Quarterback Matt Barkley's bruised right hand, which he hurt in last Saturday's scrimmage, is nothing more than that...a bruise. He sustained the injury after following through on his 41-yard third quarter scoring pass and hitting his hand on a defensive player's helmet.
Barkley saw USC's medical staff again this evening. They told him there was no fracture and he could begin throwing again in a week.
"It's what I thought it was," said Barkley. "It's nothing to worry about. It sure hurt when it happened, but it's a whole lot better now. I can squeeze my hand and make a fist. There's no long term problem. I'll be throwing again real soon."
The injury is unrelated to the surgery that Barkley had following the 2009 season on his right wrist to relieve stiffness and clean up inflammation.
Barkley saw USC's medical staff again this evening. They told him there was no fracture and he could begin throwing again in a week.
"It's what I thought it was," said Barkley. "It's nothing to worry about. It sure hurt when it happened, but it's a whole lot better now. I can squeeze my hand and make a fist. There's no long term problem. I'll be throwing again real soon."
The injury is unrelated to the surgery that Barkley had following the 2009 season on his right wrist to relieve stiffness and clean up inflammation.
Give Mitch a chance.