Thoughts from Thursday's practice, through the eyes of USCRipsIt...
- The defense didn't waste too much time claiming the day as their own, as safety Taylor Mays raced across the field and swooped in front of a deep ball along the left sideline for an interception in 7-on-7 period, the defense's first takeaway on Turnover Wednesday since Nov. 4. The play set off a wild celebration by the defensive players, with cornerback Brian Baucham even doing the worm around the field. Cornerback Shareece Wright followed that up with a pick of his own a few plays later, reinforcing the practice's turnover theme on a picturesque afternoon.
- Following the two interceptions in 7-on-7 drills, the offense bounced back with an 11-10 overtime win in the final team period. Spirits soared and tempers raged for the second straight day, as the Trojans playfully and zestfully engaged in trash talk and shoving matches.
- The offense clinched a tight 9-8 victory in 7-on-7 period, highlighted by a deep touchdown pass to walk-on wideout Spencer Vigoren, a play that had his teammates cheering elatedly upon his return to the huddle.
- Tailback Stafon Johnson attended practice, his first one since injuring his throat in a freak weightlifting accident Sept. 28.
- Tailback Allen Bradford banged his knee in a rushing-focused 11-on-11 drill near the beginning of practice and sat out the remainder of the workout. Coach Carroll said Bradford's knee was sore but "totally stable."
- Out for most of the last two months with a stress fracture in his leg, wideout David Ausberry has impressed during the first four workouts of Emerald Bowl preparation and has been declared "ready to go" for the game, Carroll said.
- The defense didn't waste too much time claiming the day as their own, as safety Taylor Mays raced across the field and swooped in front of a deep ball along the left sideline for an interception in 7-on-7 period, the defense's first takeaway on Turnover Wednesday since Nov. 4. The play set off a wild celebration by the defensive players, with cornerback Brian Baucham even doing the worm around the field. Cornerback Shareece Wright followed that up with a pick of his own a few plays later, reinforcing the practice's turnover theme on a picturesque afternoon.
- Following the two interceptions in 7-on-7 drills, the offense bounced back with an 11-10 overtime win in the final team period. Spirits soared and tempers raged for the second straight day, as the Trojans playfully and zestfully engaged in trash talk and shoving matches.
- The offense clinched a tight 9-8 victory in 7-on-7 period, highlighted by a deep touchdown pass to walk-on wideout Spencer Vigoren, a play that had his teammates cheering elatedly upon his return to the huddle.
- Tailback Stafon Johnson attended practice, his first one since injuring his throat in a freak weightlifting accident Sept. 28.
- Tailback Allen Bradford banged his knee in a rushing-focused 11-on-11 drill near the beginning of practice and sat out the remainder of the workout. Coach Carroll said Bradford's knee was sore but "totally stable."
- Out for most of the last two months with a stress fracture in his leg, wideout David Ausberry has impressed during the first four workouts of Emerald Bowl preparation and has been declared "ready to go" for the game, Carroll said.
Welcome home Stafon & welcome back Aus!