USC FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: BARRETT PROBABLY OUT BECAUSE OF CALF INJURY.Byline: SCOTT WOLF Scott Richard Wolf (born June 4, 1968) is an American actor. Born in Boston, Massachusetts to Steven Wolf and Susan Enowitch, Wolf was raised in West Orange, New Jersey. He graduated in 1986 from West Orange High School. Staff Writer USC An abbreviation for U.S. Code. defensive tackle Chris Barrett said he did not think he would play against California on Saturday because of a strained calf. ``I think it's very doubtful,'' Barrett said. Barrett has had a history of calf problems and strained both last season. If he doesn't play, Fili Moala would start. Meanwhile, tailback Chauncey Washington Chauncey Washington (born April 29, 1985) is a college football running back attending the University of Southern California (USC). High school career Washington had a heralded career as an athlete at South Torrance High School. (sprained knee) was limited in Thursday's practice but still expects to play. Washington will receive a new knee brace today because he could raise his knee enough with the current brace. ``I'm going to try to do whatever I can,'' Washington said. ``I'd rather hobble hobble leather straps fastened around the pasterns of horses, mules and donkeys. Placed on all four legs and pulled together by a rope, it provides an effective means of casting the horse. around with a brace and play. I ran (43 yards) against Oregon with the brace, so I know I can do it.'' Washington said the swelling has gone down ``tremendously'' in his knee since earlier in the week. USC coach Pete Carroll Peter C. Carroll (born September 15, 1951, in San Francisco, California) is the current head coach of the University of Southern California Trojans football team, having held that position since 2001. said there was still a bit of an ``unknown'' regarding Washington's status. Havili redshirts: Carroll said he would redshirt fullback Stanley Havili Stanley Havili (born Salt Lake City, Utah in November 14, 1987) is a college football fullback who currently plays for the Southern California Trojans. He went to Cottonwood High School in Murray. (broken leg), who was not cleared for the game. Havili said he could practice next week and would prefer not to redshirt. ``It's pretty obvious that we would hold him out,'' Carroll said. Matthews honored: Sophomore linebacker Clay Matthews (Agoura High) was the only player named to the Pacific-10 Conference All-Academic team. He was a second-team selection. USC was the only school that did not have a player make honorable mention. ``When Clay Matthews can be an All-American, that's something,'' Matthews joked. ``I'll take it though.'' A student-athlete must have a minimum 3.0 overall grade-point average and be either a starter or significant substitute. No nerves: Quarterback John David Booty John David Booty (born January 3, 1985, in Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.) is the starting quarterback of the University of Southern California (USC) football team. He is called "John David", and sometimes referred to as J.D., because his father's name is John. said he would not be nervous for the game that decides which team wins the Pac-10 title. ``I try not to get too worked up,'' he said. ``It's just football. It's something I enjoy doing. Obviously it's a big game and there is a lot riding on it. But I'll enjoy it.'' Distant memory: Wide receiver Steve Smith said he spoke to USC compliance officials about his recruiting dinner four years ago to Papadakis Taverna ta·ver·na n. A café or small restaurant in Greece. [Modern Greek taverna, from Medieval Greek tabern restaurant in San Pedro. ``I really don't remember much about it,'' Smith said. ``I barely remember anything.'' Compliance officials are reviewing the dinners and also contacts between the football program and walk-on players for possible violations. Punter Greg Woidneck, who is a walk-on, said he was interviewed but did think any illegal contacts took place. |
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