Bleacher Report: USC Football: Is Matt Barkley a First Round Pick after 2011?
As the Trojans muddle through the first of possibly two years of no bowl games (pending the NCAA appeal), quarterback Matt Barkley has quietly put together a very solid year for the men of Troy. After 10 games, Barkley has compiled a 146.7 quarterback rating while throwing 25 touchdowns against only nine interceptions. Following a freshman season where he threw almost as many picks as TD's, the growth of the true sophomore has been steady if not remarkable, and under trying circumstances, his leadership has been even more impressive. Of course, there is plenty of football to be played here ...