Orange County Register

USC coach Pete Carroll said junior Garrett Green would be the first quarterback off the bench if starter Mark Sanchez were to get hurt.

Green began training camp as a receiver before serving as the third quarterback while Sanchez missed time because of a knee injury. Green since has surpassed Aaron Corp and Mitch Mustain, although Carroll stressed that the coaching staff has not “made a long-term commitment in any way.”

Green is ahead for now because he has a better grasp of the offense.

“He did really well in the scrimmages, and it was clear that he was ahead,” Carroll said. “I think he’ll have a better time of it communicating and helping the other guys play well.”

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