Matt Barkley and Carson Palmer have more in common than a single-digit jersey number and a home in Orange County.
Their first seasons under Coach Carroll -- Palmer's in 2001 and Barkley's this fall -- have produced remarkably similar stats, as well. Both quarterbacks threw 13 touchdowns and 12 interceptions in their inaugural campaigns under Carroll, and their completion percentages -- 58.6 for Palmer and 58.4 for Barkley -- are also incredibly alike (keep in mind Barkley still has the Emerald Bowl remaining).
Barkley does have one leg up on Palmer, though. The true freshman Barkley is 8-3 as a starter so far this season, while the fourth-year junior Palmer, who had two previous years of starting experience, went 6-6 in 2001.
Their first seasons under Coach Carroll -- Palmer's in 2001 and Barkley's this fall -- have produced remarkably similar stats, as well. Both quarterbacks threw 13 touchdowns and 12 interceptions in their inaugural campaigns under Carroll, and their completion percentages -- 58.6 for Palmer and 58.4 for Barkley -- are also incredibly alike (keep in mind Barkley still has the Emerald Bowl remaining).
Barkley does have one leg up on Palmer, though. The true freshman Barkley is 8-3 as a starter so far this season, while the fourth-year junior Palmer, who had two previous years of starting experience, went 6-6 in 2001.
its stats like this that people forget when critizing the young qb and coach. give him time SC nation. SC will rise up again, just watch.