Freshman Barkley Named USC Starting Quarterback Over Corp

In a somewhat of a surprise move, true freshman Matt Barkley has been named the starting quarterback for the University of Southern California.

USC coach Pete Carroll unexpectedly announced his decision Thursday, several hours before practice and two days before USC's mock game.

Sophomore Aaron Corp was named the Trojans' starter after spring practice, but then missed two weeks of workouts after breaking a small bone below his left knee August 10. Barkley took advantage of the opportunity and has been playing lights out ever since - prompting the decision to go with the freshman.

That is the risk you take when you go to a powerhouse of a school with a deep depth chart at every position. If you get hurt, you risk losing your job and that is exactly what happened here. This however could be interesting for other USC players and future commitments. If Barkley is the starter this year, he will be the starter for three more years, or two if he opts to go pro after his junior season. If that is the case then to-be freshman quarterback Jesse Scroggins has a long time to wait before he sees the playing field. Does this mean that the Tennessee Vols or Florida Gators still have a shot at Scroggins? Only time will tell.