SAN FRANCISCO -- Thoughts from Wednesday's practice, through the eyes of USCRipsIt...
- With the game plan fully installed, the Trojans used this morning's workout as a review, crisply honing the plays they'll use on Saturday in the Emerald Bowl on a crystal-clear day at City College of San Francisco. "What a perfect day," Coach Carroll said, referring to both the weather and the Trojans' sharp performance in practice. "It was as good as you could ask for."
- The Trojans concluded the quick half-pads practice with a two-minute drill for each the offense and defense. Facing the second-team defense, the first-team offense drove 65 yards in 1:20, ending with a 15-yard touchdown pass from Matt Barkley to Damian Williams. "That's a great job," Carroll elatedly exclaimed after the series. In its two-minute drill, the first-team defense, going against the second-team offense, held strong and forced a 46-yard field goal, which was missed.
- In their second-to-last practice in pads, the Trojans impressed Carroll with their energy on Wednesday morning, carrying a buzz they've had all week. "The guys seem very spirited and into it," Carroll said. "I'm very happy with how the preparation is coming."
- Carroll continued to rave about the play of cornerback Shareece Wright. "He looks really good," Carroll said. "It's hard to keep him out."
- USC will conduct its final padded practice of the season on Thursday at 11 a.m. at City College of San Francisco before holding a walk-thru at AT&T Park on Friday afternoon.
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