SAN FRANCISCO -- Thoughts from Tuesday's practice, through the eyes of USCRipsIt...
- On a cool, flawless day in northern California, the Trojan offense dominated throughout the full-pads practice at City College of San Francisco, cruising to wins in both 7-on-7 drills and team period and leaving just three workouts until the Emerald Bowl. The offense's 10-5 victory in practice-ending 11-on-11 drills was capped off with a euphoric rendition of the USC fight song from the offensive players. "Let's make every practice we get the only things on our minds," Coach Carroll said in the post-practice team huddle. "We've got to max out every chance we get. Every day counts."
- Tailback Joe McKnight missed practice as he attended to compliance-related business at USC. Fellow tailback Allen Bradford would get the start in McKnight's place if he does not return this week. "Right now, we have to go with the guys that are here," Carroll said. "Really, it's out of our hands right now."
- Tuesday's workout was the first of three on the FieldTurf-based stadium at City College of San Francisco, and Carroll gave his approval for the facilities and the logistics of practicing at a new location. "It went fine," he said. "It was a pretty normal practice today."
- Bradford had several long, powerful runs during 11-on-11 drills.
- Matt Barkley led the offense to a 5-0 start in 7-on-7 period before sailing to an 8-4 win.
- Just like they do for practices at USC, the Trojans hired referees to officiate the workout, giving it a more game-like feel.
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