Now that Brian Banks has been exonerated of a rape conviction that put him in prison for five years, the one-time prep football star has a message for NFL coaches: Give him a chance. After Thursday's emotional court hearing during which Banks broke down in tears, the 26-year-old said he wants to pursue his interrupted dream of playing professional football. Appearing Friday on NBC's "Today" show, Banks said he just wants a chance from an NFL team. "I think that any team that gives me an opportunity will be really impressed with what I can do despite all of what I've been through these past 10 years," Banks said. Read more: http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/nfl/...sc-trojans-recruit-brian-banks-wants-shot-nfl