[Tuck4Bama]

By GREG BEACHAM, AP Sports Writer 10 hours, 11 minutes ago

LOS ANGELES (AP)—Southern California quarterback Matt Barkley is still unable to throw in practice, increasing the possibility the freshman won’t start the No. 3 Trojans’ upcoming game at Washington.

Although the bone bruise in Barkley’s right shoulder felt much better Tuesday than it did after last week’s victory at Ohio State, sophomore Aaron Corp worked with USC’s first-team offense for the second straight day.

Barkley, who burst into national attention with his fourth-quarter play against the Buckeyes despite the injury, was held out of throwing drills.

“I tried this morning, and it felt pretty bad,” Barkley said. “I can’t really bring my shoulder back. … I thought I was going to be able to throw today, but it has gotten better. I think it’s progressing.”

USC's Barkley still hampered by bruised shoulder - College Football - Rivals.com

[squirrel15]

That's a tough blow for this kid. He looked pretty good for a freshman QB especially in a big game situation. I don't know anything about Washington. Is this a tough match up for USC or one where it would be just as well to let Barkley sit out

[Tuck4Bama]

Originally Posted by squirrel15

That's a tough blow for this kid. He looked pretty good for a freshman QB especially in a big game situation. I don't know anything about Washington. Is this a tough match up for USC or one where it would be just as well to let Barkley sit out

Washington's first two games:
9/05 No. 11 LSU 0-1 (0-0) L 31-23
9/12 Idaho 1-1 (0-0) W 42-23

The Huskies played hard against LSU. With an injured starting QB the Huskies have a shot at pulling off an upset by having home field advantage.

[Quack Attack]

I agree Tuck, give the Huskies a shot in this game regardless who plays QB. Huskies will be hoping for cold rainy weather in Seattle. Just one more advantage for the Huskies. Carroll expects Barkely to start Saturday I heard today. A real trap game here for the Trojans.