Despite the dark clouds hanging overhead, the scene Monday at Howard Jones Field was perfectly clear.

The usual assembled media flanked Pete Carroll as he fielded questions that seemed to be directed solely at the health of his wounded players.

How hurt is Terrell Thomas? Will Sam Baker play? Is Cushing ready? How about Rey? Will Chilo be back for the trip to South Bend?

Carroll responded back, one after the other: We are taking precautionary measures with Terrell.