At fall camp 2009, Matt Barkley won the starting quarterback job as a true freshman. It seemed like success would always come easily to the Mater Dei product who was born a Trojan.
Instead, Barkley's perseverance has been tested every year since. He has endured a coaching change, injuries and crippling NCAA sanctions only to reaffirm his loyalty to the Trojan Family and finish what he started.
Here is Matt Barkley's story in pictures as No. 7 begins his final journey at USC...
University Southern California Trojans
Wednesday, October 07
Wednesday, October 07
Wednesday, October 07
Wednesday, October 07
