Free time for college guys in a new city typically spells trouble.
But Coach Carroll is doing his best to reel his players in and make sure things stay under control during the coming week in San Francisco. Over the next five days, the Trojans will have plenty of nights off to roam the town and see the sights following each day's activities, which include meetings, practice and entertainment events such as an Alcatraz visit and city bus tour.
Carroll repeatedly referred to the program's "Rule No. 1" -- always protect the team -- as the players' conscience as they enjoy their free time in San Francisco this week.
"We're going to have a lot of fun, but we need to be together and have fun in our way," Carroll said during this morning's team meeting. "It's not like you're sailors cut loose on leave."
And the most fun the Trojans could have on the trip, Carroll reminded them, would be winning the game on Saturday night at AT&T Park.
"As long as you take care of your football, the rest of the stuff takes care of itself," Carroll said. "We've got to have great practices in the midst of the distractions. That's the challenge.
"Wining the football game will be the best aspect of this trip. Everything's got to point to that."
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