Thoughts from Monday's practice, through the eyes of USCRipsIt...
- Matt Barkley returned to practice and split the snaps with Aaron Corp, as he participated in full-speed drills for the first time since his shoulder injury on Sept. 12 at Ohio State. He completed many nice passes both from the pocket and on the run, showing very little rust throughout the helmets-only workout. "He's not 100 percent but he threw the ball pretty well," Coach Carroll said. "It was encouraging today that Matt's going to be alright. The fact he was at practice today was a great sign."
- Though Carroll did not rank the quarterbacks or name a starter, he said Barkley would be the guy if healthy. "I'd love for him to come back and start on Saturday if he's ready to go," Carroll said.
- Safety Taylor Mays did light rehab work but sat out of practice Monday, a designed rest day for the senior who has been sidelined with a knee sprain since the Ohio State game.
- Linebacker Malcolm Smith suffered an ankle sprain in the Washington game and did not participate in Monday's practice. Luthur Brown would most likely start in Smith's place if he's not ready to play by Saturday, Carroll said.
- Carroll in the post-practice team huddle: "It's Coli time -- we get to come back to the Coliseum this week!"
- The defensive line produced a notably overpowering rush during 11-on-11 drills on Monday, sacking the quarterback multiple times.
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