As the Trojans open camp on Friday August 2nd, the attention from the media is largely on the starting quarterback. With the season quickly approaching, they all want to know, not only if Barker is healthy physically, but if he is ready mentally to be back leading the offense.
First-year head coach Chip Lindsey certainly believes that he is.
Most of Day 1 at camp for the Trojans was spent installing packages, both offensively and defensively. With new coordinators on both sides of the ball and a new head coach, installation periods are incredibly important to get everyone on the same page.