Several key players suffered serious injuries during the 47-20 defeat, adding to an already injury-riddled roster. Here are the players who went down Saturday, with their prognoses for practice and the Arizona State game being determined as the week progresses:
- Defensive end Everson Griffen (toe)
- Defensive lineman Armond Armstead (wrist)
- Linebacker Malcolm Smith (shoulder)
- Linebacker Chris Galippo (neck)
- Linebacker Jarvis Jones (neck)
As always, though, the focus moves to the players who will step up and fill those vacant roles. Replacements on a squad stocked with talent will rise to the top and take advantage of the opportunities afforded by these injuries, something that has happened countless times in the past for the Trojans.
"It's about our attitude," Coach Carroll said. "It's about turning these injuries into positives for the next guy."
