routes." (HSB)

HSB Note: "Known for initiating contact with defensive backs, Rivers displayed toughness at the Sugar Bowl by coming back into the game after being knocked out by a hit in the first half. He finished with 10 catches for 105 yards in a game Hawaii lost to Georgia 41-10."

Not worrying about who drafts him, Rivers said:
"I don't really care what team picks me. The Patriots and Colts are the exceptions, but everyone else in the league throws the ball about the same amount." (HSB)

HSB Note: "Rivers, UH slotbacks Davone Bess and Ryan Grice-Mullins and quarterback Colt Brennan arrive in Indianapolis tomorrow. On Thursday they'll undergo physical exams. On Saturday they get tested in the 40 and other speed, agility and strength tests. Colorado linebacker Jordon Dizon (Waimea High alum) will also be at the combine."

About how Rivers has the most interest from NFL scouts of the UH WRs, an NFL scout said:
"He's the one (of the Hawaii receivers) who has the most going for him. Guys who have watched him enough feel good about him. Even if he runs in the 4.4s, that's good for him and he'll be a mid-round pick." (HSB)