SAN FRANCISCO -- Joe McKnight has been cleared to rejoin the team in San Francisco and will resume practicing today, Coach Pete Carroll said this morning.
McKnight, who arrived in San Francisco late Wednesday night, is still awaiting clearance to play in Saturday's Emerald Bowl, but Carroll said he was encouraged by the tailback's return.
"Joe did everything he needed to do compliance-wise in L.A., so it was the right thing to get him up here right away," Carroll said. "Compliance hasn't made a final ruling, but this is a most favorable sign."
McKnight practiced with the Trojans on Monday but remained in southern California through Wednesday to be available for the university's investigation concerning his use of an SUV.
"We'll just play it out and see what happens from here," Carroll said. "In the meantime, it's great to have Joe back with us."
McKnight, who arrived in San Francisco late Wednesday night, is still awaiting clearance to play in Saturday's Emerald Bowl, but Carroll said he was encouraged by the tailback's return.
"Joe did everything he needed to do compliance-wise in L.A., so it was the right thing to get him up here right away," Carroll said. "Compliance hasn't made a final ruling, but this is a most favorable sign."
McKnight practiced with the Trojans on Monday but remained in southern California through Wednesday to be available for the university's investigation concerning his use of an SUV.
"We'll just play it out and see what happens from here," Carroll said. "In the meantime, it's great to have Joe back with us."
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