Tag Archive for: Matt Barkley

Gap between Barkley, Luck not too steep


Washington coach Steve Sarkisian started a little bit of gamesmanship and a whole lot of confusion last week when he said he’d take USC junior quarterback Matt Barkley over Stanford quarterback and Heisman-favorite Andrew Luck if he were picking in the NFL draft. After this weekend, it seems Sarkisian might be on to something after […]

Everybody’s hands go up


Sophomore wide receiver Robert Woods celebrates USC’s first touchdown, a rushing touchdown by junior quarterback Matt Barkley, scored on a quarterback sneak. The Trojans beat Washington 40-17 Saturday at the Coliseum. Read more about the game on page 12.

Remarks could add fuel to fire for USC


With No. 18 USC just two days away from hosting Washington at the Coliseum, Huskies coaches haven’t had many qualms about being the least bit frank when speaking with the media. First, coach Steve Sarkisian told reporters during Monday’s press conference he would rather have junior quarterback Matt Barkley on his NFL team than Stanford […]

USC Digest


Gilbreath nominated for CLASS Award USC All-American senior guard Briana Gilbreath has already received plenty of accolades for the work she does on the court. Now she’s being recognized for what she does in the classroom and community, too. Gilbreath has been nominated as one of 30 candidates for Lowe’s Senior Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement […]

Barkley’s future tough not to ponder


Let’s admit the obvious: Junior quarterback Matt Barkley is in an awkward position. “One more year, one more year,” several hundred USC fans echoed in the moments following the Trojans’ 25-point rout of Colorado on Friday night. Barkley exited the field with a wide grin, with “Conquest” blaring, and a fan base pleading with him […]