Thoughts from Thursday's practice, through the eyes of USCRipsIt...
- In the final major tune-up before the game, the Matt Barkley-led first-team offense looked precise in its limited work during the half-pads practice. "We had a lot of good work this week," Coach Carroll said in the post-practice huddle. "Let's make sure it pays off. This is a huge opportunity to come back and play in the Coliseum."
- Taylor Mays will most likely start Saturday's game, his first one back since injuring his knee against Ohio State two weeks ago. "He's ready to play," Carroll said.
- In place of the injured Malcolm Smith, Jordan Campbell will start at weakside linebacker on Saturday.
- Jake Harfman won the punting duties for this weekend's game, Carroll announced after practice.
- Tight end Blake Ayles had the play of the day when he caught a bullet pass with one hand during team period.
- During 11-on-11 work, Mitch Mustain launched a bomb of a deep ball that, though incomplete, impressed his teammates. "Nice throw, punter!" players joked.
- Like every other Thursday workout, the Trojans spent a large chunk of practice focusing on all phases of special teams.
- In the final major tune-up before the game, the Matt Barkley-led first-team offense looked precise in its limited work during the half-pads practice. "We had a lot of good work this week," Coach Carroll said in the post-practice huddle. "Let's make sure it pays off. This is a huge opportunity to come back and play in the Coliseum."
- Taylor Mays will most likely start Saturday's game, his first one back since injuring his knee against Ohio State two weeks ago. "He's ready to play," Carroll said.
- In place of the injured Malcolm Smith, Jordan Campbell will start at weakside linebacker on Saturday.
- Jake Harfman won the punting duties for this weekend's game, Carroll announced after practice.
- Tight end Blake Ayles had the play of the day when he caught a bullet pass with one hand during team period.
- During 11-on-11 work, Mitch Mustain launched a bomb of a deep ball that, though incomplete, impressed his teammates. "Nice throw, punter!" players joked.
- Like every other Thursday workout, the Trojans spent a large chunk of practice focusing on all phases of special teams.
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