The TrojanIn between Springsteen shows, condensing the "Win Forever" concept into book form, and trying to lure Will Ferrell to Twitter, Pete Carroll has taken time out of his awesome life to evaluate the quarterback situation at USC and has chosen redshirt sophomore Aaron Corp to be the Trojans' starter heading into their spring scrimmage this weekend.
Top recruit Matt Barkley had been putting pressure on Corp for the starting spot, and Petey stressed that, though Corp is the current starter, the competition will carry into the fall.
"Matt had a great spring and was right there pushing for the job, but he just hasn't had enough time to learn everything," Carroll said. "But on the field, he played like a starter."
So there you have it. But as the good doctor points out, is the named starter really that important at USC? In the Pete Carroll era, every single guy they've plugged in has performed well dating back to Carson Palmer, through Matt Leinart and Mark Sanchez. Even John David Booty, who was perhaps the weakest starter they've trotted out in the past decade, is a guy that 99% of other schools would have killed to have had on their own rosters.
For sanity's sake, it would be nice to see the freshman Barkley run out under the lights at the Horseshoe, but even then, you know he'll be ready.
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For the offensive leaders, I can only think of two people that absolutely have to be vocal leaders, and that's the two guys that touch the ball every play, Brewster and Pryor.
Oh Christ on a cracker. Now poor Mitch Mustain's parents have to fly all the way to LA and talk to Surfer Pete about why their young lad isn't the starting QB. These people can't catch a break! First Ole Miss dis-respected the prowess of Mitch and now Pete!
USC is Quarterback U and Running Back U. Hell they might even be Linebacker U. They make me sick with their warm weather and beautiful girls. Fark you USC!
Speaking of quarterbacks, Pryor was the first pick in the Spring Game draft.
Noooooooooooooo
Jason, how do you know such things? Do you perhaps have a list of the Spring Game roster that you would like to share with your loyal 11Wanites?
That's interesting, I always thought JT split up the QB's himself. I think that's a no-brainer pick.
Yeah, they typically do that. Not sure why it changed this year.
http://twitter.com/971thefan/s...
Treseel did it, so TP can get used to being picked first for all his drafts in life.
Argh! No twitter at Chase. :(
It just says "OSU Quarterback Terrelle Pryor was the first pick in the Spring Game draft that set rosters for this Saturday's matchup of Scarlet vs. Gray." about an hour ago
Looks like you need a new job :)
Are you kidding? Chase is the Gorilla with a Chainsaw for a Penis of the banking industry.
// Bank One & Chase Alum
I dont mean to be a player hater, but I am SICK of Pete Carrol and his Hollyweird friends, cool music, effortless recruiting.
I'll sell my soul for a W against USC, are you listening Satan?
Can I read into this first overall pick a little too deep, by saying that the mixed reports of Pryor not throwing as well as some expected could be completely bogus? The game, like all of Spring Practice, is no contact – Pryor will have to rely on his arm and not his freakish god given talent to win the game…Why would anyone take him first overall if they didn’t feel that confident in his arm.
I know, I know… it’s just a glorified practice, but it’s still something the staff takes seriously.
Forgive me looking too deep, I’m just really excited to see how well Pryor has improved and hope I don’t walk out of the stadium scared to death about the upcoming season.
Consider it done my child
Oh shit. Are you really Lucifer?
Damn, I really hoped to be rockin the 11W Tshirt to the game, probably too late now.
I am called by many names.....
Im def. getting an 11W shirt before I hit up the 'Shoe this fall
The devil went down to C-Bus, he was looking for a soul to steal.
He was in a bind 'cos he was way behind so he was willin' to make a deal.
Would you give up to straight losses to Dick Rod and scUM for a win over USC?
http://www.cleveland.com/bucke...
pretty interesting that Tress is going to let Pryor and Bauserman truly be live in 2 of the 3 quarters they'll play...no black jerseys..
Tressel Always splits up the seniors. Todd just happened to be a senior the last 5 years.
Jason, Chase has killed any type of outside email or Social networking like Twitter, Myspace, Facebook, ......etc.
arkansas
IMO pryor kind of has to be live, just with the way he plays and all
Too bad for "thee" Ohio State that Pete Carroll took time out of his "awesome life" to beat the hell out of your 2008 team of destiny. He could probably play QB and squeak out a victory in the horse barn in 2009. Tressel just isn't a big game coach...
I invite you back to talk shit when we win in September. But you will be nowhere to be found.........
Gnarles Barkley isn't doing shit in THE 'Shoe
where are the constant trolls coming from? everytime another school is mentioned on this blog...TROLL TROLL TROLL
to reply to myself...
dudes that run the blog - do you have an IP rundown of everyone? is it the same guy over and over with a different name?
Oh, come on... No one said anything bad about USC. In fact, I can't see anything written that wasn't a compliment, and you're on here talking trash?
totally agree...his game is 100% hamstrung if he can't react to pocket pressure...not to mention the fact he's a running QB.
I believe Steve is a Michigan fan latching onto other teams so he can talk trash.
How is it that Bryant "The Matador" Browning was the first O-Linemen selected? We are so screwed.
Classsssssssssssy.
He and his parents should get a swift kick in the pants for transferring to USC.
He was out of place last year. I feel a lot more comfortable with him inside at guard rather than dealing with athletic DEs on the edge. I don't think we're screwed.
He'll be good at guard. Both lines should be really good. Good lines with speed on the edges and QB this should be a lay-up for another bcs bowl.
I think the offensive line will look pretty good against the big ten teams but it's hard for me to automatically assume they'll be "really good" when it comes to playing a legit bcs bowl team. I'm hopeful, but not ready to assume they'll suddenly show up when it really counts. Admittedly, I'm real gun-shy from seasons past but your optimism gives me hope!
I'm nowhere near as worried about the defensive line considering the depth and progress shown a year ago.
We could, but we rarely have time to look at that stuff. Just like water is wet, the internet will always have trolls.
Yep. If the line comes out and lays an egg against the Trojans, you can bet the pressure for Bollman to leave last year will look like small gripes compared to what will come.
No doubt
Thats not fair, I just give my soul for the SC win, didnt say nothin about losin to Dick Rod.
The SC game could be make or break for Bollman and Heacock. Sure, they'll finish out the season, but the offseason could get rough for them.
Or maybe they stay on. I gotta admit 2010 is set up real nice for us. Cushy sched, lots of returners. One could almost see us playin for the NC.
and deservedly so. bollman is a good guy, but yeesh, with the kind of talent we have on o-line, we shouldn't look like we're still struggling to field an average o-line
The SC game will be make or break for me. Playing your best football in November will not help a bit. I'm less concerned about the OL than I am the DL in that game. I will lose my mind if I watch their OL blow open holes for 10 yard gains setting up some easy completions off play action (again). The OL should be better. I'm not sure that means anything except they couldn't be worse and they are playing at home.
It's time to flip the script on this big game BS!
Hopefully the change to the inside will take advantage of his road-grading skills and not expose him to speed outside rushers. Miller, Adams, and Shugarts are better equipped for that task.
Got the U coming to the shoe that year
could be a good game if miami can continue to recruit and improve
but with Pryor being a junior that year it shouldnt be a contest
Hey...I can be two different people now. Cool....
Yeah maybe the NC......As long as we don't play the SEC. Can't take another one of those! Michigan beats the SEC we beat Michigan and the SEC pounds us!!! What's up with that!!
...wah MOMMMY!!!!!!!!!! They won't let me play QB at USC!!!!!!!!! go yell at that mean coach for me so I can play, wah!!!!
.... now I wonder how many NFL teams will be willing to talk to his mommy and daddy!
Great formula for National Championship: cushy schedule + avoid SEC = best team in nation? Only in Ohio...
Ha, remember those Kansas State trolls? They were lame.
that was hands-down THE best day I've ever had on this site.
Reality,
I suppose the Texas NC in '05 was illegit? After all, they didn't play the SEC.
But then again, the SEC champ got punked by WVU in the Sugar Bowl, so maybe it's just as well.
Yea, but you have to remember, that because I'm from SEC country, I like to leave my jorts on when I'm plowing into my sister at night.
Can't wait until Saturday guys. It's like 4 months in the making.
haha wow I thought you were really Mitch Mustain! Good one!
i prefer my water, dry. thank you very much.