Tag: Joe McKnight
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<!–start image–><!– end image–>Turf toe. Jock itch. Smashed fingers. A dislocated elbow. Migraine headaches. Sophomore running back Joe McKnight‘s already been through a lot this season. Then before taking the field against Cal, he got word that his grandmother had passed away. After missing Tuesday’s practice to head back to Louisiana, McKnight returned to Howard…
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Uh, looks like there was another reason Joe McKnight missed that Washington game.
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<!–start image–><!– end image–>A nasty case of turf toe kept Joe McKnight out of one game and limited him in another. The injury slowed McKnight’s ability to plant, cut and burst — his biggest strengths. Wednesday at the Trojans’ practice, though, McKnight showcased plenty of slick moves and big runs. Go inside for mor
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Tailback Joe McKnight, was not 100 percent last week, enjoyed his best practice of the week. Still wondering why he went to Washington State if he was not fully healthy the following week against Arizona. Wide receiver Damian Williams is not participating in contact until game day. Defensive end Everson Griffen did not finish practice…
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Although Stafon Johnson had a season-high 19 carries against Arizona – almost twice as many as Joe McKnight and C.J. Gable combined – Coach Pete Carroll said USC isn’t ditching its much-debated tailback rotation. “It’s exactly the way we always do it,” Carroll said. “Nothing’s changed. Nothing’s different.” Carroll said the disparity in carries simply…
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Tailback Joe McKnight, who missed last week’s game at Washington State because of turf toe, spent most of practice working on the side. While not ruling McKnight out, USC coach Pete Carroll said “we’re counting on going without him right now.” Offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian said he’s putting together a game plan under the assumption…
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Tailback Joe McKnight said he expects to play Saturday but the coaches are less certain and will wait until tomorrow’s practice to make a decision. “If he can do stuff tomorrow and Friday, it will be a bonus for us if he can play,” offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian said. “We’re hoping,” running backs coach Todd…
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** USC receiver Damian Williams landed awkwardly on his right shoulder while trying to catch a pass and missed the latter half of practice. He said afterward that he had a slight sprain but that it wasn’t bad enough to get X-rays. “I’m fine,” Williams said. ** Tailback Joe McKnight, on the mend from turf…
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Joe McKnight participated in some of Tuesday’s practice but was held out of some parts by trainers as a precautionary measure. He said he still feels some soreness on the side of his foot but will play against Arizona. Vidal Hazelton practiced and took a hit even though the coaches did not want him to…
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Pete Carroll was eager to point out that the Trojans were looking replenished on Monday. "A bunch of guys returned to the practice field," he said. "I don’t know if you could tell, but it was like a busload of guys came in today! It was kinda’ fun and it feels different — the energy…
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Last weekend the Trojan defense stole the show in a 28-0 shutout of Arizona State. This weekend it was the Trojan offense that could do no wrong, and all without Joe McKnight who was nursing an injury. USC’s offense had 624 yards to Washington State’s 116, in the team’s largest shutout victory since a 69-0…
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<!–start image–><!– end image–>With guys like Joe McKnight sidelined with injuries, new, fresh faces have had to step up and take advantage of the added reps. Broderick Green finds himself in that position, now, and he could be in position for meaningful carries when the Trojans head to Washington State Saturday. Go inside for more…
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